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ATHLETES MEET – Blake Hebert (left) and Will Fontenot (right) met at a game recently. Hebert is a survivor of cancer, and Fontenot has been battling it. Hebert shared some faith and hope with Fontenot as he told him to never give up. (LSN photo by Jessica Richard)

ATHLETES MEET – Blake Hebert (left) and Will Fontenot (right) met at a game recently. Hebert is a survivor of cancer, and Fontenot has been battling it. Hebert shared some faith and hope with Fontenot as he told him to never give up. (LSN photo by Jessica Richard)

Two athletes share a moment on the field

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Monday, March 27, 2023
By: CARISSA HEBERT LSN Editor The power of prayer has shown many how strong faith can be when life’s challenges come along. Last year when Kinder Yellow Jacket Will Fontenot began battling AML Leukemia, his team members supplied support through prayer.
Sacred Heart starting pitcher Halle Lafleur prepares to deliver a pitch against St. Edmund on Thursday. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

Sacred Heart starting pitcher Halle Lafleur prepares to deliver a pitch against St. Edmund on Thursday. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

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SHS puts stamp on rivalry in 10-0 win over SEH

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Monday, March 27, 2023
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor EUNICE – Few things are highlighted in any Sacred Heart sports schedule as boldly as a matchup with area-rival St. Edmund. It’s, in most cases, the Super Bowl of the regular season. The Women’s College World Series. March Madness.
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Shiver, Wilson named top athletes in all-district release; SHS’ Harper top coach

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Monday, March 27, 2023
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor VILLE PLATTE – It was a good year for girl’s basketball in Evangeline Parish. Sacred Heart junior Kali Shiver and Ville Platte senior Vandryua Wilson were both recently honored as their district’s Most Valuable Players in each league’s all-district announcements.
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VP’s Papillion named 4-3A MVP; 4 of 5 first-teamers from parish

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Monday, March 27, 2023
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor VILLE PLATTE – Evangeline Parish found itself well-represented in the recently released All-District teams for districts 4-3A and 6-1A. The parish had four of the five first-team players, including the district’s Most Valuable Player, accounted for in the team.
Lady Bulldog Kaislyn Lafleur (21) watches a pitch cross home plate in a district loss to Pine Prairie. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

Lady Bulldog Kaislyn Lafleur (21) watches a pitch cross home plate in a district loss to Pine Prairie. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

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Lady Panthers overwhelm Lady Dogs in district play

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor PINE PRAIRIE – The Ville Platte Lady Bulldogs managed to do what very few hitters have managed to do this season in putting the bat on the ball with some regularity against Pine Prairie junior pitcher Ava Kordish in Wednesday afternoon’s District 4-3A contest.
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Struggles continue for Bulldog baseball

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor VILLE PLATTE – After last year’s success in qualifying for the playoffs, the Ville Platte Bulldogs varsity baseball team is running into some tough waters this season. After its last win, a 13-5 rout of Peabody on March 2, the Bulldogs have lost their past four games.
Trojan baserunner Briggs Ardoin (6) slides into home plate ahead of the tag from Mamou pitcher Wyatt Johnson (8). (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

Trojan baserunner Briggs Ardoin (6) slides into home plate ahead of the tag from Mamou pitcher Wyatt Johnson (8). (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

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Nine-run burst powers Trojans over Mamou

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Monday, March 20, 2023
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor VILLE PLATTE – The Sacred Heart baseball team flexed its muscle early and often on Thursday afternoon against the Mamou Green Demons.
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Lady Panthers overwhelm SJ-P, improve to 12-4

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Monday, March 20, 2023
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor PLAUCHEVILLE – It’s lining up to be a special year for the Pine Prairie Lady Panthers. The Lady Panthers ran up their overall record to 12-4 this season with a 16-0 win in three innings over St. Joseph’s-Plaucheville behind another sterling Ava Kordish performance.
Jodie Landry (23) waits for a pitch to cross home plate in Sacred Heart’s 9-5 loss to Opelousas Catholic on Tuesday afternoon. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

Jodie Landry (23) waits for a pitch to cross home plate in Sacred Heart’s 9-5 loss to Opelousas Catholic on Tuesday afternoon. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

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Big inning dooms Sacred Heart softball in district opener

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor VILLE PLATTE – The Sacred Heart Lady Trojans have been up-and-down all season. When they’ve been at their best, they’ve been an offensive machine capable of cranking out 10 runs per game. When they’ve been down, it’s because their bats have let them down.
Mamou starting pitcher Jennifer Fontenot (27) delivers a pitch against Kinder. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

Mamou starting pitcher Jennifer Fontenot (27) delivers a pitch against Kinder. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

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Complete effort powers Kinder past Lady Demons

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor MAMOU — With its ace in the circle, the Mamou Lady Demons made every effort on Monday evening to hang with the Kinder Lady Jackets.
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