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Here is the timeline how the July 6: State Senate Educa- conronavirus changed Louisi- tion Committee Chairman Cleo ana high school athletics this Fields makes waves when he year: asks for high school sports to be March 13: Louisiana Gov. shut down, including practices, John Bel Edwards announces workouts and meetings. all schools would be closed for July 13: Bonine re-emphasiz- at least a month, beginning the es the association’s guidelines following Monday, March 16, on when each fall sport can which in essence shut down begin, which includes football high school sports in the state not being allowed until — at for the foreseeable future after the earliest — the state enters that date. Phase 3 of reopening. March 13: After all LHSAA July 20-23: The Louisiana boys semifinals High School Coaches Associa- games are played with fans in tion holds a virtual convention, the stands at the Burton Coli- instead of their usual gathering seum in Lake Charles, some in Baton Rouge. championship games were Current plans are to again moved from the venue and meet in person in July 2021. the ones that remained were July 22: One day after Gov. played without fans. Edwards extended the Phase 2 St. Landry Parish’s North guidelines of reopening, Bonine Central won the Class 1-A boys stated in a memo: “We have basketball championship fol- no intention of canceling fall lowing the Lady Hurricanes sports unless schools are closed or the pandemic dictates that it St. Edmund’s Kinsley Marcantel, Jaedyn Soileau and Katelyn LaCour celebrate Senior Night on March 13. is not safe to play.” INDEX Aug. 5: The LHSAA sends out COVID-19 forces changes Page 2A Class 1-A girls title. later to the general public that June 24: LHSAA executive a memo to its member schools Trosclair retires Page 3A March 13 - 14: St. Landry high school sports across the director Eddie Bonine states the start of football season is Eunice High preview Page 4A Parish baseball and softball state were shut down for the approximately 23 of Louisi- pushed back to Oct. 8. It also Church Point preview Page 7A teams play their final regular- 2019-2020 school year. ana’s 64 parishes reported at says volleyball will begin Sept. High school schedules Page 10A season games. At the time, May 13: As the state became least one athlete contracted 8 and cross-country on Aug. 31. Mamou High preview Page 12A there was complete uncertainty set to enter Phase 1 of reopen- COVID-19 since summer foot- The start dates for football LSU preview Page 13A on whether they could resume ing, the start of summer prac- ball began. and volleyball, however, are ULL preview Page 15A play at some point in either tice in all sports are delayed It is unclear which parishes contingent on the state enter- Southland moves to spring Page 15A April or May. from May 17 until June 8. or schools were home to those ing Phase 3 of reopening by La Tech preview Page 16A There were impromptu se- June 8: Summer football athletes, as the LHSAA does Tulane preview Page 17A nior nights for members of the workouts begin. not govern summer activities. See COVID on Page 8A SWAC moves to spring Page 17A Class of 2020. Ville Platte preview Page 18A April 9: The LHSAA sends a Saints preview Page 18A memo to member schools and Good Luck Bobcats & have a great season

Darnall, Sikes & Frederick 1231 E. Laurel • 457-4146 • Eunice A Supplement To The Eunice News Thursday, October 1, 2020 3A ces changes to high school sports Trosclair retires after legendary career July 6: Stat S nat Educa- ti n C mmitt Chairman CleoBy Tom Dodge as an assistant football coach promoted to head coach after Fi lds mak s wav s wh n heSports Editor and head baseball coach. Bourque was named EHS prin- asks f r high sch l sp rts t be In 1995, Paul Trosclair re- His Wildcats finished as the cipal. shut d wn, including practic s,placed the legendary Johnny state runners-up and Trosclair “Johnny laid the foundation w rk uts and m tings. Bourque, whose Eunice High was named the Class 3-A Coach for Eunice High football and I July 13: B nin r - mphasiz-team had captured the 1983 of the Year. just tried to continue to build s th ass ciati n’s guid linesstate championship. Trosclair served with Bourque on that. n wh n ach fall sp rt can Fast forward to 2020 and now at EHS from 1984-89. “My goal was to leave it as b gin, which includ s f tballTrosclair is retiring with his He was also the head soft- good as it was when I took over,” n t b ing all w d until atown 2018 championship ring to ball coach as the Lady Cats he said. th arli st th stat nt rscap his storied career. captured back-to-back district In his first at the helm, the Phas 3 f r p ning. Trosclair was diagnosed with titles in 1986-87. Bobcats went 8-2, the program’s July 20-23: Th L uisianamultiple myeloma cancer and Trosclair then moved to Oak- best mark since 1989 and Tro- High Sch l C ach s Ass cia-began chemotherapy treat- dale in 1989 where the Warriors sclair’s legacy began. ti n h lds a virtual c nv nti n,ments for in 2014. won four straight district titles. Trosclair led the Bobcats to inst ad f th ir usual gath ring When COVID-19 invaded the After a five-year run and a state championship games in in Bat n R ug . state, the coach was forced to 39-18 record at Oakdale, Tro- 1997 and 1998. Curr nt plans ar t againwatch his program from a dis- sclair returned to Eunice as the Then in 2018, the Bobcats m t in p rs n in July 2021. tance. Bobcats’ , July 22: On day aft r G v. A visit with his doctor in and then the 39-year old was See Coach on Page 8A Edwards xt nd d th Phas 2Houston this summer resulted in the decision that the risk of guid lin s f r p ning, B nine Paul Trosclair celebrates with his son Trenon after his 200th career win. stat d in a m m : “W havecontracting the corona virus n int nti n f canc ling fallwas just too high. health conditions so it would be (1979-81) where he was an as- sp rts unl ss sch ls ar cl sed “I had a doctor’s visit in Hous- kind of risky for me to coach,” sistant football coach and head We r th pand mic dictat s that itton and she suggested it might he said. baseball coach. is n t saf t play.” not be safe for me to return He started his career at his Trosclair moved on to Abbev- Aug. 5: Th LHSAA s nds utthis year so I decided I am go- alma mater Opelousas High ille (1981-83) where he served back our a m m t its m mb r sch lsing to go ahead and retire.” th start f f tball s as n is Trosclair then informed the school’s administration and home teams! push d back t Oct. 8. It also says v ll yball will b gin S pt.coaching staff of his decision to 8 and cr ss-c untry n Aug. 31.step away after 25 years as the Th start dat s f r f tballprogram’s head coach. and v ll yball, h w v r, are “I have some underlying c nting nt n th stat nt r- ing Phas 3 f r p ning by Go Cats & Hayden Jays Dylan Good Luck boys on another winning season! on high school ~ Love, Mom, Dad, Tyler & Brooklyn class rings Free Estimates Over 100 years of dependable Rings Starting at: service to the community! Boy’s - $25995 • Girl’s - $17995 Layaway Available! unique LAWN CARE Jerry’s Reliable service with quality results Jewelers Inc. 260 N. Second Commercial & Residential Kevin Darbonne 360฀East฀Laurel฀฀•฀฀Eunice Eunice 337-457-4459 Licensed & Insured 337-654-1327 457-2218 4A Thursday, October 1, 2020 A Supplement To The Eunice News

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By Tom Dodge District 4-4A. great atitudes – they want to play Sports Editor Eunice opened the playoffs football every day.” For the first time since 1995, with a 35-27 win over Plaquemine The Bobcat offense finished there will be a new head coach on before the Bobcats fell 8-7 at Bas- with 3,197 yard rushing last sea- the Bobcat sidelines. trop in the second round. son and return eight starters on After Paul Trosclair retired in “I will still remain the play call- that side of the ball, including se- June as the conronavirus pan- er of the offense,” Vige said. “We nior Simeon Ardoin demic spread, Eunice High prin- have a solid staff with a lot of en- who passed for 1,103 yards with cipal Mitch Fontenot appointed ergy and they work well together. 13 touchdowns and rushed for Andre Vige as interim head foot- “We are going to change very 475 yards and five touchdowns. ball coach. few things.” Ardoin has thrown for over Johnny Bourque was the EHS The strength of the team this 2,000 yards in his career with 24 head coach from 1979 to 1994 fol- year is the experience the return- touchdowns. lowed by Trosclair’s 25 years at ing starters, according to the The dual threat quarterback the school. coach. has also rushed for over 1,000 “I know I have big shoes to fill “We bring back a lot of experi- yards and 16 cores his first three following two legendary coaches,” enced guys who have played in seasons. Vige said. “When you have two big games,” Vige said. “We have The running game will be coaches there for that length of good leadership on this team. strong again with fullback Deon time that means there is stability The Bobcats captured the 2018 Ardoin (933 yards, 12 TDs) and and success.” Class 3-A state championship af- wingback Jeoul Hill (873 yards, Vige played quarterback for ter going 5-6 in 2017. 14 TDs). the Bobcats from 1993 to 1996 “This group of seniors has a Deon Ardoin and Hill has com- and then went on to UL Monroe great work ethic,” the coach said. from 1997 to 2001. “They come in ready to work with See Eunice on Page 11A Vige said it was an honor to both play for and coach with his mentor. “It’s hard to put into words what he means to me,” Vige said Good Luck Cats & Jays! of Trosclair. “He has touched so many lives including mine. “He was my coach, my mentor and my teacher,” Vige said. “He is a good friend and someone I look up to. Vige joined the EHS staff in 2009 and became the offensive ® coordinator in 2015. C. Drake Aguillard, ChFC 337-457-5231 Trosclair’s final season saw the [email protected] Eunice head coach Andre Vige watches practice. Bobcats finish 9-3 overall, 4-1 in Auto • Home • Business • Medicare Supplement

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practice in full pads on Sept. 10. COVID The LHSAA stated that it From Page 2A cannot overturn any govern- ment order disallowing the Aug. 28. start of contact sports in their Aug. 26: Gov. Edwards an- parish. nounces another extension of The approved football sched- Phase 2 restrictions until Sept. ule includes a scrimmage (Sept. 11. 24-26), eight games (starting Using the guidelines previ- with what would have been ously set by the LHSAA, this week 3, Oct. 1-3) with the play- pushes back the start football offs beginning Nov. 27-28). season until at least Oct. 15. The 2020 Prep Classic will Aug. 31: Despite the extend- be held on Dec. 26-28 in New ed order of Phase 2, the LHSAA Orleans at the Mercedes-Benz said it will allow volleyball to Superdome. begin as planned on Sept. 8. Sept. 24-25: Eunice High vis- Sept. 1: Louisiana Attorney ited Kaplan in a scrimmage, General Jeff Landry sends a while St. Edmund entertained letter to Louisiana High School Vermilion Catholic. Athletic Association director No jamborees were held this Eddie Bonine to say it is time to football season. turn on the Friday night lights and play high school football. Sept. 4: Speaking in front of nine members of the the House Education Committee, Bonine said on behalf of the LHSAA, “I am ready to take a recommen- dation to my executive commit- tee next week.” Sept. 9: The Louisiana High School Athletic Association Ex- ecutive Committee convened and voted 22-1 to begin contact Eunice head coach Paul Trosclair, left, talks with Andre Vige during a practice in 2014. sports in LHSAA Competition Stage 1. cake,” Trosclair said of the state The Bobcat coach earned his Following the vote, football championship. “Some coaches 200th win in 2014 aggainst teams were permitted to begin Coach never get the chance to be in a Northwest, a 28-21 victory. From Page 3A championship game and I was “I loved every second of it,” fortunate to be a part of three the coach said of his career. “I won the Class 3-A champion- title games, that was an awe- will always remember the peo- Good Luck Cats! ship with 59-47 win over Ster- some experience.” ple and the players that I met lington – the second title in The 64-year-old Trosclair fin- and coached – hopefully I influ- program history. ishes his career with 247 career enced them in a positive way.” “That was the icing on the victories. Office of Motor Vehicles We Offer: Dr. Justin Elfert, DDS • License Plate Processing Good Luck Bobcats! • Titles • Vehicle Registrations • On-site Notary • Renewals of Driver’s License, Dr. Justin Elfert, DDS ID and Handicap Tags Family Dentistry Open: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Accepting New Patients of All Ages • Most Insurances Accepted Becky Daigle • Children’s Medicaid Accepted Dixie Call Today To Schedule Your Appointment! 501 Moosa Blvd • Eunice • 337-457-7076 Titles & More, LLC The world always looks brighter from behind a smile 1830฀W.฀Laurel฀Ave.฀•฀337-466-3777 A Supplement To The Eunice News Thursday, October 1, 2020 9A

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Terrance Shillow are competing for the other cornerback spot and Eunice both will see action. From Page 5A COVID-19 forced the absence of spring practices, something bined for 4,494 rushing yards and Vige said is a vital part of the 48 touchdowns for their career. preparation for each season. Landen Higginbotham, Bryson “Going into each spring, we Poullard and Joseph could see evaluate the younger players and time at the tailback position. the practices really help them,” Dylan Guillory (27 yards per Vige said. “Then this summer catch, four touchdowns), Jaheim we also missed a lot because we Mitchell and Treylon Cooper (23- couldn’t do what we normally do 348, 2 TDs) all return at wide re- so we have unanswered ques- ceiver for the Bobcats. tions.” Sophomore Ty’shun Joseph Eunice will entertain Ville will also see time at the receiver Platte in the season opener. spot. A week later start would have The offensive line will be led by the Bobcats visting Breaux Trey Soileau, Dray Savoy, Sam Bridge and Abbeville to begin the Leblue, Dylan Darbonne and season. Hayden Darbonne. The district battle will in- “We have six three year start- clude Rayne, North Vermilion ers returning on offense which is as Washington-Marion and La- a huge benefit for us,” Vige said. Grange – the Calcasieu Parish “We have some quality athletes schools affected by Hurricane to share the ball. Laura – won’t field football teams “It is going to be a fun year to this season. call the plays and see what they The Bobcats will travel to LHSAAcan do.” Welsh on Oct. 30 and are looking 2020 The Bobcats return eight start- for a Week 10 opponent. eight-gameers on defense including lineback- “We know every district game Eunice High head coach Andre Vige is joined by seniors Simeon Ardoin (8), Deon Ardoin (28), Jacoby Collins ers Jacoby Collins (122 tackles) is important,” Vige said. “We ex- (17), Kevontdraay Savoy (60), Jeoul Hill (20) and Bryson Poullard (9). Photo by Tom Dodge) and Dedric Vigers (103 tackles). pect battles from every team.” Bryson Poullard and Fred Vige said he is fortunate to fol- Guillory will also play vital roles low Johnny Bourque and Tro- on defense along with Myles sclair as he works to continue Woods (four quarterback sacks), the winning Bobcat tradition. Dray Savoy (seven tackles for “I want to help keep the ship loss) and Thomas Oglesby. sailing forward.” Leblue, Dylan Darbonne and Eunice High Hayden Darbonne will also pro- vide depth on the defensive line. “On defense, I think we move good to the ball,” Vige said. “If the guys up front can play like they School are supposed to, that will allow the guys in the back to be aggres- sive and make plays.” would like to thank Mitchell (four interceptions, seven pass break-ups) returns in the talented secondary along with Shaun Hudson (eight pass break-ups) and Zac Suire (three interceptions). Michael Driggs, MSc, PT, ATC According to Vige, Joseph and & Lee Miller, PT T.E.A.M. Athletic Care A division of Louisiana Athletic Care and Team Doctor MichaelDr. Reginald S. Sonnier, Segar CFNP (Across from Wal-Mart) for services throughout our season. 1501 W. Hwy 190 • 337-546-4166 12A Thursday, October 1, 2020 A Supplement To The Eunice News

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By Tom Dodge parted LSU for the NFL Baskerville are returnees that LSU was already set to play bilt and Missouri were added to Sports Editor Senior Jamal Petti- will have an impact on the out- Florida and South Carolina out 2019 will be a season to re- grew missed all of the 2018 sea- side. of the SEC East before Vander- See LSU on Page 14A member for LSU fans as the son then caught just one pass in Former FCS All-American Ja- greatest Tiger team ever with a 2019. bril Cox joined LSU from North perfect 15-0 championship run, a The highly touted incoming Dakota as a graduate transfer. record-shattering offense and a freshman, Arik Gilbert, may see The Tigers’ offseason was de- Heisman Trophy for quarterback extensive playing time. fined by numerous early depar- Good Luck . New defensive coordinator Bo tures to the NFL, but LSU got a All Area 2020 will be remember for dif- Pelini is adopting 4-3 base de- big boost when strong safety Ja- Teams! ferent reasons as COVID-19 as fense after ’s depar- Coby Stevens decided to return forced the SEC to go to a confer- ture to become the head coach at for his senior season. ence only, 10-game schedule. Baylor. Stevens has plenty of talent The Bird’s & Burrow threw for 5,671 yards Pelini helped the Tigers win around him with super sopho- and 60 touchdown and now a BCS Championship after the more Derek Stingley Jr., sopho- The Bee’s Hours: LSU is looking for success from 2007 season to complete his pre- more Cordale Flott, junior Todd Mon-Fri: fourth-year junior Myles Bren- vious 3-year stint. Harris, senior Kary Vincent Jr. 9am-5pm nan. Pelini will have to work with- and freshman Elias Ricks. Children’s Boutique Sat: Passing game coordinator Joe out several key players from last Stingley was a freshman All- 1811 W. 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along with safeties Trayvon said. “It helps us to know who will open the season against Northwest before the Demons Raino and Elson Laurent. can contribute as part of the Bunkie. close out against Church Point Mamou Senior Jonathan Downs, depth chart. Non district games against and Iota. From Page 12A sophomores Jace Doucet and “This year we have a lot of Port Barre and Sacred Heart of “We know the district sched- Alijah Arvie will anchor the de- sophomores who are going to be Ville Platte follow before Ma- ule will be tough,” Collins. Sophomore Jalon Bradley fensive line. starting and they missed the mou opens district play against “Northwest, Church Point has moved from running back Green Demon linebackers reps we needed in the spring. Ville Platte. and Iota have good established to quarterback to led the Ma- include sophomore Ja’vonte “We have some young guys Other district games are programs who know how to win mou offense. Thomas, Roberts, junior Ben- who should be some solid start- against Pine Prairie and year to year.” “He is picking up on the plays jiman Ledet along with fresh- ers for us,” Collins said. “We and the reads really well,” Col- men Dalaen Attle and Jona- are excited to see what they ac- lins said. than Hand. complish. “We may not be as explosive Raino and Laurent will be “We need to get better each as we were last year but I think joined in the defensive second- week,” the coach said. “But as a MILLENNIUM offensively we will be steady ary by juniors Travoin Skinner young team, I know we are go- and productive.” and Kelby Chatelain. ing to make mistakes. COMPUTERS Joining Bradley on offense In his attempt to return “We want to be sure we are is junior wide receiver Mar- the Green Demons to a win- a strong blocking and tack- craveious Roberts and senior ning program, Collins said the ling team,” Collins said. “If we Good Luck 337-457-1686 tight end Devin Papillion along coronavirus pandemic erasing can do that, we can win some Eunice with sophomore slot receivers spring practice and eliminat- games.” Bobcats! 1821 W. Laurel Ave • Devin Ardoin and junior Andre ing fall scrimmages and the Collins said even with the Tate. Business & Residential: Evangeline Parish jamboree uncertainity of how the season Repairs ~ Consultations The offensive line includes added to the obstacles his team will progress because of CO- junior Isaiah Noel with sopho- already faces. VID-19, he is hopeful his team Laptops ~ Computers mores Cedric Richard, Hayden “Spring practices helps us to will improve as the schedule Granger, Javon Williams and evaluate the kids and see how progresses. Alex Dick. they are going to react when The Green Demons will not The defense is led by seniors they put the pads on,” Collins face Merryville or Basile and nose guard A’Jean Dalcourt Good Luck Bobcats!!

Prior to last year’s epic win, in Kendal Briles along with the LSU had lost eight straight to return of Rakeem Boyd, who is LSU the Crimson Tide. one of the best running backs in Professional Paint & Body Experience Since 1975! From Page 13A Alabama is bringing back of- the SEC. fensive weapons such as Najee A trip to Texas A&M on Nov. • Free Estimates • Insurance Claims Welcomed the Tigers’ schedule. Harris, Jaylen Waddle, Devon- 28 could be a must-win game for LSU opened the season with ta Smith and even Mac Jones the Tigers. • Air Conditioned Waiting Room a 44-34 loss at home against looked capable in limited action Aggies quarterback Kellen Eunice Mississippi State and new head last year. Mond is back for his senior sea- 1021 Tyrone • 457-1801 (3 miles W. on Hwy. 190) - coach Mike Leach. LSU then travels to Arkansas son and the Aggies are returning Alvin Espree, Sr. owner/operator Stanford transfer quarterback on Nov. 21 to face another new good starters on both sides of the KJ Costello finished 36-of-60 for head coach in former Razorback ball. 623 yards, five touchdowns and assistant Sam Pittman. For the regular season finale, two interceptions and broke the The Razorbacks will have a the Tigers will faceG one Oof theirO D LUCK BEARCATS single-game record at MSU, the new starting quarterback in SEC West rivals and new Rebels GOOD LUCK BOBCats!! most passing yards against an Florida transfer Felipe Franks coach Lane Kiffin on Dec. 5 in LSU defense ever and the all- and a new offensive coordinator Baton Rouge. time record for passing yards in a game by an SEC quarterback. LSU travels to Vanderbilt Sat- urday looking to grab its first McNeese sports mo win of the season On Oct. 10, LSU will entertain Missouri and another new coach FRISCO, Texas – The South- as Eli Drinkwitz was hired away land Conference Board of Direc- from Appalachian State. tors has determined that league On Oct. 17, the Tigers travel competition in the sports of foot- to face the Florida Gators. ball, volleyball, women’s soccer On Oct. 14, South Carolina and cross country will be post- visits Tiger Stadium before LSU DANIELLE TOUPS YOUNG poned from the fall semester visits Auburn on Oct. 31. with an intent to explore confer- Auburn was one of the teams ence competition in the spring that gave LSU a tough time last Attorney at Law semester. year and they were the only 251 North Second Street, Suite A, Eunice, LA 70535 Presidents of the 13 South- team to hold the Tigers’ legend- land members also authorized ary offense to under 30 points. 337-466-3722 planning for spring semester After what could be a battle championship events for volley- between the two Tigers, LSU re- “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in your ball, soccer and cross country. “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in your faith, so that“After in the thoughtful consider- turns home to take on the Ala- power of thefaith, Holy so thatSpirit in theyou power may ofbe the rich Holy in Spirit hope.” you – mayRomans be 15:13 bama Crimson Tide on Nov. 14. – Romans 15:13 ation, the Southland Confer- rich in hope.” ence Board of Directors reached A Supplement To The Eunice News Thursday, October 1, 2020 15A Cajuns look to defend Sun Belt West title By Tom Dodge as time expired to send No. including Ken Marks and Eu- Louisiana schedule Sports Editor 19 Louisiana past Georgia nice High’s Cole Prudhomme, LAFAYETTE – The Ragin’ Southern, 20-18, at Cajun both of whom were granted a Oct. 7 at App State Cajuns opened the 2020 sea- Field. sixth year of eligibility. son with an impresssive 31-14 Snyder’s successful kick is Guard O’Cyrus Torrence (6- Oct. 17 Coastal Carolina upset win over No. 23 Iowa just the seventh of 53-yards 5, 342) is joined on the line by Oct. 23 at UAB State and Louisiana picked or more in program history State transfer Zach up its first national rankings and is the longest kick by a Robertson along with Max Oct. 31 atTexas State since Nov. 1, 1943, after be- Ragin’ Cajun since Stevie Ar- Mitchell and Shane Vallot. Nov. 7 Arkansas State ing voted No. 19 in the Associ- tigue drilled a 53-yarder dur- At wideout, sophomore Pe- ated Press Top 25 Poll and No. ing the 2019 Sun Belt Confer- ter LeBlanc and seniors Ja- Nov. 14 South Alabama 21 in the USA Today Amway ence Championship Game at mal Bell, Jalen Williams and Nov. 21 Central Arkansas Coaches Poll. Appalachian State on Dec. 7, Calif Gossett will be talented It was the Ragin’ Cajuns’ 2019. targets for Lewis. Nov. 28 at UL Monroe second-ever win over a top- Louisiana is now 3-0 on the The defense held opponents 24th in pass efficiency defense 25 team, the first coming on year, its best start to a season to an SBC-best 19.7 points per and junior Asjlin Washington Sept. 14, 1996, when Loui- since opening the 1988 cam- game last season under coor- leads a talented secondary siana defeated No. 25 Texas paign with the same record, dinator Ron Roberts, took the that also includes Kam Pe- A&M, 29-22, in Lafayette. It while the victory marks the same position at Baylor. descleaux, Percy Butler and was also the program’s first first time that the Ragin’ Ca- His replacement, Patrick Bralen Trahan. win over a ranked team on juns have defeated both Geor- Toney, was promoted from Indiana transfer Nate the road. victory in , gia State and Georgia South- safeties coach and the Cajans Snyder saw early asction as Additionally, the victory Mitchell powered the Ra- ern in the same year. should continue to be domi- kicker, while Australian Rhys was Louisiana’s first win over gin’ Cajuns’ offense all day, The Cajuns face rival Ap- nant on defense. Byrns returns to punt after a Big 12 opponent since de- posting his 11th career 100- palachain State next week in The front seven is a deep, averaging 42.0 yards per at- feating Kansas State, 17-15, yard performance with 164 Boone, North Carolina. veteran group anchored by tempt the past two years. on Sept. 12, 2009. yards on 16 carries and two The Ragin’ Cajuns finished junior Zi’Yon Hill, a second- Last season was the best in Senior quarterback Levi touchdowns, including the in the top 10 nationally in team All-SBC pick on the Louisiana history as the Ca- Lewis went 13-for-21 for 154 game winner. Trey Ragas also total offense, scoring offense interior line, along with Joe juns set a school record with yards and one touchdown helped propel the offense, tot- and yards per play while shat- Dillon, Kris Moncrief, Andre 11 wins, outscored opponents against Iowa State. Lewis also ing the ball eight times for 44 tering school records in 2019. Jones, Chauncey Manac and by 18 points per game and delivered a 78-yard touch- yards and his second touch- Lewis posted a ratio of 26 FIU transfer Tayland Hum- came within a touchdown down strike to Peter LeBlanc, down of the season. TDs to just four interceptions. phrey. against App State in the Sun which was a career high and Lewis finished the game 21- At running back, seniors Trey The Cajuns secondary Belt Championship of claim- the longest completed pass by for-37 for 279 yards and two Ragas and Mitchell have more ranked fifth nationally in ing their first-ever outright a Ragin’ Cajuns quarterback touchdowns against Georgia career rushing yards (5,203) passing TDs allowed (11) and conference title. since 2013. State. and touchdowns (61) to their Then against Georgia Then with two seconds re- credit than any other active State, senior running back maining on the clock, redshirt duo in the country. Elijah Mitchell’s 12-yard junior placekicker Nate Sny- All five O-line starters touchdown run in overtime der sent a 53-yard field goal have at least one full season lifted the Cajuns to a 34-31 sailing through the uprights of starting under their belts, McNeese sports moved to spring on a Winning Season!

FRISCO, Texas – The South- consensus in postponing league tant opportunities our teams land Conference Board of Direc- competition for our fall semes- annually seek,” Southland tors has determined that league ter sports,” Dr. Davis, Conference Commissioner Tom competition in the sports of foot- Board Chair and President of Burnett added. “While disap- ball, volleyball, women’s soccer the University of Central Ar- pointed that we won’t be playing and cross country will be post- kansas, said. “Protecting com- these sports in the Southland’s poned from the fall semester petitive opportunities in a safe 58th year of fall competition, we with an intent to explore confer- manner for our student-athletes look forward to a unique spring ence competition in the spring was paramount in the review, season of athletics that also in- semester. and a delay to the spring allows cludes NCAA postseason oppor- Presidents of the 13 South- campuses and athletic depart- tunities.” land members also authorized ments to get a better handle on McNeese State University planning for spring semester issues related to the COVID-19 elected to suspend all intercolle- championship events for volley- pandemic.” giate sports competition for the ball, soccer and cross country. “The Board concluded that an fall semester with an intent to “After thoughtful consider- entire fall sports season is not play in the spring. 546-0100 ation, the Southland Confer- likely, and that a postponement Across from Rozas ence Board of Directors reached to spring can provide the impor- Smokes1761฀W.฀Laurel฀Hwy฀190฀•฀ 16A Thursday, October 1, 2020 A Supplement To The Eunice News

La Tech Bulldogs ready Good Luck By Tom Dodge for tough C-USA battle Sports Editor Cats & Jays! – With Tu- By Tom Dodge – but Aaron Allen, Anthony and lane head coach Willie Fritz Sports Editor Westin Elliott are fighting for entering his fifth season, the The 2020 season didn’t be- that starting spot. Green Wave are hoping to com- gin like Louisiana Tech wanted Malik Stanley is gone, but pete the American Athletic Con- when the game against Baylor redshirt senior Adrian Hardy, ference title. was cancelled because 38 Loui- sophomore Griffin Hebert and Tulane suffered through four siana Tech football players test- former TCU transfer senior straight losing seasons and 14 ed positive for COVID-19 in the Isaiah Graham will be quality in 15 seasons before 2018 – the aftermath of Hurricane Laura. players at wide receiver. lone winning season, was 7-6 in Louisiana Tech overcame a In the win over Southern 2013 – before going 7-6 in each 17-point deficit and scored on Miss, Tech finished the game of the last two years. the final seconds of the game with 163 total rushing yards, The Green Wave scored 21 un- for the Bulldogs to secure the led by Henderson with 69 yards 337-546-0288 answered points in the second 31-30 victory over Southern on 18 attempts. 1831 W. 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Good Luck Bobcats! ternational on Nov. 28. ran for 105 yards on 11 carries, found junior wide receiver Grif- The defense will be a work as the Green Wave ran for 203 fin Hebert in the back of the Skip Holtz is in his eighth in progess early in the season A Complete Waste season at Louisiana Tech as the yards as a team. end zone. after losing eight of the top 11 Redshirt senior quarterback The call on the field was in- Bulldogs finished 10-3 overall tacklers from 2019. in 2019, 6-2 in Conference USA. Management Company! 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Tulane expects to compete for AAC title By Tom Dodge Tulane compiled 572 total Howard probably won’t crank Williams and nose tackle Jef- Sports Editor yards en route to its second up the rushing production like fery Johnson will be formidable NEW ORLEANS – With Tu- road win of the season, 66-24, McMillan – who led the team if they play to their potential. lane head coach Willie Fritz at Southern Miss. with 745 yards and 12 scores – The linebackers go four deep entering his fifth season, the The Green Wave’s rushing at- did, but he can be an run asset. with Oklahoma State grad Green Wave are hoping to com- tack was unstoppable for most Tyjae Spears and Amare transfer Kevin Henry and prom- pete the American Athletic Con- of the day, as they racked up 430 Jones (371 rushing yards, 367 ising freshman Jesus Machado ference title. yards and seven touchdowns on receiving yards) should provide joining Marvin Moody and Nick Tulane suffered through four eight yards per carry as a team. a strong ground attack along Anderson. straight losing seasons and 14 Carroll led the way with four with Stephon Huderson, Ygenio Safety Larry Brooks led the in 15 seasons before 2018 – the touchdowns on the day, includ- Booker and Cameron Carroll. team with four interceptions, lone winning season, was 7-6 in ing 163 yards and three scores Four-year starter Corey and is joined in the secondary 2013 – before going 7-6 in each on 15 carries to go with a 16- Dublin leads a line that in- by Chase Kuerschen (76 tack- of the last two years. yard receiving touchdown. cludes Joey Claybrook, Sincere les), Macon Clark, Kiland Har- The Green Wave scored 21 un- Making his collegiate debut, Haynesworth, Ben Knutson rison and Jaylon Monroe. answered points in the second freshman quarterback Michael and Cameron Jackel. The kicking game has im- half to open the season with a Pratt tallied three touchdowns Defensive struggles led to Tu- proved in each of head coach 27-24 win over South Alabama Willie Ftitz after taking over under cen- lane’s 1–5 slide last year after a Willie Fritz’s four years. Redshirt sophomore running ter late in the first quarter. He 5–1 start and of the line start- Merek Glover hit 13-of-17 back Cameron Carroll scored of the 2020 season, as Navy passed for 142 yards and two ers return along with some key field goals in 2019. two rushing touchdowns and kicked a 33-yard field goal as scores while adding one more backups as the Wave expects to Punter Ryan Wright has the redshirt freshman Tyjae Spears time expired to complete a 27- on the ground. improve on that side of the line leg to improve on his 41.4-yard ran for 105 yards on 11 carries, 24 comeback win in an Ameri- Tulane will use a bye next of scrimmage. average. Jones is a threat on re- as the Green Wave ran for 203 can Athletic Conference match- week before making an Ameri- Johnson, Sample, De’Andre turns. yards as a team. up. can Athletic Conference road Redshirt senior quarterback Tulane freshman running trip to Houston on Thursday, Keon Howard threw for 191 back Tyjae Spears rushed 18 Oct. 8. yards and ran for 31 more with times for 119 yards, eclipsing The Wave lost receivers Dar- one score. the century mark for the second nell Mooney (48 catches, 713 Acadiana Defensively, senior defensive straight game. yards) and Jalen McCleskey (37 end Cameron Sample tallied Redshirt sophomore running catches, 581 yards), but senior seven tackles, 3.5 tackles for back Cameron Carroll ran for Jaetavian Toles, junior tight loss and two sacks, while class- 62 yards and two touchdowns end Tyrick James, Jha’Quan Giving Acadiana a Reason to Smile mate Patrick Johnson also reg- and now has multiple scores in Jackson and Oklahoma trans- istered a pair of sacks. back-to-back games after scor- fer Mykel Jones will be the Lara Henderson Leonards, DDS Tulane suffered its first loss ing twice in the win at South main receivers this season. Mark Broussard, DDS • Stuart Taylor, DDS Alabama. Family Dentistry 203 West Magnolia Street • Eunice, LA 70535 • 337-457-3500 608 North Avenue K • Crowley, LA 70526 • 337-788-0677 SWAC moves football to spring fax 337-457-3555 • www.acadianasmiles.com

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama - Each member institution will stay safe, but also more impor- The Southwestern Athletic Con- also have the option to play one tantly, to play together and do ference released the schedules non-conference game. things the right way.” for all 10 SWAC schools for the The season will officially kick- The football season will culmi- upcoming 2021 spring football off the weekend of February 27 nate with the Cricket Wireless season. with five league games set to be SWAC Championship Game. The schedule includes one played. The game is scheduled to be non-conference open date for We are excited about this op- played on Saturday, May 1. 57-0 e • 4 416 each team and conference con- portunity,” Grambling State The SWAC championship ic • M un a tests scheduled each week be- head football coach Broderick will once again be played on the E d • ic ginning in Week One. Fobbs said. “As you know this campus of the highest seeded . Guillory o Additionally, the league has has been extremely tough for team at the conclusion of regu- E P 0 r designated a bye week for each not only our players, but also lar season play. 9 o 1 Window Tinting d team during the week of March our coaches and administration SWAC football teams are . u y c 13 to ensure that fans and sup- as well. scheduled to begin preparation t w • Headliners • Car Stereos s porters have the opportunity “We are looking forward to for the season with an eight- H • Window Tinting • Car Alarms to attend the Cricket Wireless getting the opportunity to par- week training period beginning • Sunroofs • Ground Effects Men’s and Women’s Basketball ticipate in our SWAC football in January. Tournaments (March 9-13). season this spring, and we are “The SWAC Council of Presi- Each SWAC team will play looking forward to it being an dents and Chancellors, Sports Best of Luck to six conference football games to exciting brand of football as we Administrators Committee, CO- include four games against divi- continue to walk through this VID-19 Advisory Committee, sion opponents and two games continual situation to make All Area Teams! against non-division opponents. sure that all parties involved See SWAC on Page 20A 18A Thursday, October 1, 2020 A Supplement To The Eunice News Young Bulldogs face tough schedule Saints looking to r By Tracy Jagneaux mitted to being here and they Ville Platte Gazette have worked really hard the VILLE PLATTE – After going past few weeks to get prepared 3-7 last season, Ville Platte will for the upcoming season.” have to navigate a very tough Offensively, the main posi- 2020 schedule with a number of tion to be filled is that of quar- key guys missing due to gradu- terback. Randle and his staff ation. will have a tough time trying to Gone are All-District and All- replace Roy who’s dual threat Parish selections Terrian Roy ability scared opposing offenses and Jahmal Byers. The dynam- to death. ic duo combined for over 2,600 According to Randle that key yards of offense. position will be handled by a “We graduated a great senior veteran receiver turned quar- class,” stated Ville Platte High terback and an incoming fresh- head coach Jorie Randle. “They man. were some great athletes that “Right now we have Ernest gave us four good years and Roberts and Jaquan Lavergne they will be missed.” working at the quarterback “I am not going to lie, our position,” commented Randle. team is very young this season,” “Ernest is one of those ath- Randle continued. “Hopefully, letes that can definitely help us the guys on the team this year there. He is a veteran that just were able to get some inspira- needs some work.” tion from the seniors of last “Jaquan is a freshman that year. has come a long way since the “The bulk of our club are start of practice,” Randle con- freshman. The biggest positive tinued. “He has shown some is that we can groom them to glimpses of what a quarterback the Bulldog way of football.” should be.” One of the toughest prob- As far as running backs are lems Randle and his coaching concerned, the Bulldogs will staff has had to face is the split have to fill some big shoes with school schedule the players are the loss of Byers. The versatile currently on. back rushed for 1,100 yards in With half of the players only 2019. being there on certain days, it One of the backs that seems has been hard to get players to to be stepping up for Ville Platte get to practice simply because Ville Platte quarterback Ernest Roberts runs with the ball during last week’s scrimmage. to take the place of Byers is Jae- they sometimes do not have a there after school to get ready paint this fairy tale picture, but here at practice everyday,” Ran- kwon Fontenot. way to get there. In a full week for practice. the first few weeks of school, it dle said. “Now that we have a schedule, players were already “I am not going to try and was tough to have everybody set routine, the kids have com- See VPHS on Page 20A Here’s Good Luck! to a winning season. Get Your Game on! If you can Good Luck! 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The running game will re- Nov. 1 at Chicago Jenkins will team up with season against NFC South Ri- for a career-high 146 yards and Nov. 8 at Tampa Bay main solid once again this val Tampa Bay and their new a score. at the free season as three time Pro-Bowl quarterback Tom Brady. Brees was 29-of-36 for 288 Nov. 15 San Francisco safety position to sure up the running back re- Alvin Kamara scored a pair yards and three touchdowns. Nov. 22 Atlanta back end of the defense. turns, this time as healthy as of touchdowns, one rushing and Kamara had 58 yards rush- Nov. 29 at Denver Cornerbacks Marshon Lat- he ever was. Splitting time in one receiving, in a 90-second ing and 139 receiving on 13 Dec. 6 at Atlanta timore and Janoris Jenkins the backfield with Kamara will span in the second quarter. catches, with two touchdowns, Dec. 13 at Philadelphia round out the starting second- be , who joins Janoris Jenkins’ 36-yard for 197 yards from scrimmage. Dec. 20 Kansas City ary for the Saints. Lattimore the Saints for the second year pick-six early in the second half Heading into the season, Dec. 25 Minnesota started all 14 games he played in a row. made it 24-7. on paper it appeared hat the Jan. 3 at Carolina in and posted 57 stops, one in- New Orleans picked up a big Brady and the Bucs rallied Saints may have one of their highlights a terception and ranked first on asset when they signed former but never again got closer than best defenses they have had in linebacking corps that features the team with 14 passes de- Green Bay Packer Ty Mont- seven points down. The Saints a number of years. some solid players. Davis, the fensed. Meanwhile, Jenkins, gomery. A dual threat in the eventually prevailed, 34-23. Last season, the New Or- dependable and sure-tackling a late season pick up for New running and passing game, New Orleans then traveled leans defense posted 51 sacks, defender led the Saints in stops Orleans in 2019, has cemented Montgomery brings another to Las Vegas for the Raiders the most in the Sean Payton for the second straight season himself in opposite Lattimore. wrinkle to Payton’s offensive opening of their new stadium in era since 2001. The Saint de- and was selected as an AP first- Offensively, the Saints ap- genius. their new city. fense has not allow a 100 yard team All-Pro for the first time pear to have a ton more talent New Orleans’ treasure chest Quarterback Derek Carr rusher in 43 games, including in 2019, posting 111 tackles, than they may know what to of tight ends overflows with threw three touchdown passes the playoffs. four sacks, and an interception. do with. Despite being ranked Jared Cook, Josh Hill and the and the Raiders beat the New New Orleans will get back New Orleans will have Alex fourth in offense last season, newest addition, Adam Traut- Orleans Saints, 34-24. the services up front of Sheldon Anzalone back at the middle New Orleans picked up some man. The former Dayton Flyer, Carr completed 28 of 38 pass- Rankins and Marcus Daven- linebacker position along with valuable weapons for future Trautman has the body (6-5, es for 282 yards. port, both of whom had injuries second year pro Kaden Ellis. Hall of Fame quarterback Drew 253) to compete on the NFL Saints tailback Alvin Kamara that kept them out of games in The seventh round draft choice Brees. level. ran for 79 yards and two touch- 2019. in 2019 has found a spot at the In the offseason, the Saints The offensive line for the downs while adding 95 receiv- Anchoring the defensive front will linebacker slot after re- acquired eleventh year pro Em- Saints is considered one of the ing yards. will be Pro-Bowl defensive end habing and injury last season. manuel Sanders. The former best in the business. With the Quarterback Drew Brees . The 10-year Wisconsin draftee, Zach Steeler and Bronco, Sanders addition of Michigan draft pick threw for 312 yards and a veteran had one of his best Braun may push Ellis at that has been to three Super Bowls Ceasar Ruiz, New Orleans only touchdown on 26-for-38 pass- seasons in 2019 as he recorded position. Head coach Sean Pay- and brings a wealth of talent gets better up front. ing. 53 tackles, a career-high 15.5 ton has praised Braun’s ad- to the New Orleans receiving Ruiz will join Terron Arm- It was then the showdown be- sacks, ranked third in the NFL, vancement so far in camp. corps. stead, Andrus Peat, Erik Mc- tween future NFL Hall of Fame and 16 tackles for loss. The New Orleans second- Sanders pairs up with one of Coy and on the Bree and Aaron Joining Jordan and Daven- ary added a huge piece in the the most prolific wide outs in line in making sure the prolific Rodgers as the Pasckers visited port up front will be nose tackle offseason when they welcomed the past four seasons, Michael New Orleans and Green Bay Malcolm Brown. back safety Thomas. The former Ohio State See Saints on Page 20A Get Your Game on!

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“Collectively as a conference, vised spring calendar. Clearly ditional information, evaluate dent-athletes. we look forward to continuing our plans in regards to the safe emerging data and advance- The SWAC Council of Presi- SWAC on the path to a safe return to return to competition within ments, while monitoring new dents and Chancellors voted From Page 17A competition that we know all of our league will ultimately be developments regarding the against carrying out sports this our student-athletes, team staff, dictated by the current state of pandemic. The Southwestern fall due to concerns over CO- along with our fall sports sched- institutional administrators the COVID-19 pandemic in the Athletic Conference will remain VID-19. uling groups have worked tire- and supporters would like to respective regions of our mem- prepared to make any necessary The fall sports impacted in- lessly over recent months to get see in the coming months. This ber institutions.” adjustments identified to be in clude men’s and women’s cross to the point where we are able schedule allows the needed flex- The SWAC will continue to the best interest of the health, country, football, women’s soc- to announce a significant part ibility for any additional adjust- work with local and state medi- safety and wellness of our stu- cer and women’s volleyball. of the rescheduling of our fall ments that will need to be made cal experts along with govern- sports,”SWAC Commissioner once the NCAA releases its re- mental officials to gather ad- Dr. Charles McClelland said.

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