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September 19, 2007Vandebilt held strong defensively in the red zone to defeat Central Lafourche, 13-7, Friday in a non-district game at Buddy Marcello Stadium.
Curtis Welch led the Terriers with 90 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries in the first half alone en route to gaining a total of 114 yards on 16 carries for the game.
The Terriers drew first blood, but it wasn’t until the second quarter.
After a few missed tackles, Welch broke free and found the end zone on 58-yard run.
Vandebilt was able to take advantage of a Central Lafourche turnover shortly later and drove 70 yards down the field, setting up Welch’s second touchdown.
The extra point was blocked, and the Terriers ended up taking a 13-0 lead into the half.
“Offensively, our game plan did change throughout the game,” said Vandebilt coach Mark King. “We needed to move the ball better.”
Central Lafourche seemed to come out hot in the second half with a great return on the kick-off, only to see it called back because of a holding penalty.
Despite the penalty, the Trojans marched 67 yards downfield in the next seven plays and put points on the board with a 14-yard pass to Cullen Orgeron.
This, however, would end up being the Trojans only score of the night.
Byron Thomas led Central Lafourche with 76 yards on nine carries. Trojan quarterback Neal Foret would go 3-for-7 with one touchdown in the loss.
Both sides stepped it up defensively in the fourth quarter. With 1:32 left in the game, Central Lafourche would end up in the red zone, first and goal, with an opportunity to tie or possibly win the game. But on fourth down, Foret looked to pass right. He was chased out of the pocket and stopped short of a touchdown to give Vandebilt possession.
Terrier quarterback Evan Mistich ran for a first down with 27 seconds left to assure the win.
Mistich finished 3-for-6 with 71 yards passing.
Vandebilt coach Mark King explained that defensive perseverance is something he preaches. He also established that both teams played extremely well.
“Central Lafourche played a good game and we have to give them credit for that,” he said.
In his first year, King is 3-0 with wins against E.D. White, Thibodaux, and now Central Lafourche.
The Vandebilt Terriers will host Holy Cross Friday at Buddy Marcello Stadium.
Assumption 34, Patterson 33 (OT)
Mustangs win in overtime by an extra point.
Assumption quarterback James Landry went 7-for-17 for 124 yards to lead the Mustangs to victory.
This would be Assumption’s first win of the season.
Comeaux 33, South Terrebonne 30
Comeaux used its running game to wear out the clock on South Terrebonne after jumping out to a 33-0 lead.
Running back Dylan Williams for the Spartans ran for 156 yards and three touchdowns.
Comeaux ended the game with an eight-minute drive.
The Gators will play at South Lafourche Friday in a district matchup.
Destrehan 35, Terrebonne 14
Destrehan scored four touchdowns in the first half and kept grinding to win by a 21-point margin.
Wildcats’ quarterback Jordan Jefferson would go 14-for-24 with 184 yards and two touchdowns and Tigers’ quarterback Neal Roberts finished 6-for-17 for 56 yards, a touchdown and an interception.
Terrebonne will host Central Lafourche Friday in their district-opener.
E.D. White 27, Erath 7
After senior Drey Trosclair was injured, Cardinals quarterback Tyler Duplantis stepped up to lead E.D. White to a victory.
The Cardinals out-gained Erath in total offense, 236-93. Duplantis finished 12-for-18 for 106 yards and one touchdown.
E.D. White meets Redemptorist Friday.
Higgins 14, H.L. Bourgeois 0
Higgins shut out Bourgeois with a tough defense.
The Braves could only record seven first downs against the Hurricanes.
Higgins fought to hold Caleb Williams and Christian Williams to a combined 68 yards.
H.L. Bourgeois plays Ellender Friday.
Lutcher 30, Thibodaux 13
Lutcher quarterback Blaine Gautier had an outstanding night to lead the Bulldogs to victory.
Gautier finished 21-of-30 for 311 yards, a touchdown and an interception.
Running back Brandon Duncan led the Tigers in rushing with 80 yards on 20 carries.
Thibodaux will play their district opener Friday against Assumption.
Rummel 39, South Lafourche 0
Rummel used their passing game to shut out the Tarpons with quarterback Matthew Fury (6-for-7, 140 yards and four touchdowns).
Raiders’ receiver Michael Wisecarver contributed a great deal with four receptions for 114 yards and three touchdowns.
South Lafourche plays South Terrebonne Friday in a district game.
