One step at a time

By Rhett Manuel on Monday, September 20, 2021
VPHS struggles for footing in first game action
The Ville Platte defense led by Jakailon Fontenot (16) and Brandon Freeman (13) attempt a goal line stop as the Bulldogs hosted Northwood-Lena in their first action of the season. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)
The Ville Platte defense led by Jakailon Fontenot (16) and Brandon Freeman (13) attempt a goal line stop as the Bulldogs hosted Northwood-Lena in their first action of the season. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

VILLE PLATTE - It’s been anything but a normal football season for Ville Platte High. After week after week of quarantine, the Bulldogs were finally able to step on the field for competitive action Friday night against Northwood-Lena. As luck would have it, that chance came after a week filled with rain, which made for sloppy conditions. That’s difficult for any team to navigate, and it definitely…