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Bre Ardoin (24) keeps the basketball from going out of bounds for Sacred Heart in the finals of the girls’ Turkey Tournament against Jena. The Lady Trojans were the runner-up after a 64-37 loss to the Lady Giants. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Bre Ardoin (24) keeps the basketball from going out of bounds for Sacred Heart in the finals of the girls’ Turkey Tournament against Jena. The Lady Trojans were the runner-up after a 64-37 loss to the Lady Giants. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Turkey Tournament closes out holiday break

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Thursday, December 4, 2025
By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - The Thanksgiving holiday wrapped up with the final two days of the annual Turkey Tournament at Sacred Heart. The following is a rundown of the action from last Tuesday and Wednesday involving parish teams. Mamou (B) vs.
Braylon Fontenot (center), of Pine Prairie High School, is pictured as he signs to play baseball at LSUA. Pictured on the left is his father, Taylor, and on the right is his mother, Kelly. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Braylon Fontenot (center), of Pine Prairie High School, is pictured as he signs to play baseball at LSUA. Pictured on the left is his father, Taylor, and on the right is his mother, Kelly. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Fontenot inks to play baseball at LSUA; McCollough inks to play baseball at Nunez

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Monday, November 24, 2025
By: TONY MARKS Editor PINE PRAIRIE - Two sluggers from Pine Prairie High School will be heading to college baseball fields as they signed to play at the next level during a ceremony held Friday, November 14.
Amelia Fontenot (center), of Sacred Heart High School, is pictured as she signs to play softball at LSU-E. Pictured on the left is her mother, Rebecca, and on the right is her father, Lance. Also pictured is her sister, Eloise. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Amelia Fontenot (center), of Sacred Heart High School, is pictured as she signs to play softball at LSU-E. Pictured on the left is her mother, Rebecca, and on the right is her father, Lance. Also pictured is her sister, Eloise. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Fontenot pens with LSU-E Softball

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Monday, November 24, 2025
By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - The reigning Evangeline Parish Co-MVP in softball is taking her skills to Eunice as Sacred Heart’s Amelia Fontenot signed to play softball at LSU Eunice. The signing came during a ceremony held at Sacred Heart on Wednesday, November 19.
Jackson Soileau, of Sacred Heart, finished in fourth place at this week’s LHSAA State Cross Country Meet at Northwestern State University. Last year, he finished in third place in the competition. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Jackson Soileau, of Sacred Heart, finished in fourth place at this week’s LHSAA State Cross Country Meet at Northwestern State University. Last year, he finished in third place in the competition. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Three miles and a breath

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Thursday, November 20, 2025
By: TONY MARKS Editor RAYMOND PARTSCH III LSN Sports Editor NATCHITOCHES - Students from across Louisiana ran the grueling three-mile course across Northwestern State University as the LHSAA State Cross Country Meet was held on Monday, November 17.
Sacred Heart quarterback Ellis Fusilier (2) stays on his feet as he fights for additional yards in the Trojans’ first-round playoff loss to Westminster Christian Academy of Lafayette last Friday night. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Sacred Heart quarterback Ellis Fusilier (2) stays on his feet as he fights for additional yards in the Trojans’ first-round playoff loss to Westminster Christian Academy of Lafayette last Friday night. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Gabled

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Thursday, November 20, 2025
By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE — The blue painted “S” “H” “S” at midfield, much like the grass on the field, was starting to fade after a long football season.
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Late blocked punt leads to Basile playoff loss

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Thursday, November 20, 2025
By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor BALDWIN — On a dusty field more suited for a rodeo than a playoff football game, the Basile Bearcats saw their season come to a tough end last Friday night, falling 28–22 to the West St. Mary Wolfpack in the opening round of the Division IV Non-Select state playoffs.
Ville Platte Lady Bulldog head coach Rhonda Thomas (right) presents a framed jersey to her former high school teammate Renotta Edwards (left). Edwards’ jersey is now retired and is on display in the school’s trophy case. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Ville Platte Lady Bulldog head coach Rhonda Thomas (right) presents a framed jersey to her former high school teammate Renotta Edwards (left). Edwards’ jersey is now retired and is on display in the school’s trophy case. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Former Lady Bulldog has jersey retired

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Tuesday, November 18, 2025
By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - A dominating presence on the basketball court at the high school and collegiate level who went on to coach her Oakdale Lady Warriors to two state championships in three years (2023 and 2025) achieved a milestone of her career on Saturday, November 8, as Renotta...
Pictured from left are Lance Chapman, chief financial officer of The Evangeline Bank and Trust Company; Claudia Ortego; and Tony Marks, editor of the Ville Platte Gazette. Not pictured are Garland Forman and Richard Guillory. (Gazette photo by Kathy Longino)

Pictured from left are Lance Chapman, chief financial officer of The Evangeline Bank and Trust Company; Claudia Ortego; and Tony Marks, editor of the Ville Platte Gazette. Not pictured are Garland Forman and Richard Guillory. (Gazette photo by Kathy Longino)

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Football contest winners are named

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Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Winners of the Ville Platte Gazette’s football contests are announced. Claudia Ortego, with a record of 49-11, won the readers’ contest. Tammy Matte, with a record of 45-15, placed second; and Steven Vidrine placed third with a record of 41-17.
Tommy Murray (13) makes a diving stop against Church Point’s Luke Baudoin (17) in Ville Platte’s 49-6 loss against the Bears in the regular season finale. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Tommy Murray (13) makes a diving stop against Church Point’s Luke Baudoin (17) in Ville Platte’s 49-6 loss against the Bears in the regular season finale. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Down but not out

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Thursday, November 13, 2025
By: TONY MARKS Editor CHURCH POINT - It was a game where both teams were vying for playoff positions. Church Point knew it was in the playoffs but was trying to secure a higher seed. Ville Platte was trying to find a way to stay in the playoff conversations despite the outcome of the game.
Sacred Heart’s Ashton Duos ran for 110 yards and collected 2.5 tackles for loss in the Trojans’ Week 10 win against Berchmans Academy.

Sacred Heart’s Ashton Duos ran for 110 yards and collected 2.5 tackles for loss in the Trojans’ Week 10 win against Berchmans Academy.

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With win over Saints, Trojans earn a home playoff game

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Thursday, November 13, 2025
By: TONY MARKS Editor The Sacred Heart Trojans ended the regular season with a 42-6 win over Berchmans Academy on homecoming night last Friday. Ashton Duos led the Trojans with 110 rushing yards. He also accounted for 2.5 tackles for loss.
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