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Jaysen Shelvin is confident he can lead the Wildcats’ offense this football season.

Abbeville’s Jaysen Shelvin Confident running veer offense for the Wildcats

Tue, 08/24/2021 - 9:54am

Being the trigger man in the veer offense isn’t easy.
You have to be able to read the defense, decide to hand off or keep the ball and know what to do to keep the chains moving on a drive.
It takes football intelligence as well as a physical ability to handle the position.
Abbeville High’s Jaysen Shelvin is that guy for head coach Roderick Moy.

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Ethan Lege had a lot of reasons to celebrate this season with the Cane Cutters.

Lege named Texas Collegiate League Player of the Year

Mon, 08/23/2021 - 9:42am

Lafayette, La. – Third baseman Ethan Lege capped an incredible season by being awarded the Texas Collegiate League Player of the Year. Shortstop Jack Schell and Pitcher Josh Mancuso were also named to the 2021 All TCL Team.
Ethan Lege (Delgado CC) from Abbeville, really showcased his batting and all-around skills this season.

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At Morgan Breaux-Hebert’s first football photo day, she gets Abbeville’s Tazavian Andrews ready to take a picture.

Morgan joins Abbeville’s football coaching staff

Thu, 08/19/2021 - 9:38am

Some still remember Morgan Breaux running track for North Vermilion and UL and how good she was on the oval.
She won the state high school indoor meet in the 55-meter dash in 2010.
Abbeville High head football coach Roderick Moy certainly does. That’s why the AHS coach hired Breaux. Morgan Breaux Hebert is the football team’s conditioning coach and part-time running backs coach for his football team.

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Nathan Wiggins

Well-travelled Wiggins VC’s new defensive coordinator

Wed, 08/18/2021 - 9:29am

With the departure of Cory Brodie, who took the Kaplan head football coaching job, Vermilion Catholic head football coach Broc Prejean was in the market for a new defensive coordinator.
A few phone calls here, a meeting there and Prejean ended up hiring Nathan Wiggins to take over the DC role for the Eagles for the 2021 season.
“I was looking for or someone who kind of had the same basic philosophy that I had with Coach Brodie and when I interviewed Coach Wiggins, I knew that we were on the same page when it came to defense and I hired him.”

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As a sophomore last year, Ashton Belaire had success on defense for VC.

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Ashton Belaire

Vermilion Catholic’s Ashton Belaire wants to top last year by winning state title

Wed, 08/18/2021 - 9:21am

Last year as a sophomore, Ashton Belaire exploded on the prep football scene. He became a starter for the Eagles at linebacker, the District 8-A Defensive MVP, and was an honorable mention Class A All-State selection.
Now the question is, how does he top that as a junior?
“Last year, I averaged about 10 tackles a game, three interceptions, one a pick-six that was returned for a touchdown, and I had eight sacks and two forced fumbles,” Belaire said. “I know that everyone says it, but this year we need to win a state championship. It’s past due.

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