Kentwood knocks VC out of playoffs

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.
Kentwood was ahead 16-7 at halftime and pushed the lead to 22-7 in the third quarter.
The Eagles cut the lead to 22-13 with 3:29 left in the third quarter.
Simon threw a 42-yard touchdown pass to Michael Mollere, bringing VC closer at 22-13 heading into the final quarter.
Kentwood secured the win by scoring again with eight minutes left, making it 28-13.
Simon finished his first and only season as VC’s quarterback with a solid performance. The senior completed 15 of 33 passes for 224 yards and two touchdowns.
Over the season, he threw for just under 1,600 yards.
Michael Mollere caught three passes for 60 yards and a touchdown.
Matthew Mollere, Michael’s twin brother, made two catches for 18 yards, and tight end James Bradley had one catch for 11 yards.
In 11 games, Matthew led VC in receptions with 30 for 353 yards.
Luke McLain, who dealt with an ankle injury throughout the season, carried the ball 12 times for 32 yards. On the year, he rushed for 658 yards.
Simon led the team in rushing, gaining 36 yards on 12 carries on Friday.
He was VC’s second leading rusher on the year with 542 yards, and he scored 10 touchdowns.