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Abbeville High School is spreading the wealth on offense, relying on five players to carry the ball rather than giving the bulk of the carries to any one or two players. From left are sophomore running back Justin Montgomery, sophomore quarterback Da’Zavien Maze, junior running back Edmar Simon III, senior running back Ta’Zavian Andrews and senior fullback Zaylun Williams. The five have combined to rush for more than 1,700 yards and 20 touchdowns through eight games, helping the Wildcats to a 6-2 record and a 2-0 start to the District 5-3A race. AHS travels to St. Martinville for a district game on Friday.

Team-First Attitude

Thu, 10/26/2023 - 10:59am

In an age, and a sport, where stars are encouraged to seek the spotlight, the Abbeville High Wildcats are doing things their own way.
The Wildcats are off to a 6-2 record on the season and are one of two remaining unbeaten teams in District 5-3A with a 2-0 league mark.
The secret to their success? Putting the team above individual accolades.

Three parish teams would make playoffs if season ended today

Thu, 10/26/2023 - 10:53am

Three Vermilion Parish teams currently hold a high enough spot in the Louisiana High School Athletic Association’s power points system to have earned a berth in the playoffs if the season were to end today.
Vermilion Catholic (8-0) is No. 2 in the Select Division IV power rankings with a 16.09 power rating. No. 1 St. Mary’s of Natchitoches (8-0) has a 16.39 rating. Defending state champion Ouachita Christian (7-1) is third with a 15.30 rating.

Eagles remain No. 1 in LSWA poll

Tue, 10/24/2023 - 3:41pm

Vermilion Catholic remained No. 1 in the latest Louisiana Sports Writers Association football poll for Class A football teams after a 57-14 win over Centerville this past week.
The Eagles (8-0) received seven first place votes, while Ouachita Christian (7-1), which dropped out of the top spot the week before with a loss to an Arkansas team, remained second with five first-place votes.
The teams met for the Division IV select championship in 2022.
VC is the only Vermilion Parish team receiving votes in any class.
Edna Karr (7-0) tops the Class 5A poll.

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Vermilion Catholic running back Tyjh Williams, left, carries the ball against Jeanerette during a game earlier this month. The Eagles travel to Morgan City on Thursday to play Central Catholic in a District 7-A football game.

VC viewing game at Central Catholic as district title fight

Tue, 10/24/2023 - 3:39pm

There are still two games left in the regular season, but the Vermilion Catholic Screaming Eagles are treating Thursday’s game against Central Catholic in Morgan City as the District 7-A championship game.
VC and CCHS are the only two teams without a loss in the district.

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North Vermilion defenders James Higginbotham (20), Myles Johnson (8) and Preston Picard (19) track down Northside quarterback Jamarian Ardoin (16) during a District 4-4A game on Friday. Northside won, 42-15.

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North Vermilion’s Grant Wise (23) heads upfield after taking a pitch out from quarterback Logan Thompson (7) on Friday. Wise had a 52-yard touchdown run later in the game.

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Heath Aubrey (13) fights through traffic for North Vermilion during Friday’s home game against Northside. The Patriots travel to face LCA this week.

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North Vermilion quarterback Logan Thompson (7) keeps the ball on an option play on Friday during a district football game against Northside.

Big plays lift Vikings past North Vermilion

Sat, 10/21/2023 - 1:26am

LEROY — Northside High used an explosive offense to claim a 42-15 win at North Vermilion on Friday, finishing with seven plays of greater than 20 yards and another 11 plays gaining 10 yards or more.
“We knew coming into it that they were a big-play team on offense,” North Vermilion coach Joe Heintz said. “We felt like if we had to make them drive, it was going to be hard for them. They did it a couple of times, but they’re a big-play team.”

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