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EUNICE — It was a complete, high-energy stretch for the Eunice High Bobcats, who rode timely hitting, aggressive base running, and steady pitching to back-to-back victories over Plaquemine and Church Point.

EUNICE — It was a complete, high-energy stretch for the Eunice High Bobcats, who rode timely hitting, aggressive base running, and steady pitching to back-to-back victories over Plaquemine and Church Point.

Thomas, Stelly spark Eunice surge in pair of Bobcats wins

Myra Miller
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor EUNICE — It was a complete, high-energy stretch for the Eunice High Bobcats, who rode timely hitting, aggressive base running, and steady pitching to back-to-back victories over Plaquemine and Church Point.
St. Edmund Brooklyn Fontenot

St. Edmund Brooklyn Fontenot

Fontenot earns State Runner-Up

Myra Miller
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Brooklynn Fontenot, a junior at St. Edmund High School, competed March 26 at the Louisiana High School Athletic Association State Powerlifting competition. She fought through some tough competition to earn the title of State Runner-Up. (Photo by Amy Myers)
St. Edmund celebrated their seniors softball ladies Monday and gifted them with picture collages, letters from teammates and baskets of goodies. From left are Caroline Lavergne and Aubrie LeJeune. (Photo by Amy Myers)

St. Edmund celebrated their seniors softball ladies Monday and gifted them with picture collages, letters from teammates and baskets of goodies. From left are Caroline Lavergne and Aubrie LeJeune. (Photo by Amy Myers)

Senior Night at St. Edmund

Myra Miller
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
St. Edmund celebrated their seniors softball ladies Monday and gifted them with picture collages, letters from teammates and baskets of goodies. From left are Caroline Lavergne and Aubrie LeJeune. (Photo by Amy Myers)
St. Edmund High School celebrated Caroline Lavergne as she signed her commitment to play softball for Northwest Florida State.

St. Edmund High School celebrated Caroline Lavergne as she signed her commitment to play softball for Northwest Florida State.

St. Edmund Lady Jay signs commitment

Myra Miller
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
St. Edmund High School celebrated Caroline Lavergne as she signed her commitment to play softball for Northwest Florida State. Before heading to Florida, Lavergne will be playing this summer with her travel team, United 18U Albert. Pictured with Lavergne are her parents Jared and Dana Lavergne.
St. Edmund new head football coach Jacob Aguillard, his wife and his three sons.

St. Edmund new head football coach Jacob Aguillard, his wife and his three sons.

Homecoming with purpose: Aguillard returns to lead St. Edmund into a new era

Myra Miller
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor There’s something different about a coach who comes back home—not just to familiar hallways or a recognizable field, but to a place that helped shape his foundation.
St. Edmund Sloane Cart

St. Edmund Sloane Cart

St. Edmund Lady Jays action

Myra Miller
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
The long awaited for match finally came and went quickly as the St. Edmund Lady Jays sent the Lady Bearcats home after four innings 17-2. Above is Sloane Cart sliding in at home. (Photo by Amy Myers)
St. Edmund High catcher Peyton Vizena. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

St. Edmund High catcher Peyton Vizena. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

Blue Jays split busy stretch with offensive outburst, highlighting week

Myra Miller
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor The St. Edmund Blue Jays showed flashes of offensive firepower during a three-game stretch, highlighted by a dominant midweek win, but ultimately finished 1-2 against a tough slate that included Sacred Heart and Kaplan. St.
Eunice High pitcher Madelyn Smith. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

Eunice High pitcher Madelyn Smith. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

Lady Cats respond in district play after non-district setback

Myra Miller
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor The Eunice Lady Cats showed resilience and offensive firepower this week, bouncing back from a non-district loss to Oakdale with a dominant district victory over Leesville.
St. Edmund Brianna Lopez

St. Edmund Brianna Lopez

St. Edmund Lady Jays

Myra Miller
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The St. Edmund Lady Jays sent home Lake Charles Prep on March 12 after only three innings, winning the game 18-2. Pictured is Brianna Lopez. (Photo by Amy Myers)
Eunice High junior pitcher Madelyn Smith. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

Eunice High junior pitcher Madelyn Smith. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

Lady Cats drop pair despite fight against DeRidder

Myra Miller
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor The Eunice High Lady Cats came up short in two games last week, falling in a heartbreaking walk-off at DeRidder before dropping a home matchup to Cecilia. In Tuesday’s District 3-4A road game, Eunice pushed DeRidder to the final at-bat before suffering an 8-7 loss.