High School Sports
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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.
Monday, November 10, 2025
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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By: TONY MARKS
Editor
MAMOU - Merriam-Webster defines “iota” as “an infinitesimal amount.” To put it differently, it means a very small thing.
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Bulldogs overpower Panthers at home
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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.
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Jersey retirement ceremony to be held for Ville Platte’s Edwards
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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.
Thursday, November 6, 2025
One step closer
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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.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
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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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.
Thursday, October 30, 2025
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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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.
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Northwest blanks Mamou 40-0
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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.
Thursday, October 30, 2025
LSWA releases football polls after Week 8
News Staff
The Louisiana Sports Writers Association, on Monday, October 27, released its football polls after the eighth week of the regular season.
Class 5A
School, 1st rec, points, Prev. rank
1. Karr (11) 8-0 132 1
2. John Curtis 7-0 112 3
3. West Monroe 7-1 105 4
4. St. Augustine 6-1 93 5
5.
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Bearcat quarterback Ricky Malone (15) follows the block of teammate Kye Smith (21) during Basile’s Homecoming game against the Ville Platte Bulldogs. (Photo by Tonya Ortego)
On the move
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By: TONY MARKS
Editor
Latest enrollment numbers were released on Monday, October 20, by the Louisiana High School Athletic Association. Based on the numbers, some local schools will either be moving up or down in classifications.
Monday, October 27, 2025