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Wilson’s 18 leads VPHS past Northwest

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor VILLE PLATTE – The Ville Platte Lady Bulldogs got its District 4-3A slate jumped off on the right foot last Friday night, riding the shooting of senior guard Vandryua Wilson to a 50-42 win over Northwest.
Mamou’s Tyrian Broussard garnered 25 off his team’s 64 points in a win over Teurlings Catholic. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

Mamou’s Tyrian Broussard garnered 25 off his team’s 64 points in a win over Teurlings Catholic. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

Broussard leads Mamou past Teurlings

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Monday, January 23, 2023
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor MAMOU – The Mamou Green Demons are one of those boys basketball teams that, on a good night, are capable of competing with most teams they play. Much of that has to do with star forward Tyrian Broussard, who has shouldered the load most nights this year.
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Big 2nd half lifts Opelousas past VPHS

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Monday, January 23, 2023
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor OPELOUSAS – The Ville Platte Bulldogs may well be on their way to something special this season, but Wednesday night saw them face a team that was able to match them blow-for-blow in the Opelousas Tigers.
Kenney Courville (right) was inducted into the Louisiana Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame on Friday, January 13. Courville was introduced by current Kinder baseball coach Rick Whittington (left). (LSN photo by Tony Marks)

Kenney Courville (right) was inducted into the Louisiana Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame on Friday, January 13. Courville was introduced by current Kinder baseball coach Rick Whittington (left). (LSN photo by Tony Marks)

Kinder’s Courville is inducted into HOF

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Monday, January 23, 2023
By: TONY MARKS LSN Sports Editor LAFAYETTE – Over the course of his coaching career at Kinder High School that spanned nearly two decades, Kenney Courville compiled a record of 409 wins and 181 losses.
Alex Dick, of Mamou High School, squats in the Sacred Heart Invitational. His best mark in the event was 585 pounds, and his total mark on the day in all three events was 1,450 pounds. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Alex Dick, of Mamou High School, squats in the Sacred Heart Invitational. His best mark in the event was 585 pounds, and his total mark on the day in all three events was 1,450 pounds. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

SH hosts second annual powerlifting invitational

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - Area schools competed in the second annual Sacred Heart Invitational, held Saturday, January 14. In the boys competition, Pineville placed first with 69 points, Sacred Heart placed second with 41 points, and Mamou placed third with 29 points.
Emily Stagg (10) takes the ball toward the net for her Sacred Heart Lady Trojans in a district win over Opelousas Catholic.

Emily Stagg (10) takes the ball toward the net for her Sacred Heart Lady Trojans in a district win over Opelousas Catholic.

SH glides past OC in sweep at home

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor VILLE PLATTE – Every team wants to get its run towards a district championship off on the right foot. That means getting a win. Usually, it also means executing well and if you’re lucky winning comfortably.
Senior Bulldog Jamaree Byers (2) attempts a basket against Tioga in a game played in the Oakdale New Year’s Tip-Off Presented by RoyOMartin earlier this month. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Senior Bulldog Jamaree Byers (2) attempts a basket against Tioga in a game played in the Oakdale New Year’s Tip-Off Presented by RoyOMartin earlier this month. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Bulldogs outlast strong opponent on big stage

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor LAKE CHARLES – The Ville Platte Bulldogs got the chance to see what it might be like on the playoff stage in more than one way last Saturday night.
Breanna Ardoin (24) finds her way to the goal in Sacred Heart’s 55-15 win over Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

Breanna Ardoin (24) finds her way to the goal in Sacred Heart’s 55-15 win over Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

Lady Trojans breeze by LRCA

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Monday, January 16, 2023
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor VILLE PLATTE – The Sacred Heart Lady Trojans were off and running on Tuesday evening. It just took a little time.
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State coaching carousel spins faster than ever

News Staff
Monday, January 16, 2023
I have a confession to make … I am a huge nerd for all things football. For better or worse, ‘til death do us part. I’m married to the game as a fan. Schemes, roster moves, coaching changes, fantasy football. Whatever it is and it’s football-related, I’m here for it.
Montavis Seraille (4) attempts a basket for his Ville Platte Bulldogs against the Welsh Greyhounds on the third day of Oakdale’s New Year Tip-Off Presented by RoyOMartin. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

Montavis Seraille (4) attempts a basket for his Ville Platte Bulldogs against the Welsh Greyhounds on the third day of Oakdale’s New Year Tip-Off Presented by RoyOMartin. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

The art of balance

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor OAKDALE — The Ville Platte Bulldogs boys’ basketball team has a well-oiled recipe for success at this point of the regular season as the team prepares for district play. Balanced play is the Bulldogs’ strong suit.
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