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SEH summer weight lifting

SEH summer weight lifting

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.
William Driggs and Susannah Summerlin

William Driggs and Susannah Summerlin

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.
Virginia creeper, left, and poison ivy, right, grow alongside each other on a trail in the Clark Creek Natural Area. (Photos by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

Virginia creeper, left, and poison ivy, right, grow alongside each other on a trail in the Clark Creek Natural Area. (Photos by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

Leaves of three, let it be

You’ve probably heard the old saying, “Leaves of three, let it be.” For those who have spent time in the great outdoors, this is a rite of passage, much like the art of making s’mores. So, what am I talking about, and why is this important?
Eunice High School seniors Allison Freeman and Madison Freeman signed a letter of intent with McNeese State University to join the university’s track and field team. Allison was rewarded with an academic and athletic scholarship, and Madison was awarded with a partial athletic and academic scholarship. Allison will pursue a degree in mechanical engineering and Madison will pursue a nursing degree. The Freemans are the daughters of Brandon and Kimberley Freeman of Eunice. Seated, from left, are Madison Freem

Eunice High School seniors Allison Freeman and Madison Freeman signed a letter of intent with McNeese State University to join the university’s track and field team. Allison was rewarded with an academic and athletic scholarship, and Madison was awarded with a partial athletic and academic scholarship. Allison will pursue a degree in mechanical engineering and Madison will pursue a nursing degree. The Freemans are the daughters of Brandon and Kimberley Freeman of Eunice. Seated, from left, are Madison Freem

McNeese signees at EHS

Eunice High School seniors Allison Freeman and Madison Freeman signed a letter of intent with McNeese State University to join the university’s track and field team.
Bobcat first baseman Dylan Darbonne earned first team honors

Bobcat first baseman Dylan Darbonne earned first team honors

Bobcats place 7 on All-District 4-4A team

The Eunice High Bobcats advanced to the second round of the Class 4-A playoffs and placed seven players on the All-District 4-4A baseball list.
POPLARVILLE, Mississippi — An early offensive surge was too much for LSU Eunice to overcome as the Bengals fell to Pearl River in the Region 23 Championship, 11-4, on Thursday. The Bengals concluded the regular season with a record of 40-17.  It was the 14th time in the 20 years under Jeff Willis’s direction that LSU Eunice has played for a Region Championship, the 13th as a member of Region 23. (Submitted photo)

POPLARVILLE, Mississippi — An early offensive surge was too much for LSU Eunice to overcome as the Bengals fell to Pearl River in the Region 23 Championship, 11-4, on Thursday. The Bengals concluded the regular season with a record of 40-17. It was the 14th time in the 20 years under Jeff Willis’s direction that LSU Eunice has played for a Region Championship, the 13th as a member of Region 23. (Submitted photo)

LSUE stopped short in Region 23 Championship

POPLARVILLE, Mississippi — An early offensive surge was too much for LSU Eunice to overcome as the Bengals fell to Pearl River in the Region 23 Championship, 11-4, on Thursday. The Bengals concluded the regular season with a record of 40-17.
The Eunice Ladies Tennis League (ELTL) held its end of the season tennis banquet Tuesday evening. The winning team for the spring season was announced, and Team Janet captured the win. All members enjoyed an evening meal, door prizes were given, and the winning team received T-shirts. Seated, from left, are Robin Savoy, Debbie Miller, Heidi Dischler and Myra Miller. Standing, from left, are Jeanine Kibodeaux, Ellen Myers, Jamie Kirsch, Angie Thibodeaux, Bonnie P. Kyzar and Connie Tupper. Not pictured are Ja

The Eunice Ladies Tennis League (ELTL) held its end of the season tennis banquet Tuesday evening. The winning team for the spring season was announced, and Team Janet captured the win. All members enjoyed an evening meal, door prizes were given, and the winning team received T-shirts. Seated, from left, are Robin Savoy, Debbie Miller, Heidi Dischler and Myra Miller. Standing, from left, are Jeanine Kibodeaux, Ellen Myers, Jamie Kirsch, Angie Thibodeaux, Bonnie P. Kyzar and Connie Tupper. Not pictured are Ja

ELTL winning team named

The Eunice Ladies Tennis League (ELTL) held its end of the season tennis banquet Tuesday evening. The winning team for the spring season was announced, and Team Janet captured the win. All members enjoyed an evening meal, door prizes were given, and the winning team received T-shirts.
Vigers signs with UL Monroe

Vigers signs with UL Monroe

Vigers signs with UL Monroe

Carlin Vigers, a 2019 Eunice High graduate, signs a letter of intent to play football at UL at Monroe. Vigers played safety for Eunice High in 2018 and was part of the State Championship EHS football team.
The LSU Eunice Bengals will continue their season at the NJCAA Division II National Tournament in Oxford, Alabama. (Submitted photo)

The LSU Eunice Bengals will continue their season at the NJCAA Division II National Tournament in Oxford, Alabama. (Submitted photo)

Bengals fall to Northwest Miss., but season resumes in NJCAA tourney

It was a tale of two halves in the Region 23 Championship as an early advantage for LSU Eunice could not be held as the Bengals fell to Northwest Mississippi 9-2 on Sunday at Lady Wolves Field.