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Bearcats head to Baldwin for 1st round of playoffs

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Thursday, November 13, 2025

By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor The Basile Bearcats will hit the road Friday to face the West St. Mary Wolves in Baldwin in the opening round of the Division IV Non-Select State Playoffs. Basile, representing District 4-1A, enters the postseason with a 5-5 record and a number 19 seed.

Basile’s Kye Smith (21) attempts to make a stop against a Hamilton Christian playmaker in the Bearcats’ 39-13 home loss against the Warriors. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Hitting the low notes

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Monday, November 10, 2025

By: TONY MARKS Editor BASILE - It was a game that was vital for Basile’s playoff hopes. Not only would a win give the Bearcats the District 5-1A title, but it would also give the team a higher seed in the playoffs that start next week.

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Third year of impactful LSHOF membership drive launches

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Monday, November 10, 2025

The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Foundation has generated $85,000 over the past two years to support the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Museum through its “Join the TEAM” membership drive. First launched in 2023, Year Three of the membership drive began on November 1.

Keontez Campbell (7) looks to avoid a tackle from an Iota defender as Mamou lost 48-0 on Halloween night. The Green Demons (3-6) end the regular season tomorrow night at Pine Prairie against the Panthers. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Racin bran

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Thursday, November 6, 2025

By: TONY MARKS Editor MAMOU - Merriam-Webster defines “iota” as “an infinitesimal amount.” To put it differently, it means a very small thing.

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Bulldogs overpower Panthers at home

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Thursday, November 6, 2025

By: TONY MARKS Editor The Ville Platte High football team picked up its fourth win of the season after a 38-0 victory over Pine Prairie on senior night last Friday. The Bulldogs’ win also improved the team’s district record to 3-2.

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Jersey retirement ceremony to be held for Ville Platte’s Edwards

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Thursday, November 6, 2025

By: TONY MARKS Editor Ville Platte High School will present a retirement of Renotta Edwards’ jersey on Saturday, November 8, beginning at 5 p.m. inside the school’s gym. There will also be a recognition of the 2011 and 2014 state runner-up teams. Free admission.

One step closer

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Tuesday, November 4, 2025

By: TONY MARKS Editor OBERLIN - Towards the end of the second quarter, the Basile football team trailing by one point on the road against district rival Oberlin. The Bearcats, undaunted, then answered on their ensuing possession with another touchdown to regrab the lead.

Gabe David, of the Basile Bearcats, is pictured with the Battle of Bayou Nezpique Trophy after beating Elton last Friday night. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Trophy in hand

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Thursday, October 30, 2025

By: TONY MARKS Editor BASILE - In the 65th meeting between two football teams separated by a bayou, the visiting Indians of Elton scored on the first play from scrimmage on a 63-yard run from Makelin Lemoine and on the ensuing extra point.

With a defensive touchdown on a fumble recovery in Week 8, Braylon Johnson scored the first points for Pine Prairie this season.

Panthers score, Bulldogs lose, Trojans win on same night

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Thursday, October 30, 2025

By: TONY MARKS Editor It took seven games, but Pine Prairie finally did it. In its Week 8 matchup against Pickering, Braylon Johnson, a freshman linebacker, picked up a fumble and returned the loose football for a defensive score.

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Northwest blanks Mamou 40-0

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Thursday, October 30, 2025

By: TONY MARKS Editor For the Mamou football team, it was one of those days at the office. With six starters out of the lineup, the Green Demons fell 40-0 against the Northwest Raiders. With the loss, Mamou fell to 3-5 on the season and 1-3 in district play.

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