Sports

LHSAA Academic All-State recognized

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor They proved themselves to be quality performers in both the classroom and in athletic competition. Numerous area student-athletes earned LHSAA Academic All-State honors.

Ego-free Garland Forman has had broad impact statewide

Garland Forman always listened. As a teenage bat boy for the Alexandria Aces, Forman listened to the legendary baseball players that came through on barnstorming tours.

LHSAA Academic All-State named

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor They proved themselves to be quality performers in both the classroom and on the field. Numerous area student-athletes earned LHSAA Academic All-State honors.

Body of former LSUE baskeball player found

The body of former LSUE basketball player Everette Jackson was found about 2 miles downstream from where he was last seen tubing on the Payette River. The Gem County Sheriff’s Office announced Sunday in a press release that a volunteer located Jackson’s body.

Eunice, Lady Jays lead All-Parish team

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor It was a banner year for St. Landry Parish softball teams as four teams advanced to the state tournament.Eunice High and Beau Chene both advanced the Class 4-A semifinals.Opelousas Catholic fell in the Div. IV title game to Calvary Baptist, while while St.

Lady Bobcat duo earn All-State honors

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor The Eunice Lady Bobcats won the district title and advanced to the state semifinals for the first time since 1997. Lady Cat junior Gabby Mitchell was selected to the Class 4-A All-State first team as an infielder.

Former LSUE basketball player missing after tubing in Idaho

Authorities are searching for a 21-year-old former LSUE basketball player from Lafourche Parish who went missing in an Idaho river near Boise after visiting the state for a trip, according to a report on WDSU’s website.

Summer workouts important to teams

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor The start of the high school football season is 12 weeks away, but the preparation for success is now, according to the local coaches. “We are working out on Monday, Tuesdays and Thursdays,” Eunice High head football coach Andre Vige said. “The older guys arrive at 7 a.m.

St. Edmund holds awards ceremony

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor St. Edmund athletes were recognized for their accomplishments in the annual award ceremony. Miss Blue Jay was Susannah Summerlin and William Driggs was named Mr. Blue Jay. The Jerry Hoffpauir Memorial Award went to Kennedy Ardoin and Connor Diaz.

Bobcats hold football awards ceremony

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor Eunice High celebrated their football season accomplishments at its annual ceremony. Hayden Darbonne earned the Jerry Hoffpauir Memorial Award as the team’s MVP. Dedric Vigers was given the Faize Mahfouz Memorial Award.