Sports

Ways to keep kids occupied on long car trips

Road trips and self-driving vacations tend to produce their own unique moments and memories, but that doesn’t mean they don’t share certain characteristics.

Seven Blue Jays on District 6-1A list

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor When three teams from a district earn first round byes, it means the district battle was pretty competitive. The teams in the LHSAA Div. IV select team bracket who rested in the first round included No. 4 Opelousas Catholic, No. 5 Catholic High of Pointe Coupee and No.

DeRousselle is part of historic NFL deal

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor When you are climbing a mountain it’s important to stop and see where you came from and how you got to where you are. Paul DeRousselle, a 2002 Eunice High graduate, credits those who helped him reach the heights that were a dream a few years ago.

Historical events from June 1923

The month of June has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in June 1923, courtesy of Newspaper Metro. – The Polo Grounds in New York City hosts a boxing match between Frenchman Eugène Criqui and Johnny Kilbane on June 2.

Bobcats dominate District 3-4A list

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor The Bobcats had several goals at the start of the 5oth season in program history: capture the district title, win more than 20 games, open the playoffs at home and advance to the state tournament.

Lady Bobcats dominate all-district lists

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor The Eunice Lady Bobcats won their third straight district title and dominated the All-District 3-4A selections. EHS head coach Trenon Troclair was named the district coach of the year.

Darbonne signs with Ragin’ Cajuns

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor It was an exciting month for Hayden Darbonne and his family. The Bobcat baseball team advanced to the state semifinals where Darbonne belted a two-run home run at his final at-bat. Friday, Hayden was presented his high school diploma along with his senior classmates.

St. Edmund holds sports award ceremony

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor St. Edmund athletes were recognized for their accomplishments in the annual award ceremony. Miss Blue Jay was Julia Zaunbrecher and Blake Summerlin was named Mr. Blue Jay.

Ten Lady Jays named to District 6-1A list

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor It was an impressive season for District 6-1A softball as four of the six teams earned at least one win the Div. IV playoffs. No. 12 St. Edmund (14-15) grabbed its first playoff win in seven seasons with a 16-0 mercy-rule victory over No. 21 Central Private.

Bobcats fall in state semifinals

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor SULPHUR – Lakeshore scored eight runs in the first two innings and that proved to be enough as the Titans grabbed an 8-3 victory Thursday over the Eunice Bobcats in the Div. II state baseball semifinals at McMurry Park in Sulphur.