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Graham Fontenot (4) scores a run for the Ville Platte West All-Stars against Pine Prairie North. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

Graham Fontenot (4) scores a run for the Ville Platte West All-Stars against Pine Prairie North. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

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VP East, West among four DYB qualifiers

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Thursday, June 30, 2022
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor VILLE PLATTE — Four teams punched their tickets to the upcoming Dixie Youth t-ball state tournament in Tioga, scheduled for July 7-10, this past weekend in Ville Platte.
The Ville Platte 7U Coach Pitch All-Stars won the District 7 Tournament and will now compete in the state tournament at Tioga. In no particular order are Jacques Fontenot, Corbin Haller, Connor LaFleur, Owen Prudhomme, Hudson Deville, Khayden Serialle, Garic Addington, Owen Veillon, Patrick LaHaye, Daniel Rider, Max Miller, Kharter Serialle, and coaches. (Photo courtesy Lauri Haller)

The Ville Platte 7U Coach Pitch All-Stars won the District 7 Tournament and will now compete in the state tournament at Tioga. In no particular order are Jacques Fontenot, Corbin Haller, Connor LaFleur, Owen Prudhomme, Hudson Deville, Khayden Serialle, Garic Addington, Owen Veillon, Patrick LaHaye, Daniel Rider, Max Miller, Kharter Serialle, and coaches. (Photo courtesy Lauri Haller)

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7U Coach Pitch qualifies for Dixie Youth state tournament

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Thursday, June 30, 2022
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor VILLE PLATTE — The Ville Platte 7U Coach Pitch All-Stars continued rolling last week on its home turf, sweeping a best two-out-of-three series to win its district and qualify for the upcoming Dixie Youth Baseball state tournament in Tioga that starts on July 7 and...
Ville Platte Red Hots player Leah Stevens puts the bat on the ball during Saturday’s Pony Coach Pitch Sectional tournament in Kaplan. The Red Hots won their opening game against Youngsville. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

Ville Platte Red Hots player Leah Stevens puts the bat on the ball during Saturday’s Pony Coach Pitch Sectional tournament in Kaplan. The Red Hots won their opening game against Youngsville. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

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Softball struggles in Kaplan

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Thursday, June 23, 2022
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor KAPLAN — Fielding two teams, the Ville Platte All-Stars made their way to Sectionals last weekend in Kaplan. The two teams, known as the All-Stars and the Red Hots, were part of a 13-team field in the Under-8 division.
In no particular order are Jacelyn Anderson, Vivian Chapman, Emily Duos, Taylor Edwards, Emry Figueiredo, Isabelle “Izzy” Fontenot, Darriel Freeman, Ja’Miree Freeman, Camille Guillory, Jolie Lafleur, Sadie Grace Soileau, and Allie Veillon. (Photo submitted)

In no particular order are Jacelyn Anderson, Vivian Chapman, Emily Duos, Taylor Edwards, Emry Figueiredo, Isabelle “Izzy” Fontenot, Darriel Freeman, Ja’Miree Freeman, Camille Guillory, Jolie Lafleur, Sadie Grace Soileau, and Allie Veillon. (Photo submitted)

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Queens of the diamond

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Thursday, June 23, 2022
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor KAPLAN – The train continues to roll on for the Ville Platte under-10 All-Star team. Playing in Kaplan, the All-Stars ran through the field in dominant fashion on their way to the Sectional championship.
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8U takes Pine Prairie tourney

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Thursday, June 23, 2022
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor PINE PRAIRIE — Putting together a team from scratch isn’t necessarily an easy thing. However, for the Ville Platte 8U baseball All-Stars, its first weekend couldn’t have gone any better.
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Body of missing LSU-E student-athlete found in Idaho

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Thursday, June 23, 2022
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor The search for a missing student-athlete who played at LSU-Eunice ended tragically over the weekend. Everette Jackson, a 21-year-old sophomore basketball player at the university, was found dead on Sunday.
In the dog days of summer, student-athletes learn the definition of hard work and getting better without the distractions of outsiders. Despite losing this game to 46 against Hathaway, Sacred Heart athletes continuously strived to improve. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

In the dog days of summer, student-athletes learn the definition of hard work and getting better without the distractions of outsiders. Despite losing this game to 46 against Hathaway, Sacred Heart athletes continuously strived to improve. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

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Trusting the process

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Monday, June 20, 2022
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor EUNICE — High school sports during the summer months are a far cry from what you see during the school year.
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