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Thomas Collins fires a pitch during the Gulf Coast Bank 29ers’ game against STM Navy.

Gulf Coast Bank falls to STM Navy

Fri, 06/14/2024 - 11:00am

ABBEVILLE – The Gulf Coast Bank 29ers fell to the STM Navy 6-0 on Tuesday at Roy Theriot Field.
GCB (4-4) fell behind 1-0 in the third inning and that’s how the score stayed until the seventh inning when STM scored five runs to break open the close game.
Thomas Collins started on the mound for the 29ers and took the tough loss. The southpaw pitched five and two-thirds innings of no-hit baseball, allowing one run on four walks while striking out seven.

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Former Kaplan High standout Jed Devoltz has signed to play football at Andrew College in Georgia.

Kaplan’s Devoltz signs with Andrew College

Wed, 06/12/2024 - 10:51am

Recent Kaplan graduate Jed Devoltz signed to play football at Andrew College.
Andrew College is in Cuthbert, GA, located in the southwest corner of the state. It is the ninth oldest college in the state, is a private university, and is associated with the United Methodist Church and the National Junior College Athletic Association. Their mascot is the Tigers.
Devoltz will have plenty of opportunities to help the program grow as 2024 will be the football program’s inaugural season.

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Gabe Horton tossed a complete-game shutout in the Gulf Coast Bank 29ers’ 10-0 win over Carencro.

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Micah Marceaux of the Gulf Coast Bank 29ers slides safely into home during the team’s 10-0 win over Carencro.

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Gulf Coast Bank 29er Mason Meyers is all smiles after collecting one of his three hits in a 10-0 win over Carencro.

Gulf Coast Bank shuts out Carencro

Tue, 06/11/2024 - 2:02pm

The Gulf Coast Bank 29ers capped off their week with a 10-0 shut-out victory over the Carencro Aces Thursday night at Roy Theriot Field.
GCB (4-3) took advantage of nine walks and pounded nine hits to end the game by mercy rule after five innings.
Gabe Horton got the start on the bump for the 29ers. He pitched the complete game, allowing zero runs on four hits and zero walks while striking out six.
29ers head coach Trey DeRouen liked the patience his team showed at the plate. He was equally impressed by the performance of Horton, especially his breaking ball.

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Kevin Smalls (Kaplan) is guarded by Chayson Gray (AHS).

Abbeville Wildcats play host to basketball team camp

Sun, 06/09/2024 - 3:28pm

  The Abbeville Wildcats hosted a two-day team camp in their gymnasium last Monday and Tuesday.
Several local schools and schools from around the state participated.  The Wildcats were joined by Kaplan, VC, Midland, Vanderbilt Catholic, Merryville, Covenant Christian, Lake Charles College Prep, Northside, Jeanerette, Southside, St. Martinville, Cecilia, Comeaux, and Loreauville.
Wildcats head coach Trevor Eaton is in year two of hosting the camp.  He took the idea from North Vermilion coach Jack LeBlanc a few years ago.

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Jackson Trahan plays first base for the Metro Team and the VC baseball team.

Jackson Trahan of VC enjoys staying busy all year

Sun, 06/09/2024 - 3:26pm

 As the Vermilion Catholic Eagles navigate their Metro League schedule, four-sport athlete Jackson Trahan barely has time to eat and sleep.
 Before the Eagles squared off with Catholic High of New Iberia Monday under the lights at Ralph Sellers Field, Trahan had already played two basketball games and been to football workouts. While he admits it’s difficult, Trahan is fueled by the challenge.
“It’s nonstop,” Trahan said.  You go from sport to sport.  You never get a break.  I like that.  I like always being active.  I want to do it all while I can.”

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