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The Abbeville Wildcats stopped the Kaplan Pirates on fourth and goal with 1:11 left in the game to preserve a 12-7 win and bring the Russo Trophy back to Abbeville Friday night at Wildcat Stadium.
Kaplan was inches away from taking the lead on third and goal from inside the one, but Zalen Hopkins and the Abbeville defensive line pushed Kaplan back to the one-yard line before a pre-snap penalty pushed the ball back to the six. Abbeville senior Braylon Himel, who had two catches and an interception in the game, made the tackle on fourth down.

ERATH — The Erath Bobcats’ offense is averaging an impressive 41 points per game and getting plenty of attention from fans, but their often-overlooked defense has also played a big role in the team’s 8-0 record.
The Bobcats’ defense did not allow the St. Martinville Tigers to get into the end zone en route to a 48-0 victory.
It is the first-time in school history the Bobcats beat St. Martinville in six attempts.

GUEYDAN - Due to a shortage of players because of the flu, Gueydan High School cancelled its varsity game against Westminster-Christian Lafayette for this Friday.
Throughout the season, the Bears have had to play with seventh- and eighth-graders to make a full squad.  Injuries and health issues put a dent in  Gueydan’s roster, making it tough to field a team each Friday.
The school announced its decision on Wednesday on a social media post.  There were also only eight players who practiced on Wednesday.