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Intangibles key for Panthers in finale

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor PINE PRAIRIE – The wins and losses don't tell the whole story of the 2023 Pine Prairie Panthers. On the surface, they've been outmatched and outplayed in all nine games this season. However, head coach Charles Hazard has seen the growth in this team.
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LSU women riding sky-high, men building on tough year one

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Monday, October 30, 2023
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor BATON ROUGE – The differences between LSU’s men’s and women’s basketball programs couldn’t have been more stark last season.
GUMBO GAMES PARTICIPANTS RECOGNIZED - Several Evangeline Parish students recently competed in the Gumbo Games held at Northwestern University in Natchitoches. Students from throughout the school district placed in the various competition categories. They were recognized at the school board meeting held October 18, Shown above, from left, are Coach Dot Doulet; Colby Lasage, Donalieh Ardoin, Damarion Freeman, Superintendent Darwan Lazard, Reid Latour and Coach Jorie Randle. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

GUMBO GAMES PARTICIPANTS RECOGNIZED - Several Evangeline Parish students recently competed in the Gumbo Games held at Northwestern University in Natchitoches. Students from throughout the school district placed in the various competition categories. They were recognized at the school board meeting held October 18, Shown above, from left, are Coach Dot Doulet; Colby Lasage, Donalieh Ardoin, Damarion Freeman, Superintendent Darwan Lazard, Reid Latour and Coach Jorie Randle. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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EP students participate in Gumbo Games

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Monday, October 30, 2023
Several Evangeline Parish students recently competed in the Gumbo Games held at Northwestern University in Natchitoches. Students from throughout the school district placed in the various competition categories. They were recognized at the school board meeting held October 18.
First La. Sports Hall of Fame membership drive kicks off

First La. Sports Hall of Fame membership drive kicks off

First La. Sports Hall of Fame membership drive kicks off

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Monday, October 30, 2023
Only the elite sports figures in state history are chosen for the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. Now, thanks to a new membership opportunity, everybody can get involved.
Montavis Seraille (4) attempts a basket for his Ville Platte Bulldogs against the Welsh Greyhounds on the third day of Oakdale’s New Year Tip-Off Presented by RoyOMartin, which was held back in January. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

Montavis Seraille (4) attempts a basket for his Ville Platte Bulldogs against the Welsh Greyhounds on the third day of Oakdale’s New Year Tip-Off Presented by RoyOMartin, which was held back in January. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

Seraille’s legacy is one of respect, extends beyond basketball

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor VILLE PLATTE – Montavis Seraille, a two-time All-Parish basketball selection and an 18-year-old junior at Ville Platte High School, passed away last Friday night in a gun-related incident on the 600 block of East Huey P. Long Street.
RED AND WHITE VS. RED AND WHITE - The Basile Bearcat defense (at right) lines up against the Port Barre Red Devils in last week’s BHS Homecoming football game. (Photo by Tonya Ortego)

RED AND WHITE VS. RED AND WHITE - The Basile Bearcat defense (at right) lines up against the Port Barre Red Devils in last week’s BHS Homecoming football game. (Photo by Tonya Ortego)

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Up-and-down

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor BASILE – It’s been an uncharacteristic season for the Basile Bearcat football program.
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Improving Trojans hope to play spoiler to OC’s district chances on homecoming

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor VILLE PLATTE – There’s one thing for certain about the Sacred Heart Trojans this season … Despite the rough patch they’re going through in the past five losing weeks, head coach Jacob Aguillard’s team hasn’t stopped fighting and showing improvement over the past two...
Bulldog quarterback Jaquan Lavergne (1) looks to complete a pass against Church Point on Thursday night. Lavergne and the other seniors were honored during the course of the evening. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

Bulldog quarterback Jaquan Lavergne (1) looks to complete a pass against Church Point on Thursday night. Lavergne and the other seniors were honored during the course of the evening. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

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Church Point takes fifth-straight win on VPHS senior night

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Monday, October 23, 2023
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor VILLE PLATTE ­­— On a night where Ville Platte High celebrated athletes and spirit group members who’ve poured their souls into the culture of the school for the past four years, leave it to the Church Point Bears to play spoilers.
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