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Kaplan's Daylon Landry tries to get around the corner.

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Kaplan defender Braydn Bearb (6) tries to tackle Church Point's quarterback Jaden Reese. Reese finished the game with 121 yards and he scored two touchdowns.

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Kaplan receiver Andre Marceaux tries to catch a pass but it is broken up by a Church Point player.

Kaplan did not get the win, but eyeing district title, Russo Trophy

Fri, 10/27/2023 - 11:59pm

KAPLAN - The Kaplan Pirates were hoping for a win against the Church Point Bears, but unfortunately, it didn’t happen.
The Bears took the lead by 12 points in the first quarter and managed to hold on to their lead to win the non-district game 12-8.
The Pirates’ chances were hindered by two fumbles and an interception that stopped them from scoring.
“It wasn’t our best game,” admitted KHS head coach Cory Brodie. “We can’t take anything away from Church Point. They (Church Point) played well and deserved to win. We lost the game as much as they won it.”

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VC quarterback Jonathan Dartez gets hit low and flies through the air during Thursday’s 48-17 win at Central Catholic.

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Luke McLain (25) scores VC's final touchdown.

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VC’s Tyjh Williams has his back turned to the goal but manages to break free of a Central Catholic defender and run for a touchdown on this play.

Dynamic duo helps lead VC to district title

Fri, 10/27/2023 - 11:57am

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.

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Abbeville High School is spreading the wealth on offense, relying on five players to carry the ball rather than giving the bulk of the carries to any one or two players. From left are sophomore running back Justin Montgomery, sophomore quarterback Da’Zavien Maze, junior running back Edmar Simon III, senior running back Ta’Zavian Andrews and senior fullback Zaylun Williams. The five have combined to rush for more than 1,700 yards and 20 touchdowns through eight games, helping the Wildcats to a 6-2 record and a 2-0 start to the District 5-3A race. AHS travels to St. Martinville for a district game on Friday.

Team-First Attitude

Thu, 10/26/2023 - 10:59am

In an age, and a sport, where stars are encouraged to seek the spotlight, the Abbeville High Wildcats are doing things their own way.
The Wildcats are off to a 6-2 record on the season and are one of two remaining unbeaten teams in District 5-3A with a 2-0 league mark.
The secret to their success? Putting the team above individual accolades.

Three parish teams would make playoffs if season ended today

Thu, 10/26/2023 - 10:53am

Three Vermilion Parish teams currently hold a high enough spot in the Louisiana High School Athletic Association’s power points system to have earned a berth in the playoffs if the season were to end today.
Vermilion Catholic (8-0) is No. 2 in the Select Division IV power rankings with a 16.09 power rating. No. 1 St. Mary’s of Natchitoches (8-0) has a 16.39 rating. Defending state champion Ouachita Christian (7-1) is third with a 15.30 rating.

Eagles remain No. 1 in LSWA poll

Tue, 10/24/2023 - 3:41pm

Vermilion Catholic remained No. 1 in the latest Louisiana Sports Writers Association football poll for Class A football teams after a 57-14 win over Centerville this past week.
The Eagles (8-0) received seven first place votes, while Ouachita Christian (7-1), which dropped out of the top spot the week before with a loss to an Arkansas team, remained second with five first-place votes.
The teams met for the Division IV select championship in 2022.
VC is the only Vermilion Parish team receiving votes in any class.
Edna Karr (7-0) tops the Class 5A poll.

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