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Jonathan Dartez holds his outstanding award trophy that he won.

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Jonathan Dartez heads up for in the first half.

Vermilion Catholic's Dartez has outstanding performance in state finals

Thu, 12/12/2024 - 11:16pm

NEW ORLEANS - What an epic way to wrap up your last high school football game! You’re out there on Louisiana’s biggest stage, showcasing your skills in front of thousands of fans and on TV, and it all pays off in the end.
That was the case for Jonathan “Jon Jon” Dartez.
Dartez, the quarterback for VC for the past four years, rushed a record-high 47 times during the LHSAA Prep Classic, the most in its 44-year history. These carries were crucial as he led VC to its third state title, achieving a 33-21 victory over Ouachita Christian on Thursday. 

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The Vermilion Catholic Eagles are the 2024 Division IV Select State Champions.

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Jyrin Bessard (4) has a clear lane to the goal line for a touchdown. Jackson Trahan looks for someone to block.

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Attending the press conference for VC were (right to left) Caleb Guidry, Allen McLain III, head coach Broc Prejean, Jonathan Dartez and Jackson Trahan.

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Gabe Boudreaux (53) hugs assistant. coach Bobby McDonald after the win.

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Caleb Guidry (11) heads up field after the interception with under 10 seconds to play in the game.

Vermilion Catholic wins third state title

Thu, 12/12/2024 - 3:25pm

NEW ORLEANS – For the first time in 11 years and the third time overall, the Vermilion Catholic Eagles are state champions, defeating Ouachita Christian in the Select Division IV championship game 33-21.
  VC (14-0) clung to a 26-21 lead as OCS marched down the field with time running out in the fourth quarter.  On fourth and 10 from the VC 21-yard-line with 26 seconds left in the game, OCS quarterback N.L. Vidrine threw to the left sideline.  VC’s Caleb Guidry stepped in front of the receiver and raced 87 yards for the title-clinching touchdown.

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VC's Jonathan Dartez (1) would love to take his football skills to the next level after he graduates from VC.

VC's Dartez gets two football offers on Saturday

Sun, 12/08/2024 - 4:36pm

VC quarterback Jonathan “Jon Jon” Dartez received two football scholarship offers within 12 hours after previously having none.
After VC blanked Kentwood 33-0 in the semifinal game on Friday, Dartez said no college or university offered him anything to play football.  The 5-foot-9 senior quarterback  said that motivated him all season.

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VC senior Joe Langlinais (20) makes a tacke againt Kentwood.

VC has unfinished business it has to take of in the Superdome

Sat, 12/07/2024 - 1:29pm

For the juniors and seniors from Vermilion Catholic Eagles, heading back to the Superdome is meaningful since they have some loose ends to tie up.
Those loose ends are because of what happened in 2022 when the now seniors were sophomores. The freshmen are now juniors. 
The Eagles reached the Superdome for the first time since 2013. However, they ran into a tough Ouachita Christian football team in the finals that dominated the Eagles in the second half.
Ouachita Christian won 28-14, denying VC its third state title.
Well, fast forward to 2024. 

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VC’s Jackson Trahan jumps in the arms of head coach Broc Prejean at the end of the game. The good thing is that Coach Prejean played free safety in high school, so he was able to brace for Jackson’s hit.

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VC linebacker Luke McLain tackles a Kentwood player, keeping them out of the endzone for all four quarters.

Vermilion Catholic is Dome-Bound again

Sat, 12/07/2024 - 10:34am

 The No. 1 Vermilion Catholic Eagles punched their ticket to the Superdome Friday with a 33-0 shellacking of the No. 12 Kentwood Kangaroos in the semifinals of the Select Division IV playoffs at Eagle Stadium. 
VC (13-0) will play the No. 11 Ouachita Christian Eagles in the Select Division IV state finals on Thursday at noon in the Caesars Superdome.  Ouachita Christian defeated No. 2 Ascension Catholic 24-22 in their semifinal matchup.  

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