Sports

Bobcats move closer to District 3-4A title

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor The Bobcats earned their 900th win in program history as Eunice cruised to a 13-3 mercy-rule win Monday over the Leesville Wampus Cats. The Bobcats will honor nine seniors at today’s doubleheader against LaGrange in the District 3-4A finale.

Lady Jays celebrate Senior Day

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor St. Edmund celebrated Senior Day Monday but Anacoco grabbed a 7-1 win over the Lady Jays. Seniors Alice Brown, Madison Comeau, Nicole Evans and Ashlyn Marcantel were recognized in a pre-game ceremony. “I appreciate their leadership,” St.

Lady Cats claim district three-peat

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor Eunice cruised to a 16-1, 16-0 doubleheader sweep over LaGrange to seal the Lady Bobcats third straight district title. In the opening game, LaGrange scored first but EHS answered with 16 runs to close the mercy-rule win.

Bobcat duo signs with Huskies

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor Jalen Anderson and Lorenzo Greene were Eunice High teammates, now the Bobcat duo will be together as college players. Anderson and Greene have signed to play football for Louisiana Community Christian, a junior college program.

Agents cite Evangeline Parish man for turkey hunting violations

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited a Turkey Creek man for alleged turkey hunting violations on March 25 in Evangeline Parish. Agents cited Darwin W. Nelson, 43, for hunting turkey over a baited area and contributing the delinquency of a juvenile.

Bobcats rally past Dragons

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor The Bobcats scored the winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning as Eunice seized an 8-7 District 3-4A victory over the DeRidder Dragons.

Blue Jays stun No. 5 Catholic-PC

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor The Blue Jays picked up a crucial District 6-1A win Monday as St. Edmund ran past No. 5 Catholic High of Pointe Coupee, 8-1. St. Ed’s scored a run in the bottom of the first when David Evans reached on a fielder’s choice and advanced home on a triple by Blake Moran.

Lady Cats cruise on Senior Night

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor The Lady Bobcats broke open the game early with 11 runs in the first inning as Eunice cruised to a 16-1 district win over DeRidder on Senior Day. Seniors Harmony Jason and Gabby Mitchell were recognized pregame for their Lady Cat careers.

Blue Jays rally past Panthers

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor St. Edmund exploded for five runs in the bottom of the sixth inning Monday as the Blue Jays rallied for a 6-5 win over the Pine Prairie Panthers. Ryan Young grabbed the complete-game victory as he struck out five, walked one and allowed one earned run on seven hits.

Behind the jokes of April Fools’ Day

Pranks, practical jokes and various goofs abound at the start of April, when celebrants around the world mark April Fools’ Day, a tradition that dates back several centuries.