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

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

Lady Cats battle Lady Jays for 3-2 win

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.

Dogs vs. daughters

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

Keith Ortego - Chicago Bears

Ortego named to EHS Sports Hall of Fame

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

Ke'Von Johnson

Jays soar past Chargers, 68-13

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.
The 2022 EHS Sports Hall of Fame inductees

The 2022 EHS Sports Hall of Fame inductees

Mustangs stampede to a 50-28 win over Bobcats

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor Avoyelles exploded for 22 fourth-quarter points as the Mustangs ran past Eunice for a 50-28 win. With the loss, the Bobcats fall to 1-2 on the season and visit Northwest this week. The Raiders rolled to a 47-16 win over Beau Chene.
Josh Brown

Josh Brown

Bobcats entertain Avoyelles Mustangs

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor With a 39-14 road win over rival Jennings, the Bobcats now entertain Avoyelles this week. “The guys are feeling good about themselves,” Eunice head coach Andre Vige said. “After the first game, we thought we let that one slip away.
st edmund practice

st edmund practice

St. Ed faces Chargers in Jays’ home opener

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor The Blue Jays had a historic win in Texas, but the celebration has to turn quickly to preparation for their next opponent – Westminster Christian Academy of Lafayette. The 750th game in St.
Joe Turk, Jonny Bourque and Chris Carrier

Joe Turk, Jonny Bourque and Chris Carrier

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.
Myra Miller

Myra Miller

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.
St. Edmund team at Catholic Bowl II (Photo by Dwight Jodon)

St. Edmund team at Catholic Bowl II (Photo by Dwight Jodon)

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.