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RAYNE - During a Monday afternoon softball contest at Gossen Memorial Park, the Lady Wolves of Rayne High hosted Church Point.
A three-run fifth inning by the Lady Bears gave Church Point a 4-1 lead which they held for the final score and win.
Limited to only two hits, Rayne High was lead by Lexi Marks and Kassidie Bourgeois, with Bourgeois scoring the lone Rayne High run.
Taking the loss on the mound for the Lady Wolves was Tatum Comeaux who recorded three strikeouts but gave up eight hits and two walks.
The Lady Wolves are schedule to travel to Ville Platte on Thursday to meet Sacred Heart of Ville Platte in a 4 p.m. contest, followed by a trip to St. Julian Park in Broussard for the South LA Softball Challenge Tournament on March 6-7.
They will return to Rayne’s Gossen Memorial Park on March 9 to host Southside High School.
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The Rayne High Baseball Team knotted up their early season at 3-3 during a road contest on Saturday, Feb. 29, against South Lafourche during the Cecilia Tournament.
The Wolves fell 6-9 in the third game of the tournament. Rayne capture a 15-3 win over Church Point in the second round, but fell 2-7 against Ascension Episcopal in the first round.
During a home game on Wednesday, Feb. 26, the Wolves scored a 2-1 win over Cecilia High in a final inning rally.
Rayne’s first score of the ballgame came on a sacrifice hit by Tucker Babineaux who scored Reid Dupont from third.
With the game tied at 10all in the bottom of the last inning, Landon Richard hit the winning RBI when he scored Derek Istre for the 2-1 win.
Colin LaCombe went seven innings on the mound for the Wolves collecting seven strikeouts and allowing just one run on five hits.
Also collecting hits for the Wolves during the win were Ethan Theriot and Chetwin Coleman, while Deuce Comeaux led the base running with two stolen bases.
The Wolves are slated to attend the Convington Tournament Feb. 6-7, followed by a home contest on Feb. 10 when they will host Opelousas Catholic.
Plans are complete so mark your calendar to participate in the 2nd Annual Rayne High Booster Club “Football 3-Man” Golf Scramble slated Saturday, June 13, at Bayou Bend Country Club in Crowley.
The shotgun start is 8 a.m. with lunch to be provided after the round. Door prizes and drinks will also be provided.
A 3-man team entry fee is $300, with a hole sponsor of $100.
A Gold Sponsor (includes 3-man team and hole sponsor) is $400. Sponsor signs will be noted throughout the day on the course.
Monetary donations are also welcomed and much appreciated. Make checks payable to Rayne Booster Club.
For more information, contact Kaine Guidry (581-9155, Steve Dupont (288-9155), Tommy Garrett (581-4526) or Jamie Broussard (523-1991).
Email flyer (available under Rayne Boosters on Facebook) to kguidry@acadia.k12.acadia.la.us.
RAYNE - Registration for the 2020 baseball/softball summer league of the Rayne Recreation Department will be accepted until March 14 for the upcoming season as announced by Rayne Recreation Director Dwayne Derise.
The program is open to all boys and girls ages 5-14 years of age.
Release forms must be signed by the parent/guardian and returned to the Rayne Recreation Department or Rayne City Hall, along with registration fee of $20 per participant on or before March 16th.
Students also received a registration form at their school or parents can download the form on the city’s website at www.rayne.org. All players must be registered by March 14th -- a $10 late fee will be charged after the March 14th deadline.
Registration forms will be accepted Monday - Thursday between 5-6 p.m. and each Saturday between 9-10 a.m. at the Green Room.
Registration will also be accepted at City Hall on Monday - Friday during normal business hours (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.). No registration will be accepted once teams have been picked and uniforms are ordered.
Forms may also be dropped off at City Hall during normal business hours or mailed to P.O. Box 69, Rayne, LA 70578.
Volunteer coaches, assistant coaches and umpires are needed for the program. Please volunteer your time for the children to help keep these programs operating for the children year after year.
Tryouts will be held as follows on March 14: Boy’s Pinto 9 a.m., Girl’s Pinto 10:30 a.m., Boy’s Mustang 12 p.m., Girl’s Mustang FP 1:30 p.m., and each at their appropriate field.
Shetland tryouts (boys and girls) will be held March 28 at Mauboules Park as follows: girls at 9 a.m. and boys at 10:15 a.m.
No tryouts will be held for Boy’s Bronco, Girl’s Bronco, Boy’s Pony and Girl’s Pony leagues.
NOTE: Pony Baseball/Softball has placed a new rule on bats.
The season officially begins Monday, April 22, with opening ceremonies planned the morning of Saturday, April 25, at Gossen Memorial Park.
Call 337-334-6644 for more information or with any questions concerning registration or the upcoming season.
Despite holding a 10-point lead at the halftime break, the No. 8-ranked Rayne High Wolves could not get past the first round of the 2019-2020 LHSAA Boys’ Basketball Playoffs on Friday as they hosted Beau Chene High School.
The No. 25-ranked Beau Chene Gators collected a strong second half and squeaked by the 4-4A District Champions with a 69-66 bi-district win.
“We came out working our game well in the beginning,” stated Rayne High Head Coach Darrell Ceasar on Friday’s loss. “But, when you have the mistakes we made tonight late in the game, in addition to missed free throws there at the end, you can’t get away with that at this time in the season.”
The Wolves got off to a slim 18-14 lead in the first quarter before turning in a 20-point second quarter for a 38-28 halftime lead.
But, the Gators needed a locker-room pep talk to outscore Rayne High 41-28 in second half scoring.
The second half saw the Wolves and Gators exchange leads, but Rayne High fell short at the free-throw line and in the turnover department and the Gators began hitting treys and fast breaks seeing Rayne’s lead dwindled for the eventual loss.
Leading the Rayne scoring was Leon Smith with 25 points, followed by Lance Smith with 12 and Kaleb Colomb with 11.
Completing Rayne scoring were Tony Cormier with eight, four by Taushaun Colomb, a trey by Don Charles, a bucket by Tyrus Cole and free throw by Desmond Mouton.
“We have some good players and they improved throughout the season,” stated Ceasar of his 4-4A District Champions. “But, that’s why you play the game, to see who will win that day. And today was not our day.”
In the regional round of the playoffs, the Gators were scheduled to meet No. 9-ranked Eleanor McMain in the regional round. They defeated No. 24-ranked Westgate in bi-district play.
RAYNE - The annual Frog Derby competition, sponsored every year by the Rayne Lions Club since the 1940s, is seeking contestants who are freshman-senior in high school with an Acadia Parish address, phone number or attends an Acadia Parish school to compete for the titles of 2020 Frog Derby and Frog Jockey Queen.
Orientation will be held Monday, March 9, at 5 p.m. at the Rayne Lions Club Hut -- its not too late to enter the fun and “hopping” event.
Interviews will be held Saturday, May 2, at 10 a.m. at the Green Room of the Civic Center Complex.
The best dressed frog, frog jumping, and official crowning of the new royalty will take place on Saturday, May 9, at 10 a.m. on Stage II during the 2020 Annual Rayne Frog Festival.
For more information, contact Dommie Perez (director) at 337-458-9830, Linda Credeur at 337-347-0186, or email rlcfrogdirector@yahoo.com for forms.
RAYNE - The 5th Annual Rayne Mardi Gras Parade and After Party is all but a memory as beads have been stored and pictures have been shared of the fun events.
But for the chefs of the area, they are showing off their hardware collected during the Chicken and Sausage Cook-Off held at the Frog Festival Pavilion following the parade fun.
Co-sponsored by the Rayne Chamber and City of Rayne, along with a number of volunteers, the Cook-Off saw eight teams show off their cooking skills between the hours of 4-7 p.m. as announced by Chairman Brian Mouton.
The Cook-Off, as well as the Mardi Gras Parade and After Party are held for the community, economic development and tourism with everyone invited to participate.
There was no admission fee to attend the After Party and Gumbo Cook-Off; but, a $5 ticket provided those in attendance a chance to enjoy all the different gumbos provided during the contest, providing not only a fun but delicious day.
Awarded during the Gumbo Cook-Off were:
1st place - Camo Country Store
2nd place - Krewe du Vieux Temps
3rd place - Nonc Kev’s Krewe
People’s Choice - A&O 21st Century Club
In addition to the Gumbo Cook-off, the After Party also included BBQ burgers provided for sale by the RHS Band Booster Club, beer and soft drinks at the Chamber concession booth, fun jumps provided by A & O 21st Century Club, and a DJ with music that everyone enjoyed.
Teams who participated in the Cook-Off were Two Bald Guys & a Black Pot, The Bank, Rotary Club of Rayne, A&O 21st Century Club, Krewe du Vieux Temps, Nonc Kev’s Krewe, Camp Country Store and Rayne Building & Loan.
RAYNE - Plans were finalized for the annual spring fundraiser of Post 77, American Legion, during the February meeting.
Commander David Simon presented plans for a sausage poboy sale slated Sunday, March 22, at the Legion Home. Simon noted a $7 donation will include a lunch of a sausage poboy, chips and drink. Additional details will be presented during the March 3 meeting.
Among those in attendance was District Commander Frank Richard of Post 225, Church Point. He stressed on three major programs: (1) membership asking posts to strive for 100% membership this year; (2) schedule blood drive at local posts; and (3) buddy program where legionnaires reach out to fellow veterans for meetings and programs.
The following reports were also heard:
• Membership - it was reported 123 paid up dues as of meeting as the new year began after the first of the new year;
• Sick Call - reported were Robert Comeaux and Robley Moreaux;
• Manager’s Report - update was given of the renovations completed throughout the Legion Home; and
• Memorial - those in attendance were informed of the passing of Sharon Hanks.
The only old business brought forth was the continued work on the by-laws.
Simon also reminded everyone that food and beverages are still available for purchase with an expanding menu at the Legion Home only when entertainment is provided. Call 334-4774 to place your pick-up orders.
Also continuing at the Legion Home is Cadillac and Domino games between 4 p.m. until closing every Thursday.
“Thirsty Thursday” drink specials will also be available from 7 p.m. till. All domestic beers are $1.50 a bottle.
With no further business, the meeting was concluded and meal was served by the Legion cooks.
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