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Jude Hebert (23) looks to turn a corner and find additional running room in Sacred Heart’s playoff loss to Southern Lab. (Photo by Angela deVille)

Jude Hebert (23) looks to turn a corner and find additional running room in Sacred Heart’s playoff loss to Southern Lab. (Photo by Angela deVille)

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Sacred Heart falls to Southern Lab in first round of Division IV Select playoffs

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Thursday, November 21, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor BATON ROUGE - On a night when the up-and-coming Jake Paul knocked out perennial favorite Mike Tyson to win the heavyweight championship, Sacred Heart was hoping for a similar result in the first round of the Division IV Select football playoffs.
Riley St. Cyr (34) holds on to the basketball on her way to the net in Sacred Heart’s come-from-behind win against Beau Chene.

Riley St. Cyr (34) holds on to the basketball on her way to the net in Sacred Heart’s come-from-behind win against Beau Chene.

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City teams compete in CASA Basketball Jamboree

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Thursday, November 21, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor PRAIRIE RONDE - Teams from both high schools in the City of Ville Platte competed in the CASA Basketball Jamboree on Saturday, November 16. The Sacred Heart Lady Trojans knocked the dust off their boots and picked up a come-from-behind win over Beau Chene.
Player of the Week shirt is presented

Player of the Week shirt is presented

Player of the Week shirt is presented

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Thursday, November 21, 2024
Ashton Bias, of Ville Platte High School, was presented with his T-shirt for being named Player of the Week in Week 10. During a 55-28 loss to Church Point to close out the football season, the Ville Platte quarterback threw three touchdown passes.
Basile’s Brian Hardy gallops past the Warrior line with some assistance from Kye Smith (21) during last week’s regular season finale. (Photo by Tonya Ortego)

Basile’s Brian Hardy gallops past the Warrior line with some assistance from Kye Smith (21) during last week’s regular season finale. (Photo by Tonya Ortego)

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Hamilton Christian downs Basile in regular season finale

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Thursday, November 14, 2024
By: RHETT MANUEL LSN Sports Editor The season isn't over for the Basile Bearcats despite losing its regular season finale to Hamilton Christian by a 33-14 margin last Friday night.
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SH closes out regular season as 20th seed

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Thursday, November 14, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor A 42-0 win over Berchmans Academy, at Clark Field, in Lafayette, gave the Sacred Heart Trojans a 6-4 record on the season and a 2-4 record in district play. The overall record was a 3-game improvement from last year’s mark under first-year head coach Jacob Aguillard.
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Football season ends for VPHS Bulldogs

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Thursday, November 14, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - Ville Platte High closed out the regular season on a down note with a 55-28 loss against Church Point. Tyrese Boast and Luke Baudoin combined for eight touchdowns on the night. Boast broke free for scores from 75, 65, 35, and 10 yards out.
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Mamou ends season on high note with win over Pine Prairie

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Thursday, November 14, 2024
By: RHETT MANUEL LSN Sports Editor Talk about ending on a high note. The Mamou Green Demons finished their first season under head coach LaQuintin Lamb in style on Friday night, blowing away Pine Prairie by a 36-6 margin in District 4-3A play to finish the year at 3-7.
Player of the Week shirt is presented

Player of the Week shirt is presented

Player of the Week shirt is presented

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Thursday, November 14, 2024
Kary’s Roux and Pig Stand Bar-B-Q Sauce has again this year sponsored the Ville Platte Gazette’s Player of the Week. This year, the Ville Platte based business began sponsoring a T-shirt which was presented to each week’s winner.
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

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Lady Trojans prepare for new basketball season

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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.
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