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Players are named to football All-District teams

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Monday, December 30, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor Four Trojans from Sacred Heart were selected as first-team representatives on the District 6-1A Football All-District team. Senior running back Jude Hebert was a workhorse for the Trojans as he carried the ball 179 times for 1,242 yards and 18 touchdowns.
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Notre Dame to meet Georgia in Allstate Sugar Bowl

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Monday, December 30, 2024
NEW ORLEANS – The University of Notre Dame will face the University of Georgia in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in the Caesars Superdome. The seventh-seeded Fighting Irish defeated No.
Offensive MVP Michael Penix Jr. along with Defensive MVP Bralen Trice and other members of the Washington Huskies hoist the Allstate Sugar Bowl Trophy after a 37-31 win over the Texas Longhorns. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Offensive MVP Michael Penix Jr. along with Defensive MVP Bralen Trice and other members of the Washington Huskies hoist the Allstate Sugar Bowl Trophy after a 37-31 win over the Texas Longhorns. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Another look back at top sports stories of the year

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Thursday, December 26, 2024
Staff Report Before another year draws to a close, the Ville Platte Gazette concludes its look back at some of the top sports stories of the past year.
Suzy Fontenot (right) presents new Ville Platte High School head football coach Chris Bland (center) with a copy of Sharpened Iron: The Tee Cotton Bowl Story. Pictured on the left is Tee Cotton Bowl co-founder Tim Fontenot. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Suzy Fontenot (right) presents new Ville Platte High School head football coach Chris Bland (center) with a copy of Sharpened Iron: The Tee Cotton Bowl Story. Pictured on the left is Tee Cotton Bowl co-founder Tim Fontenot. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Looking back at top sports stories of the year

News Staff
Monday, December 23, 2024
Staff Report As another year draws to a close, the Ville Platte Gazette begins taking a look back at some of the top sports stories of the past year. February 29 Helen of Troy was the face that launched a thousand ships and rallied her troops against the fierce Spartan army.
Kiyah Brown is pictured as she dribbles the ball down the court in Basile’s 50-31 win over DeQuincy at home on Tuesday night. (LSN photo by Rhett Manuel)

Kiyah Brown is pictured as she dribbles the ball down the court in Basile’s 50-31 win over DeQuincy at home on Tuesday night. (LSN photo by Rhett Manuel)

Basile splits in varsity action

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Thursday, December 19, 2024
By: RHETT MANUEL LSN Sports Editor The Basile Bearcats did one of those rare things on Tuesday night in hosting two different teams for boys and girls’ varsity basketball action.
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Panthers earn a pair of home wins over Gueydan

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Thursday, December 19, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor Both Pine Prairie basketball teams picked up wins over Gueydan at home on Tuesday night. The Lady Panthers, with a 59-17 win, improved to 4-6 on the season and are winners of three of their last four games. They will play Basile tonight.
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Lady Bulldogs stumble, fall against North Vermilion

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Thursday, December 19, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor After winning the parish basketball tournament, the Ville Platte Lady Bulldogs went 1-2 over the past three games. The team lost to Oakdale 62-36 before earning a 41-37 win over Beau Chene. The most recent loss came at home on Tuesday night against North Vermilion, 37-31.
Jaidan Richard is pictured as she signs to play softball at Grambling State University. The signing took place in The Den of Mamou High School on Friday, December 6. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Jaidan Richard is pictured as she signs to play softball at Grambling State University. The signing took place in The Den of Mamou High School on Friday, December 6. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Richard signs to take her game to Grambling

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Tuesday, December 17, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor MAMOU - Jaidan Richard, who has made a name of herself on the high school level by playing softbal;l for Mamou High School, will now look to make a name of herself on the collegiate level after signing to play with Grambling State University.
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Going bowling with LSN

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Tuesday, December 17, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor and RHETT MANUEL LSN Sports Editor College football bowl season is upon us, and it is time to feast our eyes on 43 matchups played from coast to coast.
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