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As the 2018-19 high school basketball season winds down, a few parish teams find themselves in a great position for the playoff run. Two of those teams, the Ville Platte Bulldogs and the Pine Prairie Panthers are on track to earn top ten seeds when the boy’s post-season gets under way February 22.

Change in playoff format may mean LHSAA is doomed

In what may turn out to be the end of the LHSAA as we know it, high school principals from throughout the state voted to allow the seperation of select school championships beginning in 2019 with the football title games.

Claw marks

LAKE ARTHUR -- The No. 2 ranked Ville Platte Bulldogs hit the road Friday night against the No. 5 ranked Lake Arthur Tigers in hopes of keeping their undefeated district season alive. However, it was not to be as the Tigers were able to claw into the Bulldog’s perfect league record with a 78-70 win.

Sacred Heart boys and girls come away with wins

The Sacred Heart Trojans and Lady Trojans double teamed the Westminster Crusaders and Lady Crusaders Friday night, with both Sacred Heart clubs pulling off big district wins. The Lady Trojans never took their foot off the gas against the Lady Crusaders, controlling Westminster in a 57-35 win.

Lady Bulldogs get knocked around by Lady Tigers

LAKE ARTHUR -- Heading into their game with the No. 4 ranked Lake Arthur Lady Tigers, the Ville Platte Lady Bulldogs knew their task would be tough, especially on the road.

Panthers, Lady Panthers secure victories; Lady Demons get win

It was a good night for three of the parish teams, as both the Pine Prairie Panthers and Lady Panthers secured huge district victories and the Mamou Lady Demons picked up their second league win of the year. Here is a rundown of all three games.

Heart stopper

IOTA -- In a heart stopping thriller, the Pine Prairie Panthers scored nine of the last 12 points over the final 2:18 to take a 63-62 win over the Iota Bulldogs Friday night. With the win, the Panthers improved to 19-7 overall and remain in a tie for first place in District 5-3A at 5-1.

Lady Panthers unable to produce enough points in loss

IOTA -- Despite taking an early lead, the Pine Prairie Lady Panthers were unable to sustain much offense over the final three quarters in a 36-26 loss to the Iota Lady Bulldogs Friday night. Pine Prairie fell to 15-10 overall and 3-5 in District 5-3A play.

Unable to defend

VILLE PLATTE -- Even though the Sacred Heart Trojans and Lady Trojans put up a great defense oN their home territory, the Opelousas Catholic Vikings and Lady Vikings raided the Halls of Troy and came away with two wins here Tuesday night.

Ville Platte downs Notre Dame for key district wins

The Ville Platte Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs hosted their third league games here Tuesday night against the Notre Dame Pioneers and Lady Pioneers and swept their district rivals, with each picking up key wins. The Lady Bulldogs controlled the game from the start and held on for the 49-43 victory.