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There were four metal detectors set up at Erath last week. There will be at least two detectors at each home game tonight and Friday.

Reminder: New rules for entering home football games in Vermilion Parsih

Vermilion Parish Superintendent Tommy Byler reminds everyone about the new rule changes for high school football home games on Thursday and Friday.
Tonight there will be two public school football games in Vermilion Parish, and on Friday, there will be one,
The Abbeville Wildcats entertain the St. Martinville Tigers in a district showdown tonight. The game was moved to Thursday due to a possible rainstorm.
Another game that moved was the Gueydan High/Oberlin High School game. That game is also being played on Thursday.
North Vermilion will play host to Lafayette Christian Academy (LCA) on Friday.
One of the significant changes fans will notice is having to walk through metal detectors before the game.
Byler said no pocket knives or vape instruments would be allowed in the stadium.
• Only clear bags will be allowed into the game.
• Items such as diaper bags, blankets, and stadium seats will be checked.
• There is no re-entry into the game once you leave.
• Entrance gates will be closed at the end of the second quarter.
• High school students need an ID to
enter without an adult.
• All students below high school age will need to be accompanied into the stadium by an adult.
• All students must be in the stands and designated area by the school hosting the event.

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Abbeville, LA 70510
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Gueydan, LA 70542