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Vermilion Catholic ranked No. 2 in Single-A poll

Vermilion Catholic remained No. 2 in the latest Class A statewide football poll conducted by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association.
VC (6-0) is second behind Ouachita Christian (6-0), the team that edged the Eagles in the Division IV select state championship game in 2022.
Vermilion Catholic remains the lone Vermilion Parish team receiving votes in the rankings.
VC plays at Jeanerette (5-1) in a district game on Friday.

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Tucker Denais carries the ball against Loreauville earlier this year. The Patriots travel to Westgate for a district game tonight.

Patriots glad to be playing on Thursday

LEROY — The North Vermilion Patriots are in the midst of the toughest part of their football schedule, a rugged five-game district slate that includes four teams that have been ranked in the top 10 in the latest Class 4A poll taken by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association and five teams in the top 16 of the select and non-select power rankings.

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Abbeville running back Ta’Zavian Andrews (3) takes a handoff from quarterback Da’Zavian Maze (2) during a recent game. The Wildcats play at Crowley on Friday.

Wildcats focused on first district game vs. Crowley

The Abbeville High Wildcats are putting a tough game behind them and looking to get off to a good start to their District 5-3A title chase with a win over Crowley on Friday.
“Everybody’s goal is going to be to go out and win a district championship,” Abbeville head coach Roderick Moy said. “It’s going to be their homecoming, so they’re going to be up and want to play for their alumni, so it’s going to be an interesting ballgame.”

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VC head coach Broc Prejean talks to his players after the win.

VC has easy time against Covenant Christian

The Vermilion Catholic Eagles jumped out to a 26-0 lead at halftime and never looked back against Covenant Christian this past Friday.
The Eagles (6-0) cruised to a 33-0 win.
The Eagles went to the air and ground on offense.
On the ground, they rushed for 239 yards, and in the air, they threw for 211 yards.
VC completed 10 out of 13 passes and no interceptions.
Jonathan Dartez completed nine out of 12 passes for 235 yards. He also threw two touchdowns.

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Kaplan defensive back Isaiah Theriot (4) breaks up a pass by hitting the Crowley receiver at the same time the football gets there.

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KHS linebacker Hayes Broussard (52) makes a tackle.

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KHS running back Jed Devoltz opens his arms and gets ready to be given the football by KHS quarterback Sabe David. Devoltz averaged five yards a carry against Crowley on Friday.

Kaplan takes care of business against Crowley

KAPLAN - The Kaplan Pirates improved to 5-1 overall and 1-0 in the district after surpassing the now 0-6 Crowley Gents this past Friday.
The Pirates used ball control and a stingy defense to get the job done en route to a 22-13 victory.
Heading into the Friday game, Kaplan stood at No. 18 in the Division II Non-Select PowerPoint standings, according to GeauxPrep.com. The win could move them up a notch or two.
The top 28 teams make the Division II playoffs. The top five teams get a first-round bye.

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