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Handling the ceremonial shovels, from left, are Carey Lawson, LSU Eunice Foundation executive director; Kip Bertrand, LSU Eunice Foundation president; Patrick Morrow, LSU Board of Supervisors vice chair; Jeff Willis, LSU Eunice athletic director; Dr. Nancee Sorenson, LSU Eunice chancellor; Rebecca Boniol, LSU Board of Supervisors member; Esperanza Moran, LSU Board of Supervisors member; and Emily Otken, LSU Board of Supervisors student member.

Handling the ceremonial shovels, from left, are Carey Lawson, LSU Eunice Foundation executive director; Kip Bertrand, LSU Eunice Foundation president; Patrick Morrow, LSU Board of Supervisors vice chair; Jeff Willis, LSU Eunice athletic director; Dr. Nancee Sorenson, LSU Eunice chancellor; Rebecca Boniol, LSU Board of Supervisors member; Esperanza Moran, LSU Board of Supervisors member; and Emily Otken, LSU Board of Supervisors student member.

New Bengal Stadium celebrated with indoor groundbreaking

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Monday, August 5, 2024
By: RHETT MANUEL LSN Sports Editor It’s the type of idea that anyone who has attended LSUE through the years couldn’t have seen coming even in their wildest visions of growth.
Destiny Lavigne (seated center left) is pictured as she signs to play college softball with Xavier University of Louisiana. Also pictured (from left) are standing Ville Platte High School Principal Shelsy Williams and former Ville Platte High School Assistant Principal Dawn Bellard; seated- Ville Platte High School Softball Coach Devinskie Arvie, Latoya Lavigne, and Ville Platte High School Assistant Coach Shonda Jack.

Destiny Lavigne (seated center left) is pictured as she signs to play college softball with Xavier University of Louisiana. Also pictured (from left) are standing Ville Platte High School Principal Shelsy Williams and former Ville Platte High School Assistant Principal Dawn Bellard; seated- Ville Platte High School Softball Coach Devinskie Arvie, Latoya Lavigne, and Ville Platte High School Assistant Coach Shonda Jack.

Pair of Bulldog athletes sign to play at next level

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Thursday, August 1, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor Two former student athletes from Ville Platte High School have signed on the dotted line to continue their playing careers at the next level.
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The Marks Post: It just means more... except for the oatmeal

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Thursday, July 25, 2024
I turned 42 back on July 14, and the week that followed could get me featured on an episode of VH1’s Best Week Ever. A homeless guy with one eye gave me a tour of Dealey Plaza. I was in the stands to see Paul Skenes retire Aaron Judge on one pitch and to see Shohei Ohtani hit a dinger.
LSU quarterback Gus Nussmeier answers questions from reporters on the first day of SEC Football Media Days in Dallas. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

LSU quarterback Gus Nussmeier answers questions from reporters on the first day of SEC Football Media Days in Dallas. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Sixteen means more than 14

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Monday, July 22, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor DALLAS, Texas - Billy Cannon returning a punt for a touchdown against Ole Miss on Halloween night. Peyton Manning directing the Tennessee marching band after a win against Alabama. Larry Munson announcing, “Run, Lindsay, Run!
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Cajuns’ DeBarge taken 33rd overall in MLB draft

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Monday, July 22, 2024
By: RHETT MANUEL LSN Sports Editor LAFAYETTE – It’s quite a story. Undersized for his position out of high school, Louisiana shortstop Kyle DeBarge had to find his place in Lafayette before he truly made an impact. But when he found his place, he never let it go.
Former Pine Prairie Lady Panther Alaina Boutte continues her playing career with LSUA. (Photo courtesy of Alaina Boutte)

Former Pine Prairie Lady Panther Alaina Boutte continues her playing career with LSUA. (Photo courtesy of Alaina Boutte)

Charging forward

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Thursday, July 18, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor Playing high school sports is a way to not only gain experience for the future but is also a way to learn valuable life lessons.
Arguably the greatest women’s basketball player in state history, Seimone Augustus played point guard/forward while starring at high school, college and professional levels. Part of three gold medal-winning Olympic teams and four WNBA title teams. Was on the cover of Sports Illustrated for Women as a high school freshman. LSU unveiled a statue in her honor in January 2023. (Photo courtesy of Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame)

Arguably the greatest women’s basketball player in state history, Seimone Augustus played point guard/forward while starring at high school, college and professional levels. Part of three gold medal-winning Olympic teams and four WNBA title teams. Was on the cover of Sports Illustrated for Women as a high school freshman. LSU unveiled a statue in her honor in January 2023. (Photo courtesy of Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame)

A ride home, and a father’s challenge, launched Augustus on the path to greatness

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Thursday, June 13, 2024
By: ROBIN FAMBROUGH Written for the LSWA (Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of feature stories spotlighting this year’s induction class of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.
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Field is set for CWS

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Thursday, June 13, 2024
By: TONY MARKS LSN Sports Editor Half is from the ACC, and the other half is from the SEC. A quarter is from the State of Florida, and another quarter is from the State of North Carolina. This ratio describes the field of this year’s College World Series in Omaha, Neb.
Members of the LSUE baseball team celebrate on the field after capturing their 8th national championship in program history. (Photo courtesy of LSUE Athletics)

Members of the LSUE baseball team celebrate on the field after capturing their 8th national championship in program history. (Photo courtesy of LSUE Athletics)

LSUE wins 8th National Championship with 9-3 win

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Thursday, June 6, 2024
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor ENID, Okla. – For the eighth time, and thanks to an explosive eighth inning, the LSU-Eunice baseball program is the National Junior College Athletic Association’s Division II national championship after defeating Brunswich 9-3 last Saturday night.
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