Rayne rolls to 51-21 victory over North Vermilion

Defense and a strong rushing attack lifted the Rayne Wolves to a 51-21 win over the North Vermilion Patriots on Friday night.

Rayne sophomore cornerback Joseph Emilien returned an interception for a touchdown on the first play from scrimmage, giving Rayne the early lead in Friday’s game. It set the tone for the night.

“Joe is a heck of an athlete and a sophomore,” said Rayne head coach Kaine Guidry. “He has intangibles that I have not seen from many sophomores. He has great ball skills, he’s tough, he’s gritty and splits carries at tailback for us.”

Emilien had an outstanding game running the ball on offense as well with 153 yards and a touchdown on just eight carries.

Rayne’s defense dominated the game after they allowed two scores in the first quarter. North Vermilion was finally able to score again with 3:52 left in the fourth quarter and the game long since decided.

The defensive line caused a lot of the chaos for North Vermilion. Rayne was led by senior Tre’von Williams and junior Andre Breaux, who each had half a sack and one and half tackles for loss.

“They (Williams and Breaux) play with a motor, they don’t take a play off,” said Guillory. “Andre just brings a spark to the defense and Tre’von has been doing this for three years now and he has things you can’t teach a defensive lineman. He’s big, he’s strong and he’s quick.”

Rayne senior Bleyton Young had two interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown. Young also completed both of his pass attempts including a 68-yard touchdown pass to Rayne freshman receiver Kylin Wheeler.

Wheeler also caught a 90-yard touchdown in the first quarter, finishing with three grabs for 156 yards and two touchdowns. “If people don’t know this kid’s name by now they better get used to it,” said Guillory. “He is a true freshman that’s got it. I can’t explain it, he just came in ready to play. Last two games he has four touchdowns and he’s a deep threat that compliments our other receivers really well.”

Junior running back Darian Chevalier carried the ball 19 times for 104 yards and two touchdowns.

“Darian is our guy,” said Guillory. “Between him and Joe we got to him first because he is our power guy. I told him after he fumbled that it was his best run of the night and that we are coming right back to him.”

Rayne sophomore quarterback Dylan Judice completed seven passes on 12 attempts for 121 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions.

“He made some uncharacteristic throws in the first half,” said Guillory. “Typically he takes care of the ball really well but I thought he made some really great throws tonight as well.”

Rayne will be at home next week as they host the LaGrange Gators. North Vermillion hits the road next Friday, taking on the Washington-Marion Charging Indians.