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Erath inductees are (left to right) Kayla Primeaux Soirez, Garlen Suire and Monica Blancas Broussard. (photo by Missy Rosa)

Erath High to induct three into Athletic Hall of Fame

The Erath High Hall of Fame Committee named the three athletes who are selected into the 2021 Erath High Athletic Hall of Fame.
Two played in the 1990s, while another played in the late 1960s.
They are Monica Blancas Broussard, Kayla Primeaux Soirez and Garlen Suire.
The induction ceremony will be held Thursday at the Community Center and they will be recoginized at Friday’s football game.

Monica Blancas Broussard

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Erath cornerback Blake Dautreuil (8) celebrates with the Erath student body after Dautreuil ran back an interception for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter.

Erath defense delivers when needed

ERATH - Offense, offense, and more offense. That is what usually comes up when one talks about the Erath Bobcats football team.
It is common to hear things like, “That Lynkon Romero kid can throw the football.”
“Who is Erath’s best receiver?”
Seldom does one talk about the Erath defense. The defense never gets mentioned because they have been giving up a lot of points each game. Yet, despite that, the Bobcats continue to win.
They have now won four straight, including Friday night’s 35-24 thriller against the Kaplan Pirates.

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Abbeville defenders Brandel Turner (19) and Tyler Cherry (18) team up to defend a St. Martinville receiver. (Photo by Michael Odendahl)

Abbeville’s rally falls short against Tigers

ST. MARTINVILLE - Abbeville’s five-game win streak to start the 2021 football season ended Thursday night as the Wildcats fell to St. Martinville Senior High in the District 6-3A opener for both teams.
But the Wildcats didn’t go down without a fight until, literally, the very end of the game.

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Eagles run-over Hanson

On Friday, the Vermilion Catholic Eagles racked up 479 yards of offense and cruised to a 56-20 district win over the Hanson Tigers (4-2).
It was a district opener for both clubs.
Hanson came into the game with four wins and one loss. But, despite their record, they could not stop the Eagles’ running game.
For the first time in years, the Eagles had two players rush for more than 150 yards.

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North Vermilion gets first win of the season

The North Vermilion Patriots exploded for 42 points and 544 yards of offense to get their first win of the season.
The Patriots (1-5) beat LaGrange 42-14 in a non-district game on Friday.
Benny Freeman had a career night by rushing for 224 yards on 24 carries and a touchdown.
Tucker Denais also had a big night carrying the football for 130 yards on 16 carries.
NV threw the football, as well.
Logan Thompson completed nine of 25 passes for 175 yards and three touchdowns,

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