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St. Edmund’s Aubrie LeJeune and Kennedy Dubroc surround Opelousas Catholic’s London Francis.

St. Edmund’s Aubrie LeJeune and Kennedy Dubroc surround Opelousas Catholic’s London Francis.

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Lady Jays cruise past Opelousas Catholic

Tom Dodge
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor The outcome of the game was never in doubt as the Lady Jays opened with a 17-0 first quarter surge and St. Edmund cruised to a 42-16 win over the Opelousas Catholic Lady Vikings.
Myra Miller

Myra Miller

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Dos and don’ts of healthy weight loss

Myra Miller
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Maintaining a healthy weight promotes long-term health. Being overweight or obese are risk factors for various conditions, including Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The World Health Organization reports that the worldwide obesity rate has tripled since 1975. In 2016, more than 1.
Madison Comeau

Madison Comeau

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Lady Jays shine in tournament

Tom Dodge
Friday, December 30, 2022
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor The Lady Jays had a strong showing in their own tournament as St. Edmund grabbed four wins in the Brad Fontenot Memorial Holiday Shootout. St. Ed’s earned a 45-31 win over Welsh, aided by 30 points in the first half.
EHS softball team

EHS softball team

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.