Sports

Hwy. 13 Shoot out

MAMOU -- Both the Pine Prairie boys’ and girls’ basketball teams took the 10 minute trip down Highway 13 Tuesday night to face off against long time parish rivals Mamou in a district double header, as all four teams tried to stay in the mix for the playoffs and a chance at a league title.

District match-ups round out Tuesday night hoops

Tuesday night was chock full of basketball action, as the Sacred Heart Lady Trojans and the Ville Platte High basketball teams took to the road for some district action.

One dog night

By: TRACEY IOTA -- Going into their district match-ups here Friday night, the Mamou Demons and Lady Demons knew it was going take a lot to come away with wins against the Iota Bulldogs (12-8, 0-2) and the Lady Bulldogs (13-5, 1-1). But, the two Mamou teams did not know just how tough.

Sacred Heart splits non-district games with Clark Academy

By: CALEB FORET Sports Writer VILLE PLATTE -- The Sacred Heart Trojans and Lady Trojans took to the court here Thursday night to take on J.S. Clark Academy in non-district contests.

Dutton Wall: More than just a legendary coach

As I sit here staring at the computer screen hoping to find the words that would truly honor the passing of Marion “Dutton” Wall, I can’t help but think about the one adjective that seems to pop up when his name is mentioned; legend. But to me, Coach Wall was more than just a legend.

The Marks Post: Broadcast News

I’m starting this column with the following preface. I hand wrote it Friday night at 12:30 a.m. I had just gone to bed after watching TV. The idea for this column hit me, so I got out of bed to put it to paper before I forgot what I wanted to write about.

Mamou continues hard court action; finds some success

MAMOU -- The Mamou Demons and Lady Demons found themselves in non-district action over the past week and were able to gain a measure of success, as they headed into the district season.

Almost un-“bear”able

PINE PRAIRIE -- In what was two of the most thrilling games of the season, the Pine Prairie Panthers and Lady Panthers split their two district contests with the Church Point Bears and Lady Bears here Tuesday night.

Sacred Heart drops both non-district games on the road

MANSURA -- The Sacred Heart Trojans and Lady Trojans took their game on the road to Mansura Thursday night to face off against the Avoyelles Charter Vikings and Lady Vikings in non-district action.

Advancing on

PRAIRIE RHONDE -- The Ville Platte High Bulldogs came into the Northwest Holiday tournament determined to get the word out that they are a force to be reckoned with in the second half of the season.