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Basile misses on share of district title after loss to E. Beau

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Monday, November 6, 2023

By: TONY MARKS Editor BASILE - A win would have given the Basile Bearcats a share of the District 5-1A title with the Oberlin Tigers. However, the East Beauregard Trojans had other plans on an unseasonably cool night in early November.

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Bulldogs head to state cross country meet

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Friday, November 3, 2023

Two Bulldog cross country runners from Ville Platte High qualified for the state meet in Natchitoches on Monday, November 13. Ja'Kylin Manley placed 22nd and Kaden Ardoin placed 24th at the regional cross country meet.

Sacred Heart’s Kohen Joubert (3) attempts to bring down an Opelousas Catholic ball carrier last Friday night. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

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Resilient heart

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor VILLE PLATTE – Going into last Friday's 52-21 loss to Opelousas Catholic, Sacred Heart head coach Jacob Aguillard thought that the Vikings may perhaps be the best team they'd seen all season.

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After win one, Demons hope to build against Northwest

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor MAMOU – With the monkey off of their back, the Mamou Green Demons can breathe a bit easier. Winning does that, and last week's 38-6 win over Pine Prairie had to do wonders for their confidence.

Bearcat Gage Craton (16) attempts to get around Sacred Heart Trojan Cole Tate (7) in non-district play earlier this season. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

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BHS defeats Merryville; district crown on the line against East Beau

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor MERRYVILLE - In yet another exciting District 5-1A football game, the Basile Bearcats emerged victorious against the Merryville Panthers.

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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)

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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

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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)

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.

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