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Pitching and timely hitting lead Mamou to wins over Abbeville

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor Tyson Bryant threw a no-hitter, and Ethan McCauley followed it up with a perfect game as Mamou swept a double-header against Abbeville on Saturday. In the first game of the twin bill, which was a 10-0 Mamou win, Bryant struck out 9 batters and allowed only 1 walk in 5 innings.

Ville Platte Mayor Ryan LeDay Williams (center) greets Donashia Jack (14) on the court after the 5th seed Ville Platte Lady Bulldogs pulled off an upset against 4th seed Springfield in the quarterfinals. With the win, Ville Platte advanced to the girls’ basketball state semifinals. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Springing to state

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Monday, March 2, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor SPRINGFIELD - In 1810, 44 residents of Springfield played their part in the West Florida Revolution by assisting Baton Rouge rebels against the Spanish.

In his last game wearing the Sacred Heart basketball uniform, Seth Guillory (34) attempts a basket in the Trojans’ 58-33 loss to Opelousas Catholic in the first round of the playoffs. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Season ends for Trojans basketball teams

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Monday, March 2, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor OPELOUSAS - The lights of the basketball court went off for the final time this season for the Sacred Heart Trojans as they dropped their playoff opener 58-33 against district rival Opelousas Catholic on Wednesday night.

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Lady Panthers begin softball season at 2-1

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Monday, March 2, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor The Pine Prairie softball team is a year removed from falling in the state semifinals to Jena. As the Lady Panthers begin a new season with their sites set on a return trip to Sulphur, they do so with a 2-1 record. The following is a recap of the season so far. Pine Prairie vs.

Senior Kye Smith - 120 pound champion

Golden Quartet powers Basile to another crown

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Thursday, February 26, 2026

By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor There was no suspense nor second-guessing as the Basile Bearcat wrestlers dominated Louisiana’s Division III a few weeks ago in Bossier City — leaving no doubt who rules the mat.

Derriell Freeman (24) attempts a basket for the Lady Bulldogs in their overtime win against Doyle on Monday night. With the win, Ville Platte advanced to the quarterfinals for the first time in 9 years. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Lady Bulldogs win in overtime to reach quarterfinals for first time in nine years

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Thursday, February 26, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - For the first time since 2017, the Ville Platte High girls’ basketball team reached the quarterfinals. The Lady Bulldogs advanced to the third round of the playoffs after a thrilling 63-57 overtime win on Monday night against Doyle.

Averie Pitre (4) prevents the basketball from going out of bounds for the Lady Trojans in their win over Ascension Catholic. With the win, the team reached the quarterfinals for the second time in three years. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Lady Trojans come from behind twice to advance to quarterfinals

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Thursday, February 26, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - The Sacred Heart girl’s basketball team advanced to the quarterfinals for the second time in the last three seasons Monday night, but the team had its work cut out for it.

Nolan Johnson (22) manages to get off a shot from the court in Sacred Heart’s 44-36 win over Elton last Friday at home. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Three parish teams earn a spot in boys’ playoffs

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Thursday, February 26, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor As another regular season of boys’ basketball drew to a close, three parish teams punched their tickets for postseason with hopes of reaching Burton Coliseum for the state tournament.

Sometime the action of the coaches on the edges of the wrestling mat are just as intense as the maneuvers of the wrestlers, themselves, as is obvious in the photos above of Coach Ben Bertrand as he cheered on his Bearcats during the recent La. High School Wrestling Tourney.

Community + Character = State Crowns

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Thursday, February 26, 2026

By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor When the Bearcats captured their seventh state championship on Feb. 7, Head Coach Ben Bertrand’s first thoughts were not about trophies or banners, but about the people back home.

Nixon Doucet (left) and Brecken Figueiredo (right) show off their fish they caught while competing in the LHSAA Bass Fishing Region I tournament at Toledo Bend. The two Sacred Heart anglers qualified for the state tournament. Also qualifying for state were Austin West and Jake Ardoin. (Photo courtesy of Kris Aguillard)

Back in session

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Monday, February 23, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor After floundering the past several years in a state of dormancy, the Sacred Heart fishing team reincarnated and is back competing in tournaments. Now that it is back in session, the team wasted no time in finding renewed success on the open water.

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