Green Demons, Bulldogs compete in New Year’s Classic

By News Staff on Thursday, January 8, 2026
  • Javion Charles (4) drives through traffic on his way to the basket in Mamou’s 68-48 win over Cecelia.
    Javion Charles (4) drives through traffic on his way to the basket in Mamou’s 68-48 win over Cecelia.
  • Ville Plattte’s Chavez Tezeno (2) goes up for a basket to tie the game at 32-32. The Bulldogs went on to pick up a 44-38 win over Beau Chene. (Gazette photos by Tony Marks)
    Ville Plattte’s Chavez Tezeno (2) goes up for a basket to tie the game at 32-32. The Bulldogs went on to pick up a 44-38 win over Beau Chene. (Gazette photos by Tony Marks)
    By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - Several boys’ basketball teams from around the area, and even some from as far as Ferriday and Lake Charles, competed in the inaugural New Year’s Classic at Ville Platte High on Saturday, January 3. Both the Mamou Green Demons and the host Bulldogs picked up wins during the tournament. The following is a rundown of both of those games. Mamou vs Ce...

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