Prep Roundup Week 10

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

November 11, 2015

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November 11, 2015

Week 10 Players of the Week

Bronze: South Lafourche receiver Shak Dillon – Dillon made arguably the play of the season on Friday night against South Terrebonne. The senior receiver caught a pass over the middle of the field with one hand, while falling backward – eerily similar to the famous grab that Odell Beckham made against the Dallas Cowboys last season. Later in the game, Dillon struck again, taking a 10-yard curl route and turning it into a 57-yard touchdown, thanks to some shifty moves and natural-born elusiveness.

Silver: Terrebonne’s senior class – The playoffs were off the table for Terrebonne in Week 10, thanks to a tough 2015 season. But the Tigers’ senior class still found a way to go out with a bang, using timely offense and a gutsy defensive effort to push past heated rival H.L. Bourgeois in a 14-13 win. The loss ensured that H.L. Bourgeois wouldn’t reach the Class 5A State Playoffs in Carey Melvin’s first season with the team.

Gold: Central Lafourche quarterback Austin Aucoin – The Trojans lefty quarterback completed the single biggest pass of his life on Thursday night against East St. John. Down four and with the clock slowly fading to zero, Aucoin put a fourth down pass right on the money to Gage Bourg in the end zone for the game-winning touchdown. Aucoin finished the game with 209 yards passing and three total touchdowns – none bigger than the one he converted to clinch his team’s spot in the playoffs.

The High-Five

1. Thibodaux: The Tigers survived the brutal Bayou District healthy and ready for the playoffs. How far Thibodaux can go in the postseason will depend on if the team can find offensive balance. When the Tigers throw the football effectively, they can compete with just about anyone.

2. South Lafourche: If someone would have told me in June that Harvey Allen wouldn’t play a single snap for the Tarpons in 2015, I would have told you that the Tarpons would struggle mightily to be a .500 team. But South Lafourche exceeded my expectations and won six games in 2015 – a number that was one long pass away from being seven wins, thanks to a last-second rally by Assumption in Week 9.

3. Central Lafourche: I couldn’t feel any happier than I do right now for Central Lafourche. The Trojans faced a must-win situation in Week 10 against East St. John. Down by four and with the clock grinding down, the Trojans connected on a touchdown pass with 31 seconds left to punch a ticket to the field.

4. E.D. White: The Cardinals have a powerful running game that might be the best of any in the Houma-Thibodaux area. Division II is brutal, but it’s also a bit top-heavy. The Cardinals may stick around a while.

5. CCA: The Lions would have loved to play on Thursday night to get some seasoning before the start of the Division IV Playoffs. But that plan went for naught when Crescent City pulled out of the game.

By The Numbers for Week 10 of the Prep Football Season

21: After struggling to just a 6-0 lead after the first half, South Lafourche caught fire in the final 24 minutes. The Tarpons scored 21-straight points in the second half to cruise to an easy, comfortable victory over a South Terrebonne team that finishes the season with a 2-8 record. The Tarpons defense allowed 83 points in five district games. Not bad. Not bad at all.

27: Vandebilt Catholic rushed out to a 27-point first half lead against Ellender on Thursday night. But the Patriots fought back and made the game close before the Terriers pulled away late to secure a hard-fought, 37-22 victory.

0: After trailing 13-7 at halftime to longtime rivals H.L. Bourgeois, the Terrebonne defense stiffened and took control of the game. The Tigers shut out the Braves in the second half to score a tough, gutsy 14-13 win. The victory ruins the playoff hopes for H.L. Bourgeois.

31: With just 31 seconds left in Thursday’s game between Central Lafourche and East St. John, the Trojans were on the ropes and down by four. But the Trojans converted late in a big way when quarterback Austin Aucoin tossed a fourth-down touchdown pass to Gage Bourg to take the lead, win the game and clinch a spot in the Class 5A Playoffs.

WEEK 10 SCORES

Hahnville – 45

Thibodaux – 14

For a second-straight week, Thibodaux High falls to a powerful River Parish foe. Hahnville had success both on the ground and on the air offensively, while using its stiff front seven to greatly limit the Tigers’ running game. Thibodaux needs to rebound from this two-game losing streak in a hurry.

Central Lafourche – 36

East St. John – 33

The Trojans get a win that they absolutely, positively had to have against a Wildcats team that underwhelmed and posted a 2-8 record on the season. The Trojans are now playoff bound for the first time in Keith Menard’s tenure with the team. This victory was sparked in epic fashion, thanks to a last-second touchdown pass.

Erath – 40

E.D. White – 14

The Cardinals stumble into the playoffs after a tough defeat at the hands of Erath. The Cardinals have a stiff running game, and they’ll have to ride that asset in the playoffs if they hope to find success. They are our lone local to host in the opening round of the playoffs.

South Lafourche – 27

South Terrebonne – 0

The Tarpons’ defense pitches a shutout over a South Terrebonne offense that had scored 50 points on Ellender just six days earlier. The Tarpons head to the playoffs well rested and as healthy as they’ve been all season. Facing Bastrop in the first round of the Class 4A Playoffs won’t be easy, but the Tarpons have overcome adversity and challenges throughout the season.

Terrebonne – 14

H.L. Bourgeois – 13

Kudos to coach Gary Hill for getting his Tigers ready to rock and roll on Friday night in a game that had no playoff implications for Terrebonne. For H.L. Bourgeois, the loss was the stake in the heart to the team’s season.

Vandebilt – 37

Ellender – 22

The Terriers use powerful offense to surge past an Ellender team that probably should be considered a bit of a disappointment considering the talent that is on that roster. The Terriers now are on their way to the Division II Playoffs.

Varnado – 41

Houma Christian – 17

The Warriors are rebuilding this season and it showed on Thursday night in a lopsided defeat at the hands of a pretty good Varnado team. Look out for Houma Christian in 2016. They have just about everyone back and should be pretty tough to mess with.

CCA – 2

Crescent City – 0 (forfeit)

The Lions get their sixth win of the season by default – a walkover victory over a Crescent City team who didn’t show up to play on Friday night. This is the second year Crescent City does this. Here’s a thought – if you don’t have enough kids to play a full season, don’t field a team. CCA had its homecoming ruined because of this school’s lack of reliability and that stinks.

ROUND 1 PLAYOFF GAMES

Class 5A

No. 21 Thibodaux @ No. 12 Mandeville

No. 22 Central Lafourche @ No. 11 Acadiana