CONGRATULATIONS CRUSADERS

6-1A DISTRICT CHAMPS!!!

Farewell to Football

The largest crowd in WCA stadium history was on hand last Friday night to watch the homestanding Crusaders take on the visiting Vermilion Catholic Eagles in a quarterfinal matchup between the two schools. Although WCA held its own against the No.2-ranked and heavily favored Eagles, in the end VC pulled away for a 41-28 win. The Crusaders led 7-6 at one point, and were within six at 27-21 late in the third quarter. But two key plays turned the game around, and the VC offense put the game away in the final minutes.

It was a tough loss for a senior class that ended the year as undefeated district champs and 10-3 overall. In their four-year career, this senior class helped the school achieve a 36-12 record, which included three consecutive district titles. The team has not lost a district contest in over three years, quite a testimony to a group of young men that exemplify what being a team is all about.  

The following WCA football players were named to the District 6-1A All-District Team: 1st Team Offense Thomas Kemp, Quarterback Jarad Matis, Center

Luke Judice, Guard Kaleb Pope, Kicker

1st Team Defense

Cole Bentley, Defensive Lineman Nick Waguespack, Defensive Lineman Kaleb Pope, Linebacker Wesley Bellard, Defensive Back Jalen Williams, Punter Jalen Williams, Return Specialist

2nd Team Offense Jalen Williams, Wide Receiver Andrew Smith, Running Back Tyler Louviere, Running Back

2nd Team Defense Travis Bordelon, Defensive Line Andrew Allain, Linebacker Hayden Marze, Defensive Back

Honorable Mention: Defense--Chase Malbrue, Clint Odom, Josh Devillier, Jarad Matis Offense--Matt Standiford, Alex Daniels, Donyell Young, Luke Judice