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Back in the saddle

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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)

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All systems engaged

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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)

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A pre-dress rehearsal

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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.

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From doubt to determination

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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)

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Ville Platte Rotary:

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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)

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Continuing down the tracks

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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)

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Ville Platte Rotary:

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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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Edwards leaves Oakdale for job in Mamou

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Monday, July 7, 2025
By: TONY MARKS LSN Sports Editor A two-time state championship winning coach in girls’ basketball is leaving Oakdale High School to take on an administrative role.
Sam Veillon, formerly of Sacred Heart, is pictured as he signs to play baseball at Louisiana Christian University during a ceremony held Wednesday, July 2. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Sam Veillon, formerly of Sacred Heart, is pictured as he signs to play baseball at Louisiana Christian University during a ceremony held Wednesday, July 2. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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From a Trojan to a Wildcat

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Monday, July 7, 2025
By: TONY MARKS Editor Sam Veillon is taking his baseball talents to the next level. The Sacred Heart pitcher signed to play with Louisiana Christian University during a signing ceremony held Wednesday, July 2.
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