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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

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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

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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

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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.

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Eunice High's Bobcat basketball suspended

Tom Dodge

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor Friday the 13th proved to be a bad night for the Eunice High basketball team. During the second quarter of the Eunice – Washington Marion District 3-4A opening game on Jan. 13, a scuffle broke out on the court between the Bobcats and Indians.

Myra Miller

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Three simple ways to eat healthier every day

Myra Miller

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Diets can be difficult to navigate. Since no two people are the same, a healthy diet that satisfies one person won’t necessarily satisfy another.

Ashlyn Marcanntel

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Lady Jays softball ready for challenges

Tom Dodge

Friday, January 20, 2023

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor St. Edmund softball is entering its second season under head coach Alex Chapman with both high hopes and question marks. “We graduated three quality players with Rylie Johnson, Kennedy Ardoin and Karleigh Soileau –they will be missed.

Julia Zaunbrecher

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Lady Jays open district with win

Tom Dodge

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor St. Edmund opened District 6-1A play Tuesday with a 54-42 victory over the North Central Lady Hurricanes. The two teams battled early as the Lady Jays held a 15-13 advantage in the first quarter as the lead changed seven times in the game’s first eight minutes.

Ellie Manuel 4.0 GPA

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Athletes earn Academic All-State honors

Tom Dodge

Friday, January 13, 2023

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor Several local seniors have excelled in both athletics and the classroom and earned LHSAA All-Academic honors. The LHSAA recognizes the academic excellence of senior student-athletes who have attained a 3.

Jay Lavergne

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Blue Jays grab wins

Tom Dodge

Friday, January 13, 2023

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor St. Edmund improved to 9-8 on the season with wins over Slaughter Charter and Berchmans Academy. After a Monday trip to Westminster Christian Academy – Lafayette, the Blue Jays entertain North Central on Tuesday in the District 6-1A opener. St.