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Cooper earns top honors

Tom Dodge

Friday, September 30, 2022

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor Eunice High’s Tylon Cooper had a stellar outing in the Bobcats’ 44-20 win over Northwest. Cooper had four receptions for 126 yards and a touchdown to go with his two interceptions on defense. Cooper also had one carry for 29 yards.

Eunice High’s Bryan Allen breaks loose for a good run against Northwest. (Photo by Tom Dodge)

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Bobcats face winless Panthers

Tom Dodge

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor The two teams are heading in opposite directions as the Eunice Bobcats visit Catholic High of New Iberia this week. Eunice (2-2) bounced back from a loss to Avoyelles with a 44-20 win over the Northwest Raiders.

St. Edmund head coach James Shiver holds his phone as he and LaGrange head coach Maricco Wilson talk with a LHSOA official. (Photo courtesy of Barry Spears)

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Blue Jays visit Oakdale for non-district battle

Tom Dodge

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor Most of the time it is a storm that forces the cancellation of a game. Last Thursday in Lake Charles, it was the lack of officials for the St. Edmund – LaGrange football game. LHSAA determined on Tuesday its was a LaGrange forfeit – giving the Jays a 2-0 win.

Tylon Cooper

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Bobcats grab win over Raiders

Tom Dodge

Friday, September 23, 2022

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor PRAIRIE RONDE – Eunice jumped to a 32-7 halftime lead as the Bobcats cruised to a 44-20 win over the Northwest Raiders.

Eunice High’s Nicholas Gabriels tackles Avoyelles running back Decareyn Sampson.

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Bobcats face Raiders in non-district battle

Tom Dodge

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor Eunice High will face a familiar foe Friday as the Bobcats visit the Northwest Raiders. “There have been some exciting games between the two teams,” EHS head coach Andre Vige said. “I hope we an continue to play these games.

St. Edmund athletic trainers Ashlyn Marcantel and Harlie Guillory stop for a photo during the game against WCA Lafayette. (Photo by Dwight Jodon)

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Blue Jays visit 0-3 LaGrange Gators

Tom Dodge

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor St. Edmund improved to 2-1 on the season as the Blue Jays soared to a 68-13 win over Westminster Christian Academy – Lafayette. SEH (2-1) visits winless LaGrange Thursday as the Class 4-A Gators have lost to Barbe (49-12), Haughton (44-14) and Kaplan (40-14).

Eunice High’s Gabby Mitchell blocks a shot from St. Edmund as Maci Vincent assists on the play. (Photo by Tom Dodge)

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Lady Cats battle Lady Jays for 3-2 win

Tom Dodge

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor It took all five matches, but the Eunice Lady Bobcats prevailed with a 3-2 volleyball win Monday over St. Edmund. EHS jumped out to a 10-4 advantage in the first match before the Lady Jays rallied for five straight points.

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Dogs vs. daughters

Myra Miller

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

My adult life has been full of transitions–from single to married, from childlessness to fatherhood, and from virile coolness to cringey blobfish.

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Ortego named to EHS Sports Hall of Fame

Tom Dodge

Monday, September 19, 2022

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor NFL Super Bowl champion Keith Ortego is the latest member of the Eunice High Sports Hall of Fame. Ortego was a 1981 Eunice High graduate and after a stellar career at McNeese State was signed as an undrafted free agent with the Chicago Bears.

Ke'Von Johnson

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Jays soar past Chargers, 68-13

Tom Dodge

Saturday, September 17, 2022

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor It was a record setting game Friday for St. Edmund freshman running back Ke’Von Johnson as he scored six times in the Blue Jays’ 68-13 win over Westminster Christian Academy – Lafayette.