High School Sports

For Evangeline Parish Baseball Coach of the Year Dylan Manuel, the formula for success hasn’t changed. The school has always had the same talent pool. It’s only grown in size and therefore, had to move up in classifications. (Photo by Abby Reed))

For Evangeline Parish Baseball Coach of the Year Dylan Manuel, the formula for success hasn’t changed. The school has always had the same talent pool. It’s only grown in size and therefore, had to move up in classifications. (Photo by Abby Reed))

COY Manuel sees value of past in PPHS future

News Staff
Monday, June 3, 2024
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor It’s almost a footnote now. But there are few, if any, schools in Evangeline Parish that are as decorated and storied in athletics as Pine Prairie High.
An all-district second-teamer who felt disrespected was Jolie Vidrine. Not only did she provide crucial innings in the circle, but teams pitched around the Parish MVP. It’s hard to ignore that kind of impact. (Photo courtesy of Will Pitre)

An all-district second-teamer who felt disrespected was Jolie Vidrine. Not only did she provide crucial innings in the circle, but teams pitched around the Parish MVP. It’s hard to ignore that kind of impact. (Photo courtesy of Will Pitre)

Versatility the key for MVP Vidrine

News Staff
Thursday, May 30, 2024
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor It’s easy to see why the Evangeline Parish Softball MVP, Sacred Heart’s Jolie Vidrine, was disrespected throughout the year. In a senior-laden group, the respectful move was to get as many senior girls as possible on the first-team of District 6-1A.
New Sacred Heart softball coach Will Pitre was named Evangeline Parish’s softball coach of the year after leading his team to the state semifinals in Sulphur for the first time since 2019. (Photo courtesy of Will Pitre)

New Sacred Heart softball coach Will Pitre was named Evangeline Parish’s softball coach of the year after leading his team to the state semifinals in Sulphur for the first time since 2019. (Photo courtesy of Will Pitre)

Fun the key ingredient in Pitre’s success at SHS

News Staff
Thursday, May 30, 2024
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor Sacred Heart softball head coach and Evangeline Parish Softball Coach of the Year William Pitre was no stranger to where he brought the Lady Trojans this past season. He’d been to the state tournament in Sulphur at his previous job at Opelousas Catholic.
Guillory

Guillory

BHS names Guillory as new coach

News Staff
Thursday, May 16, 2024
By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor Basile High School is proud to announce the appointment of Dale Guillory as the school’s new head football, succeeding Kevin Bertrand, who will be transferring to Oakdale High School next school year.
Madison Fontenot, of Mamou High School, is pictured as she signs to play college basketball at Centenary College. (Photo courtesy of Mamou High School)

Madison Fontenot, of Mamou High School, is pictured as she signs to play college basketball at Centenary College. (Photo courtesy of Mamou High School)

Mamou’s Fontenot commits to Centenary women’s hoops

News Staff
Thursday, May 16, 2024
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor MAMOU – A dream that came true late is nonetheless a dream come true.
Myers

Myers

Myers plans ground-up approach for PPHS football

News Staff
Monday, May 13, 2024
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor PINE PRAIRIE – It’s a place that hasn’t tasted much success on the gridiron throughout its program history. But, one thing remains true.
VPHS is shows as work in-progress

VPHS is shows as work in-progress

VPHS is shows as work in-progress

News Staff
Monday, May 13, 2024
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor LAKE CHARLES – New Ville Platte football coach Chris Bland comes from a different situation than what’s in front of him as the coach of the Bulldogs.
Sports Headline

Sports Headline

Reeves’ girls earn state runner-up nod at track meet; others place

News Staff
Thursday, May 9, 2024
By: TONY MARKS LSN Sports Editor The Reeves Lady Raider track team took home the Class C state runner-up trophy on the first day of last week’s 2024 Ochsner LHSAA Track and Field Meet, which was held at LSU. Hope Cauthron placed third in girls 200m with a time of 28.
Sports Headline

Sports Headline

PPHS leads parish pack with 12 All-District picks

News Staff
Thursday, May 9, 2024
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor Another softball season has come and gone and Evangeline Parish represented itself well once again in All-District award proceedings.
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