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Ville Platte and Pine Prairie girls begin district in opposite directions

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Thursday, January 30, 2025

By: TONY MARKS Editor The Ville Platte High Lady Bulldogs and Pine Prairie Lady Panthers began district play with a game against each other on Monday, January 27. The visitors from Ville Platte got the better end of the deal with a 67-26 win. Yazmin Ardoin led Ville Platte with 15 points.

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The Marks Post: Missing the BCS

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Monday, January 27, 2025

We are living in historic times. Monday night we watched history unfold as The Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Notre Dame in the College Football Championship. The historic aspect of it was this was the first year under the new 12-team playoff format.

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The Marks Post: Remembering the Ueck

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Thursday, January 23, 2025

Five years ago, almost to the date, I wrote a column about covering the NCAA College Football Playoff National Championship Game when LSU defeated Clemson. In the column, I wrote, “Remember that scene from Major League where Bob Uecker is fist bumping the air back and forth while in the press box?

LSUE presents baseball World Series rings

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Thursday, January 23, 2025

During the school’s Hall of Fame Gala, which was held on Saturday, January 18, members of the LSUE baseball team received their 2024 World Series rings. A ring was also presented to Ken Marks, of Ville Platte, who is the team’s bus driver. Marks is pictured in the center with LSUE Chancellor Dr.

Basile sophomore Garryn Ivory fires up a three-pointer in Basile’s 45-33 win over Eunice on Tuesday night. Ivory led all scorers with 24 points. (LSN photo by Rhett Manuel)

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Basile overcomes slow start, downs Eunice

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Monday, January 20, 2025

By: RHETT MANUEL LSN Sports Editor The Basile Lady Bearcats have been growing and improving under head coach Sam Bacon all season long.

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Basile boys snap three-game losing skid

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Monday, January 20, 2025

By: SYLIS MANUEL Sports Reporter The Basile Bearcats bounced back to beat the visiting Pine Prairie Panthers and snap their three game losing streak with a 66-63 victory. The Lady Cats also came out on top of the Lady Panthers 58-41, racking off their second win in a row.

SH wins powerlifting invitational

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Thursday, January 16, 2025

Sacred Heart hosted its fourth powerlifting invitational on Saturday, January 11. Twelve girls’ teams participated in the event, and there were nine boys’ teams.

Cameron Fontenot, of Mamou, is pictured as he attempts a squat during the invitational held Saturday, January 11. He competed in the 132 weight class with a total of 685 pounds. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Fourth annual SH powerlifting invitational is held

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Thursday, January 16, 2025

By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - Area schools competed in the fourth annual Sacred Heart Invitational, held Saturday, January 11. Sacred Heart boys and girls each won the team competitions with 37 points and 60 points respectively.

Mamou’s Shay Collins defends against Oakdale’s Leon Posey V (2) in the Green Demons’ 65-63 win against the Warriors last Friday night. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Mamou, Oakdale earn a split

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Thursday, January 16, 2025

By: TONY MARKS Editor OAKDALE - It was a night of a big win for the girls and a close, nail biting loss for the boys as the Oakdale basketball teams hosted Mamou last Friday night. The following is a recap of both games.

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Lady Trojans begin 2025 with a pair of wins

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Thursday, January 16, 2025

By: TONY MARKS Editor The Sacred Heart Lady Trojans began the new calendar year with a pair of wins against Northside Christian and Mamou. The following is a recap of both games. Sacred Heart (G) vs Northside Christian Alyssa Brignac was a woman on a mission for Sacred Heart in its 64-23 win.

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