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LSU’s Jack Pyburn (44) looks to make a defensive stop against Florida’s DJ Lagway (2) in the Tigers’ 20-10 win over the Gators on Saturday night in Death Valley. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

LSU’s Jack Pyburn (44) looks to make a defensive stop against Florida’s DJ Lagway (2) in the Tigers’ 20-10 win over the Gators on Saturday night in Death Valley. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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LSU begins SEC play with win over Florida

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Thursday, September 18, 2025
By: TONY MARKS Editor BATON ROUGE - One offensive touchdown was enough for the LSU Tigers to pick up a 20-10 win over the Florida Gators on Saturday night. Aiding the Tigers to victory were five interceptions. One of which was returned for a touchdown for the final score of the night.
Zion Thomas (8) delivers a pass in Ville Platte High’s 42-7 loss against Notre Dame to fall to 0-2 on the season. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Zion Thomas (8) delivers a pass in Ville Platte High’s 42-7 loss against Notre Dame to fall to 0-2 on the season. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Airing it out

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Monday, September 15, 2025
By: TONY MARKS Editor CROWLEY - With injuries to members of its running back corps, the Ville Platte High football team was forced to become one-dimensional and lean on the arm of its quarterback Zion Thomas in a 42-7 loss to Notre Dame. Thomas completed seven of his 14 passes for 154 yards.
LSHOF announces 2026 induction class

LSHOF announces 2026 induction class

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LSHOF announces 2026 induction class

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Monday, September 15, 2025
NATCHITOCHES – Recent Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Sylvia Fowles, NFL stars Joe Horn, Todd McClure and Pat Williams, Major League Baseball All-Star Jonathan Lucroy and legendary basketball coaches John Brady, Mike McConathy and Dewain Strother make up a star-studded eight-member group...
Ashton Duos (11) looks to turn a corner and pick up positive yardage in Sacred Heart’s regular season opening win against Oakdale, 32-0. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Ashton Duos (11) looks to turn a corner and pick up positive yardage in Sacred Heart’s regular season opening win against Oakdale, 32-0. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Turning on the jets

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Thursday, September 11, 2025
By: TONY MARKS Editor OAKDALE - What started out to be a defensive battle between two schools separated by 28 miles turned into an offensive outburst on the part of the visiting team from Ville Platte as Sacred Heart defeated Oakdale 32-0 in the regular season opener for both teams.
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Bulldogs avoid shutout at home

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Thursday, September 11, 2025
By: TONY MARKS Editor The Ville Platte High Bulldogs began the regular season at home with a 47-8 loss against Northside. The Bulldogs avoided a shut out with a 29-yard touchdown run from David Fontenot and a two-point conversion in the fourth quarter.
START OF THE SEASON - Alex Palacios (23) prepares to kick off the 2025 football season for Basile High as his teammates look to defend at the start of last week’s game at Lake Arthur. (Photo by Tonya Ortego)

START OF THE SEASON - Alex Palacios (23) prepares to kick off the 2025 football season for Basile High as his teammates look to defend at the start of last week’s game at Lake Arthur. (Photo by Tonya Ortego)

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Basile drops season opener to Lake Arthur, 35-0

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Thursday, September 11, 2025
By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor LAKE ARTHUR – The Basile Bearcats have not performed well in the season opener for the past few seasons; and unfortunately, the 2025 opening game did not turn things aroundfor the Bearcats.
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LSWA releases football polls after Week 1

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Thursday, September 11, 2025
The Louisiana Sports Writers Association, on Monday, September 8, released its football polls after the first week of the regular season. Class 5A School, 1st rec, points, Prev. rank 1. Karr (10) 1-0 120 1 2. Catholic-BR 1-0 108 2 3. Ruston 1-0 100 3 4. Neville 1-0 88 4 5. Central 1-0 75 T5 6. St.
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LSHOF Class of 2026 to be announced Sunday

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Thursday, September 11, 2025
By: TONY MARKS Editor The 2026 inductees of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame will be announced in the Sunday, September 14, edition of the Ville Platte Gazette. Among the inductees is Warren Morris, who is the third recipient of the Ambassador Award after Tim Brando and Wilbert Ellis.
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Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame announces 2026 induction class

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Wednesday, September 10, 2025
NATCHITOCHES – Recent Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Sylvia Fowles, NFL stars Joe Horn, Todd McClure and Pat Williams, Major League Baseball All-Star Jonathan Lucroy and legendary basketball coaches John Brady, Mike McConathy and Dewain Strother make up a star-studded eight- member group...
Keontez Campbell (7) scores a 42-yard touchdown against Bolton Academy to begin the regular season. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Keontez Campbell (7) scores a 42-yard touchdown against Bolton Academy to begin the regular season. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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A bullish effort

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Monday, September 8, 2025
By: TONY MARKS Editor MAMOU - Stocks in the Mamou football team rose on Thursday night as the Green Demons scored 38 points in the first quarter on their way to a 62-6 win over Bolton Academy in the season opener.
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