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Abbeville running back Ta’Zavian Andrews (3) takes a handoff from quarterback Da’Zavian Maze (2) during a recent game. The Wildcats play at Crowley on Friday.

Wildcats focused on first district game vs. Crowley

Thu, 10/12/2023 - 11:55am

The Abbeville High Wildcats are putting a tough game behind them and looking to get off to a good start to their District 5-3A title chase with a win over Crowley on Friday.
“Everybody’s goal is going to be to go out and win a district championship,” Abbeville head coach Roderick Moy said. “It’s going to be their homecoming, so they’re going to be up and want to play for their alumni, so it’s going to be an interesting ballgame.”

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VC head coach Broc Prejean talks to his players after the win.

VC has easy time against Covenant Christian

Sat, 10/07/2023 - 11:33am

The Vermilion Catholic Eagles jumped out to a 26-0 lead at halftime and never looked back against Covenant Christian this past Friday.
The Eagles (6-0) cruised to a 33-0 win.
The Eagles went to the air and ground on offense.
On the ground, they rushed for 239 yards, and in the air, they threw for 211 yards.
VC completed 10 out of 13 passes and no interceptions.
Jonathan Dartez completed nine out of 12 passes for 235 yards. He also threw two touchdowns.

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Kaplan defensive back Isaiah Theriot (4) breaks up a pass by hitting the Crowley receiver at the same time the football gets there.

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KHS linebacker Hayes Broussard (52) makes a tackle.

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KHS running back Jed Devoltz opens his arms and gets ready to be given the football by KHS quarterback Sabe David. Devoltz averaged five yards a carry against Crowley on Friday.

Kaplan takes care of business against Crowley

Sat, 10/07/2023 - 12:08am

KAPLAN - The Kaplan Pirates improved to 5-1 overall and 1-0 in the district after surpassing the now 0-6 Crowley Gents this past Friday.
The Pirates used ball control and a stingy defense to get the job done en route to a 22-13 victory.
Heading into the Friday game, Kaplan stood at No. 18 in the Division II Non-Select PowerPoint standings, according to GeauxPrep.com. The win could move them up a notch or two.
The top 28 teams make the Division II playoffs. The top five teams get a first-round bye.

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Erath defenders including Jahlil Charles, Mason Hebert, Drake Domangue (34) and Talen Landry (22) tackle St. Martinville's Makharee Narcisse (5) on Friday.

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Erath running back Mason Hebert (3) fights his way into the end zone for a touchdown during a game Friday at St. Martinville.

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Erath quarterback Jack Landry (16) throws a pass against St. Martinville on Friday.

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Erath running back Mason Hebert (3) is tackled by St. Martinville's Landon Rhone (99) on Friday.

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Erath receiver Drake Domangue (34) tries to elude St. Martinville defender Peyton Nelson (4) on Friday.

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St. Martinville running back Steven Blanco (24) is pursued by Erath defenders Landon Lemaire (28) and Aiden Bourque (24) on Friday.

Erath falls to St. Martinville, 43-14

Fri, 10/06/2023 - 11:41pm

ST. MARTINVILLE — The increasingly younger Erath Bobcats fell behind quickly and couldn't overcome a big halftime deficit in a 43-14 loss to St. Martinville to open District 5-3A action on Friday.The Bobcats, who were already missing several starters at a variety of spots on both sides of the ball due to injuries, lost starting quarterback Lynkon Romero to an injured shoulder as he was tackled along the sideline in the first quarter of Friday's game.

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Vermilion Catholic defenders swarm an Ascension Episcopal ballcarrier earlier this year. VC travels to play Covenant Christian at Nicholls State University today.

Eagles set for road challenge vs. Covenant Christian

Thu, 10/05/2023 - 4:25pm

The Vermilion Catholic Eagles will play Covenant Christian today at Nicholls State University’s John L. Guidry Stadium, and the game will be an important experience on several fronts for the Eagles.
Covenant Christian is experiencing a resurgent season this year and will challenge VC on the field, Eagles head coach Broc Prejean said. The nearly two-hour trip to Manning Field also could help Vermilion Catholic get a little bit of playoff preparation as well, both because of the venue and because at some point the Eagles might be asked to travel for the playoffs.

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