What a night for VC QB Jonathan Dartez

Vermilion Catholic junior quarterback Jonathan Dartez seems to be like a bottle of wine and gets better with time.
Playing in what could be his 26th high school football game, Dartez did something he has never done thus far.
In the 30-28 win over Ascension Episcopal on Friday, Dartez ran for an amazing 359 yards on 31 carries and scored three touchdowns.
He also completed six of eight passes for 52 yards and threw one interception.
In one game, Dartez accumulated 411 yards of offense.
It was the first time he had run for more than 230 yards in a game. When told of his accomplishment, he was shocked.
“I don’t know what to say, honestly,” said Dartez. “I knew I had more yards than last week but did not think it was that much. I am speechless.”
VC head coach Broc Prejean continues to be amazed by his quarterback. He also gave praise to his offensive line and running back Tyjh Williams.
“This is unbelievable,” said Prejean about the 359-yard night. “A lot also had to do with the offensive line and Williams paving the way for him. The wide receivers did a fantastic job.
“John-John does an amazing job because of the rest of those guys.”
At halftime, VC was down 17-14. Dartez had 148 yards rushing, and Williams had 44 yards on nine carries.
On the Eagles’ game-opening drive, they moved the ball 93 yards for the first score.
On the scoring play, Dartez dropped back to throw but saw everyone was covered and scooted nine yards for a touchdown with 1:34 to play in the first quarter.
Ascension tied the game 7-7, went ahead 14-7 with 6:40 to play in the first half, and then led 17-14 at halftime.
Williams finished the game with 15 carries for 49 yards.
With catches for VC were Dane Richoux (2-15 yards), Hudson Hebert (1-15 yards), Ethan Hebert (1-14 yards) and Ross Dartez (2-8 yards).
“Both teams never gave up and never quit at any point tonight,” Prejean said. “This was a great game to be a part of tonight.”
The Eagles (2-0) will travel to Loreauville (2-0) on Friday for the next game.
It will be the battle of the undefeated.