Ville Platte High’s Sage Papillion (23) drives to the net in the Bulldogs’ gritty 67-64 win over Red River in the regional round of the LHSAA Boys’ Non-Select Division III Playoffs. With the win, the team now travels to Port Allen in the quartefinals. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)
Jakahalen Slaughter (10) keeps his eyes on the focused as he protects the basketball from going out of bounds against Red River. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)
By: RHETT MANUEL
Sports Editor
VILLE PLATTE – The road towards a state championship is never, ever easy.
It takes talent, resilience and, at times, a little bit of luck.
The No. 8-seeded Ville Platte Bulldogs are still on that road and one win away from qualifying for the state tournament in Lake Charles following an 83-63 opening round win over No. 25 St. James last Friday and a gritty 67-64…
