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Mamou ends season with win over Pine Prairie

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Thursday, November 13, 2025
By: TONY MARKS Editor Mamouu and Pine Prairie ended the football season with the Green Demons getting a 58-0 win over the Panthers. Pine Prairie only gained 20 yards of total offense on its home field. Fifteen of the yards came on 18 carries, and the other 5 came on 1 pass completion.
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Bearcats head to Baldwin for 1st round of playoffs

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Thursday, November 13, 2025
By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor The Basile Bearcats will hit the road Friday to face the West St. Mary Wolves in Baldwin in the opening round of the Division IV Non-Select State Playoffs. Basile, representing District 4-1A, enters the postseason with a 5-5 record and a number 19 seed.
Basile’s Kye Smith (21) attempts to make a stop against a Hamilton Christian playmaker in the Bearcats’ 39-13 home loss against the Warriors. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Basile’s Kye Smith (21) attempts to make a stop against a Hamilton Christian playmaker in the Bearcats’ 39-13 home loss against the Warriors. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Hitting the low notes

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Monday, November 10, 2025
By: TONY MARKS Editor BASILE - It was a game that was vital for Basile’s playoff hopes. Not only would a win give the Bearcats the District 5-1A title, but it would also give the team a higher seed in the playoffs that start next week.
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Third year of impactful LSHOF membership drive launches

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Monday, November 10, 2025
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)

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Racin bran

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Thursday, November 6, 2025
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

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Thursday, November 6, 2025
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.
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Jersey retirement ceremony to be held for Ville Platte’s Edwards

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Thursday, November 6, 2025
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.
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The Marks Post: How stiff is your neck

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Tuesday, November 4, 2025
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.
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One step closer

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Tuesday, November 4, 2025
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)

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Trophy in hand

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Thursday, October 30, 2025
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.
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