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The North Vermilion Patriots are 29th in the latest unofficial power rankings from the LHSAA, and remains in contention for a spot in the non-select Division IV playoffs. The top 28 teams in each division earn a spot in the non-select playoffs.

Patriots treating this week like playoff game

Tue, 10/17/2023 - 3:47pm

LEROY — This week’s home game against Northside may not be a must-win contest for the North Vermilion High football team, but the Patriots are treating it that way.
North Vermilion is 2-5 on the year but all but one of its losses has been by 7 points or less. The Patriots are 29th in the current, unofficial power points in non-select Division II, meaning they need to make up one spot by season’s end to earn a playoff bid for the second straight year.

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Vermilion Catholic’s Jyrin Bessard (3) catches a pass that he turned into a 23-yard touchdown after escaping from Jeanerette defender Zyre Colar (2) this past Friday. Bessard was one of five players with touchdowns for VC in the first half of a 42-8 win.

VC preparing for homecoming

Tue, 10/17/2023 - 3:46pm

Vermilion Catholic will look to get off to a fast start again this week when the Screaming Eagles take on Centerville for homecoming on Friday.
The Eagles scored on all six of their first-half possessions in a 42-8 road win over Jeanerette this past week. That included a one-play scoring possession and two two-play drives.
The defense did its part, pitching a shutout until the final series of the game, when JHS scored against VC backups as time ran out in the second half.

VC No. 1 in Class A prep rankings

Tue, 10/17/2023 - 3:44pm

The Vermilion Catholic Eagles jumped up to the No. 1 spot in the latest Louisiana Sports Writers Association Class A football poll after a 42-8 road win over Jeanerette this past Friday.
The Eagles (7-0) climbed one spot from second after previous No. 1 Ouachita Christian (6-1)lost a game to Harding Academy, 31-14, in a game played at Hyatt Field in Monticello, Arkansas. Harding Academy (7-0) is located in Searcy, Arkansas.

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Vermilion Catholic offensive lineman Jackson Trahan (60) escorts receiver Ross Dartez (4) to the end zone on a 45-yard touchdown pass play on Friday night at Jeanerette.

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Vermilion Catholic linebacker Allen McLain (16) makes a diving tackle to stop Jeanerette quarterback Dominick Lewis (5) on Friday night. The Eagles won the District 7-A football game at Jeanerette, 42-8.

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Vermilion Catholic defenders William Simon (14) and Ty Williams stop Jeanerette receiver Steven Lively (12) asEthan Landry (7) of VC closes in on Friday night in Jeanerette.

Vermilion Catholic manhandles Jeanerette

Sat, 10/14/2023 - 12:31pm

JEANERETTE – Vermilion Catholic piled up 400 yards of offense, and its defense was relentless in a 42-8 win over Jeanerette on Friday that kept the Eagles unbeaten on the season at 7-0 overall and 3-0 in District 7-A action.
VC moves up to No. 2 in the Select Division IV Power rankings.
The Eagles scored on all six of their first-half possessions to lead 42-0 at halftime, triggering an automatic running clock for the second half. Jeanerette was held to 202 total yards and scored on the game’s last play with under a minute remaining on the running clock.

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Abbeville’s Tahj Judge ran the opening kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown on Friday.

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Edmar Simon III had only six carries but four were for touchdowns. He also converted three 2-point plays for AHS.

Abbeville scores 60 against Crowley

Sat, 10/14/2023 - 11:27am

CROWLEY - The first play set the tone for the Abbeville Wildcats against Crowley on Friday.
The Gents kicked off, and Abbeville’s Tahj Judge ran the kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown, and the blowout was underway.
The Wildcats (5-2) cruised to a 60-13 win over the 0-7 Crowley Gents.
Abbeville is now ranked No. 17 in the latest Division II Non-Select power ranking.
It has been over 20 years since the last Wildcat football team scored 60 or more points.
Last year, they scored 56 against West St. Mary; in 2015, Abbeville scored 58 against Berwick.

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