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St. Edmund’s Madison Comeau defends Slaughter Community Charter’s Aubrie Jefferson.

St. Edmund’s Madison Comeau defends Slaughter Community Charter’s Aubrie Jefferson.

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Lady Jays grab first round win

Tom Dodge
Friday, February 17, 2023
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor After a slow start, the Lady Jays offense picked up speed as St. Edmund grabbed a 48-16 victory over Slaughter Community Charter to open the LHSAA Select Div. IV playoffs. No.
The baseball season begins this weekend with the Perry Pitre Ford jamboree. From left, are Eunice High head coach Scott Phillips, Perry Pitre and St. Edmund head coach Barry Manuel.

The baseball season begins this weekend with the Perry Pitre Ford jamboree. From left, are Eunice High head coach Scott Phillips, Perry Pitre and St. Edmund head coach Barry Manuel.

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Jamboree kicks off season

Tom Dodge
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor The first pitch of the annual Perry Pitre Ford jamboree means high school baseball season is about to begin. The two-day tournament begins with junior varsity action on Friday with the varsity teams facing each other on Saturday.
Dru Phillips

Dru Phillips

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Experience leads Bobcat baseball

Tom Dodge
Friday, February 10, 2023
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor This is the 50th year of Bobcat baseball and Eunice High head coach Scott Phillips has been a part of 29 seasons. “Baseball is still baseball and we still have kids who are eager to play the game,” Phillips said.
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 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.

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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.

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.

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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

Ryan Young

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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.. 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)

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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

Mary Helen Miller

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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

Myra Miller

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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

Gabby Mitchell

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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.