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VC shortstop Ethan Landry goes up to catch the baseball on a play at second base against Hanson. (photo by Marcy Lege)

Five Vermilion Parish baseball teams expected to make the playoffs

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 10:40am

Five high school baseball teams are expected to make the LHAAA high school baseball playoffs.
The LHSAA will release the brackets on Tuesday, and five parish teams are in.
In Division II Non-Select. Erath (21-6), North Vermilion (17-11), and Kaplan (13-13) will make the playoffs.
In Division IV Non-Select, the Delcambre Panthers (9-15) will advance to the next round.
In Division IV Select, the Vermilion Catholic Eagles (16-7) will make the playoffs.

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Celebrating the NV win after the game are Nylah Harrison (left), Kayla Landry, Ann-Claire Campbell and Briley Steven (25). (Photo by Rosco Harrington)

North Vermilion Lady Patriots primed for playoffs

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 10:38am

LEROY – The North Vermilion Lady Patriots proved they are ready to make a serios playoff run by defeating the Kaplan Lady Pirates 3-1 in their regular season finale.
North Vermilion finished the regular season with a 22-6 record, including a nine-game winning streak to conclude the season.
In their final three regular season games, the Lady Pats defeated the seventh-ranked team in Division II Non-Select, the fourth-ranked team in Division II Select, and the defending Division III Non-Select state champions.

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NV's Hunter Denais (20) and Colton Jeansonne during a game this saeson.

Vermilion Parish baseball roundup

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 10:34am

The Kaplan Pirates got the win it needed to secure a playoff berth after crushing the Westminsters Crusaders earlier this week.
Before this weekend, it was the 13th win of the season for Kaplan.
The big stick in the game was Karter Meaux. He had three hits in three at-bats in Kaplan’s 11-1 win.
He had a double in the first, second, and fourth innings.
Kaplan scored five runs in the first inning.
Remi Broussard doubled and scored Aiden Gaspard, tying the game 1-1 in the first inning. Hayes Mire singled home another run, giving KHS the lead, 2-1.

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Revolution 14-15 gathered proudly as the youngest team in Vermilion Soccer Club. They pose for a group photo. From left to right, their coach, Sam Couvillon, stands alongside the team members: Rhys Broussard, McKade Stelly, Brayden Castille, Henry Couvillon, Cristian Soileau, Eli Faulk, Austin LeBlanc, Asher DeHart, Zeke LeJeune, Carter Broussard, and Noah Montet.

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Regin 13/14: Listed are the team members, presented in no particular order: Addison Romero, Amelia Andrus, Andi Guidry, Ember Meaux, Hannah Mendez, Isyli Cabrol, Parker Martin, Raylie Hebert, Scarlett Theriot, Stella List, Stevie Parich, and Sutton Foster.

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Regin 10/11 celebrates their championship win with beaming smiles. Team members include: Amelia Addison, Aubrey Ledet, Aubrey Donner, Avery McBride, Brenna List, Cali Duhon, Chloe Touchet, Ellie Martin, Kennedy Martin, Marley Ledet, Piper Vice, Rosie Andrus, Scarlett Duhon, and Sarah Wadsworth.

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The team coached by Chris Breaux comprises the following members (listed in no particular order): Abigail Hebert, Adi Donner, Bailey Hargrave, Bella Antanaitts, Brylee Moreau, Elise Bourque, Emery Hancox, Emily Landry, Gabriella Sagrera, Katherine Runnels, Kathrine Andrus, Laura Braga, Lily Shute, Raynee Simon, Samantha Padilla, and Sydney Campbell.

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Revolution 12-13: Revolution 12/13 stands proudly as finalists of the tournament, showcasing their hard work, determination, and teamwork. Team members include Austin Hebert, Cole Henderson, Ethan Boutte, Greyson Broussard, Jaxon Moreau, Jobe Vice, Kameron Desormeaux, Kruz Cornner, Landon Roche, Liam Trahan, Sam Vidrine, and Samuel Dailey (not pictured).

Vermilion soccer clubs shine in Bayou Shootout

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 10:29am

This past weekend, the fields of Houma’s Lakes Soccer Complex witnessed the brilliance of Vermilion Soccer Club as it showcased it talents at the 9th Annual Bayou Shootout.
With a strong presence, five out of the nine teams within the club’s ranks participated in the tournaments, leaving an indelible mark on the competition.
Among these teams were three girls’ teams: Vermilion Reign 13/14, Vermilion Regin 12/13, and Vermilion Regin 07/08, along with two of the youngest boys’ teams, Vermilion Revolution 14/15 and Vermilion Revolution 12/13.

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During their game this week, VC’s freshman catcher Jacob Dubois tried to tag out a runner from Breaux Bridge at the plate. Although the runner was deemed safe, the Eagles still managed to win the game with a score of 4-3. In fact, Dubois himself knocked in the game-winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning. (photo by Marcy Lege)

VC has district showdown with Central Catholic on Tuesday

Fri, 04/05/2024 - 10:40am

For quite a few years, the Vermilion Catholic Eagles have been longing for an outright district baseball title. In the past, they had to settle for sharing the title with other teams.
However, this year is different.
The current baseball team is in a favorable position to secure a rare outright district baseball title. With only two district games left to play, one of their opponents is the Central Catholic Eagles, who have a record of 17-5, with two wins and one loss in the district.

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