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The Ragin Cajuns of the University of Louisiana Lafayette take the field in Shreveport before clashing against the University of Houston Cougars in a 23-16 loss in the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl. (LSN photo by Tony Marks)

The Ragin Cajuns of the University of Louisiana Lafayette take the field in Shreveport before clashing against the University of Houston Cougars in a 23-16 loss in the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl. (LSN photo by Tony Marks)

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Elements, history, and competition make I-Bowl unique for UH, UL

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Thursday, December 29, 2022
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor SHREVEPORT – Everything about last Friday’s 23-16 contest between the Houston Cougars and the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns in the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl could be classified as unique.
While flanked by family members, Ville Platte native Kieran Davis (center), signs his national letter of intent to play college football at East Carolina University. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

While flanked by family members, Ville Platte native Kieran Davis (center), signs his national letter of intent to play college football at East Carolina University. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

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VP native follows heart in choosing ECU

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Thursday, December 29, 2022
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor EUNICE – Former St. Edmund’s standout and current Blessed Trinity Catholic (Atlanta) edge rusher Kieran Davis completed the circle of his career last Wednesday during the NCAA’s Early Signing Period.
Ville Platte running back Jakahalen Slaughter (6) was named to the All-District second team in District 4-3A for his efforts on the defensive side of the ball. (Gazette file photo)

Ville Platte running back Jakahalen Slaughter (6) was named to the All-District second team in District 4-3A for his efforts on the defensive side of the ball. (Gazette file photo)

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Parish does well in FB all-district balloting

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Tuesday, December 27, 2022
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor Evangeline Parish did well for itself in the all-district season. Sacred Heart, Basile, Pine Prairie and Mamou accounted for 15 first-team all-district selections this season, with a coach of the year and two district MVPs within the parish as well.
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Tough sledding

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Thursday, December 22, 2022
By: RHETT MANUEL Sport Editor MARKSVILLE — Going on the road in any sport is never an easy task. It’s especially difficult in basketball, where the familiarity of your home gym and home crowd can often be a massive advantage. Going on the road changes that.
Hayden Deshotel (2) moves the basketball down the court against Mamou in a game played during the parish tournament earlier this season. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

Hayden Deshotel (2) moves the basketball down the court against Mamou in a game played during the parish tournament earlier this season. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

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SHS gives up big second half, drops at home to Kaplan

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Thursday, December 22, 2022
By: RHETT MANUEL Sport Editor VILLE PLATTE — Say what you will about Sacred Heart’s 2022 basketball season, but they aren’t shying away from bigger competition by any means. The Trojans welcomed in Kaplan last Wednesday night and lost by a 48-37 margin.
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Ville Platte drops Oakdale doubleheader

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Monday, December 19, 2022
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor OAKDALE – It was a tough night at the office for the Ville Platte boys and girls basketball program. An early surge wasn't enough to put away Oakdale in the boys contest, while offensive struggles did the girls in early.
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Young guns lead Mamou to win

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Monday, December 19, 2022
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor BUCKEYE – Most nights, Mamou knows exactly who will take the lead. That’s usually senior forward Tyrion Broussard, the returning All-Parish performer from last season.
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A few things on my Christmas list ...

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Monday, December 19, 2022
Dear Santa, My name is Rhett Manuel. I am a 37-year old boy from Eunice, La. and I have been a good boy this year. I have always been at work on time, I’ve been a good boyfriend for my wife and my kids haven’t starved. They are both healthy and happy.
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Tigers, Wave, Cajuns took different paths to bowl games

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor The LSU Tigers, Tulane Green Wave and the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns were expected to take very different paths heading into the 2022 season. LSU and UL were breaking in new coaches in Brian Kelly and Michael Desormeaux, while Tulane was sticking by Willie Fritz.
Maddie Fontenot (22) drives towards the goal in the Mamou Lady Demons’ double overtime win against Westminster at home. With the win, the team improved to 7-3 on the season. Two of the three losses came against Sacred Heart in the parish tournament. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

Maddie Fontenot (22) drives towards the goal in the Mamou Lady Demons’ double overtime win against Westminster at home. With the win, the team improved to 7-3 on the season. Two of the three losses came against Sacred Heart in the parish tournament. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

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Double-OT magic in Mamou

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Monday, December 12, 2022
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor MAMOU – Things rarely go according to plan over the course of any sort of competition. Teams see adversity and challenges. The response is ultimately more important than the hardship.
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