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The St. Frederick Warriors used a steady run game and a stingy defense to end Vermilion Catholic’s season by a score of 31-7. In the Division IV semifinals, the 9-2 Warriors will travel to Baton Rouge to take on Southern Lab, a 39-6 winner over Country Day. VC finishes the season at 8-4.
The Eagles knocked St. Frederick out of the playoffs last year.
St. Frederick’s run game, which ate up nearly 33 minutes of clock, was led by running back Michael Thompson, who rushed for 195 yards on 32 carries. The Warrior defense held VC to 85 yards of total offense.

Vermilion Catholic rallied to tie the game three times before taking the lead en route to a 37-36 win over Catholic High of Pointe Coupee in the opening round of the Division IV state playoffs on Friday.
The Eagles (8-3) face St. Frederick (8-2) in the second round, who beat Opelousas Catholic, 14-8. The second round game will be played at VC.
“All week, we preached this was a tough, gritty group coming in from Catholic-Pointe Coupee,” said Broc Prejean, Vermilion Catholic coach.
“I have so much respect for Coach Bullera and their program over there.

When asked Blake Saddler, “Who is Blake Saddler?” The Abbeville senior tailback had an answer.
“I am the GOAT,” replied Saddler after Abbeville crushed Richwood 53-22 in the first round of the Class 3A playoffs. “I am unstoppable.”
Let’s be clear. Saddler is not saying he is a goat who can run fast. He said he is “The G.O.A.T.”
The word G.O.A.T. stands for Greatest of All Time. Professional athletes such as N.F.L. quarterback Tom Brady or N.B.A. legend Michael Jordan are the G.O.A.T.s in their sports.
Saddler has the stats to back up his G.O.A.T. status.