Basile Bearcats
2024 Record: 5-6
District: 5-1A
Head Coach: Dale Guillory
Note: Bearcats finished the season losing the last four
out of five games of the season.
The Basile Bearcats concluded their 2023 season with an overall record of 5-6 and a second-place finish in their district. The team kicked off the season strong, winning five of their first seven games, including a three-game winning streak that showed early promise.
However, the back half of the season took a downward turn as Basile lost four of their final five games. As the Bearcats enter the new season, they are hopeful that recent changes will lead to better results on the field.
“We have some size on this team, and we were able to incorporate some new things on offense, said Quarterback Jackson Courville. "We will run the football a lot more and do things we didn’t do last year.”
“ I gave up on myself last season, said Offensive lineman Dashawn Randall. "I will not quit this year. I'm ready to show what Basile can do."
One of the most significant adjustments to the team's strategy is a renewed focus on offense and defense. First-year Head coach Dale Guillory, who recently joined the Bearcats after serving on the Eunice Bobcats' coaching staff, has implemented a fresh approach aimed at maximizing the team’s strengths.
A key element of the offensive game plan is increased reliance on the run game, taking advantage of the size and physicality of the players.
Another major change is Guillory's emphasis on fundamentals. With 14 starters returning on both sides of the ball, Guillory believes the key to a successful season will be mastering the basics. He is prioritizing proper alignment, relentless pursuit of the football, and forcing turnovers—all components he believes are necessary for the Bearcats to secure victories in close contests.
"The process goal is to line up properly, all eleven pursue the football and create turnovers," Guillory said. "If we do those things, we will have a great outcome on Friday nights."
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