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Isaiah Wimbley

Traffic stop results in two arrests in Abbeville

Wed, 09/29/2021 - 9:05am

Abbeville Police Department patrol officers arrested an Abbeville man and a juvenile on weapons and drug offense after a traffic stop on Sunday.
On Sept. 26, 2021 at approximately 11:30 p.m., detectives with the Abbeville Police Department were conducting a Criminal Patrol detail within the city of Abbeville due to several “shots fired” complaints occurring over the weekend.
During the patrol, officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on South St. Valerie Street near E. Lafayette Street. Officers could smell a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. A clear bag containing approximately one ounce of suspected marijuana was observed in plain view near the vehicle’s shifter. The driver, identified as Isaiah Wimbley of Abbeville, was detained.
There was no passenger in the front seat of the vehicle, but there was a male subject sitting in the back seat of the vehicle. According to the Abbeville Police Department, near the male subject’s feet was a full-size AR-15 style rifle, and two black hooded sweatshirts on the back seat. The passenger, who was a male juvenile, was arrested for being out after curfew, as well as being reported as a runaway juvenile the previous night.
A NCIC check of the AR-15 style rifle determined that the rifle had been reported stolen through the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office on Aug. 22, 2021. The vehicle was towed due to both subjects being placed under arrest. An inventory check of the vehicle turned up a second rifle in the vehicle.
The juvenile subject was booked at the Abbeville Police Department then released to his mother.
Wimbley was transported to the Abbeville Police Department for booking on the following charges:
• Possession of a CDS with a Firearm Present (2 counts)
• Possession of a CDS with a Juvenile Present
• Contributing to the Delinquency of a Juvenile
• Possession of Marijuana (Misdemeanor)
The Abbeville Police Department is asking that anyone who has any information regarding any crime to please contact the Abbeville Police Department by calling 893-2511. You may contact our “Tips” line at 892-6777. All callers may remain anonymous. Citizens may also send anonymous tips through the Tip411 system at the department’s Facebook page @ www.facebook.com/AbbevillePolice Department/, the official web page @ www.abbevillepd.com by clicking on the “Submit a Tip” link provided or through the official Abbeville Police Department app, which can be downloaded through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Jody Domingue

Vermilion Parish Sheriff's Office recovers stolen gun safe

Wed, 09/29/2021 - 9:03am

According to Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office’s Public Information Officer Eddie Langlinais, on Sep. 21, the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division responded to a residential burglary located on Preacher Road where a gun safe was stolen.
Suspect(s) entered the home and removed an entire gun safe containing firearms and money from the residence.
Through further investigation, the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Criminal Investigations Division developed information leading to Jody Anthony Domingue, 55, as a suspect. On September 22, 2021, with the assistance of the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office, Domingue was located in Lafayette Parish. A search warrant was obtained for Domingue’s residence where one of the missing firearms was located.
Domingue was arrested and booked into the Vermilion Parish Correction Center on a warrant for Simple Burglary with a bond set at $100,000.
This investigation is still ongoing. Updates may follow as more information becomes available.
Vermilion Parish Sheriff Michael Couvillon would like to extend his thanks to the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office for their assistance in this investigation.

Dr. Kelly Matthews Ryder

Tue, 09/28/2021 - 4:13pm

October 7, 1977 ~ September 22, 2021

ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church in Abbeville. In the morning of Wednesday September 22, 2021, at 7:06 A.M. Kelly Matthews Ryder, DC, ART, CCSP, passed away at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana from complications of Covid. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. François Sainte-Marie officiating the services.
Kelly was 43 years young born in the town of Abbeville, Louisiana on October 7th, 1977, to Yvette (Veazey) and John Ryder.
Dr. Kelly always loved cars, sneakers, cycling, bulldogs, and the military. Dr. Kelly became known as one of the best sports doctors in the country with a deep knowledge and passion in Brain Health. He was changing the way we heal.
He began his athletic career as a long-distance runner when he was only 14 years old. During his sophomore year he suffered an injury that nearly ended his running career. When his mom took him to a chiropractor, and he returned to the field to participate in the U.S. Junior Olympic Track & Field he was sold.
Dr. Kelly earned his degree from Parker College of Chiropractic in Dallas, TX, then completed a 300-hour sports medicine program from Palmer College in Davenport, LA. He was a board-certified Doctor of Chiropractic, and Chiropractic sports. He is a motivational and educational speaker also a member of the American Academy of Neurology, International Hyperbaric Association, Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs, American Chiropractic Association Sports Council, American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, and a Member of the Texas board of chiropractors.
He was an avid supporter of his high school track team and generous donor to the organization. Dr. Kelly attended the opening and numerous track events every year at his high school.
He wasn’t just an amazing doctor but also an amazing person. In 2008 a track star classmate took her own life after becoming depressed from losing quality of life to pain due to an accident. Dr. Kelly sponsored and donated to officially have the Wildcats relay renamed after René Trahan.
Dr. Kelly had a deep passion and purpose in helping people get thru the most difficult times. He gave hope to many people and believed Pain is not a lifestyle. He advocated for years and got Hyperbaric oxygen approved by the Department of Defense to troops with PTSD and TBI.
He took a very detailed approach to concussions and treated a ton of athletes in all ranges from pros to young athletes. He cared deeply about our youth and concussions were very important to him as impact at a young age could be life altering.
One thing that is for certain is he wanted everyone he touched to have a better quality of life. He didn’t just heal his patients he became their friends and was always rooting for them.
Dr. Kelly practiced sports medicine and rehabilitation for 16 years, with extensive experience covering the full spectrum of clinical sports medicine, including concussion management. Throughout this time, he developed a special interest in working with professional athletes, college athletes and veterans and active military who are having trouble with post-concussion syndrome. His experience encompassed all spectrums of sports medicine /rehabilitation, spinal manipulation, IV infusion therapy, food sensitivities, genetics, and hyperbaric medicine.
Focusing on the whole body and alternative therapy techniques, he alleviated pain and problems in patients through hands-on physical therapy, manipulation, and nutritional support, with additional experience that encompasses nutritional counseling, hyperbaric medicine, IV therapy, and many areas of functional medicine. Dr. Kelly believed in genetic mapping and piecing together a person’s history for better health.
Dr. Kelly didn’t care about accolades he received many and wasn’t just a leader to his peers but an innovator of using science to help mimic nature in supporting our bodies. He was a doctor, a healer, a son, a husband to be, a friend to many, a true Legend. He cared about truly helping people to their best quality of life by getting to the root of the cause so the body could really get in optimal healing mode. Dr. Kelly Believed that our bodies were created perfect by the Lord above and he simply helped remove the obstacles that kept us from our best with the latest research and technology.
It is a true tragedy for the world to lose a Legend with so much more to give in the time it’s hard to comprehend. We couldn’t save his life when he saved so many of ours. The best we can do is our best to carry on his legacy.
Dr. Kelly is preceded in death by his father, John Harry Ryder; grandparents, John Harry Ryder Sr. and Therese Marceaux Ryder, W.C. Veazey and Audrey Angelette Veazey; and his uncles, Ricky and CJ Ryder.
Dr. Kelly is survived by his fiancée, Dr. Lori Michelle Cook of Baton Rouge; mother, Yvette Veazey Davidson; stepfather, John Davidson; brothers, Justin and Colt Ryder; Godmother, Angela Hoffman (Gary), Julie Walker (BoJack), Jackie Broussard, Roxie Broussard (Jenice), Lucinda Mire (Sonnie), Shernel Broussard (Tommy), Quang Doan (Ha), and Jense Veazey (Karen).
The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside still waters;
He restores my soul. He leads me in right paths For His Name's sake.
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil;
For you are with me;
Your rod and Your staff - they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies, you anoint my head with oil;
My cup overflows.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life. And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord My whole life long.
[Psalm 23:1-6; NRSV]
He used his knowledge and passion to help others as the most powerful blessing of all.
Sadly, our world will never be as great without Dr. Kelly Ryder but we will do our best to honor him in all his light.
Stay Low Crawl Slow. GodSpeed our Brother
In lieu of flowers or gifts please support www.theryderfoundation.com which is being formed to carry on Kelly’s wishes, beliefs, modalities, and vision in helping others while keeping his legacy alive.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 6:30 PM; Thursday, September 30, 2021 from 9:00 AM until 12:45 PM when the procession will depart for the church.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, (337) 893-4661.

Jansa created a custom hand painted oyster shell commissioned to celebrate Fr. Louis Richard for his first 40 years of service.

Jillian Kosarek Jansa

Abbeville native tripling the value of oysters by painting oyster portraits

Tue, 09/28/2021 - 9:25am

After dining at Dragos one evening, the already talented Jill Jansa looked at the large oyster shell left from the oysters she and her husband Alex just enjoyed and decided to use them for her art.
“The shells were such nice shapes that I thought I’d try to paint a crawfish on it,” Jansa said. “The crawfish turned out so well, so from there, I just started experimenting, and now I’m confident that I can fit pretty much anything on an oyster shell.”
As a middle school student, Jansa always painted on and off. Still, after having an exceptional art teacher in Jeannie Comeaux from childhood until she left for college, she has been painting much more consistently for the past three years.
“I don’t think I inherited any of my art skills, but I do think that I passed them on to my 8-year-old niece, Opal; she is very impressive for her age when it comes to art,” Jansa said.
What had began as just a “Let us try and see” painting on an oyster shell has brought Jansa’s art to the forefront of her artistic abilities.
Oysters in Louisiana are much of a delicacy for many and having something special painted on them by Jansa, brings much more of an appreciation to the popular oyster shell instead of discarding them.
What exactly does it entail?
Jansa and her mother get together on the weekend and sift through shells that restaurants throw out back to find the best ones.
“Once we collect them, we boil them for an hour, scrub them clean and then soak them in bleach and vinegar for 24 hours to ensure that they are super clean,” Jansa said.
But it doesn’t stop there. A lot goes into the art, and Jansa knows it’s worth it.
“Each oyster takes anywhere from five to eight hours to paint,” she said. “I know it seems like a long time for such a small thing, but I like to try to make them as detailed and precise as possible.”
As her stock generally consists of Catholic imagery or local Louisiana imagery, she has been taking commissions for portraits of both people and pets lately.
Some other popular requests are people’s houses and churches that couples were married in.
“I also paint with acrylics on canvas and watercolor on paper. I’ve done portraits with both of those mediums, and I enjoy them all equally, but the oysters seem to be the most popular right now.”
The artist is married to her “infinitely patient” husband, Alex, who shares a love for art along with her.
“He’s a high school Art and Spanish teacher and is also an excellent artist, who I met in Greece,” Jansa thinks back. “He loves me so much that he moved to Abbeville from Vienna, Austria, and together we share an adorable rescue dog named John.”
The Jansas don’t juggle too much, but after moving into their first house last month in New Orleans, and having a room dedicated to an art studio for Jill, she couldn’t help but be excited to be able to explore more of her talents and her thoughts. Unfortunately, since then, Hurricane Ida has put a literal damper on those plans as the couple was set back a few months to get the house fully functional and set up.
“Though all of this set us back a bit, we still consider ourselves very lucky,” said Jansa. “We need to gut a few rooms and replace our roof, but our house is still habitable and, most importantly, still standing.
The 37-year-old was born and raised in Abbeville. She moved to New Orleans for college and decided to make a home there with her husband as she works as a full-time Diagnostic Medical Sonographer for an imaging clinic in Metairie.
“I spend the vast majority of my free time painting, which I love, but I’m hoping that one day I’ll be able to go 50/50 with sonography and painting. That’s the goal,” Jansa said.
As Hurricane Ida roared through southeast Louisiana, she brought mayhem and cursing destruction. People were forced to evacuate, bringing many former Abbeviliians back home. Among those were Jillian Kosarek, Jansa and her husband, Alex. Jansa’s evacuation after the storm was necessary, but it provided her with the time and opportunity to concentrate on painting, an activity that she loved. Unfortunately, her job had rarely allowed time for creative work.
Jansa is now using this time at her mother’s home in Abbeville to paint canvases of Cajun Madonnas and beautifully detailed works of art, of local landscapes and portraits of local people on oyster shells right from the Abbeville community.
While causing great destruction, Hurricane Ida has not dampened the spirit of those who evacuated and survived.
Pricing for Jansa’s oyster creations is very affordable. Custom shells are $50 and $75 for what’s already in Jansa’s stock. Jansa’s inventory generally consists of Catholic imagery or local, but she does take commissions for portraits.

Georgia Mae Mouton

Tue, 09/28/2021 - 9:20am

ABBEVILLE – Funeral services for Georgia Mae Mouton are scheduled for Friday, October 1, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at Our Fathers House Ministries Church at 2203 Charity Street. Visitation will begin at 7:00 A.M. until time of service. Pastor Warren Milson III will officiate the services.
Georgia Mae Mouton, affectionately known as “Mona,” lived and raised her family in Abbeville, Louisiana. Years later, on the same piece of land, she was instrumental into developing it into a community park, for all to enjoy. The City of Abbeville honored her by naming the park “Mouton Park.” She was a community leader and activist. When improvements were needed like, better drainage, lights on the streets, trash pickup, she acted immediately. She was also an herbalist, which any friends and family sought out her advice to help with their minor ailments. She believed in being a productive and good citizen to her community and town. Her ear was always available to listen to your troubles, then lifting your spirit by quoting scripture from the Bible that would ease your trouble mind and spirit. Her personable personality, not easily forgotten once you met her. She worked in the health care industry over 25 years as a CNA caring for the sick and needy, she was very proud that she daughter and granddaughter also chose the medical profession. Mona was an ordained minister, called by God to service people in one fashion or another. Her favorite pastimes were gardening and loving her grandchildren, which she had many, and didn’t miss one graduation and numerous get-togethers. She was a mama that held her family together.
Leaving to cherish her beautiful memories are five daughters: Barbara Scott of Houston, TX, Vernessa Levy Brown (Ned) of Lafayette, LA; Lernesha Shannon (Reginald) of Houston, TX; Remona Fusilier (Anthony Sr.) of Maurice Louisiana; and Allison Levy Lewis (Carl) of Nunez, Louisiana; three sons: Henry Mouton, Abbeville, Louisiana; Roland Levy Jr. (Lethisha) of Abbeville, LA; Allen Levy of Panama City, FL. Three sisters: Ruth Milton of Houston, TX; Dora Hatcher (George) of Detroit, MI; and Brenda Mouton of Oakland, CA. Nineteen Grandchildren, thirty-seven great-grandchildren, and a host of nephews, nieces, relatives, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her sons, Randolph Mouton, and Albert Gerald Levy; her mother Katie Mouton and Father Ebenezer Mouton Sr., brothers: Earl Mouton, Ebenezer Mouton Jr., her sisters: China Andres, Genevieve Mouton-Freeman, Virgie Harris, Cinderella Becton, Vernita Grant.
Kinchen Funeral Home (Abbeville) – 218 North St. Valerie street -- is in charge of final arrangements. Additionally, condolences to the family may be expressed on its website at: kinchenfuneralhome.com.

Mrs. Matthew Boulliona

Miss Katherine Trahan and Mr. Matthew Boullion united in marriage

Mon, 09/27/2021 - 10:58am

Katherine Grace Trahan of Abbeville, Louisiana and Matthew Joseph Boullion of Kaplan, Louisiana were united in marriage on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at L’Eglise in Abbeville, Louisiana. Officiating the 6:30 p.m. ceremony was the Honorable Jonathan Perry.
Katherine is the daughter of Blaine and Stacie Trahan of Abbeville, Louisiana. She is the granddaughter of Linest and Dolores Trahan and the late Mary Alice Gastal Frederick of Abbeville, Louisiana. Special guests included the brides Aunt, Amy Frederick Winch and the grooms aunt, Marta Ontiveros.
A 2014 graduate of Vermilion Catholic High School, Katherine advanced her education by becoming a nurse and is employed with Abbeville General Hospital.
Matthew is the son of Neil Boullion of Kaplan, Louisiana and Daryl and Marisol (Mona) Perro of Kaplan, Louisiana. He is the grandson of Wilson and Gloria Boullion of Kaplan, Louisiana and Osvaldo and Blanca Ontiveros of Cienega De Flores, Nuevo Leon, Mexico and the late Luisa Cortez. A 2014 graduate of Kaplan High School, Matthew is employed with TC Energy of Rayne, Louisiana.
Instrumental processional for the ceremony was provided by guitarist and musician Joshua LeBlanc of Lafayette, Louisiana.
Escorted by her father, the bride wore an ivory crepe A-line creation with a focal V-neckline by A-Nets Bridal Boutique. It was accented with a lace appliqué sheer illusion back. The gown was completed with covered buttons down the entire length of the dress. A soft ivory tulle chapel length veil accented with bridal lace and pearl beads completed her look. She carried a bridal bouquet of mauve and cream permanent peonies and mauve roses accented with feathers, dried botanicals and luscious green silver dollars. A large mauve hydrangea topped off the floral masterpiece that was made possible by Rhonda Perry of Blossoms and Gifts, LLC.
Serving as attendants to the bride were Ashlee Trahan, sister of the bride, Alyssa Boullion, sister of the groom, Elizabeth Trahan, cousin of the bride, Halie Winch, cousin of the bride, Kristen Cobb, Abby McRee, Bailey Hebert and Kristen Cabrol. Each attendant wore their own design in desert rose complemented by a sweet bouquet of baby’s breath and gypsophila. Serving as flower girls were Elise Danielle Trahan, cousin of the bride, daughter of Joshua and Brittany Trahan and Ann Marie Detraz, godchild of the bride and groom, daughter of Logan and Macelia Detraz. They wore sweet ivory tea length dresses. Each wore a halo of baby’s breath.
Serving as best man was friend of the groom, Matthew Miller. Groomsmen included Laine Broussard, Matt Broussard, Shyler Hargrave, Lyle Winch, cousin of the bride, Cole Frederick, cousin of the bride, Austin Gaspard and Kaleb Guidry. Ushers included Dylan McDaniel and Hunter Miller.
A reading from the Old Testament was presented by the bride’s aunt Connie Norman Frederick. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at L’Eglise artistically designed by Knot Your Ordinary Event Rentals in Lafayette, Louisiana. A three-tiered modern romance wedding cake featuring a custom butter cream-painted design by Whisk Away Cakes in Maurice, Louisiana. Standing tall and adorned with soft romantic petals and palette knife-painted foliage in hues of dusty rose, mauve and eucalyptus with details of pearls and gold-leaf accents. The groom’s cake was his favorite, made from scratch carrot cake, lovingly made by his paternal grandmother, Gloria Boullion.
After a wedding trip to Tennessee, the couple will reside in Abbeville, Louisiana.
A rehearsal dinner was held on September 23, 2021 at La Chambre in Abbeville, Louisiana was enjoyed by all prior to the wedding festivities.

Matthew David Hanks and Caroline Noelle Landry

Caroline Noelle Landry and Matthew David Hanks are headed to the Altar

Mon, 09/27/2021 - 10:54am

Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Dennis Landry of Maurice are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Caroline Noelle Landry, to Matthew David Hanks of Rayne. Matthew is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Allen Hanks of Rayne. The wedding Mass will take place on Friday, December 31, 2021, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville. Grandparents of the future bride are Janelle Landry and the late Alvin Landry of Maurice, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Waguespack of Vacherie.Caroline is a 2016 graduate of Vermilion Catholic High School and a 2020 graduate of UL Lafayette,where she was a member of the Kappa Delta Sorority. Caroline graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology, and she is currently earning her master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies from Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University in Baton Rouge. Grandparents of the prospective groom are the late Ashton and Elaine Cassedy of Rayne, Bonnie Faulkinberry of Scott, and the late Isaac D. Hanks of Rayne.Matthew is a 2015 graduate of Notre Dame High School and a 2020 graduate of UL Lafayette with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He is employed by Supreme Rice Mill.

Abbeville linebacker Jason Alverez (29) tackles a Northside runner in the second half. The AHS defense held Northside to under 100 yards of offense.

Abbeville records second shutout

Mon, 09/27/2021 - 10:11am

Wildcats’ defense holds Northside to under 100 yards of offense

LAFAYETTE - The Abbeville Wildcats improved to 4-0 after whipping the Class 4A Northside Vikings 25-0 on Friday.
While the offense has been scoring points and hogging the limelight, the Wildcats’ defense is looking for some love.
When the game ended, the defense celebrated probably more than the offense because it meant the defense pitched its second straight shutout. For the last eight quarters, no one has scored on Abbeville’s defense.
For a defender, that is like a pitcher throwing a no-hitter in baseball.
Abbeville nose guard Zaylun Williams, a sophomore, was aware no points were scored on the Wildcats.
“To get the shutout was huge,” said Williams. “For us to come out here and execute. We came in prepared and dominated. It is because of our coaching staff, who prepared us for the game.”
The Viking, who fell to 0-4, did not have 100 yards of total offense. However, Abbeville’s defense held them to 30 yards rushing and 60 yards passing. The cornerbacks even got into the picture with two interceptions.
McKinsey Nicholas and Tyler Cherry each had an interception. Cherry’s ran back his interception for 52 yards. Abbeville, however, did not take advantage of the interception.
The only thing that slowed Abbeville down was Abbeville. The Wildcats had more than 100 yards of penalties, and many occurred at crucial times.
Parish-leading running back Blake Saddler, who had a typical night running the football, had two touchdowns called back because of two holding penalties.
Saddler did manage to finish with 155 yards and three touchdowns.
The Wildcats executed a balanced offense for the first time this season.
They ran for 244 yards and threw for a season-high 143 yards passing. The Wildcats totaled 387 yards of offense.
“It was a hard-fought football game,” said AHS head coach Roderick Moy. “We did a great job on defense keeping out of the end zone. We ran some clock. We were able to do what we wanted to do.”
Abbeville had a 19-0 lead at halftime.
Abbeville took its opening drive in the first quarter, ate five minutes off the clock, and Saddler scored on a 4-yard TD run.
Saddler, once again, showed his speed when he darted 80 yards downfield for a touchdown. He went untouched.
On Abbeville’s third possession of the first half, the Wildcats marched 69 yards in 10 plays. The two big plays on the drive a 60-yard pass completion to Rylan Regan. Then, AHS quarterback Jaysen Shelvin floated a pass to a wide-open Chad Nolan, who was backpedaling when he caught the pass.
The TD pass went for 31 yards in the second period and gave AHS a cushion 19-0 lead.
It is only the second time since 2002 that a Wildcat team started 4-0.
Next up for Abbeville is another road game. They travel to Opelousas, who beat Vinton, 39-7.

VC quarterback Jonathan Dartez gets around the corner in search of yards. (photo by Ethan Trangmar)

VC’s Chris LeMeunier (6) makes an over-the-shoulder catch for a touchdown. LeMeunier had six catches and two for TDs. (photo by Ethan Trangmar).

Eagles bounce back with impressive win

Mon, 09/27/2021 - 10:07am

It may have been the best game the Vermilion Catholic Eagles played this season.
The Eagles beat Ascension Catholic out of Donaldsonville, 28-21, in front of Eagle Nation..
VC head coach Broc Prejean was glad to see the Eagles get back on track after losing to Abbeville the week before.
“This is just a credit to the kids’ resiliency and pride for our program,” said Prejean. “They showed up and made the plays. This is about as gutsy a win coming off last week as I have ever been part of.
“They had fun, limited the pressure on their shoulders, and just played football for each other. I am super proud of the players, the coaches and the community for rallying behind each other this week.”
The Eagles dominated on offense by outgaining Ascension 349 yards to 209 yards of offense. VC ran twice as many plays (64 to 28) as Ascension.
The score was tied 7-7 when VC rattled off 14 points for a 21-7 lead with 1:44 to play in the first period.
Ascension cut the lead to 21-13 at the half and then closed to within one point, 21-20, at the 5:59 mark in the third period.
With the game on the line, the Eagles began what would be the game-winning drive at their on the two-yard line. Freshman quarterback Jonathan Detraz had the breakout game he had been waiting for.
He drove the offense downfield and ate time (seven minutes) off the clock. Dartez completed a 14-yard pass to Chris LaMeunier for a touchdown at the 9:24 mark. Dane Richoux kicked the extra point to give the Eagles a 28-20 lead.
Detraz led the offense with his arm and his legs.
He rushed for 174 yards on 25 carries. He also threw for 97 yards (12 out of 19) for a total combined 273 yards. He had a hand in all four of VC’s TDs.
He rushed for two TDs and threw three TD passes.
He had a 67 yard TD run and a 2 yard TD run.
Throwing, he completed a 17-yard TD pass and a 14-yard TD pass to LeMeunier
“He played lights out,” said Prejean about his QB. “Every ball he threw was on target. He is growing up and gaining confidence. The final scoring drive was pretty special.”
Also with carries for VC were Travin Moore (13-53) and Seth Noegel (5-32).
LeMeunier had six catches for 44 yards,
VC entertains Erath (3-1) next Friday.

Erath’s Gavin Broussard (66) and North Vermilion’s Myles Johnson battle on the line.

Erath wins crazy game against North Vermilion

Mon, 09/27/2021 - 10:02am

ERATH - It may have been the full moon. It may have been the emotions of the game. But, on the other hand, it may have been something else.
But whatever it was, Friday’s battle between Vermilion Parish rivals Erath and North Vermilion had both head coaches scratching their heads as the Bobcats jumped out to an early lead and held off a Patriot rally in the second half for the 31-24 win.
“It was a weird first quarter for us,” Erath head coach Eric LeBlanc said. “We had people open, overthrew a couple, had a couple of drops and I thought that we were in the position to put some points up tonight, and we didn’t, and that’s frustrating.
“Then I look at the scoreboard, and we put up 31. We haven’t put up 31 all year.”
Part of the game’s strangeness was that Erath scored 3 points in the first quarter with a struggling offensive display, and then boom, they put up 21-second quarter points as the offense kicked in gear.
Erath quarterback Lynkon Romero threw two long touchdown passes in the quarter and a touchdown run to put the Bobcats up 24-3 over North Vermilion by halftime.
Then another round of weirdness kicked in in the third quarter as North Vermilion scored two touchdowns and held Erath off the board to cut the lead to 24-17. NVHS quarterback Isiah Whitlock threw a touchdown pass and running back Benny Freeman had a touchdown run. Patriots were back in the game.
“I told the kids it doesn’t matter what the score is. We have to find a way to come together,” NV head coach Brett Blakey said. “They fought their butts off. I’m super proud of the coaches and the kids because they never quit in the second half and they had the opportunity to.”
But the Patriots couldn’t keep the momentum going as Erath, whose offense was stuck in neutral coming out of halftime, kicked it in again after a 50-yard completion from Romero to Christian Pillette. His second 50-yard catch of the game set up a Trent Bristow touchdown run to extend the lead to 31-17 with 1:54 left in the third quarter.
One more time, North Vermilion rallied with a 70-yard touchdown pass from Whitlock to Jag Broussard, and the deficit was back to seven at 31-24.
NV had one more chance to tie the game late, but a bad snap over Whitlock’s head gave Erath the ball, and the Bobcats converted a third-down play for a first down and were able to run out the clock on the win.
“They made a play, and we didn’t,” Blakey said. “That’s football.
“We’re 0-4 but I’m encouraged. We have to keep grinding. That’s all we can do.”
LeBlanc was happy with the win but saw plenty where his Bobcats can improve.”
“We made a lot of mistakes tonight,” the EHS coach said. “We’ll review the film and make the corrections we need to make.”
For Erath, Romero finished 17-of-40 for 310 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. He also had 68 yards rushing. Pillette had three catches for 121 yards and a touchdown and Austin Hebert had five catches for 83 yards and a score and Bristow had 38 yards and a touchdown rushing.
Whitlock finished 8-of-20 for 51 yards, and a touchdown. Freeman finished with 51 yards rushing.
On Friday, Erath (3-1) plays at Vermilion Catholic, while North Vermilion plays host to Iota.

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