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Top Eunice News sports stories of 2022

Tom Dodge
Friday, December 30, 2022
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor There were numerous local sports events in 2022, but here are the top stories reprinted from their original versions published in the Eunice News editions.
Kieran Davis returned to St. Edmund where he signed to play football for East Carolina. From left, are, grandmother Velma Davis, Kieran, and his mother, Lena Davis. (Photo by Tom Dodge)

Kieran Davis returned to St. Edmund where he signed to play football for East Carolina. From left, are, grandmother Velma Davis, Kieran, and his mother, Lena Davis. (Photo by Tom Dodge)

Davis signs with East Carolina football

Tom Dodge
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor Kieran Davis took a step back into his past to look to the future. The former St. Edmund athlete returned to Eunice to sign his national letter of intent to play football for the East Carolina Pirates.
Ellie Manuel

Ellie Manuel

Manuel signs with Ragin’ Cajuns track

Tom Dodge
Friday, December 23, 2022
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor St. Edmund’s Ellie Manuel finished second in the high jump at the LHSAA state meet her junior year and had great expectations heading into her final track season.
Copeland Miller

Copeland Miller

St. Ed’s to hold Holiday tournament

Tom Dodge
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor St. Edmund will hold the third annual Brad Fontenot Memorial Holiday Shootout that tips off after Christmas. “This tournament is becoming popular with schools around our area,” St. Edmund boys head coach Nick Trosclair said.
Myra Miller

Myra Miller

Last minute holiday shopping tips

Myra Miller
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Some people thrive by doing all of their tasks early. Others seem to do their best work when faced with a time crunch. The methods individuals use to manage their time at work and play may extend to the ways they approach holiday shopping as well.
Ke'Von Johnson

Ke'Von Johnson

6-1A All-District football team released

Tom Dodge
Friday, December 16, 2022
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor In one of the toughest Class 1-A districts in the state, four of the six teams earned a spot in the playoffs. No. 15 Opelousas Catholic captured the District 6-1A title with a perfect 5-0 record. The Vikings advanced to Div. IV quarterfinals with wins over No. 18 St.

Bobcats stun Gators in parish opener

Tom Dodge
Friday, December 16, 2022
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor OPELOUSAS – Eunice was trailing by two points in the final minute before Tyshun Joseph nailed a three pointer and later added a free throw to help lift the No. 6 Bobcats to 59-57 upset win over No. 3 Beau Chene in the opening game of the St.
Eunice High honored long-time Bobcats’ basketball coach Robert Trent in a ceremony to place his name on the court. From left, are EHS principal Mitch Fontenot, Trent and athletic director Scott Phillips. (Photo by Tom Dodge)

Eunice High honored long-time Bobcats’ basketball coach Robert Trent in a ceremony to place his name on the court. From left, are EHS principal Mitch Fontenot, Trent and athletic director Scott Phillips. (Photo by Tom Dodge)

Trent honored with court name

Tom Dodge
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor There were many special nights on the court for long-time Eunice High coach Robert Trent, But last Friday night topped them all, as the Bobcat gym is now the Robert Trent Court.
Madison Comeau

Madison Comeau

Lady Jays grab win over Port Barre

Tom Dodge
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor PORT BARRE – St. Edmund’s 12-0 first quarter run proved to be the difference as the Lady Jays held on for a 43-33 win over the Port Barre Lady Devils.
Tylon Cooper

Tylon Cooper

3-4A All-District football team released

Tom Dodge
Friday, December 9, 2022
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor Eunice High captured the district title and the Bobcats were well represented on the 3-A All-District football team. Andre Vige was named district coach of the year as the Bobcats went 4-1 in district and 6-5 overall on the season. No. 18 Eunice fell 34-30 at No.