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Ashton Deaville (26) dives across the goal line for Basile touchdown in the Bearcats’ homecoming win against Merryville that gave them at least a share of the district championship. (Photo courtesy of Tonya Ortego)

Ashton Deaville (26) dives across the goal line for Basile touchdown in the Bearcats’ homecoming win against Merryville that gave them at least a share of the district championship. (Photo courtesy of Tonya Ortego)

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Hardware in sight

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor DERIDDER – The message has always been consistent for Basile football, and it’s a formula that works. One week at a time. Step by step. Brick by boring brick. The Bearcats have built a dominant season on a powerful run game and stifling defense.
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Year of growth caps off with Oberlin visit for VPHS

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor VILLE PLATTE – Heading into 2022, Ville Platte head coach Roy Serie was ambitious. His goal was for his team to finish with a .500 record. That 5-5 record would’ve almost certainly had Serie in the conversation for his coaching abilities.
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Healthy Homecoming the goal for SHS while under hurricane watch

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor VILLE PLATTE – Homecoming is normally about alumni, having a good time and reliving memories. And, if all goes well, your team gets the big win. It’s much bigger than that for Sacred Heart tomorrow night as it hosts North Central.
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Mamou Green Demons seek playoff pressure against Northwest

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor MAMOU – It’s been over a decade since Mamou High has had the pleasure of experiencing playoff football. So, it goes without saying the importance of tomorrow night’s regular season finale against Northwest. The equation is pretty simple for Mamou.
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Pine Prairie Panthers, Port Barre Red Devils each want first win

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor PINE PRAIRIE – There’s no time like the present for the Pine Prairie Panthers. It’s been a tough first year for head coach Joe Heintz and his team. Currently sitting at 0-9, they’ve battled all year to find their identity.
Trojan running back Jude Hebert (23) looks to turn a corner for additional yards in Sacred Heart’s 40-6 loss to Opelousas Catholic Thursday night. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

Trojan running back Jude Hebert (23) looks to turn a corner for additional yards in Sacred Heart’s 40-6 loss to Opelousas Catholic Thursday night. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

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Plundered in Opelousas

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Monday, October 31, 2022
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor OPELOUSAS – It couldn’t be overstated how important Thursday night’s District 6-1A road trip to Donald Gardner Stadium to play the Opelousas Catholic Vikings was for the Sacred Heart Trojans.
Mamou’s Devin Ardoin, pictured here in a game against Ville Platte earlier this season, ran for 136 yards and three touchdowns on 22 carries while hauling in 105 yards and a touchdown on six receptions against Pine Prairie Thursday night. (Gazette photo by Sylis Manuel)

Mamou’s Devin Ardoin, pictured here in a game against Ville Platte earlier this season, ran for 136 yards and three touchdowns on 22 carries while hauling in 105 yards and a touchdown on six receptions against Pine Prairie Thursday night. (Gazette photo by Sylis Manuel)

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Ardoin propels Mamou to 30-20 district win

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Monday, October 31, 2022
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor MAMOU – Devin Ardoin’s standout senior season continues to get better and better.
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Penalties beat Bulldogs at home against Northwest

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Monday, October 31, 2022
By: SYLIS MANUEL Staff Reporter VILLE PLATTE – The Ville Platte Bulldogs lost a gut-wrenching 6-0 game to the visiting Northwest Raiders Thursday night after two touchdowns scored by the Bulldogs were negated by penalties.
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Bearcat duo combines for 6 TDs in win

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Monday, October 31, 2022
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor BASILE – The Basile Bearcats clinched at least a share of the district championship Friday night on Homecoming, blowing away the Merryville Panthers by a 41-12 margin.
The Sacred Heart Trojans look to continue their hot streak this season as they face the Opelousas Catholic Vikings in a game that was rescheduled for tonight because of inclement weather. The game has major playoff implications for both teams. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

The Sacred Heart Trojans look to continue their hot streak this season as they face the Opelousas Catholic Vikings in a game that was rescheduled for tonight because of inclement weather. The game has major playoff implications for both teams. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

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‘Can you take me high enough’

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor OPELOUSAS – There’s a lot riding on this week’s District 6-1A road trip for the Sacred Heart Trojans. First, there’s the biggest elephant in the room – the winner of this matchup with Opelousas Catholic remains in the hunt for the district championship.
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