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NFC Players of the Week are named after Week 1

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Monday, September 21, 2026
NEW YORK — Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift, Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zack Baun and Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Simi Fehoko are the NFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for games played in Week 1 (September 9-10, 13-14).
Kaiden Freeman (60) provides running room for Kendarius Doucet (15) as he finds running room against the New Iberia Senior High Yellow Jackets last Friday night. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Kaiden Freeman (60) provides running room for Kendarius Doucet (15) as he finds running room against the New Iberia Senior High Yellow Jackets last Friday night. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Trouble finding their niche

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Thursday, September 17, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor NEW IBERIA - Ville Platte High is now the answer to a trivia question. The New Iberia Senior High football team did not win a game in the previous 18 tries until the Yellow Jackets secured a 60-6 win over the Bulldogs last Friday night.
William Joubert entered the game for Sacred Heart against Avoyelles and threw three touchdowns to lead the Trojans to a 48-30 come from behind win.

William Joubert entered the game for Sacred Heart against Avoyelles and threw three touchdowns to lead the Trojans to a 48-30 come from behind win.

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Joubert leads Trojans to comeback win over Mustangs

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Thursday, September 17, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor After Sacred Heart senior starting quarterback Ellis Chapman went down and exited the game with an apparent leg injury, sophomore backup quarterback William Joubert, who had thrown a total of zero live reps at the quarterback slot, entered the game with his Trojans trailing...
Bearcat Ricky Malone (15) battles a Beau Chene Gator for a pass possession. (Photo by Tonya Ortego)

Bearcat Ricky Malone (15) battles a Beau Chene Gator for a pass possession. (Photo by Tonya Ortego)

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Gators pull away from Bearcats

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Thursday, September 17, 2026
By: DARREL LEJEUNE Editor ARNAUDVILLE — The Basile Bearcats battled the Beau Chene Gators through three quarters Friday night, but the Gators used a strong rushing attack and a pair of second-half touchdowns to pull away for a 24-7 victory in a Week 2 non-district football game.
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LSWA releases football polls after Week 2

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Thursday, September 17, 2026
The Louisiana Sports Writers Association, on Monday, September 14, released its football polls after the second week of the regular season. Class 5A School, 1st rec, points, Prev. rank 1. Ruston (9) 2-0 130 1 2. Karr (2) 2-0 122 2 3. Alexandria 2-0 102 3 4. St. Augustine 2-0 99 4 5.
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LSHOF announces star-studded 2027 induction class

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Monday, September 14, 2026
NATCHITOCHES – LSU football greats Leonard Fournette and eight-time Pro Bowler Patrick Peterson, along with Tiger baseball legends Aaron Hill and Ryan Theriot, head a star-studded nine-member group of competitors’ ballot inductees chosen for Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame induction next summer.
Mamou’s Zamaurri Brown (3) fights for additional yardage in the Green Demons’ 56-0 loss to Opelousas Thursday night. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Mamou’s Zamaurri Brown (3) fights for additional yardage in the Green Demons’ 56-0 loss to Opelousas Thursday night. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Green Demons allow 56 points in loss to Opelousas

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Monday, September 14, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor OPELOUSAS - On a wet night at the newly turfed Donald Gardner Stadium, the Mamou Green Demons allowed 56 points in a shutout loss to the Opelousas Tigers. After a Mamou punt to begin the night, Opelousas started its first drive on its 48-yard line.
Ville Platte quarterback Michael Thomas (8) finds running room for a Bulldog gain in the team’s 42-12 loss to Avoyelles last Friday night to begin the season. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Ville Platte quarterback Michael Thomas (8) finds running room for a Bulldog gain in the team’s 42-12 loss to Avoyelles last Friday night to begin the season. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Out of vowels

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Thursday, September 10, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - The Ville Platte Bulldogs only managed two touchdowns in a 42-12 season-opening loss to Avoyelles last Friday night at home.
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Mamou opens the season with win over Port Barre

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Thursday, September 10, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor Two touchdowns from senior runner Zamaurri Brown helped give the Mamou Green Demons a 35-0 home win over Port Barre in the first game under new head coach Daniel Scully. Against Port Barre, Brown also ran for 162 yards on 13 carries.
Basile High’s Logan Bergeron (22) attempts to get around Elton defenders in the season opener between the Basile Bearcats and the Elton Indians. (Photo by Tonya Ortego)

Basile High’s Logan Bergeron (22) attempts to get around Elton defenders in the season opener between the Basile Bearcats and the Elton Indians. (Photo by Tonya Ortego)

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Elton runs away in Bayou Nezpique Battle

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Thursday, September 10, 2026
By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor ELTON — The Battle of Bayou Nezpique belonged to the Elton Indians as the Basile Bearcats took a beating in the opening game of the 2026 high school football season.
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