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Abbeville’s second place state powerlifting team is made up of (left to right) Emma Trahan, Yasmeen Cormier, state champion Khandi Shuford, stae champion Tonie Landry, state champion Brylee Batiste, Sarinity Wallace and Melissa Mai.

Abbeville High’s powerlifters (left to right) Leo Tomino, state champion Bryand Mao, state champion Aiden Brown, Trey Nguyen and Peter Duong.

North Vermilion's Ethan Tate won a state title.

Gueydan’s Grace Braus (left) won the Division V state title in her weight class, while Lacey Hebert finished second in her weight class.

Kaplan’s Tyrin Doucette shakes former Abbeville High powerlift head coach Travis Werner after accepting his state championship trophy that he won over the weekend.

VC's Lene-Claire Romero won state in the 132 pound division.

Abbeville High Lady Wildcats finish second at state power lifting meet

Tue, 04/01/2025 - 11:28am

Vermilion Parish had a total of nine individual state winners

Vermilion Parish has become a powerhouse in powerifting.
This past weekend, the powerlifting state meet took place in Kenner, where athletes from Vermilion Parish performed impressively. The parish earned a state runner-up team trophy and nine individual state titles.
Abbeville High did exceptionally well.
The Lady Wildcats powerlifting team secured second place in Division III, while Church Point won the state title.
The Lady Wildcats have not won a state title in powerlifting.
They have finished as runners-up five times, most recently in 2021. In 2023, the Lady Wildcats placed third in the state.The Lady Wildcats brought home three individual state titles and one second-place finish.
Abbeville’s two world champions powerlifters, Khandi Shuford and Brylee Batiste, brought home two individual state titles in their weight class, while Toni Landry won in her weight class.
Shuford won the 123-pound weight class by almost 200 pounds over the second-place lifter. She had a total lift of 915 pounds; the second-place total weight was 725 pounds.
Shuford’s total of 915 pounds is now a Division III state composite record in the 123-pound class.
Brylee Batiste of Abbeville also set a composite record in the 198-pound weight class, lifting a total of 1,255 pounds.
The second-place lifter in her weight class lifted 390 pounds less than Batiste.
Tonie Landry of Abbeville won state in the 181-pound weight class with a total lift of 790 pounds - winning by 40 pounds.
Abbeville’s state runner-up was Melissa Mai in the 132-pound weight class, while teammate Yasmeen Cormier was sixth in the same division.
At Vermilion Catholic, Lene Claire Romero is the Division V state winner in the 132-pound weight class.
On Friday, she broke the divisional squat record twice, the divisional bench record three times, the composite bench record once, and the total divisional record twice.
She squatted 325 pounds (a new divisional record in her weight class), benched 220 pounds (a new divisional record and new composite record in her weight class), and deadlifted 325 pounds.
Her 870 total pounds is also a new divisional record in the 132-pound weight class. Her total amount lifted with the most in all divisions in the 132-pound weight class.
Gueydan’s Grace Braus won a Division V state title in the 165-pound weight class. She lifted 805 pounds, winning by 30 pounds.
Gueydan’s Lacey Hebert finished second in the super heavyweight division with a total lift of 820 pounds.

Parish boys win four individual titles
Vermilion Parish boy powerlifters wrapped up a competition on Saturday in Division I, II, and III and competed for championships. The boys won four state titles.
Vermilion Parish state championships are Bryand Mao and Aiden Brown of Abbeville High, Ethan Tate of North Vermilion, and Tyrin Doucette of Kaplan High.
In the 132-pound weight class, Abbeville High’s Bryand Mao won with a total lift of 1,070 pounds.
Abbeville’s Aiden Brown won the 181-pound weight class with a total lift of 1,400 pounds. He won by 80 pounds.
Kaplan High’s Tyrin Doucette won the 198-pound weight class with a total lift of 1,550 pounds. He won by 135 pounds.
Ethan Tate of North Vermilion won the 198-pound weight class with a total lift of 1,435. He won by 40 pounds.

Top Six finishers from Vermilion Parish

Below are male athletes who finished in the top six. in their weight class.

Division II

North Vermilion

Ethan Tate - 198 - 1st place
Michael Nguyen - 165 - 3rd place
Devin Galley - 148 - 4th place

Dvision III

Abbeville High
Bryand Mao - 132 - 1st place
Aiden Brwon - 181 - 1st place
Trey Nguyen - 114 - 2nd place
Peter Duong - 114 - 5th place

Erath High
Dylan Broussard - 145 - 3rd Place
Andrew Leblanc -181 - 5th Place
Ryan Cully - 123 - 6th place

Kaplan High
Tyrin Doucette - 198 - 1st Place

Division IV

Vermilion Catholic
Jackson Dubois - 165 - 3rd place
Micah Kiehl - 181 - 3rd place

Delcambre
Ryan St. Marie - 132 - 6th place

Here are the top six girl athletes who finished in the top six from the parish.

Division III
Abbeville
Khandi Shuford - 123 - 1st place
Brylee Batiste - 198 - 1st place.
Tonie Landry - 181 - 1st place
Melissa Mai - 132 - 2nd place
Yasmeen Cormier - 132 - 6th place

Erath
Chloe Knapp - 220 - 2nd place
Pipper Lemaire - 198 - 2nd place
Emma Harrington 181 - 3rd place
Annslee Guidry, 220 - 5th place

Kaplan
Neanna Plowden - 198 - 3rd place

Division II
North Vermilion
Addisyn Lege - 97 - 3rd place
Ava Livings - 220 - 3rd place

Division IV
Delcambre
Daniella Romo-Mendoza - 114 - 4th place
Brooklyn McBroom - 198- 6th place

Division V

VC
Lene-Claire Romero - 132 - 1st place

Gueydan
Grace Braus - 165 - 1st place
Lacey Hebert - SHW - 2nd place

Francis Plaisance will be back on the Abbeville City Council.

Plaisance wins Abbeville council seat by one vote

Tue, 04/01/2025 - 11:15am

One district with only two voters could have put him over the top

If Francis Plaisance is looking to see what put him over the top by one vote in the District B Councilman race in Abbeville, all he has to do is look at one precinct that only had two people vote for the council race.
Plaisance, in probably the closest election in Vermilion Parish in years, won by only one vote, 153-152 to win the District B Abbeville council seat over Rachel Touchet Mouton.
District B consists of eight precincts, and early voting. Out of the eight precincts, two did not have any vote for the council race.
Another precinct had only two people who voted in the council race. It was that precinct who looked to have pushed him to victory.

Saturday night, Plaisance was home watching the results come in and with only one precinct left, he was down by one vote. That final precinct left was the one that had only two people vote.
Those two voters voted for Plaisance giving him the close victory.
“I am really thankful for all of the voters who voted for me in District B,” said Plaisance. “I look forward to working with the Mayor and the council.”
The former Councilman-At-Large won four out of the eight precincts with Mouton winning two precincts, and she also won early voting. Mouton had 70 early-voting votes, while Plaisance had 64.
.On Tuesday morning, the voting machines were opened and the results of the District B results were verified.
Now, Plaisance has to wait for the state to verify the results of Saturday’s election.
If he clears that final hurdle, he will begin to figure out what date he can be sworn into office.
Plaisance has just over a year left to serve on long-time District B councilman Francis Touchet’s term. Touchet resigned to concentrate on being the school superintendent in Lafayette Parish.

Verlie Veronie Langlinais

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 10:30am

March 13, 1939 - March 27, 2025

Thursday, March 27, 2025 – As the sun was about to rise on another of God’s glorious days, our dear mother and matriarch of the family, Verlie Veronie Langlinais, gently closed her eyes to this earthly life and went on to eternal peace and rest. At her passing, she was 86 years old.
Verlie was born March 13, 1939, in Rayne, Louisiana, to the late Curley Veronie and the late Mable Venable Veronie, and was the oldest of three daughters.
Verlie was a devoted wife of 65 years to the love of her life, Noicy “Red” Langlinais, and the proud mother of the three best children a mother could ask for—Tracy, Eddie, and Hope. Her heart grew with love as she watched them marry, welcome their children, and eventually their grandchildren into their lives.
Although Verlie worked outside the home, she cherished her most important role as a wife, mother, and homemaker. Earlier in her life, she devoted her time as a Den Mother for the Girl Scouts. She was also an active member of the Bayou Belles, who supported the Shriners, of which Noicy was a longstanding member. Together, Verlie and Noicy’s generosity provided care for many children at Shriners Hospitals across the United States.
Verlie had many pastimes she enjoyed throughout her life. In her younger years, she and Noicy bowled with the New Iberia Bowlers Association on Sunday nights, an outing they shared with family and friends. However, their greatest joy was traveling and camping. Family vacations were especially treasured. Cruises, camping in the Smoky Mountains and Blue Ridge Mountains, and their favorite destination, Ken’s Campground on Lake Peigneur, were some of their most cherished memories. It was their little slice of Heaven.
But above all, Verlie was happiest when surrounded by her family. She was her grandchildren’s best friend and confidant, often spending time with them, listening intently, and offering the best advice to guide them through life’s challenges. What a treasure it was to have a grandmother who was always there, ready to listen, guide, and love unconditionally. Those moments will be cherished for eternity.
While we mourn her passing, we will keep her memory and legacy alive in our hearts. It is only temporary that we are on this earth, and we are comforted by the promise of eternal life, knowing we will one day be reunited with Verlie and all those who have gone before us. Until that precious day, may you rest in peace, dear Verlie. We love you.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Tracy John Langlinais (Mary), Sheriff Eddie Langlinais (Lyndi), and Hope Langlinais Richard; her grandchildren, who loved her dearly, DeLannie Delcambre (Tren), Seth Richard (Victoria), Jeric Langlinais, Toria Richard (Dylan), Paige Langlinais and Broc Langlinais; her nine precious great-grandchildren, Jenifer Richard (Aaron), Trey Delcambre, Layla Courville, Ellajane LeBlanc, Carter Richard, Oliver Richard, Tucker Richard, Fletcher Richard; and her great great granddaughter, Willa Grace Duplantis.
Along with her parents, Verlie is reunited with her beloved husband, Noicy “Red” Langlinais; her son-in-law, Leland Richard; and her sisters, Virgie Wheat and Verna Bourque.
A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Verlie’s life will be held at 10:00 am Monday, March 31, 2025, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Fr. Nicholas Dupre’, Associate Pastor at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville, will be the celebrant. Verlie will be laid to rest with her husband in Our Lady of the Lake Cemetery privately at a later date.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at Evangeline Funeral Home on Sunday, March 30, from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m., with the recitation of the Rosary at 7 p.m. Visiting hours will resume on Monday from 8 a.m. until 9:45 a.m., with a dismissal at 9:45 a.m.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Jeric Langlinais, Seth Richard, Dylan LeBlanc, Brady Moneaux, Doug Sibille, and Aaron Duplantis. Honorary pallbearers include L.J. Boutte, Trey Delcambre, Broc Langlinais, Gerald Vidallier, and Reggie Falgout.
The Langlinais family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the Doctors and Staff of Abbeville General Hospital and to Hospice of Acadiana for their care and compassion shown to Verlie while in their care. We would also like to extend a special thank you to Kim Montgomery, Mom and Dad’s caregiver for faithfully being at their side for over three and half years. You are all greatly appreciated.
Relatives and friends are invited to share their condolences and memories of Verlie with the family by visiting her memorial at www.evangelinedelcambre.com.
Evangeline Funeral Home of Delcambre is in charge of arrangements.

Dolores Campbell LeBlanc

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 10:29am

March 21, 1938 - March 24, 2025

Dolores Campbell LeBlanc, our dear mother, Granny, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Monday, March 24, 2025, and went on to her eternal glory. She was 87 years old.
Dolores was born on March 21, 1938, to the late Eunice Broussard Campbell in Abbeville, Louisiana, where she attended school and graduated from Abbeville High School. She married the love of her life, Louie Luke LeBlanc. While Lou was the rock of the family, working in the oilfield to provide for their needs, Dolores embraced her most cherished role as a wife, mother, and homemaker. In each of these, she excelled and became the very best.
Dolores epitomized the term “homemaker.” She had a green thumb, growing and nurturing the most beautiful flowers that brightened her yard and home. A skilled needleworker, Dolores was also the best cook and baker in all of South Louisiana. Her banana nut bread was a local favorite, and once you tasted it, no other could compare. Her cooking was even more remarkable—her shrimp stew, corn soup, and rice dressing were legendary, all prepared with love. Her daughter Jenny fondly called her a “food pusher,” saying Dolores always made sure to offer food or treats to anyone who came by.
Her grandchildren have fond memories of Granny always having meals and treats ready. Early mornings while waiting for the bus, Granny would offer food, split her stick of gum with them, and have spearmint candies, their favorite, on hand. She always found simple ways to spoil them, showing her love through those small, meaningful gestures. Nothing was ever too much for her family.
Dolores also enjoyed shopping, taking spontaneous drives to no particular destination, and listening to her favorite music. A laugh would be shared whenever she reminisced about her trips to T.J. Maxx, where she would spend hours perusing the aisles. The knick-knack section was her favorite, where she often found surprises for her grandchildren. Dolores and Louie, her constant companion, also enjoyed many carefree drives around the countryside, listening to John Denver and Anne Murray, letting the music carry them away. But above all, Dolores cherished time spent at home, relaxing on her patio, soaking in nature’s beauty, and creating lasting memories with her loved ones.
Above all, her heart was most full when her family was with her. Her life was given to the welfare and care of those she loved without any regret. Dolores is now reunited with Louie, Dale, Eunice and all of her family that has gone on before her. May her soul and the souls of all the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Jenny LeBlanc (Brian Rush); her grandchildren, Zachary LeBlanc (Kristen) and Kiley LeBlanc (Peyton); her great-grandchildren, Kinley LeBlanc, Kayden LeBlanc, and her great granddaughter expected in July, Navy Grace Marter; her daughter-in-law, Judy; her sister, Shirley Campbell Ryder (Orile); and her in-laws, Hazel Campbell, Mona LeBlanc Hanes, and Morris "Boy" LeBlanc (Myrtle).
Dolores is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Louie Luke LeBlanc; her son, Dale LeBlanc; her mother, Eunice Broussard Campbell; her brother, Lercy Campbell; and her brother-in-law, Arthur Hanes, Jr.
A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Dolores’ life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 29, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Fr. Buddy Breaux will be the celebrant. Following the Mass, Dolores will be laid to rest alongside her husband in the church mausoleum.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at Evangeline Funeral Home on Saturday from 8 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. dismissal, with the Rosary being prayed at 9:30 a.m.
Serving as pallbearers are Jenny LeBlanc, Zachary LeBlanc, Liz Hanes, Brian Rush, Randy Campbell, and Teryl Ryder. Brian Ryder will serve as an honorary pallbearer.
The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Kiley LeBlanc, Liz Hanes, Mona Hanes, Kittie Durman, Martha Baudoin, and Brian Rush for the love and care shown to Dolores. We greatly appreciate you all.
Memorial contributions may be made in Dolores’ name to Heart of Hospice, to assist in the continued care of those in their final days, helping them transition with love and peace.
Relatives and friends are invited to share their condolences and memories with the family by visiting Dolores’ memorial at www.evangelinedelcambre.com.
Evangeline Funeral Home of Delcambre is in charge of arrangements.

Dr. Roberta Hair-Grainger

Wed, 03/26/2025 - 10:14am

Dr. Roberta (Bobbie) Margarite Hair-Grainger passed into the next phase of existence surrounded by her loving family on March 21, 2025. Her dedicated husband John rarely left her side after her recent cancer diagnosis and subsequent struggles. She is survived by her children Christopher and Mamie, their spouses Susan and Paul, stepson Rob, foster-daughter Leah, and her grandchildren: Killashandra, Alexis, Tyson and his wife Diana, Kaylee, Nyna, Bryce, and Abene. Additionally, she is survived by her brother Billy and sisters Paula, Timala, and Jennifer with whom she remained in frequent contact. She was preceded in death by her parents, William C. and Marge(Verhines) Hair.
Born in 1949, Bobbie was raised in the close-knit farming community of Wright, Louisiana. After graduating from Gueydan High School in 1967, she traveled to Denton, Texas to attend Texas Woman’s University where she received her Bachelors, Masters, and Ph.D. in Fashion Design. Returning to Gueydan in 1982, she became the local librarian until 1990. Her subsequent journeys led her to Williamsburg, Virginia where she met her husband, John. The home they made in Newport News provided their blended family with loving support through good times and bad. She worked and ultimately retired from Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation in 2014. Along with fond memories, Bobbie will be remembered though her creativity exhibited by the clothing, quilts, and works of art that she created for family and friends. Her untimely passing will be felt deeply by many.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society or Arbor Society.

Claudia Detraz Saunier

Wed, 03/26/2025 - 9:55am

December 20, 1937 - March 22, 2025

Claudia Detraz Saunier, age 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 22, 2025. She was born on December 20, 1937, in Abbeville, Louisiana to the late Claude and Mary Mae Primeaux Detraz, Sr. and spent her life touching the hearts of all who knew her.
A loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, and friend, Claudia was deeply committed to her family and community. She was a proud and dedicated member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, where her faith and kindness shone brightly.
Claudia devoted 41 years of her life to the noble profession of teaching in elementary education. She had a passion for nurturing young minds, sharing her wisdom, and making a lasting impact on her students. Her teaching career spanned several schools, including Fatima Catholic School, Catholic High School, and Herod Elementary School, where she made lifelong connections with both colleagues and students.
While her career was rewarding, Claudia's greatest joy came from spending time with her family, particularly her three grandsons, who were the light of her life. She took immense pride in helping to raise them, supporting them at all of their events, and being a constant source of love and encouragement. Claudia found her most treasured times in the presence of her grandchildren.
Those left behind to treasure her memory are her son, Michael Saunier and wife Ann Rachel Hebert Saunier; her three grandsons, Alexander Saunier, Grayson Saunier and Richmond Saunier; and one sister, Darlene Detraz Viator.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Marion Saunier; one sister, Inez Detraz Meaux and two brothers, Claude Detraz, Jr. and Donald Detraz.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, 2025, with Fr. Buddy Breaux officiating. She will be laid to rest following the mass at Our Lady of the Lake Mausoleum with her husband.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church on Thursday from 12:00 pm until time of service.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Alexander Saunier, Grayson Saunier, Richmond Saunier, Scottie Saunier, Jude Meaux and Tommy Saunier.
Claudia's warm spirit, devotion to family, and the kindness she shared with everyone she met will live on in the hearts of those who loved her. May she rest in peace.
Family and friends are encouraged to share their memories and leave words of encouragement by visiting Claudia’s memorial at www.evangelinedelcambre.com
Evangeline Funeral Home of Delcambre is in charge of arrangements.

Delcambre’s Emma Smith was named the Outstanding Performer at the ARCA track meet in the Youngsville. She won the 300 meter hurdles, high jump and was second in the 100 meter hurdle race.

Erath High’s Sean Herrington holds up his Outstanding Performer Plaque that he won this past Friday at the ARCA track meet. He finished first in the 100- and 300 meter hurdles and ran on the second place 4x200 and 4x400 relay teams.

Delcambre’s Smith, Erath’s Herrington shine at ARCA track meet

Mon, 03/24/2025 - 3:11pm

BOYS
TEAM STANDINGS: 1 Acadiana Renaissance 116; 2. Erath 113; 3. Catholic-NI 76; 4. Ascension Episcopal 72; 5. North Vermilion 43; 6. Delcambre 41; 7. Kaplan 34; 8. Abbeville 32; 9. Beau Chene 23; 10. Highland Baptist 19; 11. Hanson 10; 11. Vermilion Catholic 10.

RUNNING EVENTS

100 – 1. Torrien Alfred, Erath, 11.54; 2. Braylon Moore, Abbeville, 11.71; 3. Terry Matthews, Acadiana Renaissance, 11.76.
200 – 1. Kodi Clement, Kaplan, 22.99; 2. Gykel Bessard, Delcambre, 23.61; 3. Connor Booker, Acadiana Renaissance 23.81.
400 – 1. Kori Clement, Kaplan, 51.78; 2. Gykel Bessard, Delcambre, 52.48; 3. Josiah Porter, Acadiana Renaissance, 53.14.
800 – 1. Cameron Soirez, Erath, 2:00.78; 2. Landon Gary, Acadiana Renaissance, 2:09.04; 3. Hayes Trotter, Ascension Episcopal, 2:09.59.
1,600 – 1. Hayes Trotter, Ascension Episcopal, 4:49.96; 2. Christopher Schexnaider, Acadiana Renaissance, 4:51.46; 3. Quinton Foshee, Ascension Episcopal, 4:56.80.
3,200 – 1. Jackson Kosmer, Acadiana Renaissance, 10:50.67; 2. David Nowakowski, Highland Baptist, 10:51.04; 3. Zachary Montel, North Vermilion, 10:59.52.
110H – 1. Sean Herrington, Erath, 15.26; 2. Terry Matthews, Acadiana Renaissance, 15.68; 3. Ali Carrier, Beau Chene, 16.17.
300H – 1. Dean Herrington, Erath, 41.07; 2. Ali Carrier, Beau Chene, 41.53; 3. Terry Matthews, Acadiana Renaissance, 42.80.

RELAYS

4x100 – 1. Acadiana Renaissance, 44.87; 2. North Vermilion, 44.87; 3. Abbeville, 45.38.
4x200 – 1. Erath, 1:34.78; 2. Catholic-NI, 1:35.25; 3. Acadiana Renaissance, 1:35.76.
4x400 – 1. Acadiana Renaissance, 3:33.09; 2. Erath, 3:36.64; 3. Kaplan, 3:38.55.
4x800 – 1. Acadiana renaissance, 8:44.86; 2. Erath, 9:03.37; 3. Hanson, 9:57.54.

FIELD EVENTS

High jump – 1. Dylan Nelson, Catholic High, 6-2; 2. Karsen Buggs, Acadiana Renaissance, 5-8; 3. Braylon Moore, Abbeville, 5-8.
Long jump – 1. Harley Foreman, North Vermilion, 20-5; 2. Branon Mitchell, Ascension Episcopal, 20-5; 3. Torrien Alfred, Erath; 19-10.5.
Triple jump – 1. Brock Anthony, Catholic-NI, 41-6; 2. Harley Foreman, North Vermilion, 40-10; 3. Torrien Alfred, Erath, 40-7.
Pole vault – 1. Beau Domengeaux, Ascension Episcopal, 14-7; 2. Eli Parich, Catholic-NI, 14-0; 3. Lucas Owens, Acadiana Renaissance, 13-6.
Discus – 1. Charlie Milam, Ascension Episcopal, 134-8; 2. Eli Larson, Delcambre, 127-9; 3. Roan Judice, Catholic-NI, 118-7.
Javelin – 1. Luke Mclain, Vermilion Catholic, 162-6; 2. Michael Bertrand, Catholic-NI, 161-9; 3. Griffin LeBlanc, Erath, 152-10.

Girls

TEAM STANDINGS: 1 Acadiana Renaissance 136; 2. Kaplan 102; 3. Highland Baptist 63; 4. Erath 62; 5. Ascension Episcopal 55; 6. Vermilion Catholic 49; 7. Delcambre 41; 8. Beau Chene 35; 9. Catholic-NI 28; 10. Abbeville 6; 11. North Vermilion 5; 12. Sacred Heart 1.

RUNNING EVENTS

100 – 1. Marley Moore, Vermilion Catholic, 12.98; 2. Maci Gautro, Acadiana Renaissance, 13.08; 3. Journee James, Acadiana Renaissance, 13.27.
200 – 1. Marley Moore, vermilion Catholic, 26.44; 2. Maci Gautro, Acadiana Renaissance, 26.96; 3. Emily Roy, Kaplan, 27.57.
400 – 1. Bella Biggerstaff, Ascension Episcopal, 1:03.39; 2. Selena Alexandria, Kaplan, 1:03.42; 3. Reide Sizemore, Acadiana Renaissance, 1:06.66.
800 – 1. Madelynn Salsman, Highland Baptist, 2:28.53; 2. Alexa Tarin-Carlon, Erath, 2:28.91; 3. Isabella Hargrave, Kaplan, 2:35.92.
1,600 – 1. Madalynn Salsman, Highland Baptist, 5:26.85; 2. Bella Biggerstaff, Ascension Episcopal, 5:29.25; 3. Ava Lebouef, Acadiana Renaissance, 5:42.62.
3,200 – 1. Ella Blake, Highland Baptist, 11:54.96; 2. Ava Lebouef, Acadiana Renaissance, 12:34.26; 3. Gracie Daigle, Acadiana Renaissance, 12:44.46.
100 hurdles – 1. Kelsey Bomersbach, Vermilion Catholic, 15.79; 2. Emma Smith, Delcambre, 16.69; 3. Kaylei Brown, Beau Chene, 16.86.
300 hurdles – Emma Smith, Delcambre, 48.88; 2. Kaylei Brown, Beau Chene, 49.56; 3. Emily Currie, Catholic-NI, 50.61.

RELAYS

4x100 – 1. Acadiana Renaissance, 51.16; 2. Erath, 52.84; 3. Kaplan, 56.08.
4x200 – 1. Acadiana Renaissance, 1:49.12; 2. Erath, 1:57.47; 3. Kaplan, 1:57.66.
4x400 – 1. Kaplan, 4:22.21; 2. Erath, 4:29.67; 3. Acadiana Renaissance, 4:33.60.
4x800 – Kaplan, 11:12.90; 2. Acadiana Renaissance, 11:37.70; 3. Catholic-NI, 12:20.19.

FIELD EVENTS

High jump – 1. Emma Smith, Delcambre, 5-4; 2. Grace Bourque, Catholic-NI, 4-10; 3. Reace Richard, Kaplan, 4-8.
Long jump – 1. Kaylei Brown, Beau Chene, 17-0; 2. Marley Moore, Vermilion Catholic, 16-11.5; 3. Treasure Matthews, Acadiana Renaissance, 16-11.25.
Pole vault – 1. Rachel Owens, Acadiana Renaissance, 10-0; 2. Makenzi Davis, Highland Baptist, 9-0; 3. Sophie Morris, Highland Baptist, 9-0.
Discus – 1. Naomi Wyble, Erath, 100-1; 2. Molly Cormier, Ascension Episcopal, 96-7; 3. Ajia Comeaux, Kaplan, 91-3.
Javelin – 1. Molly Cormier, Ascension Episcopal, 104-9; 2. Addisen Yates, Highland Baptist, 102-3; 3. Breahana Thomassee, Vermilion Catholic, 94-1.

Kaplan first baseman Karter Meaux

Check Out Kaplan's Karter Meaux Q&A

Fri, 03/21/2025 - 10:32am

Karter Meaux is a 6’5 senior righthanded pitcher and first baseman for the Kaplan Pirates. He is 3-2 on the mound on the season with a 3.0 ERA and 26 strikeouts. At the plate, he’s batting .415 with 17 RBI. He has a 3.8 GPA and wants to attend SLCC as a diesel mechanic. After high school, he plans to have a career in that field.

Q: What led you to decide you want to be a diesel mechanic?

This year was the first actual class, but over the summers, I worked on the rice farms, and I was attracted to everything about them. They make good money, and I enjoyed being around them for the last couple of years.

Q: Baseball is now the only sport you play. What is it about baseball that captures you like no other sport does?

It’s the atmosphere. I like the feeling of winning in general. Say you lose a football game; you must wait a week to play another game. Baseball is day by day. If you lose a game, you can recover from it pretty much the next day.

Q: In your four years at Kaplan, you have had three head baseball coaches. What has that been like for you and the seniors on this team?

Last year was difficult, but Coach Jake (Faulk) was here during my freshman and sophomore years, so I already knew how he handled it. His coming back this year for the seniors was the best thing for us.

Q: Do you feel y’all are a better team this year?

We are way better. We are smooth is fast. That’s how we go off of, smooth is fast. Our lineup right now is looking pretty smooth and pretty fast.

Q: What’s different about Coach Jake Faulk?

He motivates us a lot more. He doesn’t follow the negative. He follows more of the positive. It’s benefited my game a lot. It’s my mind. My head is clearer now. I’m able to focus.

Q: Do you play video games or do social media?

No, I don’t. I don’t get into any of that. Facebook Marketplace is all I do. My grandpa (Dale Meaux) taught me that stuff rots your brain.

Q: What are you doing if you’re not on social media and not playing video games?

I’m either helping on the crawfish dock, waiting for baseball practice to start, or watching YouTube when I’m not at school.

Q: Did you say crawfish?

Yes, I work for Stelly’s Boiling Spot, where the fishermen bring their crawfish. We weigh them, sell them, and do everything else.

Q: Who do you credit with getting you into baseball?

My dad (Kelly Meaux). We started when I was young, and out of all the sports I played, he pushed me more toward baseball. That makes me enjoy it more. My mom (Renee LeMaire Meaux) keeps me in line and makes sure I’m where I need to be on time. She makes sure I have everything I need.

Q: Here’s your chance to tell the world once and for all: Why, at a country-solid 6’5, don’t you play football?

It’s exhausting, and it hurts my body to the point that I can’t be 100 percent for baseball season.

Kaplan right fielder Carter Petry

Kaplan Pirates blank ARCA, 6-0

Fri, 03/21/2025 - 10:28am

The Kaplan Pirates stepped out of district and blanked ARCA, 6-0, on Thursday.
Karter Meaux collected three hits in four at bats for KHS. Meaux singled in the fifth inning, doubled in the fourth inning, and singled in the sixth inning.
Kaplan won thanks in part to five runs in the fifth inning. Meaux singled, scoring two runs, and Carter Petry tripled, scoring three runs.
Kaplan opened the scoring in the fourth after Petry singled, scoring one run.
Meaux earned his third win on the year for Kaplan.
The reliever gave up three hits and zero runs over three innings, striking out six and walking none.
Aiden Gaspard started on the mound for Kaplan. The starting pitcher surrendered one hit and zero runs over three innings, striking out three and walking one. Sabe David pitched one inning of scoreless ball for Kaplan.
Petry went 2-for-3 on the day.
Next up for Kaplan is a game against St. Edmund on Saturday.

VC second baseman Caden DeHart makes a throw to first base.

VC Eagles win one district game, but fall to Ascension

Fri, 03/21/2025 - 10:26am

The Vermilion Catholic Eagles dropped their second District 6-A game, falling to Ascension Episcopal 5-3 on Thursday.
VC’s two district losses are to Ascension Episcopal.
The Eagles are now 12-5 overall and 4-2 in the district, while Ascension is 18-2 and 6-0 in the district. Ascension is 18-2 overall and No. 3 in the power rankings.
VC drops to No. 6 in the Division IV Select power rankings

Ascension...5
VC.............3
After the fourth inning, Ascension led 5-1, and it stayed that way until VC scored two runs in the top of the seventh inning.
VC outhit Ascension 9-8
With each two hits were Jonathan Dartez, Hudson Hebert, and Ross Dartez.
Cole Albert was VC’s starting pitcher. He pitched three innings and allowed two hits and one earned run.
Alexander Marceaux pitched the final three innings and allowed eight hits and four earned runs.
Eagles with hits were Jackson Trahan, Bryce Lege, and Will Simon

VC..................12
Wesminster.....2

Earlier in the week, VC crushed Westminster of Lafayette 12-2 on Tuesday.
Vermilion Catholic got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after an error scored two runs, and Will Simon singled, scoring one run.
A ground out by Jackson Trahan extended the Vermilion Catholic lead to 4-0 in the bottom of the second inning.
Vermilion Catholic added to its early lead in the bottom of the third inning after Caden DeHart singled to center field, Ross Dartez hit a sacrifice fly, and Jonathan Dartez singled to right field, each scoring one run.

VC scored five runs on two hits in the bottom of the fifth inning. Dartez drew a walk, scoring one run; Dartez singled, scoring one run; Trahan was struck by a pitch, driving in a run; and Bryce Lege hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run.
Pitcher Aidan Bertrand earned the win for VC.
The hurler gave up two hits and two runs over five innings, striking out four and walking six.
DeHart, Ross Dartez, and Hudson Hebert each collected two hits for VC.

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