Sports

Turk named to EHS Athletic Hall of Fame

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor Joe Turk is the newest member of the Eunice High Athletic Hall of Fame. A 1984 EHS graduate, Turk was a two-sport athlete for Bobcats as he played football and baseball. “I played eighth and ninth grade football at the junior high,” he said.

Tips and tricks for traveling with dogs

After years living under the cloud of a pandemic that limited where they could travel, many people have a strong desire to head off for parts unknown. As individuals and families ponder business trips or vacations, they may think about bringing a beloved pet along.

Blue Jays cruise in Catholic Bowl II win

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor FRISCO, Texas – The 750th game in St. Edmund 11-man football history was a memorable win as the Blue Jays cruised to a 40-14 win over Plano’s John Paul II in Catholic Bowl II held at the Ford Center at The Star. St.

Bobcats grab win over Bulldogs

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor JENNINGS – It was an impressive offensive showing at Jerry Simmons Stadium Friday as Eunice rolled to a 39-14 win over long-time rival Jennings.

La. whooping crane population adds record 8 wild hatched chicks

The 2022 breeding season was a big success for Louisiana’s experimental whooping crane project as eight wild hatched chicks have fledged and been added to the Louisiana population.

Bassmaster ranks 4 Louisiana lakes among nation’s top fishing

The Bassmaster Magazine’s “Top 100 Lakes” for 2022 includes four lakes managed by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Louisiana is no stranger to this annual list.

Carrier joins EHS Athletic Hall of Fame

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor Three-sport standout Christopher Carl Carrier is the newest member of the Eunice High Athletic Hall of fame. The induction ceremony well be held on Sept. 16 at the halftime of the Eunice High-Avoyelles football game.

Blue Jays fall to Tarpons in opener

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor GALLIANO – South Lafourche scored 50 points in two quarters as the Tarpons out lasted St. Edmund for a 54-40 win over the Blue Jays.

Bears rally for win over Bobcats

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor Consistent lightning delayed the showdown for over two hours as the Eunice – Church Point game didn’t kick off until 9:15 p.m.

Returning to football after COVID-19 infection

A first-of-its-kind study conducted in collaboration with LSU’s School of Kinesiology, LSU Athletics, Pennington Biomedical Research Center and Our Lady of the Lake researched how the immune system of elite student-athletes responded to the COVID-19 virus.