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Mamou Green Demons advance to semifinals

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)

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. One hundred ninety years to the date later, Kevin Slaughter scored a free throw to give Mamou a 13-point lead with 1:17 remaining in the game as the Green Demons took down the Doyle Tigers 65-54 and advance to the state semifinals in Lake Cha...

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