Lady Trojans come from behind twice to advance to quarterfinals

By News Staff on Thursday, February 26, 2026
  • Averie Pitre (4) prevents the basketball from going out of bounds for the Lady Trojans in their win over Ascension Catholic. With the win, the team reached the quarterfinals for the second time in three years. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)
    Averie Pitre (4) prevents the basketball from going out of bounds for the Lady Trojans in their win over Ascension Catholic. With the win, the team reached the quarterfinals for the second time in three years. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)
    By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - The Sacred Heart girl’s basketball team advanced to the quarterfinals for the second time in the last three seasons Monday night, but the team had its work cut out for it. The Lady Trojans trailed Ascension Catholic twice by 10 points but came back to win 53-46 on their home court. “It’s just the typical Do or Die spirit with the Trojans,” said hea...

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