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 Thomas…
