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Ja’Keelan Bruno (2) takes a handoff from quarterback Michael Berry in a Ville Platte High football game played earlier this season. The Bulldogs now host Mamou in the first district contest for both squads. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

Ja’Keelan Bruno (2) takes a handoff from quarterback Michael Berry in a Ville Platte High football game played earlier this season. The Bulldogs now host Mamou in the first district contest for both squads. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

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A new start on the season

Rhett Manuel
Thursday, October 7, 2021
If there was ever a time for the rubber to meet the road for head coach Roy Serie and his Ville Platte Bulldogs, it is this Friday. Serie was encouraged by his team’s second-half performance in its 35-0 loss to Beau Chene.
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All too familiar opponent set to visit Soileau-Landry

Rhett Manuel
Thursday, October 7, 2021
With non-district play behind teams now and the majority getting into district play, it’s obvious that this is the time of the year that just means more. Not just for playoff seeding, or even for championships. It’s more than that. Being the best in your district is accompanied by a sense of pride.
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After loss to Grant, Panthers look to begin district with a win

Rhett Manuel
Thursday, October 7, 2021
It wasn’t a win on its record books for Pine Prairie when it played Northwest last season. As a matter of fact, it appeared to the naked eye to be just another loss in what would eventually stretch out to be a 21-game losing streak for the Panthers.
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Battle of Bayou Nezpique set to rage in Elton

Rhett Manuel
Thursday, October 7, 2021
There is nothing like small-town football. It’s been dramatized on TV, most famously on the NBC series Friday Night Lights, and the theme is ever-present. It means more in small towns. The games, the rivalries, the results. All of it matters more.
Sacred Heart’s Blake Hebert (10) picks up yardage on his career rushing night as the Trojans earned a 57-0 win over Mamou. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

Sacred Heart’s Blake Hebert (10) picks up yardage on his career rushing night as the Trojans earned a 57-0 win over Mamou. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

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Blake’s blitz

Rhett Manuel
Monday, October 4, 2021
MAMOU - Some nights you’ve just got it. And some nights, you’ve just got it on a level where it seems they put something in the water bottles.
Pine Prairie’s Bryce Ardoin fights for extra yardage on a completion from Branson Fontenot (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Pine Prairie’s Bryce Ardoin fights for extra yardage on a completion from Branson Fontenot (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Just short

Tony Marks
Monday, October 4, 2021
PINE PRAIRIE - With 1:43 on the clock, Pine Prairie, trailing 43-36, forced a punt from Grant and regained possession on its 45-yard line. A first-down conversion on 4th-and-1 gave new life and a fresh set of downs on the Grant 35-yard line.
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Basile loses a close one against Hornets in Grand Lake

Rhett Manuel
Monday, October 4, 2021
GRAND LAKE - Coming off of last week’s last-second win against Hamilton Christian, Basile knew the path wasn’t getting any easier in District 5-1A play. It was with that in mind that the Bearcats traveled to play the No. 4-ranked Grand Lake Hornets Thursday evening.
Devin Ardoin (4) was on the receiving end of four completions that went for 177 yards and a touchdown against Port Barre. His longest of the night was an 80-yard reception. He also rushed for 12 yards on three carries. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Devin Ardoin (4) was on the receiving end of four completions that went for 177 yards and a touchdown against Port Barre. His longest of the night was an 80-yard reception. He also rushed for 12 yards on three carries. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Thursday night showdown

Rhett Manuel
Thursday, September 30, 2021
One is coming off of its highest high, and another off of its lowest low in Week 4. So, perhaps there’s no time like the present for Sacred Heart to be heading into Mamou tonight in each team’s final non-district tune-up game.
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Ville Platte High football continues its uphill climb

Rhett Manuel
Thursday, September 30, 2021
The uphill battle the Ville Platte Bulldogs are facing under new coach Roy Serie has to feel daunting at times. Daunting, as in going uphill against the wind while pushing a boulder. In the midst of a hurricane.
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Bearcats see their reflection in next opponent

Rhett Manuel
Thursday, September 30, 2021
The beginning of this year has taken a toll on Basile Bearcat football. Not being able to have a scrimmage, jamboree or Week 1 will set any team behind. But, after last week’s win, coach Kevin Bertrand hopes his team’s best days are ahead of it.
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