Sports

Untimely

SULPHUR -- Timely hits are a must for any softball team when they are trying to reach the top. Unfortunately for the Sacred Heart Lady Trojans, those timely hits did not become reality, as they fell to the Ouachita Christian Lady Eagles 12-2 in the Division IV state semi-finals here Friday.

Trojans pick up first game of series versus Blue Jays

The Sacred Heart Trojans triumphed over the St. Edmund Blue Jays 7-4 in the initial game of their first playoff series of the LHSAA Division IV playoff bracket. Games two and, if necessary, three were played yesterday. The Gazette will have full coverage of those games in Thursday’s paper.

Johnson helps lead Ole Miss to first SEC Title in history; NCAA Regionals await

Pine Prairie native Julia Johnson shined last week as she drove her way to the runner-up spot at the 2019 Southeastern Conference (SEC) Golf Championship hosted at Greystone Golf and Country Club in Birmingham, Alabama.

Back again

MONROE-- They’re back!!!

Trojans to face familiar foe in first round of playoffs

After a rather shaky start to the season, the Sacred Heart Trojans have reeled off eight wins out of their last ten games to earn themselves the No. 8 ranking in the Division IV playoffs and have secured home field advantage in their first round series.

Demons, Panthers lose in first round

Despite some very fruitful seasons, both the Mamou Demons and the Pine Prairie Panthers were unable to make it happen in the first round of the Class 3A baseball playoffs.

Running wild

IOTA -- It was a stellar day on the track this past Tuesday for both the Ville Platte High boys’ and girls’ teams, as they took home some big time hardware. The girls picked up the most important trophy of all, claiming the District 5-3A title, a title they have not garnered in 20 years.

Trojans collect two important victories; look to post-season

The Sacred Heart Trojans are peeking at the right time. With eight wins in their last 10 games, Sacred Heart is hoping the current win streak will aid them in their playoff positioning when the brackets are announced today.

Mamou rolls past Northwest for ninth district win

MAMOU -- The Mamou Demons improved to 13-15 overall and 8-6 in district play with a 19-9 win over the Northwest Raiders Wednesday afternoon. Mamou flew out of the gate, taking a 4-0 lead after one inning of play. In that at bat, the first four batters for the Demons all drew walks.

Parish track athletes qualify for regionals

It has been a tremendous year for the parish high school track teams. Recently, those schools competed in their respective district meets. Out of those meets, several individual athletes were able to find spots in the regional meet.