By Tom Dodge
Sports Editor
NEW ROADS – The Blue Jays kept it close until the Hornets scored late as Catholic High of Pointe Coupee sealed a 44-30 win over St. Edmund Thursday night at Community Park.
Basile runningback Gabe Fontenot gained 214 yards on 17 carries and scored on runs of 26 and 15 yards on the Bearcats’ 34-0 win over North Central.
For his efforts, Fontenot has been selected as the Eunice News Player of the Week for Oct. 4-10.
Other top performers included:
NEW ROADS – St. Edmund exploded for 42-0 haltime lead as the Blue Jays cruised to a 50-0 win over False River Academy in the District 5-1A opener.
VILLE PLATTE – The Eunice High Bobcats opened District 5-3A play here Friday night with a 34-0 victory over the Ville Platte Bulldogs.
NEW ROADS – The Blue Jays begin the defense of their District 5-1A title at False River Academy Friday in New Roads.
Both St. Edmund (1-4) and False River (2-3) struggled with their non-district schedules that included two common opponents.
