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Brent Goodyear, Jr. and Lindsey Rue

Lindsey Rue - Brent Goodyear, Jr. announce engagement

Mon, 09/25/2017 - 8:03am

Miss Lindsey Elizabeth Rue of Lafayette and Mr. Brent Matthew Goodyear, Jr., of Abbeville are pleased to announce their engagement and forthcoming plans of marriage.
The couple will exchange marriage vows at Acadian Village in Lafayette on Friday, November 3, 2017.
Lindsey is the daughter of Karen Rue and Donny Rue, both of Lafayette.
Her grandparents are Shirley Rauch and the late Louis Rauch of Mokena, Illinois and Laura Rue and the late Lloyd Rue of Lafayette, La.
She is a 2008 graduate of West Minster Christian Academy, a 2012 graduate of UL Lafayette with a Bachelor’s degree, and a 2016 graduate of UL Lafayette with a Master’s Degree in the Science of Nursing. She is employed with Cancer Center of Acadiana.
Brent is the son of Michelle Love of Abbeville, La. and Brent
Goodyear, Sr., of Lafayette, La.
His grandparents are the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard “Dicky” Broussard and Gayle Goodyear of Lafayette and the late Ralph “Billy” Billeaud.
He is a 2005 graduate of Vermilion Catholic High School and attended UL Lafayette.
He is employed with EOT Cutting Services in Broussard, La.

Mrs. Blake James Landry

Katelyn Hargrave becomes Mrs. Blake James Landry

Mon, 09/25/2017 - 8:02am

Miss Katelyn Richelle Hargrave of Kaplan, and Mr. Blake James Landry of Maurice, exchanged vows of marriage during a nuptial ceremony held on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Kaplan.
Father Mark Miley officiated the 6:30 p.m. Mass.
The bride is the daughter of Kenneth and Belinda G. Hargrave of Kaplan. Her grandparents are the Leona Breaux of Kaplan and the late Houise “Bud” Hargrave, the late Murphy Guilbeaux, Sr., of Kaplan and Carmen B. Guilbeaux of Lafayette.
Parents of the groom are Darryl and Carolyn B. Landry of Maurice. His grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Lurby Broussard of Maurice and Mr. and Mrs. Aston Ray “Naunchie” Landry of Erath.
Music for the ceremony was provided by Pan String Quartet of Baton Rouge.
Readings were given by Bonnie Broussard, family friend of the bride and groom and Carla Herpin, godmother of the bride. The gifts were brought forth during the Mass by Charlotte Dubose, godmother of the groom and Jan Guilbeaux, aunt of the bride.
Ushers included Skyler Hargrave and Jace Hebert, both friends of the bride and groom.
The mother of the bride was escorted by her brothers, Murphy Guilbeaux, Jr. and Richard Guilbeaux.
She wore an elegant navy Ralph Lauren floor length gown designed with an off shoulder surplice neckline with a delicate satin trim.
The mother of the groom was escorted by her husband. She wore an iron colored, floor length A-line designer gown which featured an off the shoulder pleated top accented with a rhinestone applique to the waistline.
Escorted by her father, the bride wore a gown which featured an ivory lace that flowed throughout the fitted silhouette and was further enhanced by antique satin lining. The gown was made complete by a scalloped lace hemline and cascading covered buttons through the chapel length train.
Finally, the bride wore a cathedral veil accented with a scalloped lace made complete by her mother.
Her bouquet was made up of light pink Kiera Garden Roses, Vendella cream roses and Tibet white roses embellished with pink Veronica. They were all surrounded by silver dollar eucalyptus. The bouquet was enhanced with lace from the bride’s mother’s veil and her paternal grandfather’s rosary. The bride carried a couple’s rosary created using items belonging to the bride and groom and from their family members.
Lauren Jordan, friend of the bride, served as maid of honor. Matrons of honor included Emily Hollier and Fran Trahan, both friends of the bride. Bridesmaids were Bailey Landry, sister of the groom; Tyla Broussard, Lacey Denais, Meagan Duhon, Courtney Hargrave, Tayloe Hebert, Jill Landry and Grace Hargrave. Junior bridesmaid was Makynlie Mire. Flower girl was Brinklei Landry, godchild of the groom.
The attendants wore a wine, floor length bridesmaid dress featuring a lace bodice.
Serving a best man was Trevor Picard. Groomsmen included Kyle Hollier, Lance Broussard, Treg Broussard, Bryant Denais, Brady Duhon, Stephan Hargrave, brother of the bride; Logan Gautreaux, Koby Trahan, Travis Bodin and Trevor Courville. Ring bearers were Wesley Hollier, godchild of the bride and Brendon Broussard, godchild of the groom. Brooks Broussard, godchild of the groom, was the junior groomsman.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the Crossing at Mervine Kahn in Rayne, La.
Upon their return from a wedding trip to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, the couple will reside in Maurice.

Birth announcements

Mon, 09/25/2017 - 8:00am

Tylor James Laviolette
A son, Tylor James Laviolette was born Monday, September 18, 2017, at Abbeville General to Bailey Cheyenne Laviolette of Abbeville.

Rodney Paul Rice, Jr.
A son Rodney Paul Rice Jr., was born Tuesday, September 19, 2107, at Abbeville General Hospital to Shalaca Alicia Broussard and Rodney Paul Rice, Sr. of Abbeville.

Dav’lon Ry’maun Readom
A son, Dav’lon Ry’maun Readom, was born Monday, September 18, 2017, at Abbeville General to Jasmine Renee Readom.
Rohyn Caroll Racca
A son, Rohyn Caroll Racca, was born Sunday, September 10, 2017, at Abbeville General to Mr. and Mrs. Cody James Racca of Kaplan.
The mother is the former Dawn Nicole Menard.

/-Guinevere Mae Vice
A daughter, Guinevere Mae Vice, was born, Monday, September 18, 2017, at Abbeville General to Mr. and Mrs. Coby Joseph Vice of Broussard.
The mother is the former Ashley Nicole Holcomb.

Chase Rory
Hudson
A son, Chase Rory Hudson, was born September 10, 2017, at Women’s and Children’s to Mr. and Mrs. Travis Hudson of Kaplan.
The mother is the former Lucette Sellers.

Kynlee Ann
Griffin
A daughter, Kynlee Ann Griffin, was born September 14, 2017, at Women’s and Children’s to Courtney Sumrall and Kyle Griffin of Carencro.

Nick Mire (19) catches the ball against Rayne.

Rayne beats Erath

Sat, 09/23/2017 - 10:57am

ERATH - The game was just about over after the second play of night when Rayne tailback Trent Winbush darted 55 yards for a touchdown 12 seconds into the game.
That would be the start of a long night for the Erath Bobcats on Thursday at EHS.
Winbush would score a total of five touchdowns to help the Wolves crush Erath 35-7 in a non district game. He had TD runs of 5, 16, 34 and 61 yards. He finished with 294 yards on 19 carries.
The Bobcats were able to hang with Rayne in the first period, down 7-0.
At the end of the first period, Erath decided to go for it on fourth down and four from Rayne’s 43-yard line. They were stuffed.
Six plays later, Rayne scored and led 14-0.
EHS got the ball back but was stopped on four straight plays. The Wolves scored again with 4:23 left in the first half.
The Bobcats began the first half with a new looking offense. For the first three games, senior Mason Granger was the quarterback. Granger was moved to tailback and Luke LeBlanc was the quarterback.
He had some success throwing the football, going 3-for-3 for 23 yards. But throughout the first half, LeBlanc was running for his life and was sacked five times. He loss 18 yards.
Down 21-0, EHS head coach David Comeaux made another quarterback change. LeBlanc was moved to wide receiver and John Landry, who was wearing No. 12 (John Pupera’s number) started the second half at QB. Puperra did not play because of an injury.
LeBlanc marched the Bobcats down into the Red Zone but were denied a touchdown. Erath got the ball right back when Lane Toups recovered a fumble at the 6:46 mark in the third period on the Rayne 25.
Erath drove down to the 5 and got a first down. On the next play, the Bobcats fumbled.
Rayne marched down field and scored again to make it 28-0.
On the night, Landry completed 12 of 25 passes for 101 yards.
Luke Frederick had five catches for 34 yards a touchdown.
Jean Paul Touchet had three receptions for 44 yards.
Mason Granger led EHS in rushing with 11 carries for 53 yards.

Darius Davis catches one of his seven receptions for NV. (photo by Beverly Vincent).

North Vermilion beats Varnado in a close game

Sat, 09/23/2017 - 3:09am

LEROY - The North Vermilion Patriots gave their homecoming crowd a thrilling game to watch.
The Class 3A Patriots scored 14 points in the fourth quarter to beat the Class 1A Varnado Wildcats 35-18.
While the score looked like a blowout, it was not.
Varnado took an 18-13 lead around the 8 minute mark in the third period.
But the Patriots did not panic. They just took their next possession and marched 60 yards down field and retook the lead for good.
On the drive, Malik Criner carried the pigskin four times for 22 yards. With starting quarterback Garrett Becker back, the Patriots went to the air on the drive.
Becker hit Darius Davis for a 22 yard reception and then he connected with Darius Gilliam for a 10-yard touchdown reception. The Patriots went ahead 21-18 on Hunter Hulin’s two-point conversion.
It remained a three point game until five minutes left in the game. Becker completed a 9-yard pass to Davis for a touchdown. Ben Bares kicked the extra point for a 28-18 lead.
North Vermilion added a late touchdown at the 1:52 mark in the fourth quarter. It was set up by Ryan Broussard’s interception.
Criner had a 17-yard run and Kendrick Baudoin had a big 37 yard run that set up NV’s final touchdown.
Fullback Darian Duhon scored his first touch down of the season with a 12-yard run.
The Patriots had 310 yards rushing and 120 yards passing.
Criner, who has rushed for 140-plus yards in three games now, had a season-high 157 yards on 20 carries. He averaged 8 yards a carry. He also had a 65-yard run for a touchdown on the first play from scrimmage.
Becker completed 7 of 10 passes for 77 yards and two touchdowns. Dale Martin was 3 of 5 for 45 yards.
Davis had 7 catches for 89 yards and he caught two touchdowns. He averaged 13 yards a catch.
Gilliam had two catches for 24 yards.
Ben Bares had a great game punting. He had three punts for a 43 yard average.

North Vermilion homecoming queen is Breelyn Brigola (middle). Next to her are Kaylee Lopez (right) and Sara Vice.

North Vermilion's homecoming queen named

Sat, 09/23/2017 - 1:59am

North Vermilion homecoming queen is Breelyn Brigola. Next to her are Kaylee Lopez (right) and Sara Vice.

The Kaplan Pirates run out onto the field before the game.

Ground game works for Kaplan against Kinder

Sat, 09/23/2017 - 1:04am

KAPLAN - The Kaplan Pirates did not do any thing fancy or use trickery to beat Kinder on Friday. They did what they normally do - run the football.
The Pirates have shown when they run for more than 260 yards a game in 2017, they win games.
Against Church Point last week, they rushed for 300 yards and cruised to a victory.
On Friday, the Pirates rushed for 263 yards and cruised to a 28-6 victory over Kinder.
Braylon Romero and Mac Thibeaux combined to 188 yards out of the 263 yards for Kaplan.
Romero ran for 99 yards on 15 totes. He had touchdown runs of 1 and 12 yards.
Thibeaux had 17 carries for 89 yards. he scored on a 24 yard run.
Kaplan led 8-0 on Romero’s first touchdown. Kinder made it a game by scoring a touchdown (8-6) with three minutes left in the first half. But Kaplan came right back with a scoring driving of its own. KHS quarterback Trae Case threw to Logan Roy for an 8-yard touchdown pass. Roy made a fingertip catch in the corner of the end zone with eight seconds left in the first half.
It stayed 16-6 after three quarters.
The Pirates were able to pull away in the fourth quarter by grinding out the clock with their running game.
Kaplan scored two insurance touchdowns in the fourth period.
Passing, Case was 2-for-4 for 25 yards.
Kaplan’s defense did its job by allowing DeRidder to gain only 149 total yards.
Running back Hayden Thomas had 20 carries for 53 yards for Kinder.
The Pirates (2-2) are on the road Friday for a war against No. 1 ranked Notre Dame (4-0).

Andre LeBlanc had a busy night running the football for VC. He carried it 27 times and gained 97 yards.

Vermilion Catholic knocks off Hanson

Fri, 09/22/2017 - 11:51pm

The Vermilion Catholic Eagles took care of business on Friday by whipping the Hanson Tigers, 17-0.
The victory puts VC at 1-0 in district and now 3-1 overall.
After a scoreless first quarter, the Eagles scored a touchdown to lead 7-0 at half.
The Eagles scored at the 7:13 mark when Andre LeBlanc scored from the 1. LeBlanc had a busy night. He came into the game with less than 15 carries all season. But because Kalix Broussard was sidelined with a knee injury, LeBlanc picked up the slack. He had 27 carries and finished with 97 yards rushing a touchdown.
He also had two receptions for 42 yards.
In the game, VC had 107 yards rushing, compared to Hanson’s 73.
The Eagles were able to put three points on the score board at the 4:32 mark when John Robert Allums nailed a 31-yard field goal.
Ahead 10-0, the Eagles secured the victory when Ethan Lege returned a punt 75 yards for a touchdown with 8:02 to play in the game.
VC had 218 yards of total offense, while VC’s defense held Hanson to only 133 yards.
Drew Lege, a freshman, started at quarterback for VC. He completed eight of 25 passes for 64 yards. He also threw two interceptions.
Andrew Marceaux came in and completed two-of-two passes for 47 yards.
Camden Sellers led VC in receiving with five catches for 42 yards.
Others with catches were Ethan (2-18) and Kris Constantine (1-9) .
On Friday, VC (3-1) entertains Centerville (3-0) in a district contest.

Tavian Menard dives across the goal line for Abbeville. Somehow, he held on to the football.

Keiran Shelvin of Abbeville jumps up and deflects the football. However, a Breaux Bridge lineman caught the deflected ball and ran for a first down.

Abbeville High has more bad luck than good luck against Breaux Bridge

Fri, 09/22/2017 - 10:47pm

There is no doubt the Abbeville Wildcats have luck. But on Friday, it was not good luck.
When the Wildcats (1-3) would do something positive in the game against the Breaux Bridge Tigers, bad luck would strike on the very next play.
Abbeville hung with the Tigers for a little while but, in the end, Breaux Bridge won 43-14 in a non-district game.
The Tigers led 13-0 after the first quarter. At the start of the second quarter, Abbeville got on the board to make it a game early in the second period.

Good luck
The Wildcats marched 65 yards in 12 plays to score.
Channing Spears had three big runs for a total of 27 yards on the drive. On third down from the 4. Tavian Menard scooted on the right side and dove across the goal line for a touchdown. Junus Derouen nailed the extra point and Abbeville was right back in the game.

Good luck
On Breaux Bridge’s next series of downs, Abbeville holds them, forcing them to punt. The Wildcats got the punt at their own 25-yard-line. But Breaux Bridge had a penalty on the punt, so AHS head coach Kevin Kern wanted the Tigers to punt it again

Bad luck
So, on the punt, Abbeville miss handled the punt and the ball rolled all the way down to the Tiger 5-yard-line and Breaux Bridge recovers. Three plays later, they score to make it 20-7.

Good luck
Back on the Tiger 30-yard line, Breaux Bridge’s quarterback goes back to pass and big AHS defensive lineman Keiran Shelvin jumps up and deflects the football.

Bad luck
On the deflection by Shelvin, a Breaux Bridge lineman catches the football and runs for a first down.
Also, on the same play, Abbeville’s Jorrin White is lost for the game because of a knee injury trying to tackle the lineman.
Breaux Bridges continues the drive and eventually scores to make it 27-7 with 1:10 to play in the first half.

Bad luck
The Wildcats decide to try and score right before half. Quarterback Chad Celestine throws up a long pass that is intercepted with less than a minute to play in the half. The Tigers marched 50 yards down field and kicked a field goal right before half time to make it 30-7.

Bad luck
To start the second half, Abbeville’s marching down field, mixing it up with runs and throws. But then Celestine is picked off. Five plays later, the Tigers are in the end zone to seal the victory.

Statistics

Tavian Menard had 12 carries for 53 yards and a touchdown.
Tavis Briggs had eight carries for 35 yards and a touchdown.
With each a catch were Omari Akebu-ina (1-14), Dominick Nunez (1-11) and Brayden Williams (1-10).
Akebu-ina led AHS on defense with four solo tackles and five assists. Jesiah Angeles had four solos and three assists. Shelvin finished with two solos and five assists. Nunez had three solos.

Ima Broussard Guidry

Fri, 09/22/2017 - 5:05pm

LAKE CHARLES – Ima Guidry, born in Grand Chenier on September 22, 1925, to the late Arthur and Alice Broussard, born Henry, passed away on her birthday, September 22, 2017.
She was a member of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary in Kaplan and worked for Meaux’s Drugstore. She loved taking care of everyone, always wanted to make sure everyone ate and drank. Ms. Guidry worked out in her yard, pressure washing her own home and cutting down her own trees well into her 90’s.
Survivors are her children, Glenda Fay Hargrave of Abbeville, Brendal Mire, married to Michael of Kaplan, Craig Hargrave, married to Micky of Cow Island and Tammy Ardoin, married to Joey of Iowa; brother, Hester Broussard of Venice, LA; grandchildren, Brandy Babineaux, Dawn d’Augereau, Monica Miles, Michael D. Mire, Jenny Estay, Kristi Viator and Arielle Ardoin; 13 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Dudley Hargrave and Loveless Guidry; grandson, Chad James Hargrave; siblings, Wilma Landry, Annie Miller, Aline Perrin, Myrtis Buras, Willie Nell Kelly and Arthur Broussard, Jr.
A Mass of Christian burial will be in Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Kaplan with Father Nicholas Dupre` officiating at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Kaplan under the direction of Johnson & Brown Funeral Home – Iowa.
Visitation is Monday in Johnson & Brown Funeral Home – Iowa, from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m., with a rosary at 6:30 p.m. and will resume Tuesday in Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Kaplan from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m., with a rosary being recited at 10 a.m.
Words of comfort may be shared at www.johnsonandbrownfuneralhome.com/Facebook: Johnson & Brown Funeral Home.

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