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The two teams who won this year’s, and possibly last year’s, Parish Tournament are not the normal team to win the parish tournament.
The Vermilion Catholic boys, the No. 3 seed, stunned the No. 1 Abbeville 58-37 in the finals, while the No. 1 seed North Vermilion Lady Patriots beat No. 3 Kaplan 41-32 in the finals.
The Lady Patriots had not won the parish since 2009, and it has been at least 10 years and possibly longer since the Eagles won the parish tournament.
The Eagles, who are now 7-0, whipped the Wildcats playing team ball.
“I am very proud of them,” said VC head coach Mike McCoy. “They played with a lot of heart. “I though they did a good job of channeling all the hype and emotion of the rivalries within our parish into some good execution on both sides of the ball.”
The Wildcats came out gunning in the first quarter and led 12-4 at the end of the quarter.
Then, team-ball kicked in during the second quarter and six different players scored in the quarter. Travien Lane and Ethan Lege both made five points that quarter.
The Eagles were up 23-22 at half time.
Abbeville was never in the game in the second half.
The Wildcats got to within two points on Zontre Scott’s five points, 34-32, with 2:11 to play in the third period.
From that point on, it was all VC.
J.T. Lege’s layup put the Eagles ahead 43-33 at the start of the fourth period.
Lane helped the Eagles to stretch the lead to 53-34.
Scott would foul out late in the fourth quarter for AHS. He led the team with 13 points. Tyrese Sam added 12 and Robert Staggs had 8 for AHS.
VC would outscore AHS 35-15 in the second half.
VC had three players score in double digits.
Kris Constantine led with 15 points. In the game he was 6 of 7 at the free throw line, all in the fourth quarter.
Ethan Lege made 13 points and Lane had 10 points and 10 rebounds. JT finished with 9.

Lady Patriots take care of Kaplan

The Lady Patriots won a rare Vermilion Parish tournament title Sunday afternoon thanks to Kayler Walker, who took over the game early.
Walker finished with 22 points to lead NV over Kaplan.
No other Lady Patriot scored in doubled digits.
Kaylee Lopez, who is NV’s top scorer this year, had 8 points. Alaina Dartez made five, followed by Kennedy Trahan (4) and O’Leria Bolden (2).
Rylie Frick kept Kaplan in the game with her 14 points. She was 8 of 10 at the charity stripe.
Whitney Bouillion made eight and Leah Frick chipped in six.
Torri Riggs, who scored 28 against VC the night before was held scoreless.
Kaplan made it a game in the first half and went into half time tied 17-17.
In the third period, Walker and Dartez made jumpers to put the Lady Patriots ahead 21-17.
The Lady Pirates crawled back in the game and retook the lead 24-23 on Rylie’s inside shot.
In the final two minutes of the third frame, the Lady Patriots took control.
Walker scored four points and when the quarter was over, the Lady Patriots led 31-24.
Kaplan did cut it to 7 points with 1:44 left in the game.

Although no Vermilion Parish teams made it to the finals for the State Football Championship game this year, three Vermilion Parish players were recognized and received awards at the LHSAA State Championship game Friday night.
All three young men are members of the Erath High School Football Team and received the honor of Academic All-State as members of the 2017-2018 LHSAA All-Academic Composite Football Team. This award is presented for exemplary academic achievement by maintaining the highest Grade Point Average among all athletes during their academic career while participating in varsity high school athletics. All three young men have maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout their high school career.
These young men not only represent Erath, but they are also the only players in the Parish to make the Academic All-State Composite Team.
Jean-Paul is the son of Francis & Kesha Touchet and the late Suzanne Alexander Touchet. Mason is the son of Nathan & Dana Granger. Payne is the son of Michael & Theresa Touchet.

Miss Allison Claire Rosa of Erath and Mr. Everett Sashary Young II of Maurice, were joined in marriage during a ceremony held on Friday, December 8, 2017, at Le Pavillon-Parc in Lafayette, La.
Judge Laurie Hulin officiated the 7 p.m. ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Rosa of Erath, LA. Her grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Allen Landry of Erath and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rosa of Maurice.
Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. Kim Young of Maurice, LA. His grandparents are the late Mr. and Mrs. Roy Young and the late Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Trahan.
Readings were given by Mikela Sultzman, sister of the groom.
Crandall Landry, uncle of the bride, served as the usher.
The mother of the bride was escorted by her brother, Crandall Landry. She wore an elegant navy floor length gown with cold shouldered sleeves, embellished with beaded trimming.
The mother of the groom was escorted by her husband. She wore a floor length deep purple dress with a lace bodice.
Escorted by her father, the bride wore a femme and sophisticated designer Monica gown which featured a short sleeve style allover graphic embroidery with the softest sequin and bead sparkle. Demure from the front, the open back and sheer side cut-outs offered a dramatic twist. The bride was also adorned with a floral hair crown made of soft blooms.
She carried a whimsical bouquet filled with blush pink and peach garden roses accented with soft pink ranunculus and white anemones.
Shiloh Eastin, friend of the bride, served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids included Chelsea Poret, friend of the groom; Kasey Landry, friend of the bride; Truc Ngo, friend of the bride and Meraiah Young, sister of the groom. Flower girl was Abbie Koonce, niece of the groom.
Each attendant wore a floor length blush dress in their own unique style. They carried a similar floral bouquet like the bride.
Matt Miller, friend of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen included Eric Pham, friend of the bride; Baron Rosa, brother of the bride; Stuart Ellis, friend of the groom and Douglas Koonce, brother of the groom. Ring bearer was Dorian Young, godchild of the groom.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Le Pavillon-Parc ballroom in Lafayette. The venue was beautifully decorated with lighted Christmas trees. The guests were welcomed at their tables with metallic gold painted wine bottle centerpieces tied with navy ribbons. Each centerpiece sat on a mirror decorated with beaded wedding garland.
The wedding cake was an elegant mix of blush and white backgrounds garnished with gold accents. Also incorporated into the cake was Harry potter and hello kitty which reflects some of the bride’s interest.
The groom’s cake is a replica of the Zelda shield, made out of chocolate cake filled with chocolate pudding.
The couple will honeymoon in Paris, France.