Sports

LEROY – The North Vermilion Lady Patriots picked up right where they left off with a 48-20 victory over the Beau Chene Lady Gators in the Lady Pats Thanksgiving Classic on Monday.
 The Lady Pats (2-0) return three starters from last year’s 29-3 squad that reached the quarterfinals of the Division II Non-Select playoffs.  Reigning District 4-4A and Vermilion Parish MVP Makenzie Marceaux and rebounding machine Stevie Brasseaux are back for their senior campaign, while junior point guard Reagan Semien appears focused and ready to elevate her game.

ERATH – The No. 5 Erath Bobcats scored five touchdowns in the first quarter en route to a 56-0 victory over the No. 28 Bogalusa Lumberjacks in the opening round of the Division III Non-Select playoffs at Robert J. Segura Memorial Stadium Friday night.
The Bobcats (11-0) entered week 11 riding high after securing the first unblemished regular season in school history in week 10, and they did not let off the gas. Ten minutes into the game, Erath led 36-0. The defense set a school record for fewest total yards allowed and tied the record for fewest rushing yards allowed.

The Vermilion Catholic Eagles lost 28-13 to Kentwood in the first round of the Select Division IV playoffs after giving up three fumbles.
The Eagles took the lead just once, scoring on a 13-yard touchdown pass to Trevin Hebert. Hebert had a strong game, making seven catches for 133 yards, including a 48-yard reception.
Luke McLain made the extra point, giving VC a 7-0 lead with nine minutes left in the first quarter.
Six minutes later, Kentwood took an 8-7 lead and held onto it for the rest of the game.