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VC tailback Joe Langlinais heads for the endzone.

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VC defenders William Simon and Seth Boudreaux team up to stop a Delhi Charter running back.

VC scores fast and often against Delhi Charter

The Vermilion Catholic Eagles’ offense in 2023 is known for its speed and aggression.
Head Coach Broc Prejean openly acknowledges his desire for the offense to score quickly.
Unfortunately, this puts a strain on the Eagles’ defense, as they have little time to rest on the sidelines.
In their recent second-round Division IV playoff 48-12 victory over Delhi Charter, the VC offense executed Coach Prejean’s game plan perfectly by scoring rapidly and frequently.

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Ty Williams sprints up field for a 40-yard run against Delhi Charter on Friday.

Ty Williams fills his twin brother's shoes in VC's victory

In VC’s 48-12 Division IV Select second-round playoff game win, Ty Williams stepped up admirably to replace his injured twin brother, Tyjh, in Friday’s second-round playoff game.
While Tyjh was a key player as VC’s second-leading rusher (93 carries, 853 yards, 14 TDs) this year, Ty played a crucial role on defense throughout the season.
Unfortunately, on Oct. 31, Tyjh suffered a knee injury during practice and had to undergo surgery, forcing him to sit out the rest of the season. He could not make it to Friday’s game because of the surgery.

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Vermilion Catholic running back Luke McLain (25) finds running room against Jeanerette earlier this season. The Screaming Eagles take on Delhi Charter in a second-round Select Division IV playoff game tonight at VC.

Rested VC to Start Playoff Path

The Vermilion Catholic Screaming Eagles took advantage of theif bye in the first round of the playoffs to get as healthy as possible, physically and mentally.
VC gets back into action tonight when the Eagles take on Delhi Charter in a home regional playoff game.

Vermilion Catholic places two on volleyball All-District

Vermilion Catholic’s Jenna Beth Hagle and Emma Williams were honored by their inclusion on the District 3, Division V All-District volleyball team this year.
Hagle, a junior setter, was named to the All-District second team and Williams, a sophomore libero, was an honorable mention to the team.
District champion Westminster Christian Academy placed three players on the first team, while runner-up Ascension Episcopal and ESA each has two first-team picks. Academy of the Sacred Heart saw one player named to the first team.

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Abbeville’s offensive linemen and tight ends head to the line of scrimmage for a play on a wet, chilly night to open the playoffs this past Friday The Wildcats beat Pearl River 34-20 to set up a second-round game this week at Lutcher, the defending Non-Select Division II state champion.

Wildcats set for round 2

The Abbeville High Wildcats’ playoff road gets a lot tougher this week with a second-round game on the road against the defending Non-Select Division II state champion Lutcher Bulldogs.
Lutcher’s state championship was its ninth, with three of those coming early (1975, ’78 and ’83) followed by six titles since 2003. Among the players the football program has produced are NFL receiver Jarvis Landry and NFL defensive backs Dexter McCoil and Lionel Washington.

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