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Panthers are named to All-District team

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Thursday, April 2, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor Several members of the Pine Prairie boys’ basketball team were also named to the All-District team in District 4-3A. Jayland Duplechin was named to the All-District team. Ashton Deville, Hayden Skipper, and Julian Godeaux were also named as honorable mention selections.
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Parish ballers are named to All-District teams

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Tuesday, March 31, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor The season’s accolades continue to pile up for the Ville Platte Lady Bulldogs as Bri’Telah Freeman was named the most valuable player and head coach Rhonda Thomas was named coach of the year in District 4-3A.
Layne Gremillion (9) waits for a pitch to cross home plate in Mamou’s 20-0 win over Ville Platte Tuesday afternoon. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Layne Gremillion (9) waits for a pitch to cross home plate in Mamou’s 20-0 win over Ville Platte Tuesday afternoon. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Four Bulldog errors lead to 20-0 loss against Green Demons

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Thursday, March 26, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - As the Mamou and Ville Platte baseball teams met on the diamond Tuesday afternoon, four Bulldog errors helped lead to the Green Demons collecting a 20-0 win.
Camryn Charlie (17) finishes a pitch against Northwest in Ville Platte’s 14-1 win. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Camryn Charlie (17) finishes a pitch against Northwest in Ville Platte’s 14-1 win. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Charlie strikes out 7 in Lady Bulldog win over Northwest

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Thursday, March 26, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - In her five innings in the circle Tuesday afternoon, Camryn Charlie recorded seven strikeouts and allowed one earned run on four hits as her Ville Platte Lady Bulldog team eased past Northwest 14-1.
Ashton Duos was one of three Sacred Heart players honored on senior day as the Trojans hosted the Kinder Yellow Jackets. (Photo by Angela Deville)

Ashton Duos was one of three Sacred Heart players honored on senior day as the Trojans hosted the Kinder Yellow Jackets. (Photo by Angela Deville)

Four-RBI day for Weidner sends Kinder over Sacred Heart

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Thursday, March 26, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - A two home run day from Grant Weidner sent the Kinder baseball team to a 5-2 win over the Sacred Heart Trojans in the back end of a junior varsity-varsity doubleheader on Saturday afternoon. Weidner produced four of the Yellow Jackets’ RBI.
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Payton’s Place: Veillon shuts down Blue Jays for 5-1 win

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Monday, March 23, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - Sacred Heart pitcher Payton Veillon, on Tuesday, limited the St. Edmund Blue Jays to no runs through six innings. His only run allowed came in the top of the seventh inning in a 5-1 win for the Trojans.
Mazzo Matteo (15) consoles Ernest Dugas (0) towards the end of Mamou’s loss to Marksville in the state semifinals on Wednesday night. Pictured between them is Braxton Ardoin (11), and standing is head coach Jaenne Fontenot. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Mazzo Matteo (15) consoles Ernest Dugas (0) towards the end of Mamou’s loss to Marksville in the state semifinals on Wednesday night. Pictured between them is Braxton Ardoin (11), and standing is head coach Jaenne Fontenot. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Marked short: Season ends for Mamou in state semifinals

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Monday, March 16, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor LAKE CHARLES - A season that produced a share of the district championship for the Mamou boys’ basketball team came to a sudden end on Wednesday, March 11, as the Green Demons fell 66-47 against Marksville in the semifinals of the LHSAA state tournament.
Members of the Mamou coaching staff and cheerleading squad, as well as other member of the Mamou community, celebrate after the Mamou Green Demons advanced to the state semifinals. With the win, the team moved on to play Marksville on Wednesday, March 11, at Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Members of the Mamou coaching staff and cheerleading squad, as well as other member of the Mamou community, celebrate after the Mamou Green Demons advanced to the state semifinals. With the win, the team moved on to play Marksville on Wednesday, March 11, at Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Stately living

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Thursday, March 12, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor LIVINGSTON - On March 6, 1836, a small fortress on the Brazos River known as The Alamo fell to Mexican forces after a 13-day siege.
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Lady Panthers hand Oakdale first loss of the season

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Thursday, March 12, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor A 4-run inning for the Pine Prairie Lady Panthers helped them hand the Oakdale Lady Warriors their first loss of the season as Pine Prairie won 7-0 on Tuesday night. Kynnedi Ware got the start for Pine Prairie and struck out 17 batters in seven innings while allowing four hits.
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