On the move

By News Staff on Monday, October 27, 2025
Local schools go up and down in classes after latest enrollment numbers
  • Bearcat quarterback Ricky Malone (15) follows the block of teammate Kye Smith (21) during Basile’s Homecoming game against the Ville Platte Bulldogs. (Photo by Tonya Ortego)
    Bearcat quarterback Ricky Malone (15) follows the block of teammate Kye Smith (21) during Basile’s Homecoming game against the Ville Platte Bulldogs. (Photo by Tonya Ortego)
    By: TONY MARKS Editor Latest enrollment numbers were released on Monday, October 20, by the Louisiana High School Athletic Association. Based on the numbers, some local schools will either be moving up or down in classifications. Moving up to Class 2A from Class 1A are the Basile Bearcats with an enrollment of 225. That number puts the school in Division III for boys’ golf and wrestling and...

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