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Third year of impactful LSHOF membership drive launches

The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Foundation has generated $85,000 over the past two years to support the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Museum through its “Join the TEAM” membership drive. First launched in 2023, Year Three of the membership drive began on November 1.
Keontez Campbell (7) looks to avoid a tackle from an Iota defender as Mamou lost 48-0 on Halloween night. The Green Demons (3-6) end the regular season tomorrow night at Pine Prairie against the Panthers. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Keontez Campbell (7) looks to avoid a tackle from an Iota defender as Mamou lost 48-0 on Halloween night. The Green Demons (3-6) end the regular season tomorrow night at Pine Prairie against the Panthers. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Racin bran

By: TONY MARKS Editor MAMOU - Merriam-Webster defines “iota” as “an infinitesimal amount.” To put it differently, it means a very small thing.
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Bulldogs overpower Panthers at home

By: TONY MARKS Editor The Ville Platte High football team picked up its fourth win of the season after a 38-0 victory over Pine Prairie on senior night last Friday. The Bulldogs’ win also improved the team’s district record to 3-2.
Edwards

Edwards

Jersey retirement ceremony to be held for Ville Platte’s Edwards

By: TONY MARKS Editor Ville Platte High School will present a retirement of Renotta Edwards’ jersey on Saturday, November 8, beginning at 5 p.m. inside the school’s gym. There will also be a recognition of the 2011 and 2014 state runner-up teams. Free admission.
Marks

Marks

The Marks Post: How stiff is your neck

Remember how a while back I wrote a column or two about me being on a YouTube video kick? Well, I’ve been continuing down that track lately. About a week or so ago, I came across this series on YouTube called The Promised Land.
One step closer

One step closer

One step closer

By: TONY MARKS Editor OBERLIN - Towards the end of the second quarter, the Basile football team trailing by one point on the road against district rival Oberlin. The Bearcats, undaunted, then answered on their ensuing possession with another touchdown to regrab the lead.
Gabe David, of the Basile Bearcats, is pictured with the Battle of Bayou Nezpique Trophy after beating Elton last Friday night. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Gabe David, of the Basile Bearcats, is pictured with the Battle of Bayou Nezpique Trophy after beating Elton last Friday night. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Trophy in hand

By: TONY MARKS Editor BASILE - In the 65th meeting between two football teams separated by a bayou, the visiting Indians of Elton scored on the first play from scrimmage on a 63-yard run from Makelin Lemoine and on the ensuing extra point.
With a defensive touchdown on a fumble recovery in Week 8, Braylon Johnson scored the first points for Pine Prairie this season.

With a defensive touchdown on a fumble recovery in Week 8, Braylon Johnson scored the first points for Pine Prairie this season.

Panthers score, Bulldogs lose, Trojans win on same night

By: TONY MARKS Editor It took seven games, but Pine Prairie finally did it. In its Week 8 matchup against Pickering, Braylon Johnson, a freshman linebacker, picked up a fumble and returned the loose football for a defensive score.
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Northwest blanks Mamou 40-0

By: TONY MARKS Editor For the Mamou football team, it was one of those days at the office. With six starters out of the lineup, the Green Demons fell 40-0 against the Northwest Raiders. With the loss, Mamou fell to 3-5 on the season and 1-3 in district play.
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LSWA releases football polls after Week 8

The Louisiana Sports Writers Association, on Monday, October 27, released its football polls after the eighth week of the regular season. Class 5A School, 1st rec, points, Prev. rank 1. Karr (11) 8-0 132 1 2. John Curtis 7-0 112 3 3. West Monroe 7-1 105 4 4. St. Augustine 6-1 93 5 5.