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Kenney Courville (right) was inducted into the Louisiana Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame on Friday, January 13. Courville was introduced by current Kinder baseball coach Rick Whittington (left). (LSN photo by Tony Marks)

Kenney Courville (right) was inducted into the Louisiana Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame on Friday, January 13. Courville was introduced by current Kinder baseball coach Rick Whittington (left). (LSN photo by Tony Marks)

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Kinder’s Courville is inducted into HOF

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Monday, January 23, 2023
By: TONY MARKS LSN Sports Editor LAFAYETTE – Over the course of his coaching career at Kinder High School that spanned nearly two decades, Kenney Courville compiled a record of 409 wins and 181 losses.
Alex Dick, of Mamou High School, squats in the Sacred Heart Invitational. His best mark in the event was 585 pounds, and his total mark on the day in all three events was 1,450 pounds. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Alex Dick, of Mamou High School, squats in the Sacred Heart Invitational. His best mark in the event was 585 pounds, and his total mark on the day in all three events was 1,450 pounds. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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SH hosts second annual powerlifting invitational

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - Area schools competed in the second annual Sacred Heart Invitational, held Saturday, January 14. In the boys competition, Pineville placed first with 69 points, Sacred Heart placed second with 41 points, and Mamou placed third with 29 points.
Emily Stagg (10) takes the ball toward the net for her Sacred Heart Lady Trojans in a district win over Opelousas Catholic.

Emily Stagg (10) takes the ball toward the net for her Sacred Heart Lady Trojans in a district win over Opelousas Catholic.

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SH glides past OC in sweep at home

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor VILLE PLATTE – Every team wants to get its run towards a district championship off on the right foot. That means getting a win. Usually, it also means executing well and if you’re lucky winning comfortably.
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

Rhett Manuel
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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