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McNeese rodeo teams are ranked nationally

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Monday, March 3, 2025

The McNeese State University men’s and women’s rodeo teams enter the spring 2025 season both ranked nationally in several categories by the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) after competing in five rodeos in the fall.

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McNeese men maintain lead in SLC standings

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Thursday, February 13, 2025

By: RAYMOND PARTSCH III LSN Sports Reporter LAKE CHARLES -- The McNeese men's basketball team continues its push to a second-straight Southland Conference title. With Monday's 67-51 win over East Texas A&M, McNeese improved to 19-6 overall and 13-1 in the SLC.

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The Marks Post: Missing the BCS

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Monday, January 27, 2025

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

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Thursday, January 23, 2025

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.

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Big first half propels LSU to Texas Bowl win

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Monday, January 6, 2025

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

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Monday, December 30, 2024

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.

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)

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Another look back at top sports stories of the year

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Thursday, December 26, 2024

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)

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Richard signs to take her game to Grambling

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Tuesday, December 17, 2024

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

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Tuesday, December 17, 2024

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

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Fontenot signs to play baseball with LSUA

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Monday, December 9, 2024

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.

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