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Kaplan tight end Carter Petry (90) runs with the ball against Rayne this past week.

Kaplan looking to get off to quick start

Wed, 09/27/2023 - 2:36pm

KAPLAN — Kaplan High head football coach Cory Brodie wants to see how his team responds to its first loss of the season when the Pirates travel to face Beau Chene on Friday, and he’d like to see Kaplan get off to a better start than they have in most games to this point, he said.
“The biggest thing I want to see this week is how we respond to a loss,” Brodie said. “We went 3-0, and once we lost we want to just tighten up some things and make sure we get back to understanding the main goal.”

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Vermilion Catholic defenders including Ethan Landry (7) and Joe Langlinais (20) stop Erath running back Mason Hebert (3) this past Friday.

VC’s District Opener Set

Wed, 09/27/2023 - 2:35pm

The second half of the season starts this week for the Vermilion Catholic Eagles, and winning a district title still means a lot to the program in an age of expanded playoffs with separate select and non-select divisions.
VC plays the first of six straight District 7-A games at home on Friday, taking on the Highland Baptist Bears.

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Wyatt Hebert gets hard yards against the Rayne Wolves.

Kaplan falls short against Rayne

Sat, 09/23/2023 - 1:14pm

KAPLAN - The Kaplan Pirates played catchup for most of the night against the Rayne Wolves.
After falling behind 25-8 against the Wolves on Friday, Kaplan clawed back into the game but would fall 25-22 in the end.
The Pirates dropped to 3-1 on the year. They will be on the road Friday to battle Beau Chene.
In the first quarter, Rayne jumped out to a 13-0 lead before Kaplan would score.

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Erath quarterback Lynkon Romero is being helped up by VC defender Clay Boudreaux and EHS lineman Kaiden Viator.

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EHS quarterback Lynkon Romero (17) gets rid of the football with VC defenders Ethan Landry (7) and Allen McLain III (16) in his face.

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VC safety Ross Dartez had two catches for 40 yards and also had a big 60-yard interception return.

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VC linebacker Will Simon (14) puts the pressure on EHS quarterback Lynkon Romero.

VC defense gives Erath QB fits in the second half

Sat, 09/23/2023 - 1:46am

In 1981, the rock band Queen and legendary singer David Bowie teamed up to sing a hit song titled “Under Pressure.” Under Pressure could have been the theme of the Vermilion Catholic defense against the Erath Bobcats on Friday.
The VC defense had EHS quarterback Lynkon Romero under pressure for almost the entire game. He could not sit back in his pocket, relax and look for a receiver. Instead, he was either rolling out of the pocket looking down field, quick throwing or just keeping it and running downfield.

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Abbeville’s Justin Montgomery (9) flips into the end zone for a 2-point conversion during the Wildcats’ 36-7 homecoming win against Beau Chene on Friday. Montgomery had 110 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries and Abbeville rushed for 356 yards, with five different players scoring TDs for AHS.

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Abbeville running back Ta’Zavian Andrews (3) bowls over Beau Chene defender Tyren Wheeler (14) during a 36-7 Abbeville win on Friday. Andrews ran for 91 yards and a TD for the Wildcats.

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Tyrin Doucette (23) and Hi’Keim Landry of Abbeville drag down Beau Chene ballcarrier Christian Wheeler (30) on Friday.

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Abbeville huddles up around quarterback Da’Zavien Maze (2) for an offensive play call during the Wildcats’ 36-7 win over Beau Chene on homecoming night.

Wildcats Dominate, 36-7

Sat, 09/23/2023 - 1:36am

The Abbeville High Wildcats thoroughly dominated the Beau Chene Gators on Friday to send their fans home happy with a resounding 36-7 win on homecoming night.
Abbeville racked up 356 rushing yards, with three runners right around the 100-yard mark. Five different player scored touchdowns for Abbeville, and eight players had carries.
The Wildcats were equally as impressive on defense, holding BC to 39 yards on the ground and 82 total yards.
It all began up front for the ’Cats, on both sides of the ball.

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