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Mazzo Matteo (15) consoles Ernest Dugas (0) towards the end of Mamou’s loss to Marksville in the state semifinals on Wednesday night. Pictured between them is Braxton Ardoin (11), and standing is head coach Jaenne Fontenot. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Mazzo Matteo (15) consoles Ernest Dugas (0) towards the end of Mamou’s loss to Marksville in the state semifinals on Wednesday night. Pictured between them is Braxton Ardoin (11), and standing is head coach Jaenne Fontenot. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Marked short: Season ends for Mamou in state semifinals

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Monday, March 16, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor LAKE CHARLES - A season that produced a share of the district championship for the Mamou boys’ basketball team came to a sudden end on Wednesday, March 11, as the Green Demons fell 66-47 against Marksville in the semifinals of the LHSAA state tournament.
McNeese head men’s basketball coach Bill Armstrong (center) hoists the SLC Championship Trophy after the Cowboys defeated Stephen F. Austin. (Photo courtesy of Matthew Bonnette)

McNeese head men’s basketball coach Bill Armstrong (center) hoists the SLC Championship Trophy after the Cowboys defeated Stephen F. Austin. (Photo courtesy of Matthew Bonnette)

March Madness hat trick

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Monday, March 16, 2026
By: MATTHEW BONNETTE Senior Associate AD/Sports Communications LAKE CHARLES – McNeese's general, Javohn Garcia, saved the best game of his career for his final one played in the Townsley Law Arena as he scored a career-high 31 points to lead McNeese to a 76-59 romp over Stephen F.
Members of the Mamou coaching staff and cheerleading squad, as well as other member of the Mamou community, celebrate after the Mamou Green Demons advanced to the state semifinals. With the win, the team moved on to play Marksville on Wednesday, March 11, at Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Members of the Mamou coaching staff and cheerleading squad, as well as other member of the Mamou community, celebrate after the Mamou Green Demons advanced to the state semifinals. With the win, the team moved on to play Marksville on Wednesday, March 11, at Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Stately living

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Thursday, March 12, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor LIVINGSTON - On March 6, 1836, a small fortress on the Brazos River known as The Alamo fell to Mexican forces after a 13-day siege.
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Lady Panthers hand Oakdale first loss of the season

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Thursday, March 12, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor A 4-run inning for the Pine Prairie Lady Panthers helped them hand the Oakdale Lady Warriors their first loss of the season as Pine Prairie won 7-0 on Tuesday night. Kynnedi Ware got the start for Pine Prairie and struck out 17 batters in seven innings while allowing four hits.
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McNeese men’s and women’s teams pick up SLC honors

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Thursday, March 12, 2026
By: RAYMOND PARTSCH III LSN Sports Editor The McNeese basketball teams have earned multiple Southland Conference accolades. After breaking a 44-year-old scoring record, McNeese guard Larry Johnson has been selected as the 2026 Southland Conference Freshman of the Year.
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Charlie allows one hit as Ville Platte blanks Opelousas

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Monday, March 9, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor Camryn Charlie allowed only one hit in her four innings of work inside the circle as the Ville Platte High softball team blanked Opelousas 15-0. Charlie struck out nine batters she faced and also collected two hits from the leadoff position.
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Trojans grab lead late to down Gators

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Monday, March 9, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor The Sacred Heart baseball team coughed up three runs in the bottom of the first inning against Beau Chene but scored four runs in the top of the seventh inning for a 5-4 win.
Yazminn Ardoin (3) gets off a basket in Ville Platte’s win over Springfield in the quarterfinals. The Lady Bulldogs then went on to fall 63-51 to French Settlement in the Division III Non-Select Semifinals in Hammond on Tuesday. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Yazminn Ardoin (3) gets off a basket in Ville Platte’s win over Springfield in the quarterfinals. The Lady Bulldogs then went on to fall 63-51 to French Settlement in the Division III Non-Select Semifinals in Hammond on Tuesday. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Unsettling

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Thursday, March 5, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor Momentum is a fickle thing that can fade away in a heartbeat. In basketball terms, it can switch ends of the court at any time.
Braxton Ardoin (11) scores a goal for Mamou in its playoff-opening win against Winnfield. He led the Green Demons with 28 points in their 68-50 win. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Braxton Ardoin (11) scores a goal for Mamou in its playoff-opening win against Winnfield. He led the Green Demons with 28 points in their 68-50 win. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Mamou begins playoff push with back-to-back wins

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Thursday, March 5, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor MAMOU - The 5th seed Mamou Green Demons are one win away from the Division III Non-Select state tournament in Lake Charles. The team will now play 4th seed Doyle in the quarterfinals. The game is set for Friday, March 6, at 6 p.m. in Doyle.
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