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Running wild

PINE PRAIRIE -- Behind JJ Sims’ three touchdown runs and a suffocating defense, the Pine Prairie Panthers improved to 2-3 on the season and 1-1 in district play after a resounding 27-0 win over the

Ville Platte cannot overcome Oakdale momentum in loss

OAKDALE -- Coming off of two wins in a row including a win against Pickering in their last outing, the Ville Platte High Bulldogs looked to improve on their 2-2 record as they faced an Oakdale team

Sacred Heart loses close battle with Catholic-PC

NEW ROADS -- The Catholic of Pointe Coupee Hornets scored with less than ten seconds on the clock to upend the Sacred Heart Trojans 23-17 in a key District 5-1A match-up here Friday night.

Basile secures 29-13 win over Merryville

MERRYVILLE -- The Basile Bearcats racked up 389 yards of total offense to secure a 29-13 District 4-1A win over the Merryville Panthers here Friday night.

Getting defensive

There is an old adage in football that says “Defense wins championships”.