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Pine Prairie Panthers sweep Basile boys, 66-44

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Thursday, January 15, 2026
By: DARREL LEJEUNE and TONY MARKS LSN Editors PINE PRAIRIE - The Bearcats dropped their second game of the week to the Pine Prairie Panthers on Friday, Jan. 9, falling 66–44 in a boys basketball matchup at Pine Prairie. The contest marked the second meeting between the two teams in the same week.
Pine Prairie’s Josie Vidrine (3) dribbles around Sacred Heart’s Riley St. Cyr (34) in the Lady Panthers’ 62-52 loss to the Lady Trojans on Tuesday night. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Pine Prairie’s Josie Vidrine (3) dribbles around Sacred Heart’s Riley St. Cyr (34) in the Lady Panthers’ 62-52 loss to the Lady Trojans on Tuesday night. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Teams combine for 112 points in Lady Trojan win

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Monday, January 12, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - As two parish teams clashed on the hard court, they combined to score 112 points on Tuesday, January 6. By the time the last basket was made, Sacred Heart earned a 62-50 win over Pine Prairie.
Javion Charles (4) drives through traffic on his way to the basket in Mamou’s 68-48 win over Cecelia.

Javion Charles (4) drives through traffic on his way to the basket in Mamou’s 68-48 win over Cecelia.

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Green Demons, Bulldogs compete in New Year’s Classic

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Thursday, January 8, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - Several boys’ basketball teams from around the area, and even some from as far as Ferriday and Lake Charles, competed in the inaugural New Year’s Classic at Ville Platte High on Saturday, January 3.
According to reports, a record eight inches of snow blanketed Evangeline Parish. The snowfall amount exceeded the previous record which was set in 1895. Pictured is the Crucifixion statue inside the cemetery at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church as the snow continues to heavily fall on Tuesday, January 21.

According to reports, a record eight inches of snow blanketed Evangeline Parish. The snowfall amount exceeded the previous record which was set in 1895. Pictured is the Crucifixion statue inside the cemetery at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church as the snow continues to heavily fall on Tuesday, January 21.

The best of 2025

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Monday, January 5, 2026
Staff Report We made another trip around the sun. Welcome to 2026!
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Fusilier throws over a thousand yards in 7-win season

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Monday, January 5, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - Ellis Fusilier is a hunter who likes to shoot ducks and squirrels. For him, the thrill that comes from the hunt also applies to football because he likes to hunt down yards. And he was good at it this season.
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Seriale helps lead Bulldogs to first playoff spot since 2018

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Monday, January 5, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - Experience matters. It especially matters in football. The football team at Ville Platte was looking for someone with experience to help guide the other players to success this season in the face of another coaching change. Enter Cameron Seriale.
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Serie guides VPHS to renewed success

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Monday, January 5, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - Valley Forge had its George Washington. Midway has its Chester Nimitz. Ville Platte had its Roy Serie. All throughout history, there are field commanders who take over and are forced to lead through challenging situations.
Kynnedi Ware (1) is pictured as she attempts a basket in Pine Prairie’s 73-53 win over DeRidder. Ware, in the game, tallied 40 points for the Lady Panthers. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Kynnedi Ware (1) is pictured as she attempts a basket in Pine Prairie’s 73-53 win over DeRidder. Ware, in the game, tallied 40 points for the Lady Panthers. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Not “wareing” down

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Monday, December 29, 2025
By: TONY MARKS Editor PINE PRAIRIE - A 40-point night from Kynnedi Ware wrapped up a 73-53 win as the Pine Prairie Lady Panthers slew the DeRidder Lady Dragons on Tuesday, December 23. All but six of Ware’s points came from the field.
Fontenot signs with LSUE

Fontenot signs with LSUE

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Fontenot signs with LSUE

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Monday, December 22, 2025
Sydney Fontenot, of Pine Prairie High School, signed to play softball with LSU Eunice during a commitment ceremony held Tuesday, December 16, in the PPHS Auditorium.
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