Dynamic duo helps lead VC to district title

MORGAN CITY - The world has witnessed many famous dynamic duos over the past 50 years, such as Batman and Robin, Barbie and Ken, Mac and Cheese, Mickey and Minnie Mouse and Peanut Butter and Jelly, among others.
However, have you ever heard of the Jonathan Dartez and Tyjh Williams duo?
This duo can be found at Vermilion Catholic High School and is responsible for almost all of the team’s offensive plays.
This was evident in a recent district battle against Central Catholic, where the duo combined to rush for 377 yards and score six touchdowns, leading their team to a 48-17 road win.
With this win, VC secured its fourth consecutive outright district title under the leadership of head coach Broc Prejean.
Dartez, who plays as the quarterback, had an impressive 35 carries for 225 yards and scored four times. As is the case with all good dynamic duo teams, the two are also good friends.
“I love Tajh, and I love his brother (Ty Williams) also,” Dartez said. “Tajh is one of my favorite friends. We are always talking about what we are seeing, such as if the linebackers are blitzing.
“We watch films together. It is just a bond that we have. That is just the point of football; you develop that friendship.”
On Thursday night, the friendship bond between Dartez and Williams was evident during their game.
Although Central Catholic put up a good fight in the first half, they were down by only 20-17 at halftime.
Central Catholic managed to stay in the game thanks to two significant pass plays.
However, in the second half, VC’s defense, coupled with Williams’ running ability, intensified.
In the first half, Dartez carried the ball 23 times for 128 yards while Williams had eight carries for 69 yards.
But in the second half, Williams carried the ball 11 times for 83 yards. Williams finished the game with 19 totes for 152 yards and two scores.
Coach Broc Prejean was impressed by their dynamic play, saying “They are special. They play off of each other.”
Although VC’s defense bent in the first half, they managed to keep Central Catholic out of the end zone in the second half.
VC’s offense, on the other hand, scored four second-half touchdowns, outscoring Central Catholic 28-0.
Dartez had two touchdown runs, a 2-yard and a 20-yard run, while Williams scored a 10-yard touchdown run.
Williams also caught an 18-yard pass that set up one of Dartez’s second-half touchdown run.
The VC Eagles nailed the coffin shut on their final drive of the game.
Leading 41-17 with 4:06 to play, VC marched 53 yards in five plays.
Tailback Luke McLain had five straight carries, including runs of 15 and 13 yards.
With 50 seconds left in the game, McLain ran up the middle for a touchdown.
He finished the night with 42 yards on six carries.
Joe Langlinais was VC’s other ball carrier (2 carries, 5-yards).
Ross Dartez had three catches for 25 yards. Dartez, on defense, had an interception in the first half.
VC closes out the regular season at home against Hanson.