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UL Lafayette’s Ragin’ Cajuns Water Ski Team claimed its fourth consecutive Division I national title, bringing its overall total to 10 championships, the most in school history. The win capped an undefeated season for the Ragin’ Cajuns, an unbeaten streak that stretches back to 2019. (Submitted photo)

UL Lafayette’s Ragin’ Cajuns Water Ski Team claimed its fourth consecutive Division I national title, bringing its overall total to 10 championships, the most in school history. The win capped an undefeated season for the Ragin’ Cajuns, an unbeaten streak that stretches back to 2019. (Submitted photo)

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Ragin’ Cajuns Water Ski Team wins 4th national title in a row

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
UL Lafayette’s Ragin’ Cajuns Water Ski Team has claimed its fourth consecutive Division I national title, bringing its overall total to 10 championships. The team holds the most national championships in school history; it competes as a club sport rather than an NCAA-sanctioned sport.
Andre Vige

Andre Vige

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Leesville wins the battle of the Cats

Tom Dodge
Saturday, October 28, 2023
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor LEESVILLE – Wampus Cats’ Xaiver Ford scored six times to lead Leesville to a 48-24 win over the Eunice Bobcats in a key District 3-4A contest.
Henry Summerlin scores against WCA.

Henry Summerlin scores against WCA.

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Blue Jays down WCA

Tom Dodge
Friday, October 27, 2023
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor The Blue Jays stayed in the battle for the district title as St. Edmund earned a 26-13 victory Thursday over Westminster Christian Academy. The Jays (7-2, 3-1) will entertain Opelousas Catholic (5-3, 3-0) this week in the regular season finale.
Aassistant coach Courtney Smith, senior Caroline Trahan and head coach Brittany Thibodeaux.

Aassistant coach Courtney Smith, senior Caroline Trahan and head coach Brittany Thibodeaux.

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Lady Jays hold senior night

Tom Dodge
Friday, October 27, 2023
St. Edmund volleyball held Senior Night Wednesday against Beau Chene. Shown are assistant coach Courtney Smith, senior Caroline Trahan and head coach Brittany Thibodeaux. Not shown is senior Gracie Cormier. The Lady Gators won the first set 25-19 but the Lady Jays answered with a 25-23 victory.
Isaiah Thomas, Malik Martin, Pamela Truitt Thomas, Amereia Thomas and Peter Thomas. (Submitted Photo)

Isaiah Thomas, Malik Martin, Pamela Truitt Thomas, Amereia Thomas and Peter Thomas. (Submitted Photo)

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Thomas joins EHS Hall of Fame

Tom Dodge
Friday, October 27, 2023
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor Pamela Truitt Thomas was a three-sport athlete in the mid-1980s and now she is a member of the Eunice High Athletic Hall of Fame. “I am honored and thrilled to be part of this group of Eunice High athletes,” she said. “I am joining a special group.
Eunice High and Ascension Episcopal

Eunice High and Ascension Episcopal

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EHS volleyball holds Senior Night ceremony

Tom Dodge
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
The Eunice High volleyball team held its senior night ceremony Tuesday prior to its game against Ascension Episcopal. The AES seniors were also honored in a tribute to their former head coach Celie Leblanc Ulm who passed away on March 6 after a battle with cancer.
Jared Thomas

Jared Thomas

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Bobcats battle Leesville for District 3-4A title

Tom Dodge
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor Eunice High’s Jared Thomas snared a DeRidder pass with 1:18 left in the game to help the Bobcats seal a 21-20 win over the Dragons in a key District 3-4A contest. Eunice (6-2, 3-0) travels to Leesville (5-3, 3-0) this week in a battle for the district lead.
Wyatt Dubois

Wyatt Dubois

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Blue Jays face WCA for Senior Night

Tom Dodge
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor After falling to Catholic High of Pointe Coupee last week, the Blue Jays are facing a must-win situation today against Westminster Christian Academy. The Hornets scored twice in the third period to break the game open for a 36-20 District 6-1A win over the Blue Jays. St.
Ke'Von Johnson (Photo by Dwight Jodon)

Ke'Von Johnson (Photo by Dwight Jodon)

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Blue Jays fall to Catholic- PC

Tom Dodge
Saturday, October 21, 2023
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor NEW ROADS – Catholic High of Pointe Coupee scored twice in the third period to break the game open as the Hornets earned a 36-20 District 6-1A win over the St. Edmund Blue Jays.