No mercy in Merryville

Basile rules on the road to start district play

Landon Fontenot gets away from a Merryville defender. (Photo by Tonya Ortego)

By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor MERRYVILE - The Basile Bearcats opened District 4-1A play in commanding fashion last Friday night, rolling past the Merryville Panthers by a 49-6 score. The Bearcats struck early and never looked back, building a 21-0 lead in the first quarter and a 35-0 advantage by halftime. Basile’s balanced attack and relentless defense kept the Panthers off the scoreboar...

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