Sports

St. Ed’s to hold Holiday tournament

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.

Last minute holiday shopping tips

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.

6-1A All-District football team released

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.

Bobcats stun Gators in parish opener

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.

Trent honored with court name

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.

Lady Jays grab win over Port Barre

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.

3-4A All-District football team released

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.

SEH sweeps rival Basile

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.

Youth will lead Blue Jays basketball

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.

Fontenot, Bobcats excited about season

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.