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The Marks Post: It just means more... except for the oatmeal

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Thursday, July 25, 2024

I turned 42 back on July 14, and the week that followed could get me featured on an episode of VH1’s Best Week Ever. A homeless guy with one eye gave me a tour of Dealey Plaza. I was in the stands to see Paul Skenes retire Aaron Judge on one pitch and to see Shohei Ohtani hit a dinger.

The 7U Coach Pitch All-Stars from Ville Platte competed in the Dixie Youth World Series in Laurel, Miss. Team members are Carter Edwards, Paxton Monier, Edwin Bias Jr., Emile Deville, Luca Dupre, William Fontenot, Hudson Lafleur, Jayvian Campbell, Walker Hebert, Andress Eades, and Canaan Nicks; and coaches are Rodney Hebert, Patrick Fontenot, Edwin Bias, and Nick Monier. (Photo courtesy of Brittany Monier)

State champs from Ville Platte compete in World Series

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Thursday, July 25, 2024

By: TONY MARKS Editor LAUREL, Miss. - The state champion 7U Coach Pitch All-Stars from Ville Platte competed in the Dixie Youth World Series and faced stiff competition as they fell short of their ultimate prize. The tournament opened for Ville Platte with an 11-3 loss against Prattville.

LSU quarterback Gus Nussmeier answers questions from reporters on the first day of SEC Football Media Days in Dallas. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Sixteen means more than 14

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Monday, July 22, 2024

By: TONY MARKS Editor DALLAS, Texas - Billy Cannon returning a punt for a touchdown against Ole Miss on Halloween night. Peyton Manning directing the Tennessee marching band after a win against Alabama. Larry Munson announcing, “Run, Lindsay, Run!

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Cajuns’ DeBarge taken 33rd overall in MLB draft

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Monday, July 22, 2024

By: RHETT MANUEL LSN Sports Editor LAFAYETTE – It’s quite a story. Undersized for his position out of high school, Louisiana shortstop Kyle DeBarge had to find his place in Lafayette before he truly made an impact. But when he found his place, he never let it go.

Former Pine Prairie Lady Panther Alaina Boutte continues her playing career with LSUA. (Photo courtesy of Alaina Boutte)

Charging forward

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Thursday, July 18, 2024

By: TONY MARKS Editor Playing high school sports is a way to not only gain experience for the future but is also a way to learn valuable life lessons.

State champions

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Thursday, July 11, 2024

For the first time in the rich history of Ville Platte Dixie Youth Baseball, the 7U Coach Pitch All-Stars have won the state championship. The team took home the hardware after a 10-0 win over Minden in the state tournament held in Tioga. Coverage of the tournament can be found on Page 5.

Mamou Super 10s place in regionals

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Thursday, July 11, 2024

The Mamou Super 10 All-Stars won the District 7 tournament, which was played in Leesville from June 20 to June 23. The team then competed in the North Regional Tournament and came out in third place. That tournament was held in Alexandria from July 5 to July 8.

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Ville Platte 7U claims hardware; 6U loses

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Thursday, July 11, 2024

By: TONY MARKS Editor TIOGA - For the first time ever, the Ville Platte 7U Coach Pitch All-Stars won the state championship. The team now heads to Laurel, Miss., for the Regional World Series, which begins July 17.

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Ville Platte hosts 12U state tournament

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Thursday, July 11, 2024

By: TONY MARKS Editor Beginning tonight in Ville Platte, the Dixie Youth 12U All-Stars will be competing for the state title. The tournament gets kicked off at 5 p.m. as Mamou takes on Olla on Field 2. At the same time, Oakdale plays the District 2 champions on Field 4. Later tonight, at 7 p.m.

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Ville Platte Super 10s force decisive game

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Thursday, July 11, 2024

By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - In what turned out to be a best-of-three series against Lakeshore, the Ville Platte Super 10s were eliminated from the DYB South Regional. The tournament began for Ville Platte with a 12-3 win over Franklinton last Friday, on July 5.

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