Eagles bounce back with impressive win

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.