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Kaplan quarterback Sabe David (10) drops back to pass during a game earlier this year.

Kaplan, Erath to square off Friday night

Thu, 10/12/2023 - 12:02pm

KAPLAN — Kaplan’s run defense was on the mark against Crowley to open the District 5-3A slate this past Friday with a 22-13 win.
The Pirates (5-1 overall, 1-0 in district) are looking to maintain that tough defensive effort this week when they travel to face Erath in another district game. Kaplan has allowed only 13.8 points a game this year, including surendreing only 13 to Crowley.
Kaplan also limited star running back Omar Butler to 77 yards on 15 carries.

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Erath receiver Drake Domangue (34) tries to elude St. Martinville defender Peyton Nelson (4) this past Friday. The Bobcats return home this week to face Kaplan in a District 5-3A football game.

Erath, Kaplan to square off Friday night

Thu, 10/12/2023 - 12:01pm

ERATH — The Erath Bobcats are embracing the underdog role when they host Kaplan in a District 5-3A game between the two Vermilion Parish rivals, head coach Eric LeBlanc said.
Erath is 1-5 overall and 0-1 in district following a road loss to St. Martinville this past week. Kaplan is 5-1 and 1-0.
“We’re fighting for our season,” LeBlanc said. “Looking at point spread,we’re loooking like we’re severely underdogs. We’re going into it and we’re loving it in practice. We’re working like it.”

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Vermilion Catholic defenders Phillip Summers (21) and Joe Langlinais (20) lead the charge against Ascension Episcopal earlier this season. VC is the No. 3 team in the most recent unofficial Division IV non-select power rankngs.

Three parish teams well-situated with power points

Thu, 10/12/2023 - 11:59am

With only four regular-season games remaining, three Vermilion Parish teams are in good shape to make the playoffs, while the others need a lot of help.
This week, the three teams in the playoff picture are Abbeville, Kaplan and Vermilion Catholic.
According to Geauxprep.com website, these three teams rank No. 24 or higher in the latest power point rankings.
In the Division II Power Point ranking, Abbeville (4-2) is No. 14, and Kaplan (5-1) is No. 20.
The top 28 teams earn a playoff berth in Division II, and the top 8-seeded teams get a first-round bye.

Vermilion Catholic ranked No. 2 in Single-A poll

Thu, 10/12/2023 - 11:57am

Vermilion Catholic remained No. 2 in the latest Class A statewide football poll conducted by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association.
VC (6-0) is second behind Ouachita Christian (6-0), the team that edged the Eagles in the Division IV select state championship game in 2022.
Vermilion Catholic remains the lone Vermilion Parish team receiving votes in the rankings.
VC plays at Jeanerette (5-1) in a district game on Friday.

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Tucker Denais carries the ball against Loreauville earlier this year. The Patriots travel to Westgate for a district game tonight.

Patriots glad to be playing on Thursday

Thu, 10/12/2023 - 11:56am

LEROY — The North Vermilion Patriots are in the midst of the toughest part of their football schedule, a rugged five-game district slate that includes four teams that have been ranked in the top 10 in the latest Class 4A poll taken by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association and five teams in the top 16 of the select and non-select power rankings.

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