COY Manuel sees value of past in PPHS future

For Evangeline Parish Baseball Coach of the Year Dylan Manuel, the formula for success hasn’t changed. The school has always had the same talent pool. It’s only grown in size and therefore, had to move up in classifications. (Photo by Abby Reed))

By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor It’s almost a footnote now. But there are few, if any, schools in Evangeline Parish that are as decorated and storied in athletics as Pine Prairie High. Whether it’s the 1,000 games won by legendary coach Leslie Gaudet, the softball and baseball state championships in Class B or the track-and-field success the school has seen over the years, the tradition is...

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