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Bearcat wrestling coach Ben Bertrand congratulates seniors Luc Johnson (left) and Christian Bergeron (right) on their individual state championships in their respective weight classes. Both claimed titles for the second consecutive year. (Photo by Tracy Veillon)

Bearcat wrestling coach Ben Bertrand congratulates seniors Luc Johnson (left) and Christian Bergeron (right) on their individual state championships in their respective weight classes. Both claimed titles for the second consecutive year. (Photo by Tracy Veillon)

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Close...but no crown

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor BOSSIER CITY - For the first time in five years, Basile High School’s varsity wrestling team did not bring home a state wrestling crown.
The district champion Sacred Heart Lady Trojans are pictured above. In no particular order are Myka Harper, 3; Averie Pitre, 4; Emily Stagg, 10; Olivia Tate, 13; Laura Prudhomme, 14; Ava Johnson, 15; Alyssa Brignac, 20; Katherine Fontenot, 21; Kali Shiver, 22; Jodie Landry, 23; Bre Ardoin, 24; Jolie Vidrine, 33; Taylor Darbonne, 34; Mary Perron, 35; and Rose Ardoin, 40. (Photo courtesy of Angela DeVille)

The district champion Sacred Heart Lady Trojans are pictured above. In no particular order are Myka Harper, 3; Averie Pitre, 4; Emily Stagg, 10; Olivia Tate, 13; Laura Prudhomme, 14; Ava Johnson, 15; Alyssa Brignac, 20; Katherine Fontenot, 21; Kali Shiver, 22; Jodie Landry, 23; Bre Ardoin, 24; Jolie Vidrine, 33; Taylor Darbonne, 34; Mary Perron, 35; and Rose Ardoin, 40. (Photo courtesy of Angela DeVille)

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Tough playoff roads for SHS, VPHS

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor VILLE PLATTE – Both the Ville Platte Lady Bulldogs and the Sacred Heart Lady Trojans are sitting pretty as they open up postseason play tonight on the road to Marsh Madness.
Owen Smith, the son of Gerard and Holly Smith and grandson of Terryl and Barbara Fontenot, is pictured as he signs with McLennan College. (Photo courtesy of Gerard Smith)

Owen Smith, the son of Gerard and Holly Smith and grandson of Terryl and Barbara Fontenot, is pictured as he signs with McLennan College. (Photo courtesy of Gerard Smith)

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Smith signs to play baseball in Waco with McLennan College

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
By: TONY MARKS Editor The dream of playing baseball is continuing for Owen Smith after signing to play at the next level with McLennan College in Waco, Texas. “It’s an absolute blessing,” said Smith, the 18-year-old son of Gerard and Holly Smith and grandson of Terryl and Barbara Fontenot.
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Bulldog boys await district fate after Monday loss

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor VILLE PLATTE – The Ville Platte Bulldogs did what it needed to do most of the way through the game on Monday night against the Northwest Raiders.
VP ROTARY HEARS FROM SHS POWER LIFTING TEAM - Coach Dwayne Urbina and members of the Sacred Heart High School power lifting team visited the February 7, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. Shown, from left, are Coach Urbina, Jesse Johnson, Adeline Launey, Jude Hebert, Rotarian Clem Lafleur and Rotary President Larry Lachney (right). (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

VP ROTARY HEARS FROM SHS POWER LIFTING TEAM - Coach Dwayne Urbina and members of the Sacred Heart High School power lifting team visited the February 7, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. Shown, from left, are Coach Urbina, Jesse Johnson, Adeline Launey, Jude Hebert, Rotarian Clem Lafleur and Rotary President Larry Lachney (right). (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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Ville Platte Rotary: SHS Coach Urbina gives update

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Monday, February 13, 2023
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotary President Clem Lafleur welcomed Sacred Heart High School power lifting coach Dwayne Urbina as the guest speaker for the February 7, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club.
Maddie Fontenot (right) dribbles past an Iota defender in the Mamou Lady Green Demons’ 60-30 loss Thursday night. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

Maddie Fontenot (right) dribbles past an Iota defender in the Mamou Lady Green Demons’ 60-30 loss Thursday night. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

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Iota sweeps Mamou in district play

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Monday, February 13, 2023
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor IOTA – Mamou’s boys and girls teams went into Iota on Thursday with intentions of flexing their muscles. However, Iota had a little extra inspiration with it being senior night.
Devin Ardoin (center) is pictured as he signs to play college football at Centenary College of Louisiana in Shreveport. Also pictured are his mother, Natalie Ardoin, on the left, and his father, Sentell Ardoin, on the right. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Devin Ardoin (center) is pictured as he signs to play college football at Centenary College of Louisiana in Shreveport. Also pictured are his mother, Natalie Ardoin, on the left, and his father, Sentell Ardoin, on the right. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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From Mamou to Shreveport: Ardoin signs with Centenary

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Monday, February 13, 2023
By: TONY MARKS Editor MAMOU - College football is expanding in the Ark-La-Tex as Centenary College of Louisiana in Shreveport is resurrecting its program. Being a part of the process will be Mamou’s Devin Ardoin after signing his letter of intent on Wednesday, February 8. Devin has a 3.
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Ville Platte trades wins against Church Point

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Monday, February 13, 2023
By: SYLIS MANUEL Staff Reporter CHURCH POINT - The Ville Platte boys and girls teams were hosted by Church Point on Thursday night and traded wins. The Lady Bulldogs fell to the Lady Bears 44-24 and the Bulldogs dominated the Bears in a 98-42 affair.
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Homecoming: Vidrine native, SHS alum Aguillard accepts coaching gig

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor VILLE PLATTE — When you’re young, the dream is always to get away from where you grew up. Especially if you live in a small town, the journey of life often takes you to different destinations in an attempt to find yourself.
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Unless we stop watching, the NFL won’t change its ways

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
Whether it was a block in the back on the final punt return not being called, or the unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on Joseph Ossai for hitting Patrick Mahomes out of bounds that was called, a few erroneous penalties once again grabbed all the headlines after the AFC Championship Game.
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