Sports

Finding their niche

Knowing what path you should take in life does not always come right away. Sometimes a person really and truly does not know what he/she is meant to do with their professional lives. That was the case for this year’s Evangeline Parish Baseball Coach of the Year Gary Ashworth.

Finding their niche

As a kid growing up playing baseball, Jordan Ardoin did not realize that he would be preparing himself for a journey that would take him on a next level ride. But, the newly signed LSUA General now realizes that all the work and time he put into the sport he loves has paid off in spades.

Starting a new season

Now that the regular season has come and gone for the Ville Platte Girls’ Softball Association, it is now time for the league to send out their very best to compete on the all-star level.

Sacred Heart holds athletic ceremony to honor individual athletic efforts

Just recently, Sacred Heart High School wrapped up their 2018-19 athletic season with the presentation of awards at their annual athletic ceremony.

SHHS boosters to hold elections

The Sacred Heart High School Booster Club Board will be holding elections on Tuesday, June 3rd at the Sacred Heart High School Commons. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. and all current members may vote at the meeting.

Double dose

The LSUE Bengals and Lady Bengals took to the field Wednesday for their opening round games of the NJCAA Division II Region 23 Tournament. Both squads are trying to earn the right to vie for a shot at the National Championship. The Lady Bengals have won five national titles since 2011.

Pine Prairie holds awards ceremony; recognizes athletes

Pine Prairie High School recently held their athletic awards program for all sports in the 2018-19 season. The Panthers and Lady Panthers enjoyed a pretty successful year in the world of athletics. Starting with football, Pine Prairie tied the school record for wins in 2018.

First look

The flowers are blooming and the temperatures are creeping higher and higher each day; sure indications that spring has got a grip on Evangeline Parish.

LSU, ULL headline Louisiana schools headed to NCAA’s

The University of Oklahoma earned the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Division I Softball Championship as the 64-team field was announced today by the NCAA Division I Softball Committee.

District dividends

Successful teams breed successful players. And, with the success of the baseball teams in Evangeline Parish this past season, it’s no wonder that several individual players have reaped post-season accolades in their respective districts.