Lady Bulldogs win in overtime to reach quarterfinals for first time in nine years

Derriell Freeman (24) attempts a basket for the Lady Bulldogs in their overtime win against Doyle on Monday night. With the win, Ville Platte advanced to the quarterfinals for the first time in 9 years. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - For the first time since 2017, the Ville Platte High girls’ basketball team reached the quarterfinals. The Lady Bulldogs advanced to the third round of the playoffs after a thrilling 63-57 overtime win on Monday night against Doyle. “We started off strong in the first quarter, played well, and executed on our game plan,” commented head coach Rhonda ...

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