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Reigning Vermilion Parish MVP Makenzie Marceaux (23) scored a game-high 16 points to lead NV over Beau Chene.

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NV’s Reagan Semien (13) scored 15 points to help NV defeat Beau Chene at the Lady Pats Thanksgiving Classic.

North Vermilion Lady Patriots reload for another season

Tue, 11/25/2025 - 9:30am

LEROY – The North Vermilion Lady Patriots picked up right where they left off with a 48-20 victory over the Beau Chene Lady Gators in the Lady Pats Thanksgiving Classic on Monday.
 The Lady Pats (2-0) return three starters from last year’s 29-3 squad that reached the quarterfinals of the Division II Non-Select playoffs.  Reigning District 4-4A and Vermilion Parish MVP Makenzie Marceaux and rebounding machine Stevie Brasseaux are back for their senior campaign, while junior point guard Reagan Semien appears focused and ready to elevate her game.

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Taking a photo on the sideline for Erath are Jack Landry (16), Aiden Bourque (6), Cade Francis (17) and Talen Landry (22). Photo by Cadn Lange.

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Photographer Cadn Lange captures this unique photo of Carter Champagne while standing on the sideline of Friday’s Erath game.

Erath has easy first round victory

Tue, 11/18/2025 - 11:27am

ERATH – The No. 5 Erath Bobcats scored five touchdowns in the first quarter en route to a 56-0 victory over the No. 28 Bogalusa Lumberjacks in the opening round of the Division III Non-Select playoffs at Robert J. Segura Memorial Stadium Friday night.
The Bobcats (11-0) entered week 11 riding high after securing the first unblemished regular season in school history in week 10, and they did not let off the gas. Ten minutes into the game, Erath led 36-0. The defense set a school record for fewest total yards allowed and tied the record for fewest rushing yards allowed.

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Vc seniors are Matthew Mollere (7), Wyatt Bertrand (3), Will Simon (8) Michael Mollere (9) and Caleb Guidry (11) on top row. Seth Boudreaux (51), Luke McLain (25) and Jayden Sons (55).

Kentwood knocks VC out of playoffs

Tue, 11/18/2025 - 11:22am

The Vermilion Catholic Eagles lost 28-13 to Kentwood in the first round of the Select Division IV playoffs after giving up three fumbles.
The Eagles took the lead just once, scoring on a 13-yard touchdown pass to Trevin Hebert. Hebert had a strong game, making seven catches for 133 yards, including a 48-yard reception.
Luke McLain made the extra point, giving VC a 7-0 lead with nine minutes left in the first quarter.
Six minutes later, Kentwood took an 8-7 lead and held onto it for the rest of the game.

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The Kaplan offense runs off the field after scoring on Pine. The players are Mathiew Breaux (12), Keiton Milton (53), Summit Saltzman (66), Jayden Hargrave (8), Gannon Smith (2) and Jeremy Roy (1).

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Kaplan’s Kevin Small (57) runs up field for a 14 yard gain. It was his only carry of the game.

Kaplan knocks out Pine; travels to Kinder on Friday

Tue, 11/18/2025 - 11:13am

The Kaplan Pirates moved on to the second round of the Division III Non-Select Playoffs after surprising No. 12 Pine with a 34-18 win on Friday. Their next opponent will bring a different style of football.
The Pirates (6-5) travel to Kinder to battle the No. 4 Yellowjackets, who drew a bye in the first round.
The Yellowjackets are undefeated at 10-0, averaging 48 points per game on offense and allowing 21 points per game on defense.
They have scored 60 points in one game and topped 50 points five times this season.

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Tate Collins heads up field after a catch for Erath.

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Erath running back Jahlil Charles a touchdown in the playoffs.

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Erath defenders Kaden Viator (55), Lane Goutierrez (58) and Landen DeRouen (11) team up to top a Bogalusa running back in last Friday’s game.

Playoff tested Union Parish coming to Erath in second round game

Tue, 11/18/2025 - 11:09am

ERATH — When people talk about powerhouse football programs, names like West Monroe, John Curtis, Catholic High of Baton Rouge, St. Thomas More and Karr usually come up. Union Parish’s Fighting Farmers deserve to be mentioned right alongside them.
Union Parish won state titles in 2001, 2013, and 2023. They also made it to the finals in 2020, 2021, and 2022. Last year, the Farmers lost in the Non-Select Division III semifinals.
From 2020 to 2023, they played in the state finals. Last year was the first time since 2019 that they didn’t make it that far.

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