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Lady Cats open district with win

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor The Lady Bobcats opened district play Tuesday with a 3-1 win over Jennings. Jennings held an early lead in the first set, but Eunice battled to keep the match close. The Lady Bulldogs went on a 7-2 run to push ahead 19-12 advantage.

Leo Givs named to EHS Sports Hall of Fame

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor He was a two-sport star in high school and a national champion in college, now Leo Givs is the latest member of the Eunice High Sports Hall of Fame. “I was really excited to get the news that I was being included in this year’s induction class,” he said.

Bobcats run past Rayne, 48-14

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor RAYNE - The Bobcats had 509 yards of total offense as Eunice earned an impressive 48-14 district win over the Rayne Wolves. Eunice scored twice in the first quarter, first on a 1-yard run by Thaddeus Godfrey and followed by a 31-yard run from Trent Gallow.

Blue Jays soar past Hurricanes, 48-0

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor The Blue Jays scored on their first seven possessions as St. Edmund cruised to a 48-0 homecoming win over the North Central Hurricanes.

Jays face Hurricanes for homecoming

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor In a complete team win, St. Edmund rolled up 381 yards of offense and forced two key turnovers on defense as the Jays earned a 30-20 victory over previously unbeaten Oakdale. “It was a huge win for us,” St. Edmund head coach James Shiver said.

Bobcats visit Rayne in district opener

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor Catholic High of New Iberia scored a late fourth quarter touchdown as the Panthers grabbed a 36-33 upset win over Eunice. “It’s a new season now as we head into district play,” Eunice head coach Andre Vige said.

Lady Jays down Eunice, 3-1

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor St. Edmund earned a 3-1 volleyball win over Eunice as the Lady Jays grabbed a season sweep over the Lady Bobcats. St. Ed’s had two scoring streaks early in the first set aided by kills from Ava Smith and later with three aces to push the Lady Jays ahead, 13-7. St.

Historical events from October 1923

The month of October has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in October 1923, courtesy of Newspaper Metro. — Switzerland issues a new decree on October 1 that bans the display of fascist emblems or the wearing of black shirts.

Panthers grab 36-33 win over EHS

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor Catholic High of New Iberia scored a late fourth quarter touchdown and then stopped the Bobcats’ drive as the Panthers grabbed a 36-33 upset win over Eunice.

Blue Jays down Oakdale, 30-20

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor St. Edmund rolled up 381 yards of offense and forced two key turnovers on defense as the Jays earned a 30-20 victory Thursday over previously unbeaten Oakdale.