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SULPHUR – The No. 6 North Vermilion Patriots used a stingy defense to defeat the No. 10 Pearl River Rebels 6-1 in the Division II Non-Select semifinals Wednesday night at McMurry Park.
 While pitcher Isaac Russell dominated on the mound, only four of the 21 outs recorded were by strikeout.  That means he pitched to contact, trusting his defense to work behind him.  
Shortstop Colt Lejeune led the effort with seven putouts.
“We’re just trying to back up our pitcher as best we can,” Lejeune said.  “We know he will give us his best shot to win the game.  We’re just trying to pick up our pitcher on defense and offense.”
  In the fourth inning, Lejeune had three consecutive pitches hit hard and right at him.  He caught the first one.  The second one took a bad hop and caught him on the wrist.  He managed to field the third one clean, but his throw sailed.
Even when things don’t go as planned, the Patriots rely on each other to pick up the slack and get the job done.
“I didn’t get down on myself,” Lejeune said. “I knew my teammates had me, and  Isaac had me on the mound. I just had to keep my head up and keep pushing.”
  Following the miscues, Russell struck out the next batter for the second out.  He then induced a pop-up to Devin Blanchard at second base to escape the inning unscathed.
 Russell helped himself by recording six outs, four via strikeout and two by fielding his position. Blanchard recorded four outs at second, while Jansen Deangelo and Colton Jeansonne each caught two fly balls in the outfield.
Lejeune also contributed on offense. His single to left in the third drove in two runs to give the Patriots a commanding 5-0 lead. Jeansonne, Blanchard, and Hunter Denais each had an RBI, while Deangelo, Cody Breaux, and Blaze Duhon each had a hit.
The Patriots (23-13) play No.1 Lutcher on Saturday at 2 o’clock.  The Bulldogs defeated No.12 Iowa 5-0 in their semifinal matchup.  Whatever the result in the final, NV skipper Jeremy Trahan is proud of his squad.
 “This is their opportunity, and they’re trying to seize it,” Trahan said.  “No matter what happens on Saturday, these guys are winners.”

SULPHUR — The No. 6 North Vermilion Patriots advanced to the finals of the Division II Non-Select playoffs with a 6-1 semifinal victory over the No. 10 Pearl River Rebels Wednesday night.
“We came out ready to go,” said NV skipper Jeremy Trahan.  Don’t doubt these guys.  If you give them a little opportunity to get something done, they’re going to do it.”
The Patriots (23-13) opened the scoring in the bottom of the second inning when Devin Blanchard singled to rightfield, plating Hunter Denais.
North Vermilion struck again in the third, adding four more runs to its lead.
Colt Lejeune had the big hit in the inning, driving in two runs with a line drive single to leftfield.
The Patriots added an insurance run in the sixth inning when Ben Carter stole home to make it 6-0.
Isaac Russell got the win on the hill to improve to 6-2 on the season.  He pitched all seven innings, allowing one unearned run on five hits and one walk while striking out four.
Brody Lambeck had two hits to lead the Patriots at the dish.  Lejeune had one hit and two RBI while Blanchard had one hit and one RBI.  Colton Jeansonne and Denais each had an RBI.
NV plays No. 1 Lutcher on Saturday at 2 p.m. in the finals.
“We’re not going to hit home runs or light up the radar gun,” Trahan said.  “But we’re a darn good baseball team.”

ERATH — A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Rachel H. Primeaux Frederick, 88, was held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church of Erath on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 10 a.m. with Fr. Clinton Sensat officiating. Burial followed at Landry Cemetery of Henry.
Visitation was held at David Funeral Home of Erath on Monday, May 6, 2024 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. with a recitation of the rosary by Lisa Frederick at 7 p.m.. Visitation resumed on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 from 8 a.m. until time of services.
A native of Erath, Mrs. Rachel passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024. She lived a rich life full of love and care for her family. Her passion for gardening and cooking brought so much joy and nourishment to those around her. She poured her heart into creating a warm and loving home for her husband, children, and all her grandchildren. Her legacy of love and nurturing will surely live on in the hearts of those she touched. May she rest in peace.
She is survived by her sons, Keith Frederick (Cora) of Erath, and Dwain Frederick (Cheryn) of Erath; her daughters, Rowena Norwood (Sammy) of Alabama, Yvette Frederick (Frankie) of Abbeville, and Rebecca Frederick (Heidi) of Erath; her grandchildren, Amy, Holly, McCall, Olivia, Karissa, Garrett, Brad, Collin, Nicolette, Evan, Peyton, Hillary, Ethan, Lacie, Blake, Kalyn, and Alaina; her twenty great- grandchildren; her siblings, Vivian Prejean, Earl Primeaux, and Joyce Trumps; and her daughter in-laws, Lisa Frederick, and Diane Frederick.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Angelas J. Frederick, Jr.; her parents, Loveless Primeaux and Edna Thibodeaux Primeaux; her sons, Ashley Wayne Frederick, and Horace D. Frederick; her grandchild, Cliff Norwood; and her siblings, Sheldon Primeaux, Larry Primeaux, and Glynn Primeaux.
Serving as pallbearers were Haydon Turner, Trandon Baudoin, Collin Frederick, Ethan Moore, Peyton Frederick, and Garrett Frederick.
Serving as honorary pallbearers were Brad Frederick, Evan Frederick, and Slade Ladnier.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Traditions Hospice staff.
You may sign the guest register book and express condolences online at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home of Erath 209 E. Putnam St. (337)937-0405 will be handling the arrangements.