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Love, Mom, Dad, Aniyah & Ava A Supplement To The Eunice News Thursday, August 29, 2019 3A Eunice ready for move up to Class 4-A By John Burson Noah Courville (5-9, 205) and said. “He probably gained 10 will be led by senior Jordon Sports Writer Evan Fruge (5-7, 175) along the pounds of muscle in the weight Oglesby (6-0, 220) and junior Coming off their 3A State offensive line. room workouts this summer.” Oray Savoy (6-0, 235) at the de- Football Championship last sea- “Devillier is a strong coun- Junior Jeoul Hill (5-9, 165) fensive end positions. son, the Eunice High Bobcats try boy,” the coach said. “He is will make his presence known “Oglesby plays mean,” the look to take on the challenge of the kind of guy that makes the in the backfield at tailback coach said. “He is explosive as moving up in classification. perfect lineman – smart, hard along with Devin Richardson. he runs a 4.8 40 which is pret- Eunice will compete in Dis- worker and a good student.” Junior split end Tralyn Coo- ty good speed for a high school trict 5-4A as the Bobcats will Leading the Bobcat offensive per (5-9, 160), along with fel- lineman. battle Rayne, North Vermillion, unit will be junior quarterback low junior Jaheim Mitchell and “He can run people down but LaGrange, and Washington Simeon Ardoin (5-9, 160). Ar- Hayden Darbonne complete the he can also take them on be- Marion for the district title. doin passed for 134 yards on 67 offensive Wing-T attack. cause he can squat well over 400 “The biggest problem will be attempts, with 11 touchdowns “Cooper has exceptional pounds.” when you face the bigger teams and only six interceptions. quickness and he goes up over Sophomore Al Woods (6-1, in 4-A,” Trosclair said. “Num- “He can run and a throw the defensive backs to go get 265) will take over the nose bers wise, our depth is not that which is important in today’s the ball,” Trosclair said. “The guard spot for the defense. good. Paul Trosclair football schemes,” Trosclair defenses have to pay him a lot The linebacker corps will be “There is nothing we can do said. “We can run the read and of respect.” replace seven guys, but our big- about that,” he added. “We will option stuff, but he is also a The Bobcat defensive 3-4 set gest issue heading into the sea- See EHS on Page 7A show up to play and hope to stay good passer which will keep the son is to find a kicking game,” healthy.” defenses honest.” the coach commented. “We have a good number of Also returning in the back- Senior Right tackle Lane Dev- returning starters, especially field is junior Deon Ardoin (5- illier (6-3, 280), sophomore cen- on the offensive side of the ball 9, 175). Deon finished with 235 ter Dylan Darbonne (6-0, 215) with seven or eight guys who carries for 1,265 (5.4 average) We and junior Dray Savoy (5-10, played a lot,” the coach said. and scored 14 touchdowns. 230) will be joined by seniors “They know what is going on be- “Deon is a worker,” the coach cause we played 15 games last back our year along with a scrimmage, a jamboree and another scrim- mage this spring. Hayden home teams! “There is not a lot of reteach- ing as they all know what to do.” Dylan “On defense we will have to Go Cats & Jays

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CHURCH POINT – When “When you run the ball as Sophomore Andy Briceno (5’10, schedule. you face all four teams that ad- affectively as we do, there will 185) will be asked to provide “We may be playing one of the vanced to the Class 3-A state always be opportunities for the big plays for the defense. toughest non-district schedules semifinals, you know you had a play action because people are Returning All-State noseguard in the area,” the coach said. “We tough schedule. so committed in stopping the Tony Gibson (6’, 282) will will definitely be battle tested That’s exactly what the run.” provide strength in the middle by the time we get to district.” Church Point last season as the Offensively the Bears will to stop the run. The outside The district has changed with Bears beat Kaplan (30-24 and look to senior tight end Dax linebacker twosome of Dylan Eunice moving to Class 4-A and Eunice (22-20) but lost to Iota Moore (6-1, 240) to help block Stelly (6’ 0, 200) and Dax Moore Crowley switching to District (15-12) for the district title and for the running game and catch will need to step up for the 6-3A. Sterlington (57-56) in the sec- passes when needed. Bears defense to make a Ville Platte enters the dis- ond round of the playoffs. Offensive linemen include difference. trict from Class 2-A. With Class 3-A state cham- senior center Jace Benoit (6-4, The Bears’ secondary will be “We have gone from an eight pion Eunice moving up to 4-A, 340), who will anchor the Bears returning free safety Ethan team district to a six team dis- the Bears could be one of the fa- wing-t run game along with Castille and strong safety trict,” the coach said. “It will be vorites to battle for the district senior right tackle Cayne Cavon Chavis. a very competitive district.” title this season. Romero (6-0, 270), senior left Church Point opens the Arceneaux said he is excited “The guys proved they com- tackle Spencer Gotreaux (5-9, regular season at home against about the season. pete against the best teams in 280) and senior left guard Lane Class 2-A powerhouse Notre “We feel if the kids continue 3-A,” Church Point head coach Richard (5-11, 195). Dame before visting Class 4-A to work hard and perform well John Arceneaux said. Senior Split end Macyn Southside. they will give themselves a “We need to find a way to get Senior running back Rodney Bertrand (5-11, 155) will be a The Bears also face Kaplan, chance to win every week,” Ar- over that hump and win some Dupuis enters the season with receiving threat. The Bears Opelousas High and St. Louis ceneaux said. of those close ones.” 4,377 rushing yards and is only may likely use a two to close out the non-district Arceneaux is entering his 725 shy of the Bears’ all-time quarterback system with Dylan 13th season as the Bears head record, set by Tony Citizen in Stelly and Brandt Boone coach and said the summer the mid-1980s. splitting time. workouts should be beneficial. Junior Gavin Richard, who Arceneaux said he is excited “This is one of the better rushed for 961 yards and six to see how well his defense per- summers we’ve had,” the coach touchdowns in 2018, is versa- forms this season. Good Luck Cats & Jays! said. “Our older kids have dedi- tile enough to play all three “We like what we have com- cated themsleves and did well positions in Bears’ Wing-T sys- ing back, led by (nose guard) in the weight room and with tem. Tony Gibson and (linebacker) the 7-on-7 drills. “Rodney and Gavin have both Christopher Dailey,” the coach “They have given themselves started for the last three years, said. “We have a good nucleus a chance.” they both really understand the coming back but the big thing “This is one of the larger se- offense and are two of the best for us is to avoid injuries.” nior groups we have had,” Arce- running backs in the area.” Defensively, the Bears have neaux said. “These guys lead by Arceneaux said the passing some question marks entering C. Drake Aguillard, ChFC® example and they do the things attack will also be an important the season. Senior Christopher [email protected] 337-457-5231 they need to do.” part of the Bears’ offense. Dailey (5’10”, 185) and Auto • Home • Business • Medicare Supplement

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MAMOU – After going 0-10 freshmen but also a good group season against defending Roberts and Payton Vidrine. in his first season with the Green of seniors he expects good things district champs Iota. Daylon Ardoin is the starting Demons, Mamou head football from. “We need to keep building quarterback and will be joined coach Dwight Collins is “We have around 20 seniors each week,” Collins said. “The by running backs Jaylon optimistic about the upcoming including many that haven’t schedule gets tougher as it goes. Bradley and Kyrain Green. season. played football in a long time,” “We are facing teams that “It looks like the spread but it “Mamou is 3-57 over the past the coach said. “We have some have made the playoffs and really isn’t,” Collins said of the six seasons,” Collins said, “We good athletes from other sports know how to play all four Green Demon offense. “We will need to start winning and and they are coming along.” quarters,” he said. “Last year be able to give multiple looks change the culture around here.” The Green Demons open the we played well in spots but we and highlight our athleticism.” The Green Demons’ last win season against Merryville on need to learn how to compete for Trayvon Raino, Carter was on Sept. 22, 2017 with a 15- Sept. 6. the entire game. Ashford, Devin Messer will lead 14 victory over Port Barre as Mamou then travels to Basile The district includes Iota, the defensive front. Mamou finished 1-9. before a home clash with Church Point and Northwest – Completing the 3-4 scheme “It is extremely hard to to Bunkie. teams that all advanced in the are linebackers Parker Granger, make sure they have the The Green Demons visit playoffs last season. Ajean Dalcourt, Devin Boone confidence,” the coach said. “It former district foe Port Barre on “We are trying to get some and Tanner Atchinson. all starts how we approach Sept. 27. respect with our program and The defensive secondary practice and they have to see Mamou hosts Sacred Heart what we are trying to do in a includes Damarcus Wilson, progess themselves. and 2017. VP and then travels to Ville very tough district.” Kayden Serie, Raylon Anderson “We gained a lot of ground in The Green Demons finish 1-9 Platte. The offensive line is led by and Elson Laurant. the spring and we seem to be in both 2013 and 2014 with The Green Demons open Isiah Noel, Brayden Thibodeaux “We have to keep working and building upon it right now consecutive wins over South District 5-3A against Pine Keon Fontenot, Devin Messer getting better every day,” Collins heading into the season.” Cameron. Prairie on Oct. 18 before trips to and Landin Soileau. said. “We don’t have any margin Mamou struggled with back- With 48 on the roster, the Northwest and Church Point. Tight end is Justin Fontenot, for error if we want to start to-back winless seasons in 2016 coach said there are a lot of Mamou closes the regular wide receivers are Marcraveious winning games.” Eunice From Page 3B Enjoy a safe Football Season! manned by junior Jacobi Col- lins (6-0, 160) and senior Noah Courville (5-9, 205). The primary strong safeties in the secondary are seniors Gavin Higginbotham (5-8, 160) and Devin Richardson (5-8, 150) along with junior Bryce Poull- ard (5-8, 160). Free Safeties include Poul- lard, Higginbotham and Jah- heim Mitchell (5-8, 160). The cornerbacks include junior Dylan Guillory (5-9, 170) and sophomore Terrance Shillow (5-9, 150). Also avail- able in the secondary are junior Dedrick Vigers and Zack Suire. Eunice opens the season at former district rival Northwest before entertaining Jennings. After a trip to Ville Platte, the Bobcats host Breaux Bridge and Abbeville before travelling to from: Rayne on Oct. 11. A district home game against Washington-Marion is followed Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz by trips to Tioga and North Ver- milion. The Bobcats close the regular and the staff of St. Landry Parish season Nov. 8 at home against LaGrange. Sheriff’s Substation 8A Thursday, August 29, 2019 A Supplement To The Eunice News

VILLE PLATTE – After spending the last two years in Class 2A, the Ville Platte High Bulldogs must now face a step up in classification as they move to the 3A ranks. In terms of regular sea- son competition, Ville Platte High head coach Jorie Randle feels that his team has been through the fire enough over the past two seasons to deal with anything that Class 3A has to throw the Bulldogs’ way. “We were in the district with Notre Dame, Kinder, Welsh and Lake Arthur the past two seasons, so we know what good competition is like,” stated Randle. “With the new district that we will be in, we will face some very good football teams. I think because of having to play teams that won the state championship, we know how it is to play solid, winning pro- grams.” One positive for Ville Platte this season is the return of 13 seniors to the roster. 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Bellard was a second ways this year, so we are look- spending the last two years in ates the Ville Platte High lock- nothing was there through the team all-parish selection in ing to find other players that Class 2A, the Ville Platte High er room, good things will come air. 2018. can step up and give a blow to Bulldogs must now face a step to them this year. Behind Roy at the tailback Defensively, Ville Platte will the two-way players.” up in classification as they “We always preach God, fam- spot is another returning play- see a ton of brand new faces. Second team all-parish se- move to the 3A ranks. ily and team,” commented Ran- er, Jahamal Byers. The now Only four returners on the de- lections Quincy Bias (defen- In terms of regular sea- dle. “If you take care of those senior running back rushed for fensive side of the ball come sive line) and Kyle Williams son competition, Ville Platte things in order, everything else over 800 yards last year and 12 back for the Bulldogs. (linebacker) are familiar faces High head coach Jorie Randle will fall in place. We definitely touchdowns. That means that some of that anchor the Bulldog de- feels that his team has been want this team to be a family The receiving corps also re- the underclassmen will have fense. Joining Williams at the through the fire enough over on and off the field and it is up turns in tact for Ville Platte to step up their game to get other linebacker spot will be the past two seasons to deal to the seniors to show the un- High as Ernest Roberts and the job done. As of right now, Montique Goudy, Jr. with anything that Class 3A derclassmen the way.” Tyler Jones come in at 6’3” or Randle has a good idea of Other potential starters in- has to throw the Bulldogs’ way. Ville Platte has all of their better. Both wide outs are big who those new faces will be, clude Colby Lafleur (defensive “We were in the district with skill guys back and four of targets that can go up and out but things could change if the end) is a converted wide receiv- Notre Dame, Kinder, Welsh their five starting offensive leap most defenders, giving coaching staff finds a few dia- er. Tyler Jones moves to safety and Lake Arthur the past two linemen back in the fold. Roy some valuable tools at his monds in the rough. from his cornerback spot. seasons, so we know what good The offense starts with good disposal. “This spring and into fall “Our offense is going to have competition is like,” stated leadership and senior Terrian Up front Jadon Bellard, Al- camp it has been trial by error to dictate play early in the sea- Randle. Roy has shown that leadership len Arvie, Rasheed Seraille when it comes to the defensive son until the defense can find “With the new district that last year. Roy passed for close and Quincy Bias all return side of the ball,” stated Randle. we will be in, we will face to 1,000 yards in 2018 and to lead the way for Byers and “We will have guys going both See Bulldogs on Page 11A some very good football teams. I think because of having to play teams that won the state championship, we know how it is to play solid, winning pro- grams.” One positive for Ville Platte this season is the return of 13 seniors to the roster. With the experience that the Bulldogs have coming back, es- pecially on the offensive side of the ball, Randle is hopeful that his team has the field presence that a senior laden club should bring night in and night out. “Having a big senior class can be a blessing and a curse at the same time,” said Randle. “It’s a blessing to have that ex- perience on the field, but it is a curse because that just means that we will have to find play- ers to replace them next sea- son.” “These seniors have re- ally done a tremendous job of committing themselves to the program,” Randle continued. “The only thing is I wish they would be a little more vocal in their leadership. They are the type to lead by example, which is great. But, sometimes you have to voice yourself to get the point across.” Even though this senior class is 11-19 over the past three seasons, they have yet to win a playoff game, something that they are hoping to accom- plish in 2019. According to Randle if they 10A Thursday, August 29, 2019 A Supplement To The Eunice News 2019 Area Football Schedules Titles BASILE EUNICE MAMOU SACRED HEART–VP From Page 4A Sept. 6 at Lake Arthur Sept. 5 at Northwest Sept 6 Merryville Sept. 7 at Ville Platte 13 Mamou 13 Jennings 13 at Basile 12 at Oberlin 20 at Sacred Heart 20 at Ville Platte 20 Bunkie 20 Basile 27 Hamilton Christian* 27 Beaux Bridge 27 at Port Barre 27 Rosepine Oct. 4 at Grand Lake* Oct. 4 Abbeville Oct. 3 Sacred Heart VP Oct. 3 at Mamou 11 at Ville Platte 11 Catholic PC* 11 at Elton* 11 at Rayne* 18 Pine Prairie* 18 at Westminster* 18 East Beauregard 18 Washington Marion* 25 at Northwest* 25 St. Edmund* 24 at Merryville* 25 at Tioga Nov. 1 at Church Point* Nov. 1 at Opel. Catholic* 31 Gueydan Nov. 1 at North Vermilion* 8 Iota* 8 North Central* Nov. 8 at Oberlin* 8 LaGrange* ST. EDMUND VILLE PLATTE CHURCH POINT IOTA Sept. 6 at Vinton Sept. 7 Sacred Heart VP Sept. 6 Notre Dame Sept. 6 at Iowa 13 at Bunkie 13 at Grand Lake 13 at Southside 12 Welsh 20 Avoyelles 20 Eunice 19 Kaplan 20 Lake Arthur 26 Highland Baptist 27 at North Central 27 Opelousas 27 South Beauregard Oct. 4 Ville Platte Oct. 4 at St. Edmund Oct. 4 at St. Louis Oct. 4 at North Vermilion 10 at Opel. Catholic* 11 Mamou* 18 North Central* 18 at Iota* 11 Iota* 11 at Church Point* 18 Ville Platte 25 Sacred Heart VP* 25 Church Point* 18 at Northwest* Nov. 1 Westminster* Nov. 1 Pine Prairie* 25 at Pine Prairie* 25 at Ville Platte 8 at Catholic PC* 8 at Northwest* Nov. 1 Mamou* Nov. 1 Northwest* *District game 8 at Pine Prairie* 8 at Mamou*

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in terms of picking up points.    “When a team can go down Bulldogs and score on their fi rst drive, it From Page 9A can swing the momentum right out of the gate.” that gel needed to become real- Ville Platte entertains Sa-    ly good,” said Randle. “All off- cred Heart Friday in the Tee season we have been preach- Cotton Bowl to open the sea- ing to the offense that the fi rst son. drive of a game is so important would like to thank    Michael Driggs, MSc, PT, ATC & Lee Miller, PT T.E.A.M. AthleticAthletic Care A division of LouisianaL Athletic Care and Team Doctor   Dr. Reginald Segar Alderman-at-Large for services throughout our season. 12A Thursday, August 29, 2019 A Supplement To The Eunice News Tigers poised to contend for SEC West title Cajuns look to defend BATON ROUGE – Nov. 9 is LSU Football season All-SEC selection. several defenders from last circled on every LSU fan’s cal- Aug. 31 Georgia Southern The LSU defense will return endar. See LSU on Page 16A That’s the night the Tigers Sept. 7 at Texas Sun Belt West title invade Bryant-Denny Stadi- Sept 14 Northwestern St. um to face the Crimson Tide. Sept. 21 at Vanderbilt Alabama is one of the fa- Oct. 5 Utah St. Dine-In • Take-Out • Drive-Thru vorites to advance to playoffs Oct. 12 Florida but LSU fans are hoping the Oct. 19 at Mississippi Tigers can play spoiler and Oct. 26 Auburn make it to the SEC champion- ship game for the first time Nov. 9 at Alabama • Smoothies • Ready Meals since 2011. Nov. 16 at Ole Miss LSU’s offensive attack will Nov. 23 Arkansas • Breakfast • Health Foods be led by senior quarterback Nov. 30 Texas A&M , who was named the MVP in LSU’s victory at Senior Lanard Fournette adds • Health Supplements the Fiesta Bowl last year. more depth for the offensive But it may be a different Freshmen Trey Palmer and unit. Burrow this year since the Devonta Lee may see playing The Tiger offensive line is coaching staff has changed the time as well. led by veteran tackles Saah- offense, turning to a run-pass The tight end group has diq Charles, Austin Deculus, option offense. quality receivers in senior Ste- and Badara Traore, along with Backing up the senior quar- phen Sullivan, juniors Jamel freshmen Anthony Bradford, terback are sophomore Myles Pettigrew, , Dare Rosenthal, and Cameron Brennan and freshman Pete and T.K. McLendon. Wire. Parrish. Whoever is the quar- The Tiger rushing game will Senior guards are Damien terback will benefit from a be led by junior tailback Clyde Lewis, , Chasen solid group of veteran receiv- Edwards-Helaire Hines, Donavaugh Campbell ers that include Justin Jeffer- The running game returns and Kardell Thomas. son, Ja’Marr Chase, Derrick with junior tailback Clyde Center Dillon, Racey McMath, Dee Edwards-Helaire along with returns as the starter, backed Anderson, Jontre Kirklin and freshmen John Emery, Chris up by Charles Turner. Look for . Curry, and Tyrion Davis-Price. Cushenberry to claim a pre- 121 W. Laurel Ave • Eunice • 337-546-4110 Wenner’s Flooring Dale Soileau - Owner

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sacks, 11 hurries) will add tackles for loss. The addition of freshman and 34 fourth- or fifth-year strength to the defensive front. Senior defensive back Mon- defensive back Bertrand Car- players in the fold, the Jag- Jags Add Dakavion Champion tavius Gaines (55 tackles, 5 rell is expected to halp the uars have more depth than From Page 17A and leading tackler Calvin tackles for loss and 6 pass pass defense. any of Odums’ previous seven Lunkins and the Jaguars run break-ups is expected to lead With APR and other NCAA seasons. from LSU transfer Davin Cot- defense should be stout. the secondary along with ju- infractions behind them, The Jaguars open the aea- ton at the defensive tackle po- Linebacker Calvin Lunkins nior Jakoby Pappillion (3 in- Southern’s depth is noticeably son with road games at Mc- sition. was the team’s top tackler in terceptions, 23 tackles, 4 pass larger. Neese and Memphis. Joe Davis (56 tackles, 7 2018 with 82 stops and 10.5 break ups). With 17 starters returning,

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GRAMBLING – Four Gram- Grambling football tle as Broderick Fobbs (45-216) lowed 25.2 points per game bling State University football enters his sixth year as head (38th in FCS). players were named to the All- Aug. 31 at UL Monroe coach. The Tigers were one of the SWAC Preseason football team. Sept. 7 at Louisiana Tech Quarterback Geremy Hick- top units in the country when Defensive back Joseph Mc- Sept. 21 at Alabama State bottom was impressive last it came to turnover margin, Williams and defensive line- Sept. 28 Prairie View A&M year, accounting for nearly and they were also stingy on man Anfernee Mullins were 2,500 yards of offense and 24 third-down defense (28th in selected to the All-SWAC Pre- Oct. 5 at Jackson State touchdowns – and he has a lot the nation at 33 percent). season First Team, while offen- Oct. 12 Alabama A&M of talent back with the Tigers. The red zone defense was sive lineman William Waddell Oct. 26 at Arkansas - PB Senior wide reciever DeVante also a big strength last year, and defensive back Danquar- Nov. 2 Texas Southern Davis had 414 yards receiving rating ninth in the country. ian Fields were named to the and three touchdowns last sea- Linebacker DeAndre Hogues Second Team. Nov. 9 Alcorn State son. (56 tackles, 12 TFL, 5 hurries -- Grambling State was pre- Nov. 16 Miss. Valley State Wide receiver Quentin Guice leading returning tackler) and dicted to finish third behind Nov. 30 Southern (357 yards receiving, 3 TD) and defensive back Devanir Martin Southern and Prairie View incoming freshman Kash Foley (41 tackles, 2 interceptions) A&M in the Western Division. Mullins recorded 25 tackles, With 69 letter winners back are expected to shine this sea- will also contribute heavily on McWilliams, a First-Team including 10 for a loss of 50 on the roster, as well as 15 son. the defensive side. All-SWAC honoree in 2018, im- yards. In addition, he recorded starters, this should be a com- This offense could take it up Grambling opens the season mediately made an impact this six quarterback hurries, one petitive a notch this year with eight at Louisiana-Monroe and Loui- season in the Tigers’ secondary. pass breakup and one forced Grambling team once again. starters returning to the unit siana Tech before beginning He ranked fourth nationally fumble. The program won 23 games after averaging 29.2 points the SWAC schedule. and second in the SWAC in Waddell suited up and played and two SWAC titles from per game last season (48th in blocked kicks, with three. in one game during the 2018 2016-17 and the Tigers could FCS). The Baton Rouge native reg- season (Bayou Classic) as he contend for the SWAC West ti- The 2018 GSU defense al- earned a medical redshirt. and 34 fourth- or fifth-yearistered four interceptions, one returned 20 yards for a touch- Last season he was named to players in the fold, the Jag- the 2018 All-SWAC Preseason uars have more depth than down against Alabama A&M. Nationally, McWilliams First Team, HBCU Gameday any of Odums’ previous seven Preseason All-American Team, seasons. is 15th in FCS in intercep- tions per game and first in the Phil Steele SWAC Preseason The Jaguars open the aea- First Team). son with road games at Mc-SWAC. In addition, he had seven Fields led the team in tack- Why Wait? Neese and Memphis. pass breakups and one tack- les, registering 59 total tackles, le for loss and three blocked including a team-high 35 solo kicks. stops in nine games played. Mullins, an All-SWAC Sec- He added 1.5 tackles for a ond-Team selection last season, loss of three yards. was second on the team with In addition, Fields regis- Log-on to eunicetoday.com for the latest in local news, as it happens, view five sacks to bolster the Tiger tered three fumble recoveries, defensive line. two pass deflections, one pass listings for local advertisers, and stay up-to-date with local sales and specials. breakup and one interception. Get Your Game on!

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