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The Marks Post: Missing the BCS

We are living in historic times. Monday night we watched history unfold as The Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Notre Dame in the College Football Championship. The historic aspect of it was this was the first year under the new 12-team playoff format.
LSUE presents baseball World Series rings

LSUE presents baseball World Series rings

LSUE presents baseball World Series rings

During the school’s Hall of Fame Gala, which was held on Saturday, January 18, members of the LSUE baseball team received their 2024 World Series rings. A ring was also presented to Ken Marks, of Ville Platte, who is the team’s bus driver. Marks is pictured in the center with LSUE Chancellor Dr.
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Big first half propels LSU to Texas Bowl win

By: RHETT MANUEL LSN Sports Editor In the Transfer Portal era, bowl games outside of the College Football Playoff have seemingly become glorified exhibition games.
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Notre Dame to meet Georgia in Allstate Sugar Bowl

NEW ORLEANS – The University of Notre Dame will face the University of Georgia in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in the Caesars Superdome. The seventh-seeded Fighting Irish defeated No.
Offensive MVP Michael Penix Jr. along with Defensive MVP Bralen Trice and other members of the Washington Huskies hoist the Allstate Sugar Bowl Trophy after a 37-31 win over the Texas Longhorns. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Offensive MVP Michael Penix Jr. along with Defensive MVP Bralen Trice and other members of the Washington Huskies hoist the Allstate Sugar Bowl Trophy after a 37-31 win over the Texas Longhorns. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Another look back at top sports stories of the year

Staff Report Before another year draws to a close, the Ville Platte Gazette concludes its look back at some of the top sports stories of the past year.
Jaidan Richard is pictured as she signs to play softball at Grambling State University. The signing took place in The Den of Mamou High School on Friday, December 6. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Jaidan Richard is pictured as she signs to play softball at Grambling State University. The signing took place in The Den of Mamou High School on Friday, December 6. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Richard signs to take her game to Grambling

By: TONY MARKS Editor MAMOU - Jaidan Richard, who has made a name of herself on the high school level by playing softbal;l for Mamou High School, will now look to make a name of herself on the collegiate level after signing to play with Grambling State University.
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Going bowling with LSN

By: TONY MARKS Editor and RHETT MANUEL LSN Sports Editor College football bowl season is upon us, and it is time to feast our eyes on 43 matchups played from coast to coast.
Riley Fontenot (seated in the center) is pictured as he signs with LSUA. Also pictured are: seated (from left) Shelly Fontenot and Ted Fontenot; standing (from left) Cayden McCollough and Dylan Manuel. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks

Riley Fontenot (seated in the center) is pictured as he signs with LSUA. Also pictured are: seated (from left) Shelly Fontenot and Ted Fontenot; standing (from left) Cayden McCollough and Dylan Manuel. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks

Fontenot signs to play baseball with LSUA

By: TONY MARKS Editor PINE PRAIRIE - For the second consecutive season, Pine Prairie High School has produced a baseball player who signs to play college ball at LSUA. Last year, it was Cayden McCollough; this time around, it is Riley Fontenot.
McKinley Guillory (seated) is flanked by Bearcat softball coaches Collins Barnes and Kristen Bacon during the recent letter of intent signing for the Basile High School softball senior.

McKinley Guillory (seated) is flanked by Bearcat softball coaches Collins Barnes and Kristen Bacon during the recent letter of intent signing for the Basile High School softball senior.

Local softball transfer signs with Arkansas junior college

By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor McKinley Guillory, a senior at Basile High School, has made a significant stride in her athletic and academic journey by committing to play college softball at National Park College in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
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The Marks Post: A rented letdown

Have you ever waited for a big event with much anticipation but only have it turn out as a big dud? That was me Saturday for the big LSU football game against Alabama in Tiger Stadium.