August 30, 2026
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Members of the LSUE baseball team celebrate on the field after capturing their 8th national championship in program history. (Photo courtesy of LSUE Athletics)
McNeese Rodeo team members going to the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming. Pictured left to right is Coach Justin Browning, Drew Bordelon, Caleb Miller, Kamryn Duncan, Kash Martin, Isaac Richard, Jude Leonards and Kash Krogman. Not pictured is Brad Hesnor. (Photo courtesy of McNeese State University)
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Physical therapist Clay Landreneau (left) checks range of motion on two athletes from Ville Platte High, including Kyle Gallow (right).
New President of Evangeline Parish Tourist Commission Tony Marks (left) is pictured with Rotary of Ville Platte President Brian Ardoin (right). (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)
Our Parish MVP Cayden McCollough was the most well-rounded player in Evangeline Parish. He hit over .400 for the year, drove in nearly 30 runs, stole a plethora of bases and gave some innings on the mound as well. (Photo by Abby Reed))
For Evangeline Parish Baseball Coach of the Year Dylan Manuel, the formula for success hasn’t changed. The school has always had the same talent pool. It’s only grown in size and therefore, had to move up in classifications. (Photo by Abby Reed))
An all-district second-teamer who felt disrespected was Jolie Vidrine. Not only did she provide crucial innings in the circle, but teams pitched around the Parish MVP. It’s hard to ignore that kind of impact. (Photo courtesy of Will Pitre)