The Vermilion Catholic varsity volleyball team honored U.S. military personnel by wearing camouflage jerseys provided by the Louisiana Army National Guard at the team’s first district match on Sept. 11 against Episcopal School of Acadiana. The fathers of two of the VC team members served in Operation Iraqi Freedom following the terrorist attacks on the U.S. on Sept. 11, 2001.
Vermilion Catholic played the first varsity district volleyball match in school history on Monday, Sept. 11, against Episcopal School of Acadiana. Though VVC fell short, the team impressed ESA coach Sarah Robicheaux, she told VC coach Melissa Prejean.
Vermilion Catholic Honors Military on 9/11
On September 11th the Vermilion Catholic Volleyball Team honored our military personnel by wearing camouflage jerseys provided by the Louisiana Army National Guard.
Sgt. 1st Class Cody Thibodeaux, who is currently Active Duty, and Retired Lt. Col. James Williams both served together in Operation Iraqi Freedom following the terrorist attacks on our country on Sept. 11, 2001.
Their daughters, Zoei Thibodeaux and Emma Williams, who are both on the VC volleyball team, were extremely proud to honor their fathers on September 11th.
Emma Williams also supported her brother, Staff Sgt. James Williams III, who also served in Iraq, and who is still on active duty in the Louisiana National Guard, by wearing the jersey.
The players, coaches, and staff were happy to be able to show their appreciation for our military and all that they sacrifice for our freedom, according to the school.
Gerrod Brassaux was the announcer for our first ever district volleyball match in the history of the school and Gabe Verret sang a beautiful rendition on the National Anthem.
Although the Lady Eagles fell short to Episcopal School of Acadiana, they fought hard in all three sets, coach Melissa Prejean said.
Prejean said that the school received the ultimate compliment from ESA’s head coach Sara Robicheaux, who said that she was impressed with VC’s level of skill for being a first year program.
Robicheaux said she was shocked that none of the varsity starters have previous club experience.
Emma Williams led the team in passing with 17 serve receptions, Jenna Beth Hagle led with 8 digs and in assists. Ali Broussard led with 3 aces and 2 kills.