Fifth annual SH powerlifting invitational is held

By News Staff on Thursday, January 15, 2026
  • Kendarius Doucet, of Ville Platte, is pictured as he attempts a squat during the invitational held Saturday, January 10. He competed in the 165 weight class with a total of 720 pounds. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)
    Kendarius Doucet, of Ville Platte, is pictured as he attempts a squat during the invitational held Saturday, January 10. He competed in the 165 weight class with a total of 720 pounds. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)
  • Gavin Patin, of Sacred Heart, is pictured as he attempts a bench press during the invitational held Saturday, January 10. He competed in the 148 weight class with a total of 1,025 pounds. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)
    Gavin Patin, of Sacred Heart, is pictured as he attempts a bench press during the invitational held Saturday, January 10. He competed in the 148 weight class with a total of 1,025 pounds. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)
  • Chloe Jones, of Mamou, is pictured as she attempts a deadlift during the invitational held Saturday, January 10. She competed in the 220+ weight class with a total of 775 pounds. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)
    Chloe Jones, of Mamou, is pictured as she attempts a deadlift during the invitational held Saturday, January 10. She competed in the 220+ weight class with a total of 775 pounds. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)
    By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - Area schools competed in the fifth annual Sacred Heart Invitational, held Saturday, January 10. The Mamou Lady Green Demons (117 points) and the Sacred Heart Trojans (95 points) walked away with the top trophies as team champions of the event. Mamou also produced both best lifters, Sarah Lacoste, 787.50; and Sydni James, 674.17. Sacred Heart’s Liam Kinc...

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