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Bazinet leads Bearcats to big district win

Rhett Manuel

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

MERRYVILLE — The Basile Bearcats continue to roll, and running back Ethan Bazinet is becoming an increasing part of that. After some early-season struggles, Basile won its fourth District 4-1A game in five outings on Thursday night and defeated Merryville 42-14.

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Mamou sputters to loss in 5-3A

Rhett Manuel

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

MAMOU - The Northwest Raiders sped out of the gate against the Mamou Green Demons on Friday night, scoring the first 36 points of the game on the way to blowing past Mamou 48-22. The loss is a tough blow for Mamou, who was riding high after a 51-34 homecoming win over Pine Prairie last Friday night.

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Panthers drop fourth-straight game

Rhett Manuel

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor IOTA - Pine Prairie went in to Iota on Friday night with its usual mindset. They were confident in their offense to score points. They were able to put points on the board, but ultimately fell short in a comeback attempt Friday night, losing 41-28 to the Bulldogs.

Blake Hebert (10) looks to find a seam against the Mamou defense earlier this season. Hebert and the rest of his Sacred Heart Trojans look to grab a win against their arch-rival Blue Jays in Eunice tomorrow night. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

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Breaking wings

Rhett Manuel

Thursday, October 21, 2021

The perfect storm hit Friday night in the second half for Sacred Heart. Playing a tight game at halftime against a good opponent in Westminster, practice drills that have been worked on all year finally paid off.

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Upward trending Demons prepare for Northwest

Rhett Manuel

Thursday, October 21, 2021

It’s been a season-long process for Mamou to get where head coach Dwight Collins wanted them to be. A lot of difficult lessons were learned along the way. They may still be learning, but if last week’s game-clinching drive is any indication of progress then the Green Demons are well on their way.

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Panthers look to turn ship around against Iota

Rhett Manuel

Thursday, October 21, 2021

With as infectious as winning is, losing can be equally contagious. So it stands to reason that after the heights of its 4-0 start to begin the 2021 season, the lows of Pine Prairie’s current three-game losing streak are on the team’s mind.

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Bearcats look to continue hot streak at Merryville

Rhett Manuel

Thursday, October 21, 2021

“It’s a goal of ours to get better every week.” As cliche as it may sound, it was an important adage for Basile to live by this season. It missed its first two weeks this season due to Covid, and when it began play it played the likes of Sacred Heart, St. Ed’s, Hamilton Christian and Grand Lake.

Christian Broussard (10) finds a running lane thanks to a block from a Mamou teammate. The Green Demons went on to defeat Pine Prairie to begin district play at 2-0. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

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Three will get you five

Rhett Manuel

Monday, October 18, 2021

MAMOU - With Pine Prairie threatening to come back after an Elijah George one-yard touchdown run that put the game within one score, Mamou head coach Dwight Collins had one instinct and one instinct alone. Put the ball in quarterback Jalon Bradley’s hands. Let him work his magic. Let him make plays.

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Second half leads SHS over Westminster

Rhett Manuel

Monday, October 18, 2021

OPELOUSAS- Sometimes, the most important thing you can get in the course of a football game is luck. Other times, you’re just flat out the better team on the field. And sometimes, all it takes is an explosion to put you over the top.

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Basile forces four turnovers, rolls over E. Beauregard 48-28

Rhett Manuel

Monday, October 18, 2021

BASILE - It’s rare in football that a team can be outgained and lose the time of possession battle by 11 minutes and come out victorious. It’s rare. But not impossible, especially if turnovers are involved.

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