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Multi-Sport officials on the rise as LHSAA continues annual recognition

News Staff
Thursday, September 4, 2025
BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) and the Louisiana High School Officials Association (LHSOA) are proud to announce the continued recognition of multi-sport officials for their dedication and service to our student-athletes and member schools during the 2024-25...
Mamou Green Demons

Mamou Green Demons

Riding high

News Staff
Thursday, September 4, 2025
By: TONY MARKS Editor MAMOU - Expectations are always high this time of year but are exceptionally high in Mamou as the Green Demons return two offensive starters who tallied 1,501 all purpose yards last year.
Pine Prairie Panthers

Pine Prairie Panthers

Back in the saddle

News Staff
Thursday, September 4, 2025
By: TONY MARKS Editor PINE PRAIRIE - Do not adjust your signal. There is nothing wrong with your set. Lance Myers returns as head coach of the Pine Prairie Panthers after the team had a different head coach each of the last several seasons.
Pine Prairie’s Jayland Duplechin (13) looks to bring down Basile’s Logan Bergeron (22) in the first game of the jamboree. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Pine Prairie’s Jayland Duplechin (13) looks to bring down Basile’s Logan Bergeron (22) in the first game of the jamboree. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

All systems engaged

News Staff
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
By: TONY MARKS Editor MAMOU - With the threat of inclement weather, the Evangeline Parish Jamboree was moved to Thursday, August 28, but the offenses were not bothered by the date change as the four teams combined for 53 points. The following is a rundown of both games.
Landon Istre (11) looks to find some running room for his Basile Bearcats in the scrimmage against Pine Prairie. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Landon Istre (11) looks to find some running room for his Basile Bearcats in the scrimmage against Pine Prairie. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

A pre-dress rehearsal

News Staff
Monday, August 25, 2025
By: TONY MARKS Editor BASILE - A week before facing each other in the Evangeline Parish Jamboree, the Basile Bearcats hosted the Pine Prairie Panthers in a scrimmage on Thursday, August 21.
Students, parents, alumni, and fans of Oberlin High School are shown at the gathering held Sunday at the Crawfish Shack where they voiced concerns about the future of the Tiger football program.

Students, parents, alumni, and fans of Oberlin High School are shown at the gathering held Sunday at the Crawfish Shack where they voiced concerns about the future of the Tiger football program.

From doubt to determination

News Staff
Thursday, August 21, 2025
By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor OBERLIN - After a week of uncertainty, Oberlin High School confirmed Monday afternoon that the Tigers will take the field this fall as a varsity football squad. Oberlin is scheduled to play the Basile Bearcats on Thursday, October 30, at home.
AGUILLARD DISCUSSES TROJAN FOOTBALL - Sacred Heart Athletic Director and head football coach Jacob Aguillard (right), addressed the July 15, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club to discuss the upcoming football season. He is shown with Rotary President Beau Wilson (left). (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

AGUILLARD DISCUSSES TROJAN FOOTBALL - Sacred Heart Athletic Director and head football coach Jacob Aguillard (right), addressed the July 15, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club to discuss the upcoming football season. He is shown with Rotary President Beau Wilson (left). (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

Ville Platte Rotary:

News Staff
Monday, July 21, 2025
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Trey Prudhomme invited Sacred Heart High School head football coach Jacob Aguillard to address the July 15, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. Aguillard gave an update on the upcoming football season.
Several members of the Ville Platte High football team participate in drills on Wednesday, July 16. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Several members of the Ville Platte High football team participate in drills on Wednesday, July 16. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Continuing down the tracks

News Staff
Monday, July 21, 2025
By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - The Ville Platte High School football program took strides to become more of a competitor on the field. However, a sudden change in the coaching staff caused the train to derail and threw a monkey wrench into the program’s plans for success.
LELEUX SHARES JOY OF OFFICIATING - Keith LeLeux, center, addressed the July 7, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. He is shown with Rotary President Beau Wilson (left) and Rotarian Dan Poret (right). (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

LELEUX SHARES JOY OF OFFICIATING - Keith LeLeux, center, addressed the July 7, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. He is shown with Rotary President Beau Wilson (left) and Rotarian Dan Poret (right). (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

Ville Platte Rotary:

News Staff
Monday, July 14, 2025
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Dan Poret invited his son-in-law Keith LeLeux to address the July 8, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club.
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