VC scores fast and often against Delhi Charter

The Vermilion Catholic Eagles’ offense in 2023 is known for its speed and aggression.
Head Coach Broc Prejean openly acknowledges his desire for the offense to score quickly.
Unfortunately, this puts a strain on the Eagles’ defense, as they have little time to rest on the sidelines.
In their recent second-round Division IV playoff 48-12 victory over Delhi Charter, the VC offense executed Coach Prejean’s game plan perfectly by scoring rapidly and frequently.
Despite the challenges it poses for the defense, Prejean emphasizes the importance of being explosive and keeping opposing teams off balance.
“That is always our game plan,” said Prejean. “It is tough on our defense, but we want to be explosive and keep teams on their heels.”

The Eagles scored seven touchdowns.
• One scoring drive only took 10 seconds.
• Another scoring drive took 12 seconds.
• A third scoring drive took 26 seconds.
• A fourth scoring drive took 34 seconds.
• A fifth scoring drive took 90 seconds.
• A sixth scoring drive took 2 minutes and 10 seconds.
•VC’s final touchdown drive also took two minutes off the clock.
On the other hand, Delhi Charter marched 99 yards and ate up 9:30 minutes on the clock to score a touchdown.
Despite trailing 6-0 in the beginning of the game, the Eagles quickly responded with a touchdown in just 30 seconds of game time.
The touchdown was scored by VC tailback Ty Williams on the second play from scrimmage, as he ran 20 yards to reach the end zone.
VC’s second touchdown drive took a bit longer, lasting two minutes, but resulted in another score.
This time, it was VC running back Joe Langlinais who ran up the middle for an 11-yard touchdown, putting VC ahead 13-6.
Dane Richoux then successfully kicked the extra point, bringing the score to 14-6.
The Eagles secured their fourth touchdown in just 90 seconds, with VC quarterback Jonathan Dartez running five yards for the score. Richoux’s successful extra point extended the Eagles’ lead to 21-6.
Despite the Gators’ efforts to get back in the game by completing a 99-yard touchdown drive in 9 minutes and 30 seconds, reducing the deficit to 21-12, their hopes were quickly dashed in a mere 11 seconds.
On VC’s first offensive play following Delhi’s score, Dartez connected with Ross Dartez on a bubble screen. Remarkably, Ross managed to break a couple of tackles after the catch and sprinted 53 yards for a touchdown, giving the Eagles a commanding 28-12 lead as the first half came to a close.
“Ross Dartez’s run after the catch was probably one of the biggest plays of the year,” said Prejean. It was individual effort after that surge.”

The Eagles began the second half with possession of the football and capitalized on it by scoring their sixth touchdown.
Dartez threw a 20-yard touchdown pass to Andrew Prejean.
Once again, the scoring drive was completed in a mere 34 seconds. However, the relentless Eagles were not satisfied with just one touchdown.
On VC’s second possession in the second half, they swiftly scored on the very first play. Jyrin Bessard dashed around the left side and sprinted an impressive 56 yards for another touchdown.
This scoring drive was completed astonishingly in just 12 seconds. Jonathan led VC with 13 carries, accumulating 130 yards and scoring once.
Ty also contributed with four carries, gaining 102 yards and scoring once. Jonathan showcased his prowess in passing as well, completing six out of nine attempts for 192 yards and four touchdowns.