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North Vermilion quarterback James Higginbotham runs upfield and scores from the 15-yard line just before halftime. Photo by Ricky Aubé

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NV running back Heath Aubrey tries to escape two Blue Gator defenders. Photo by Ricky Aubé

North Vermilion Patriots could not stop Ascension Episcopal

Sat, 10/05/2024 - 12:42pm

YOUNGSVILLE - Just 33 seconds into the game, the North Vermilion Patriots found themselves trailing 8-0 and struggled to halt the Ascension Episcopal Blue Gators’ scoring.
When the first quarter ended, the Patriots were trailing 22-0 and suffered their fourth consecutive loss, succumbing to the Class A Blue Gators 50-18.
Ascension has now beaten parish teams Abbeville (38-14), Kaplan (23-6) and North Vermilion (50-18).
Ascension’s next two games are against parish teams Gueydan and Vermilion Catholic.

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Erath receiver Cameron Soirez out runs VC defender Trevin Hebert en route to a 68 yard reception.

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VC linebacker Allen McLain III attempts to tackle Erath quarterback Jack Landry.

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VC's Luke McLain gets thrown in the air.

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VC running back Joe Langlinais looks for running room and a block from Will Simon.

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Erath's Mason Hebert (left) and Aiden Bourque team up to tackle a VC runner.

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VC's Hudson Hebert (5) catches one of his five catches against Erath. Tackling him is EHS linebacker Mason Hebert.

VC holds off Erath in fourth quarter

Sat, 09/28/2024 - 1:19am

It’s tough to come back when you’re down 21 points in the first quarter. Somehow, the Erath Bobcats fought hard and reduced the deficit to just seven points with less than three minutes remaining.
Erath scored three touchdowns in the fourth quarter, but time ran out, and the Eagles (4-0) won 41-34. The Bobcats were trailing 35-13 at the 7-minute mark in the third period but never gave up.

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Kaplan now winners of two straight

Fri, 09/27/2024 - 11:56pm

BREAUX BRIDGE - The Kaplan Pirates used a team effort to beat the Breaux Bridge Tigers 37-0 on Friday.
It is the second straight game the Pirates have scored 37 points after they only scored six against Ascension Episcopal to open the season. 
On Friday, the KHS offense scored 24 points in the first half, which was plenty enough, but they capped it off with 14 in the second half to ice the shutout.
The Pirates ran for 240 yards on 57 carries.

Vermilion Catholic ranked No. 2 in Class 1A

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 10:52am

Here is the latest Louisiana Sports Writer Football rankings.

Class 4A

1. Teurlings Catholic (8) 3-0
2. St. Thomas More (1) 1-2
3. Opelousas (2) 1-1
4. Westgate 2-0
5. Cecilia 2-1
6. North DeSoto 1-2
7. E.D. White 2-1
8. Lutcher 2-0
9. Franklin Parish 3-0
10. Shaw 1-2
Others receiving votes: Lakeshore 25, St. Charles Catholic 9, Leesville 8, Vandebilt Catholic 6, Northwood-Shreveport 5, Assumption 2, McDonogh (35) 1.

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North Vermilion’s Zoe Harrington (25) goes up for one of her eight kills. (photos by Rosco Harrington)

North Vermilion volleyball falls in four sets

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 10:51am

LEROY – The North Vermilion Lady Patriots tried to crawl out of an 0–2-hole Thursday against the Eunice Lady Bobcats but fell shy of forcing a fifth set, falling 22-25, 21-25, 25-17, 24-26.
The Lady Pats (2-2) were right there in every set, losing the first two by seven points.  In the deciding set, NV led 23-20 and had a game point at 24-23 before ultimately dropping the set.  

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