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Serie guides VPHS to renewed success

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Monday, January 5, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - Valley Forge had its George Washington. Midway has its Chester Nimitz. Ville Platte had its Roy Serie. All throughout history, there are field commanders who take over and are forced to lead through challenging situations.
Kynnedi Ware (1) is pictured as she attempts a basket in Pine Prairie’s 73-53 win over DeRidder. Ware, in the game, tallied 40 points for the Lady Panthers. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Kynnedi Ware (1) is pictured as she attempts a basket in Pine Prairie’s 73-53 win over DeRidder. Ware, in the game, tallied 40 points for the Lady Panthers. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Not “wareing” down

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Monday, December 29, 2025
By: TONY MARKS Editor PINE PRAIRIE - A 40-point night from Kynnedi Ware wrapped up a 73-53 win as the Pine Prairie Lady Panthers slew the DeRidder Lady Dragons on Tuesday, December 23. All but six of Ware’s points came from the field.
Fontenot signs with LSUE

Fontenot signs with LSUE

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Fontenot signs with LSUE

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Monday, December 22, 2025
Sydney Fontenot, of Pine Prairie High School, signed to play softball with LSU Eunice during a commitment ceremony held Tuesday, December 16, in the PPHS Auditorium.
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Parish players are named to Acadiana Senior Bowl

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Thursday, December 18, 2025
By: TONY MARKS Editor Several football players from Evangeline Parish will join other senior players from around Acadiana for the inaugural Acadiana Senior Bowl, which will be played Saturday, December 20, at noon. The game will be played at Lafayette Christian Academy.
Ville Platte’s Toni Falkenberry (35) attempts to block a shot from Pine Prairie’s Jolie West (15)

Ville Platte’s Toni Falkenberry (35) attempts to block a shot from Pine Prairie’s Jolie West (15)

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The gold standard

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Thursday, December 11, 2025
By: TONY MARKS Editor MAMOU - Wins over Pine Prairie and Sacred Heart gave both basketball teams from Ville Platte High School the parish championship for the second year in a row.
Parish tournament begins

Parish tournament begins

Parish tournament begins

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Monday, December 8, 2025
The 2025 Evangeline Parish High School Basketball Tournament kicked off on Wednesday, December 3, with a new single-elimination format. In the top photo, Allie Jo Fontenot (13), of Basile, tries to swipe the ball away from Mamou’s Danilynn Landreneau (3).
Averie Pitre (4) looks to pass the basketball to a teammate in Sacred Heart’s 59-28 win over Mamou.

Averie Pitre (4) looks to pass the basketball to a teammate in Sacred Heart’s 59-28 win over Mamou.

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For parish pride

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Monday, December 8, 2025
By: TONY MARKS Editor MAMOU - Friends became enemies as the parish basketball tournament was held in Mamou.
Bre Ardoin (24) keeps the basketball from going out of bounds for Sacred Heart in the finals of the girls’ Turkey Tournament against Jena. The Lady Trojans were the runner-up after a 64-37 loss to the Lady Giants. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Bre Ardoin (24) keeps the basketball from going out of bounds for Sacred Heart in the finals of the girls’ Turkey Tournament against Jena. The Lady Trojans were the runner-up after a 64-37 loss to the Lady Giants. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Turkey Tournament closes out holiday break

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Thursday, December 4, 2025
By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - The Thanksgiving holiday wrapped up with the final two days of the annual Turkey Tournament at Sacred Heart. The following is a rundown of the action from last Tuesday and Wednesday involving parish teams.
Braylon Fontenot (center), of Pine Prairie High School, is pictured as he signs to play baseball at LSUA. Pictured on the left is his father, Taylor, and on the right is his mother, Kelly. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Braylon Fontenot (center), of Pine Prairie High School, is pictured as he signs to play baseball at LSUA. Pictured on the left is his father, Taylor, and on the right is his mother, Kelly. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Fontenot inks to play baseball at LSUA; McCollough inks to play baseball at Nunez

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Monday, November 24, 2025
By: TONY MARKS Editor PINE PRAIRIE - Two sluggers from Pine Prairie High School will be heading to college baseball fields as they signed to play at the next level during a ceremony held Friday, November 14.
Amelia Fontenot (center), of Sacred Heart High School, is pictured as she signs to play softball at LSU-E. Pictured on the left is her mother, Rebecca, and on the right is her father, Lance. Also pictured is her sister, Eloise. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Amelia Fontenot (center), of Sacred Heart High School, is pictured as she signs to play softball at LSU-E. Pictured on the left is her mother, Rebecca, and on the right is her father, Lance. Also pictured is her sister, Eloise. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Fontenot pens with LSU-E Softball

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Monday, November 24, 2025
By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - The reigning Evangeline Parish Co-MVP in softball is taking her skills to Eunice as Sacred Heart’s Amelia Fontenot signed to play softball at LSU Eunice. The signing came during a ceremony held at Sacred Heart on Wednesday, November 19.
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