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Senior Bulldog Jamaree Byers (2) attempts a basket against Tioga in a game played in the Oakdale New Year’s Tip-Off Presented by RoyOMartin earlier this month. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Senior Bulldog Jamaree Byers (2) attempts a basket against Tioga in a game played in the Oakdale New Year’s Tip-Off Presented by RoyOMartin earlier this month. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Bulldogs outlast strong opponent on big stage

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor LAKE CHARLES – The Ville Platte Bulldogs got the chance to see what it might be like on the playoff stage in more than one way last Saturday night.
Breanna Ardoin (24) finds her way to the goal in Sacred Heart’s 55-15 win over Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

Breanna Ardoin (24) finds her way to the goal in Sacred Heart’s 55-15 win over Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

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Lady Trojans breeze by LRCA

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Monday, January 16, 2023
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor VILLE PLATTE – The Sacred Heart Lady Trojans were off and running on Tuesday evening. It just took a little time.
Manuel

Manuel

State coaching carousel spins faster than ever

News Staff
Monday, January 16, 2023
I have a confession to make … I am a huge nerd for all things football. For better or worse, ‘til death do us part. I’m married to the game as a fan. Schemes, roster moves, coaching changes, fantasy football. Whatever it is and it’s football-related, I’m here for it.
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. (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. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

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The art of balance

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor OAKDALE — The Ville Platte Bulldogs boys’ basketball team has a well-oiled recipe for success at this point of the regular season as the team prepares for district play. Balanced play is the Bulldogs’ strong suit.
Mamou’s Tyrian Broussard (10) attempts to block a shot in the Green Demons’ game against Eunice. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

Mamou’s Tyrian Broussard (10) attempts to block a shot in the Green Demons’ game against Eunice. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

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Late surge propels Mamou over Eunice

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor MAMOU — In a tight basketball game, especially one where you aren’t at your best early on, sometimes all you have to do is weather the storm.
Sage Papillion (23) scores a basket against Tioga in a 68-49 win over the Indians to kick off the New Year’s Tip-Off Presented by RoyOMartin in Oakdale. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Sage Papillion (23) scores a basket against Tioga in a 68-49 win over the Indians to kick off the New Year’s Tip-Off Presented by RoyOMartin in Oakdale. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Tourney time in Oakdale

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Monday, January 9, 2023
By: TONY MARKS Editor OAKDALE – A combined eight three-pointers helped propel the Ville Platte High Bulldogs to a 68-49 win over the Tioga Indians in the opening game of the inaugural New Year’s Tip-Off Presented by RoyOMartin.
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Harper

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No place like home

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Monday, January 9, 2023
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor VILLE PLATTE – Current Sacred Heart head football coach and athletic director Josh Harper is going home. But one thing is for certain, Sacred Heart is better off eight years later with him having been there.
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Marks

The Marks Post: Football at its best and worst

News Staff
Thursday, January 5, 2023
With all respect to Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities, but football is an example of the best of times and the worst of times. We saw a little bit of both this week during the final bowl games of the year and Monday Night Football. First, here are some of the good times.
With Elizabeth’s Owen Soileau (11) not far behind, Pine Prairie’s Da’Jon Lemalle (1) scores a basket in his team’s 55-53 loss at home Tuesday night. Lemalle finished the game with 19 points to lead the Panthers. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

With Elizabeth’s Owen Soileau (11) not far behind, Pine Prairie’s Da’Jon Lemalle (1) scores a basket in his team’s 55-53 loss at home Tuesday night. Lemalle finished the game with 19 points to lead the Panthers. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Unable to claw one out

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
By: TONY MARKS Editor PINE PRAIRIE – The difference in a basketball game can, at times, be the little things. That was the case for the Pine Prairie boys’ team against Elizabeth Tuesday night. The Panthers only shot 5 of 10 from the free throw line.
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Manuel

Leaving our “marks” on I-49

News Staff
Thursday, January 5, 2023
I learned something recently … Our editor here at The Gazette, renaissance man and LSU fanatic Tony Marks, is woefully behind the times.
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