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VC defenders Matthew Mollere (7) and Trevin Hebert (14) go up for the football against Ascension Episcopal. (photo by Ricky Aubé)

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Luke McLain (25) tries to escape an Ascension defender. . (photo by Ricky Aubé)

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VC defensive lineman Maddox Primeaux tries to tackle a Ascension running back (photo by Ricky Aubé)

Ascension downs Vermilion Catholic; Eagles prepare for Opelousas Catholic

YOUNGSVILLE - After losing to the Vermilion Catholic Eagles for three consecutive years, the Ascension Episcopal Blue Gators finally secured a victory this past Friday.
In a district game, the Blue Gators remain perfect on the year, after beating VC 35-14.
The Eagles have fallen to 2-5, while the Blue Gators have improved to 7-0.
The Eagles’ next opponent will be Opelousas Catholic, 5-2, coming off a 24-22 loss to Westminster of Opelousas. Opelousas Catholic’s other loss this season was to Sacred Heart of Ville Platte.

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Abbeville seniors Keira Gordon and Gracie Armand enjoy the moment after their final home game. (photo by Rosco Harrington).

Abbeville Lady Wildcats fall in volleyball

 The Abbeville Lady Wildcats dropped a 3-1 decision to the Crowley Ladies on senior night Monday, 18-25, 23-25, 25-22, 10-25.
 Abbeville (5-13, 0-3) lost the first set, dropped a close second set, came from behind to win the third set, and then ran out of gas in the final set.  Head coach Madison Trahan felt the effort wasn’t at the level it needs to be for the Lady Cats to win.
   “The effort was better,” Trahan said.  “We could have definitely played harder, but it was better than it was last week.”

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A big part of Abbeville’s passing offense are (left to right) receiver Jacolby Campbell, quarterback Dazavien Maze, receiver Cameron Samuels and offensive coordinator Donald Fusilier.

Abbeville's offense flying high last three games

After starting the season with four-straight losses, the Abbeville Wildcats have won two games in a row. While the defense has been consistent throughout the season, it’s the offense that’s hit its stride.
Abbeville scraped the bottom of the barrel in its week four loss to Holy Savior Menard, only totaling 76 yards passing with four interceptions and failing to score an offensive touchdown in the 15-6 home-opening loss.

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Andrew Payton had an interception for Abbeville.

Abbeville almost pulls off upset over Franklinton

The Abbeville Wildcats came close to pulling off an upset against Franklinton on Thursday.
With two minutes remaining in the game, the Wildcats had an opportunity to score the winning touchdown but misfired on four consecutive passes, ultimately losing 34-28 to Franklinton.
Interim AHS head coach Trevor Eaton expressed pride in his team’s performance, as they now hold a record of 2-1 under his leadership.
“Our guys have no reason to hang their heads,” Eaton stated. “I am very proud of these kids. The rest of our schedule needs to take notice.”

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DeMarion Cormier looks up field for room to run against Southern Lab. Cormier rushed for 145 yards and he scored three touchdowns. In the last two games, he has carried the ball 76 times for a total of 472 yards and scored eight touchdowns. (photo by Michael Odendahl)

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Cassidy Roy hauls in a catch and runs for a 25 yard gain for Kaplan. (photo by Michael Odendahl)

Kaplan knocks off Southern Lab on the road

BATON ROUGE - For the second consecutive year, the Kaplan Pirates defeated the Class 1A Southern Lab Kittens. The Pirates outscored Southern Lab 13-0 in the second half en route to a 27-18 win on Thursday.
With this victory, Kaplan improves to a record of 5-2, with three games remaining in the season. The Pirates will travel to Abbeville to face the Wildcats, who have a record of 2-5, in the district opener for both teams. That game is scheduled for Thursday.

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