Tough. Attitude. Discipline. Those are the core values of the McNeese Cowboy football team under first-year head coach Gary Goff. Goff, senior defensive end C.J. Semien and wide receiver/return specialist Mason Pierce…
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McNeese’s Foster selected by Mets in MLB Draft
McNeese relief pitcher and Southland Conference Relief Pitcher of the Year Cameron Foster was selected by the New York Mets in the 14th round of the 2022 MLB Draft. Foster, a native…
Prayers answered: Kinder High star breathing on his own again after four days on ventilator
Rick Whittington thanked God. It is not uncommon for the Kinder High baseball coach to thank his creator — it is something he profusely does daily. Yet, earlier this week on Tuesday…
Kinder softball team takes top honors on District 5-2A teams
The Kinder softball team had a season to remember. The Yellow Jackets claimed the district championship and advanced to the Class 2A semifinals. Not surprising then that Kinder took top honors on…
State outdoor track and field event produces local winners
In the shadows of the Pete Maravich Assembly Center and under the watchful eye of Mike the Tiger, several track and field athletes from Allen Parish participated in the 2022 LHSAA State…
Whittington’s impact back at Kinder is unmeasurable
Rick Whittington is always teaching. Those teaching moments could be taking time out to explain what pitches to look for when facing a 3-2 count with a runner on second base, or…
Roundball action for girls is victorious area teams
The Kinder girl’s basketball team continues its blazing start. Kinder defeated Grand Lake 73-35 last Tuesday as Tanyjah Plumber led the Yellow Jackets with 24 points, seven steals, five assists and three…
Allen, Forman to receive the DSA from the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
(Editor’s Note: The comments from Garland Forman were added by Ville Platte Gazette editor Tony Marks.) Acclaimed influential central Louisiana reporter, editor, and publisher Garland Forman Jr. and north Louisiana writer Teddy…