High School Sports

Last year’s Sacred Heart girls’ basketball team was honored prior to a scrimmage on Thursday, November 7. Pictured in no particular order are head coach Shane Darbonne, former head coach Craig Whittington, Bre Ardoin, Laura Prudhomme, Averie Pitre, Josie Vidrine, Mary Perron, Alyssa Brignac, Caroline Richardson, Jolie Vidrine, Rose Ardoin, Taylor Darbonne, Jodie Landry, Ava Johnson, Olivia Tate, Emily Ardoin, and Katherine Fontenot. Not pictured is Kali Shiver. Gazette photo by Tony Marks

Last year’s Sacred Heart girls’ basketball team was honored prior to a scrimmage on Thursday, November 7. Pictured in no particular order are head coach Shane Darbonne, former head coach Craig Whittington, Bre Ardoin, Laura Prudhomme, Averie Pitre, Josie Vidrine, Mary Perron, Alyssa Brignac, Caroline Richardson, Jolie Vidrine, Rose Ardoin, Taylor Darbonne, Jodie Landry, Ava Johnson, Olivia Tate, Emily Ardoin, and Katherine Fontenot. Not pictured is Kali Shiver. Gazette photo by Tony Marks

Lady Trojans prepare for new basketball season

News Staff
Monday, November 11, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor The Sacred Heart Lady Trojans began their 2024-2025 season with a scrimmage against a familiar face as they hosted the Holy Savior Menard Lady Eagles with head coach Craig Whittington.
Logan Vidrine (11) takes the ball from Caden Rollins and goes on to score a 10-yard touchdown in Pine Prairie’s 42-6 loss against Ville Platte High. (Photo by Abby Reed)

Logan Vidrine (11) takes the ball from Caden Rollins and goes on to score a 10-yard touchdown in Pine Prairie’s 42-6 loss against Ville Platte High. (Photo by Abby Reed)

Twice the fun

News Staff
Thursday, November 7, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor PINE PRAIRIE - For the second time this season, Ville Platte High earned a win on the football field. It came in the form of a 42-6 victory over the parish and district rival Pine Prairie Panthers last Friday night.
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Trojans stumble at home against Hornets

News Staff
Thursday, November 7, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor For the fourth time this season, the Sacred Heart Trojans suffered a district defeat. The latest blemish came last Friday night with a home 31-12 loss against Catholic-Pointe Coupee. Jude Hebert was limited to 88 yards rushing and two touchdowns on 24 carries.
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Iota blanks Mamou

News Staff
Thursday, November 7, 2024
By: RHETT MANUEL LSN Sports Editor The Iota Bulldogs moved one step closer to the District 4-3A crown in blanking the Mamou Green Demons by a 29-0 margin last Friday night.
More players receive Player of the Week shirts

More players receive Player of the Week shirts

More players receive Player of the Week shirts

News Staff
Thursday, November 7, 2024
(Left photo) During Sacred Heart’s pep rally, on Friday, November 1, Jude Hebert (left) and Jax Fontenot (right) were presented with T-shirts in recognition of being the Ville Platte Gazette Player of the Week.
A diving Pierson Comeaux (14) attempts to make a tackle on a leaping Jayden Bokemeyer (9) during Basile’s 26-0 win over Oberlin on Halloween night. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

A diving Pierson Comeaux (14) attempts to make a tackle on a leaping Jayden Bokemeyer (9) during Basile’s 26-0 win over Oberlin on Halloween night. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

An un-hollow Halloween

News Staff
Monday, November 4, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor BASILE - After an hour-long weather delay, Basile did a better job of protecting the football and executing when it needed to in key moments of the game. As a result, the Bearcats ended a two-game losing streak with a 26-0 win over Oberlin on Halloween night.
Courville receives Player of the Week shirt

Courville receives Player of the Week shirt

Courville receives Player of the Week shirt

News Staff
Monday, November 4, 2024
After his Basile team earned a 26-0 win over Oberlin on Halloween night, Jackson Courville was presented with a T-Shirt in recognition of being the Ville Platte Gazette’s Player of the Week in Week 2. That week he solidified the Bearcats’ win over Mamou with a 1-yard touchdown run.
Pierre Berzas (54), Scott Berzas (60), and Da’Shawn Randall (44) pave the way for the Basile offense against an Elton defender.

Pierre Berzas (54), Scott Berzas (60), and Da’Shawn Randall (44) pave the way for the Basile offense against an Elton defender.

Triskaidekaphobia

News Staff
Thursday, October 31, 2024
By: RAYMOND PARTSCH III LSN Sports Reporter Elton has snapped its longstanding losing skid to Basile. Entering last week's Battle of the Bayou rivalry game, the Indians had lost 10 straight contests to the Bearcats and hadn't won a meeting between the two programs since 2011.
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Hurricane party

News Staff
Thursday, October 31, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - After going 0-fer in its first three district games of the season, the Sacred Heart Trojans battened down the hatches and defeated North Central 49-0 on homecoming night last Friday. The Trojans improved to 5-3 on the season overall and 1-3 in district play.
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