Prep Roundup: Bulldogs snatch victory over Oakdale

VILLE PLATTE – The Iota Bulldogs had to work overtime – literally – to advance in the Sacred Hart of Ville Platte Tournament Monday.
The reason for the extra work was the Bulldogs’ inability to capitalize on late opportunities, including a missed layup at the buzzer, resulting in the game going into overtime with a very athletic Oakdale team.
Fortunately, those squandered opportunities didn’t come back to bite the Bulldogs.
Kade Hebert sank four free throws in the extra frame for the only points of the period as Iota held on for a 65-61 victory.
“We had three opportunities to win the game in regulation and we didn’t get it done,” said IHS coach Stacy Bertrand. “Usually when that happens, it’s hard to win. But we kept fighting and it just kind of went our way.”
Having Hebert at the line in overtime was a welcome sight for Bertrand.
Hebert, who finished with 17 points, went 15-for-19 from the stripe on the night.
“When Kade went to the line, I had confidence,” said Betrand. “I knew he was going to go up there and make it. He made 15 free throws in a close game. If he doesn’t make those free throws, we don’t win.”
Triston Fontenot also played a key role in the victory, pumping in 24 points, including three 3-pointers to lead the Bulldogs.
Landon LeJeune added 10 points on the night, Chase Doucet scored nine, Brett Clay pitched in four and Dylan Hebert finished with two.
“I’m just so proud of these guys,” said Bertrand. “We could have given up a bunch of times during the game, but we hung in there and got the win.”
Lady Pios cruise
past Westgate
NEW IBERIA – The Notre Dame Lady Pios pitched a shutout in the first half and cruised to a 48-11 victory over Westgate in the opening round of the Catholic High of New Iberia Tournament Monday afternoon.
The Lady Pios (4-0) took a 31-0 lead in the first half and then outscored the Lady Tigers 17-11 in the final two frames.
Madelyn LeJeune scored 16 of her game-high 21 points in the first half.
Elise LeBeouf and Annie Matthews each pitched in six points in the victory; Hanna Esthay pitched in five; Melise Gossen added four points and Abbey Higginbotham, Marcella Gossen and Alyssa Williams each scored two.
Lady Dogs top Erath
LEROY – The Iota Lady Bulldogs improved to 2-1 on the season Monday with a 55-42 victory over Erath in the first round of the North Vermilion Tournament.
The Lady Dogs took a 38-18 lead in the first half and held off a late rally to earn the victory.
Whitney Landry did most of the damage for the Lady Dogs with 21 points. She also had six rebounds and two assists.
Cambri St. Andre followed with 14 points, one blocked shot and two steals.
Mallory Faul, the rebound leader with seven, pitched in seven points and Alexis St. Andre added five points and six rebounds. Becca Fantroy and Avery Wriborg each scored three points and Madeline Gatte finished with two.
Pios fall short
VILLE PLATTE - Pine Prairie jumped out to a 19-1 lead to start the game and never looked back in a 54-44 victory over Notre Dame Monday.
The Pios (1-2) trailed 31-16 at the half before rallying for 28 points in the final two frames.
Claiton Johnson scored 11 of his team-high 17 points in the fourth quarter. He had four 3-pointers on the night.
Hunter Meche followed with 12 points while John Duos and Jeff Frank each scored five. Jacob Leleux added three points and Nygel Billy had two.
Northwest upends
Crowley Ladies
BREAUX BRIDGE – The Northwest Lady Raiders outscored the Crowley Ladies 16-8 in the fourth quarter en route to a 52-38 victory Monday afternoon.
The Ladies (0-3) had trailed 36-30 heading into the final frame.
Nykela Winters and Hannah Hart led the Ladies with 10 and eight points, respectively. Myah Rogers and Taylor Dapremont each added six points, Breana Larry had four and Teara Breaux and Chelsea Yokum each had two.