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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)

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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

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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

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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.
Nathan Zaunbrecher

Nathan Zaunbrecher

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SEH sweeps rival Basile

Tom Dodge
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor In a night dominated by defense, St. Edmund grabbed a sweep over rival Basile. The Lady Jays jumped out to a 13-3 first quarter lead as St. Edmund earned a 45-20 win in the opening game of the doubleheader. St.
Nick Trosclair

Nick Trosclair

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Youth will lead Blue Jays basketball

Tom Dodge
Friday, December 2, 2022
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor St. Edmund head boys basketball coach Nick Trosclair is entering his fourth season in the program with a young group of Blue Jays. “I have several juniors who are used to my system and the way I do things,” Trosclair said.
Wayne Fontenot

Wayne Fontenot

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Fontenot, Bobcats excited about season

Tom Dodge
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor There will be a new but familiar face on the Bobcat basketball court this season. When Chad Andrepont became Eunice High assistant principal, Wayne Fontenot moved from the girls program to become the boys head coach.
Ellie Manuel

Ellie Manuel

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St. Ed’s lands nine on All-District team

Tom Dodge
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor In an historic season for St. Edmund volleyball, the Lady Jays placed nine players on the Div. V, All-District 2 team. St. Edmund senior Ellie Manuel was named Co-MVP along with Northside Christian’s Kailey Meaux. St.
Gabby MItchell

Gabby MItchell

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Lady Cats place 7 on All-District team

Tom Dodge
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor In an historic season for Eunice High volleyball, the Lady Bobcats placed six players on the Div. III, All-District 2 team. Eunice senior Gabby Mitchell earned Defensive MVP honors, while Iota’s Jenna Seilhan was named Offensive MVP.
Aubrie LeJeune

Aubrie LeJeune

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Lady Jays cruise past Pine Prairie

Tom Dodge
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor VILLE PLATTE – The Lady Jays opened the annual Turkey Tournament with a win a St. Edmund cruised to a 51-13 victory over Pine Prairie. The Lady Jays jumped out to a 13-1 first quarter lead behind eight points from Mary Helen Miller.
Juvenile whooping cranes released last week at White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area. (Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries photo)

Juvenile whooping cranes released last week at White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area. (Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries photo)

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Juvenile whooping cranes released

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 18, 2022
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) recently added 10 whooping cranes to its experimental population, the most since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.