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LEROY – The North Vermilion Lady Patriots defeated the Vermilion Catholic Lady Eagles Monday night in straight sets, 25-14, 25-18, 25-11, to earn their first victory of the young season.
 With the win, the Lady Pats (1-1) avenged a preseason loss to VC.  The Lady Eagles (1-4) defeated NV  2-0 last month in Abbeville when the two teams met for a scrimmage.
 Lady Pats head coach Ashly Boudreaux felt the difference for her team was preseason versus regular season.
 “You have to play in the summer, you have to scrimmage, and then you have to figure out who goes where and get the kinks out,” Boudreaux explained.  “This is the real deal now.  It’s time to show up and show out.  They did exactly that tonight.”
After playing to a 6-6 draw early on in the first set, VC took a 9-6 lead behind the strong serve of senior Marley Moore.  The Lady Pats roared back and tied the score at nine.
With the score knotted at 10, junior Zoe Harrington ran off five-straight points to put the Lady Pats in control 15-10.   NV outscored the Lady Eagles 10-4 the rest of the way to win the set.  
During the rally, the front-line combination of Harrington, senior Ava Denais, and junior Stevie Brasseaux started to assert themselves.
The trio blocked and altered shots on defense while hammering ball after ball on offense—that pressure caused VC problems the whole match.
“They’re three big hitters,” Boudreaux said.  “They’re some powerful girls.  They keep working hard and getting better.  Our kids have done a good job of getting one percent better every day.  That’s all you can ask for.”
The two teams played to a 10-10 tie to begin the second set before VC took a 12-10 lead and expanded it to 15-11.  The Lady Pats roared back, scoring nine straight points to take a 20-15 lead.
Once again, the play of the NV front line made the difference.  During the nine-point run, Harrington had three kills and one block while Denais had a kill and a block. Senior Anah Gibbs also had a kill and a block, while senior Charley Veazey added a kill and several sets.
The Lady Eagles battled back to 20-17 but couldn’t get any closer as NV claimed the six-point win.
After playing to a 3-3 tie early in the third set, the Lady Pats ran off 14 unanswered points to take a commanding 17-3 lead before cruising to the 14-point win in the final set.
Lady Eagles’ head coach Kristin Son credited the Lady Pats with playing an outstanding match. She felt that trying different lineup combinations affected her team’s play. She also said her team is too interested in personal glory and needs to focus on the team.
“North Vermilion looked like the team we saw in the summer, not in the scrimmage,” Son said.  “I played with the lineups to see who in what position will help us the most.  Also, we need to gel as a team and not worry about ourselves and our stats.  It needs to be a team effort.”
 “We did some great things.  We didn’t capitalize.  Once we cleanup what we can cleanup and learn to capitalize on all the great plays we made, we’ll be okay.”
The Lady Eagles were at Westminster Christian Academy on Tuesday before traveling to Delcambre to take on the Lady Panthers on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.  They finish the week on Thursday when Acadiana comes to Kim Guidry Gym.  The first serve is at 6 p.m.
The Lady Pats were at New Iberia on Tuesday.  They finish the week at home against the Eunice Lady Bobcats on Thursday at 5:30 p.m.

The Vermilion Catholic Eagles made Friday night look easy against the Class 3A Breaux Bridge Tigers.
The No. 2 Eagles jumped out to a 14-0 lead and cruised to a 45-0 win on Friday.
On VC’s first drive, the Eagles marched 53 yards in four plays to score their first touchdown. The drive took only 90 seconds. The big play of the drive was a 45-yard Jonathan Dartez pass to Hudson Hebert that set up the score.
Two plays later, Dartez scored from the two, making it 7-0 after Alex Broussard’s extra-point kick.
With three minutes to play in the first period,  Dartez darted 34 yards for a touchdown. Broussard nailed the extra point, and a blowout was underway.
VC head coach Broc Prejean enjoyed his team’s being in the lead this week. Last week, VC got behind 10-0 against Catholic High and stormed back for a 14-10 win.
“It is nice to be on the other end of that,” said Prejean about jumping out to a two-touchdown lead. “That was the message all week. Fast start. Fast start.  We can win from behind, but let’s win from in front. Lets try that. I was pleased with how we started the game.”
Not all of the news was positive for VC. On the opening kickoff, Jyrin Bessard, VC’s starting cornerback and tailback, injured his elbow and missed the rest of the game. As of Friday night, it was not known how bad the injury was.
The offense and defense adjusted with Bessard on the sideline in a sling.
The Eagles finished with 374 of total yards.
Dartez, who rushed for 223 yards in Week 1, finished with 104 yards  and three touchdowns.
The Eagles’ third touchdown in the first half began at their own 45-yard line, 55 yards away from the end zone.
The big play on the scoring drive was Jonathan Dartez completing a 30-yard pass to Ross Dartez, who, by-the-way, is not related to Jonathan.
 Jonathan also completed a 13-yard pass to Allen McLain, moving his team down to the 8. Two plays later, Joe Langlinais scored from the 4.
Ross had three catches for 115 yards and a score on the night. He longest was a 75-yard TD catch in the fourth quarter.
The Eagles scored their fourth touchdown of the first half with a one-yard TD run by Jonathan.
At halftime, Jonathan rushed for 68 yards on 11 carries, and he scored three times. 
The field goal kicker, Alex Broussard, was 4-for-4 in kicking extra points in the first half and 6-for-6 in the game.
The Eagles will prepare for  Class 2A Loreauville on Friday.
While the Eagles’ final score and all of their statistics were impressive, Coach Prejean will review the film to find ways to improve VC.
“We will look at the film on Saturday. We have to improve on some things,” he said.  “We will look at the film and make adjustments.”

Stat leaders for VC:

Rushing:
Jonathan Dartez - 14-103 3 TDs
Luke McLain - 6-33 yards, 1 TD;
Caleb Guidry - 8-10

Passing:
Jonathan Dartez: 8-19, 218 yards, TD;

Receiving:
Ross Dartez - 3-115 - 1 TD;
Hudson Hebert 2-68
Matthew Mollere 1-19
Allen McLain III - 1-13
William Simon 1-3

September 14, 1933 - September 6, 2024

ERATH — A Mass of Christian Burial for Maurice Clement “M.C.” Doré, 90, will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church on Monday, September 16, 2024, at 12 p.m. 
Interment will follow at Our Lady of Lourdes Mausoleum.
Visitation will be held at David Funeral Home of Erath on Sunday, September 15, 2024, from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m., with a recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. Visitation will resume on Monday, September 16, 2024, from 8 a.m. until the time of services.
A native of Erath, M.C. passed away peacefully on Friday, September 6, 2024 a week shy of his 91st Birthday. He was a much beloved husband, father, gramps, brother, uncle and friend to those who knew him.
M.C. was born on September 14, 1933 to the late Maurice and Lily LeBlanc Doré. He graduated with honors from Erath High School in 1951, received a B.S. Degree in Vocational Agriculture in 1955 from Southwestern Louisiana Institute (now ULL), received a master’s degree in 1968 from LSU, and continued getting 30 graduate hours beyond his master’s degree. Upon graduation, with no agriculture teaching job available, he went to work for Shell Oil in Weeks Island for 4-½ years. In 1959, he began his agricultural teaching career at Erath High School until his retirement in 1989.
In his 30 years of educating, there was a lot of hands-on teaching. The focus was on welding, small engines, plumbing, and greenhouse production. As the sponsor for Future Farmers of America (FFA), he trained judging teams to compete at district, state and national levels. His students were aces at parliamentary procedure and leadership. It is uncountable the number of students he influenced over the years.
In 1966 M.C. started Doré’s Greenhouse in his backyard using leftover lumber from the building of their family home. With the help of his children and wife, he operated the greenhouse for 57 years until his health began to decline last year. There he sold a variety of vegetable plants, enjoyed chatting with customers and sharing his gardening advice.
He joined Our Lady of Lourdes Knights of Columbus Council 3872 in 1954 and was a 4th Degree member for over 60 years. He served as an usher at 4:00 p.m. mass for many years. He was a member of the Erath High School Backer’s Century Club for over 20 years and on the Hall of Fame Committee. M.C. was inducted as an Honorary Hall of Fame Member in 2011 for his years of service to EHS from 1959-1989.
After his retirement you could still find M.C. collecting tickets at the Friday night football game until 2010. In 2017, he was chosen by the Erath 4th of July Association to serve as the Grand Marshal for his devotion to Erath schools, church, and community.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Lucille Geoffroy Doré; his children, Joddy Landry (David), Jamie Andry (Tim), Wendy Poché (Paul), Dana Duplantis (Randy), Trudy LeBlanc (Kevin), and Scott Doré (Casey), his grandchildren, Kasey Menard (Chaz), Brandon (Nicol) and Alaina Andry, Brennan and Jada (fiance Hunter) Poché, Justin Duplantis (Amiee), Karlie Calderon (Luke) and Jonathan LeBlanc, Adam, Emily and Avery Doré; his great grandchildren, Lane and Camille Duplantis, and Gunner Menard; his sister, Annie Armentor (Lloyd), brother-in-law Donald Sehon, and his brother O.J. Doré (Patsy), along with many nieces and nephews.
He also is preceded in death by his sister, Mary Sehon.
Serving as Pallbearers will be his five grandsons, Godchild Ricky Armentor, brother O.J. Doré, and friend Barry Toups.
The Doré Family extends their heartfelt gratitude to his caregivers Betty Miller, Penny Solet, Nicole Willis, and Christy Guidry. Also his physical therapist, Robin Harbourt, and nurses, Cymone Broussard and Julie Trahan with Vital Caring.
Generous and kind, his memory will be cherished by all who knew him. When the initials “M.C.” are said, most can put a face or share a story about him.
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.

ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial for Ms. Katina Makole Smith, 45, will be held at St. Theresa of the Child of Jesus Catholic Church on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 11 a.m. with Fr. François Sainte-Marie officiating. Burial will follow at St. Paul Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at David Funeral Home of Abbeville on Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 8 a.m. until time of services with a recitation of the rosary at 10 a.m.
A native of Abbeville, Ms. Katina passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. She was a creative soul with a passion for crafting and a flair for vibrant expression, as seen in her colorful nails and ever-stylish hair. Her love for shopping and her mother's home-cooked meals, especially her mother's smothered okra, brought her great joy. Ms. Katina was a devoted supporter of her son’s band at Abbeville High School, and her encouragement extended to everyone around her. Her deep affection for family and friends made a lasting impact, and she will be deeply missed by many.
She is survived by her children, Inglyn Smith and Oatlon Smith; her mother, Elsie M. Smith; and her grandchildren, Samee Sam, McKoy Henderson, and Edyn Henderson.
She is preceded in death by her father, Samuel Smith, Jr.; her maternal grandparents, Allison Mitchell and Mae Mitchell; and her paternal grandparents, Samuel Smith, Sr. and Justina Smith.
Serving as pallbearers will be Kalen Smith, Dillon Briggs, Dwayne Briggs, Lawrence Mitchell, Derrian Hawthorne, and McKinley Henderson.
Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Oatlon Smith, Samee Sam, McKoy Henderson, Raymond Mitchell, Paul Christy, Reginald Christy, and Deveron Turner.
You may sign the guest register book and express condolences online at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home of Abbeville 2600 Charity St. (337)893-3777 will be handling the arrangements.