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Eunice High’s Josh Brown, sitting, signed a national letter of intent to play football at Centenary College in Shreveport. Standing, from left, are his mother Kelly Arceneaux, Eunice head football coach Andre Vige and father Lance DeRouen.

Eunice High's Brown signs with Centenary football

Tom Dodge

Friday, February 10, 2023

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor Eunice High senior Josh Brown is excited to be part of a new program after signing his national letter of intent with Centenary College of Louisiana.

St. Edmund athletic director James Shiver presents head girls basketball coach Erica Zaunbrecher a cake, flowers and balloons after her 19th win – a season high record for the Lady Jays coach.

Sacred Heart sweeps St. Ed’s

Tom Dodge

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor VILLE PLATTE – It was a showdown between rivals Tuesday in Ville Platte and fourth quarter runs by Sacred Heart sealed the sweep over St. Edmund. In the Lady Trojans’ 30-23 win, the game was close early on as Sacred Heart held a 6-4 advantage after the first quarter.

Ryan Young

Youth to lead Blue Jay baseball

Tom Dodge

Friday, February 3, 2023

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor With no seniors and just two juniors in the line-up, St. Edmund head baseball coach Barry Manuel will look to younger players to step up to help the Blue Jays have a successful season.

St.. Edmund’s John Landry scored 20 points against False River Academy. Landry also scored 13 points against Opelousas Catholic and 12 points against Catholic High of Pointe Coupee to earn the Eunice News Player of the Week honors. (Photo by Tom Dodge)

St. Ed’s grabs district win

Tom Dodge

Friday, February 3, 2023

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor NEW ROADS – The Blue Jays grabbed their first District 1-A win of the season as St. Edmund rolled to a 80-59 win Tuesday over False River Academy. St. Edmund took a 15-13 first quarter lead. sparked by six points from John Landry.

Mary Helen Miller

Lady Jays soar in district wins

Tom Dodge

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor The Lady Jays moved closer to the District 6-1A title as St. Edmund rolled to a 59-32 victory over Catholic High of Pointe Coupee. St. Ed’s (17-4, 3-0) jumped out to a 18-4 first quarter lead sparked by a 15-0 run.

Myra Miller

Foods that can positively affect mood

Myra Miller

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

No one is immune to the occasional bad mood. Whether it’s the weather, waking up on the wrong side of the bed or another variable, various factors can have an adverse affect on a person’s mood. Food is one factor that can have a positive effect on mood.

Gabby Mitchell

Lady Cats look to defend district title

Tom Dodge

Friday, January 27, 2023

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor Last season, the Eunice softball team advanced to the state semifinals for the first time in 25 years. Trenon Trosclair is entering his third season with the Lady Cats and he is optimistic about what his team can accomplish this year.

EHS basketball

Eunice High's Bobcat basketball suspended

Tom Dodge

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor Friday the 13th proved to be a bad night for the Eunice High basketball team. During the second quarter of the Eunice – Washington Marion District 3-4A opening game on Jan. 13, a scuffle broke out on the court between the Bobcats and Indians.

Myra Miller

Three simple ways to eat healthier every day

Myra Miller

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Diets can be difficult to navigate. Since no two people are the same, a healthy diet that satisfies one person won’t necessarily satisfy another.

Ashlyn Marcanntel

Lady Jays softball ready for challenges

Tom Dodge

Friday, January 20, 2023

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor St. Edmund softball is entering its second season under head coach Alex Chapman with both high hopes and question marks. “We graduated three quality players with Rylie Johnson, Kennedy Ardoin and Karleigh Soileau –they will be missed.