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Evangeline Downs Results For Wednesday 10/18/17

Evangeline Downs Results For Wednesday 10/18/17 POST TIME: 05:35 PM RACE 1 $9,500 - 3 yo's & up, 220 Y, QH OCL $20,000 3 Di Maria (Rodriguez, E.) $11.60 $5.60 $2.80 2 Swinginstar (Hamilton, J.) $4.20 $2.80 6 Tellem Im Pumped (Martinez, D.) $3.

Blue Jays to celebrate homecoming Friday

After defeating two ranked teams in a row, the Blue Jays are in the driver’s seat for the District 4-1A title. But St. Edmund head coach Andy Hargoder said his team still can’t let down against Grand Lake (1-5, 0-4) as the Blue Jays (6-1, 4-0) celebrate homecoming at 7:30 p.m. Friday.

Bobcats visit Green Demons

The Bobcats have won two straight in district and are hoping to stay in the playoff hunt with a road win over Mamou Friday. “We are fighting to get to .500,” Eunice head coach Paul Trosclair said. “We are getting better each week.

Abbeville almost pulls off upset against Patterson

The Abbeville Wildcats actually outplayed the Patterson Lumberjacks for three out of the four quarters. It was that one quarter that cost them the game. The Wildcats fell 34-24 to Patterson in front of a homecoming crowd.

Dooley shines for Delcambre

Delcambre junior quarterback Colt Dooley ran for 182 yards and threw for another 81 yards in the Panthers’ 35-25 loss to Ascension Christian. His longest run was a 33-yard run. He also scored two TDs on 1-yard TD runs. He led the team in carries with 27. He also threw two touchdowns.

VC too much for Gueydan

The Vermilion Catholic Eagles were too much for the Gueydan Bears, cruising to a 48-0 victory on Friday in Abbeville. It was 21-0 after the first quarter and 41-0 at half time.

North Vermilion blows by Erath

LEROY – The North Vermilion Patriots are sitting pretty. Just don't expect them to rest on their laurels. There's simply too much left to accomplish.

Berwick run over by Kaplan's Mac

The Berwick Panthers were run over by a “Mac” on Friday, in Kaplan. That Mac was Mac Thibeaux of the Kaplan Pirates. Thibeaux rushed for a career high 302-yards and scored three touchdowns to help the Pirates beat the Panthers, 46-28, in front of a homecoming crowd.

Basile picks up huge win over Elton; win streak now at three

ELTON -- It has been a tale of two seasons for the Basile Bearcats. After starting the year at 1-3, Basile had reeled off two wins in a row and was looking to make it three in a row when they travelled down Highway 190 Thursday night to take on long time rival Elton High School.

Ville Platte falls hard to Kinder 49-8

VILLE PLATTE -- It was not a good night offensively for the Ville Platte High Bulldogs, as they took one on the chin in a 49-8 loss to the Kinder Yellow Jackets here Friday night. With the loss, Ville Platte falls to 2-5 on the year and 0-2 in district play.