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NV’s Joci Delino (left) and Abigail Duhon (8) try to break through Northlake Christian’s defensive line

North Vermilion soccer teams get big wins

Fri, 12/20/2024 - 10:30am

LEROY - The North Vermilion Lady Patriots soccer team has won three straight and improved to 7-5 overall.
In North Vermilion’s seven wins, six wins have been shutouts.
Acadiana High scored two goals in the Lady Patriots 3-2 win.
In the last three games, the Lady Patriots have outscored their opponents 15-0.
They have beaten David Thibodaux (3-0), Pearl River (5-0) and Morgan City (7-0).

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Jonathan Dartez holds his outstanding award trophy that he won.

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Jonathan Dartez heads up for in the first half.

Vermilion Catholic's Dartez has outstanding performance in state finals

Thu, 12/12/2024 - 11:16pm

NEW ORLEANS - What an epic way to wrap up your last high school football game! You’re out there on Louisiana’s biggest stage, showcasing your skills in front of thousands of fans and on TV, and it all pays off in the end.
That was the case for Jonathan “Jon Jon” Dartez.
Dartez, the quarterback for VC for the past four years, rushed a record-high 47 times during the LHSAA Prep Classic, the most in its 44-year history. These carries were crucial as he led VC to its third state title, achieving a 33-21 victory over Ouachita Christian on Thursday. 

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The Vermilion Catholic Eagles are the 2024 Division IV Select State Champions.

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Jyrin Bessard (4) has a clear lane to the goal line for a touchdown. Jackson Trahan looks for someone to block.

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Attending the press conference for VC were (right to left) Caleb Guidry, Allen McLain III, head coach Broc Prejean, Jonathan Dartez and Jackson Trahan.

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Gabe Boudreaux (53) hugs assistant. coach Bobby McDonald after the win.

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Caleb Guidry (11) heads up field after the interception with under 10 seconds to play in the game.

Vermilion Catholic wins third state title

Thu, 12/12/2024 - 3:25pm

NEW ORLEANS – For the first time in 11 years and the third time overall, the Vermilion Catholic Eagles are state champions, defeating Ouachita Christian in the Select Division IV championship game 33-21.
  VC (14-0) clung to a 26-21 lead as OCS marched down the field with time running out in the fourth quarter.  On fourth and 10 from the VC 21-yard-line with 26 seconds left in the game, OCS quarterback N.L. Vidrine threw to the left sideline.  VC’s Caleb Guidry stepped in front of the receiver and raced 87 yards for the title-clinching touchdown.

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