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Kameren Guillory (9) finds a running lane for Pine Prairie in a 48-0 loss to Ringgold last week. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Kameren Guillory (9) finds a running lane for Pine Prairie in a 48-0 loss to Ringgold last week. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Ringgold foils Pine Prairie’s home opener

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Thursday, September 24, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor PINE PRAIRIE - The Pine Prairie Panthers fell to 0-3 on the season after losing their home opener 48-0 last Friday night against the Ringgold Redskins. After a squib kick to begin the game, Pine Prairie started the game on its 47-yard line.
Mamou’s Zamaurri Brown accounted for 216 all-purpose yards and three total touchdowns in a 26-25 loss to Booker T. Washington (New Orleans).

Mamou’s Zamaurri Brown accounted for 216 all-purpose yards and three total touchdowns in a 26-25 loss to Booker T. Washington (New Orleans).

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One-point loss drops Green Demons to 1-2

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Thursday, September 24, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor A missed opportunity on a two-point conversion attempt toward the end of the game sent the Mamou Green Demons to a 26-25 loss against Booker T. Washington (New Orleans) and a 1-2 record. In the loss, Mamou as a team ran for a total of 232 yards.
Basile’s William Ashford (56) goes head to head with a Rosepine Eagle during last week’s home opener. The Bearcats host Port Barre this week for Homecoming. (Photo by Tonya Ortego)

Basile’s William Ashford (56) goes head to head with a Rosepine Eagle during last week’s home opener. The Bearcats host Port Barre this week for Homecoming. (Photo by Tonya Ortego)

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BHS drops to 0-3 with loss to Rosepine

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Thursday, September 24, 2026
By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor The Basile Bearcats dropped their third consecutive game to open the 2026 football season Friday night, falling to the Rosepine Eagles, 50-6, at Hanson Field. The non-district loss leaves Basile with a 0-3 record, while Rosepine improved to 3-0.
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LSWA releases football polls after Week 3

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Thursday, September 24, 2026
The Louisiana Sports Writers Association, on Monday, September 21, released its football polls after the third week of the regular season. Class 5A School, 1st rec, points, Prev. rank 1. Karr (10) 3-0 131 2 2. Ruston 2-1 115 1 3. Alexandria 3-0 109 3 4. St. Augustine (1) 3-0 104 4 5.
Kaiden Freeman (60) provides running room for Kendarius Doucet (15) as he finds running room against the New Iberia Senior High Yellow Jackets last Friday night. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Kaiden Freeman (60) provides running room for Kendarius Doucet (15) as he finds running room against the New Iberia Senior High Yellow Jackets last Friday night. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Trouble finding their niche

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Thursday, September 17, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor NEW IBERIA - Ville Platte High is now the answer to a trivia question. The New Iberia Senior High football team did not win a game in the previous 18 tries until the Yellow Jackets secured a 60-6 win over the Bulldogs last Friday night.
William Joubert entered the game for Sacred Heart against Avoyelles and threw three touchdowns to lead the Trojans to a 48-30 come from behind win.

William Joubert entered the game for Sacred Heart against Avoyelles and threw three touchdowns to lead the Trojans to a 48-30 come from behind win.

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Joubert leads Trojans to comeback win over Mustangs

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Thursday, September 17, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor After Sacred Heart senior starting quarterback Ellis Chapman went down and exited the game with an apparent leg injury, sophomore backup quarterback William Joubert, who had thrown a total of zero live reps at the quarterback slot, entered the game with his Trojans trailing...
Bearcat Ricky Malone (15) battles a Beau Chene Gator for a pass possession. (Photo by Tonya Ortego)

Bearcat Ricky Malone (15) battles a Beau Chene Gator for a pass possession. (Photo by Tonya Ortego)

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Gators pull away from Bearcats

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Thursday, September 17, 2026
By: DARREL LEJEUNE Editor ARNAUDVILLE — The Basile Bearcats battled the Beau Chene Gators through three quarters Friday night, but the Gators used a strong rushing attack and a pair of second-half touchdowns to pull away for a 24-7 victory in a Week 2 non-district football game.
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LSWA releases football polls after Week 2

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Thursday, September 17, 2026
The Louisiana Sports Writers Association, on Monday, September 14, released its football polls after the second week of the regular season. Class 5A School, 1st rec, points, Prev. rank 1. Ruston (9) 2-0 130 1 2. Karr (2) 2-0 122 2 3. Alexandria 2-0 102 3 4. St. Augustine 2-0 99 4 5.
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LSHOF announces star-studded 2027 induction class

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Monday, September 14, 2026
NATCHITOCHES – LSU football greats Leonard Fournette and eight-time Pro Bowler Patrick Peterson, along with Tiger baseball legends Aaron Hill and Ryan Theriot, head a star-studded nine-member group of competitors’ ballot inductees chosen for Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame induction next summer.
Mamou’s Zamaurri Brown (3) fights for additional yardage in the Green Demons’ 56-0 loss to Opelousas Thursday night. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Mamou’s Zamaurri Brown (3) fights for additional yardage in the Green Demons’ 56-0 loss to Opelousas Thursday night. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Green Demons allow 56 points in loss to Opelousas

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Monday, September 14, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor OPELOUSAS - On a wet night at the newly turfed Donald Gardner Stadium, the Mamou Green Demons allowed 56 points in a shutout loss to the Opelousas Tigers. After a Mamou punt to begin the night, Opelousas started its first drive on its 48-yard line.
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