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ERATH - From the opening drive, the Rayne High Wolves showed what Thursday’s football game against the Erath Bobcats would be -- an offensive sprint by the Wolves for a 35-7 win.
Rayne compiled a total of 430 offensive yards on the night, 294 on the heels of Trent Winbush who scored five touchdowns on 19 carries.
“Our offense has really come around,” stated Rayne High Coach Curt Ware on Thursday’s win over Erath. “Looks like everyone’s doing their part.”
Ware continued, “Trent (Winbush) has really emerged as a leader. He’s a very good back and can basically do everything. He’s quick, fast, and strong which makes him hard to tackle. His build is deceiving which is an advantage for us.”
Winbush began Thursday’s contest right out the gate as Rayne High accepted the opening kickoff. Following a five-yard penalty which placed the Wolves near midfield, Winbush hit the right side of the line, broke a tackle, and scored a 50-yard touchdown.
An extra point by Morgan Manuel putbthe Wolves up 7-0 with only 18 seconds off the clock.
“I find that our guys this season are more aggressive, play a more intense game,” noted Ware of his players attitudes. “Everyone’s doing their job and it shows.”
That intensity carried over onto defense for the Wolves as they held Erath to 215 total yards on the night. The Bobcats were limited to only 32 rushing yards.
“Our defense has definitely gotten better,” explains Ware. “When you can limit a team to this kind of yardage, your defense is doing their part; which in turn, helps your offense put points on the board.
New to the Rayne defense is defensive coordinator Jacob Molbert, a Rayne native who recently completed a very successful career career at UL-Lafayette.
“Jacob has helped us alot on defense,” Ware stated. “You can see the difference in their intensity and attitude. He (Molbert) gets our guys to that next level of play which has really shown in our defensive play.”
The second quarter of play saw Johnny Deculit set up a five-yard touchdown by Winbush, followed by a quarterback keeper by Darian Richard for a 16-yard TD run, again by Winbush. Manuel was on target for both extra points and the Wolves headed into halftime with a 21-0 lead.
The third quarter saw a couple attempts by Erath inside the red zone, but was halted by two QB sacks by Antonio Gabriel and Jamarcus Monroe, in addition to tackles for losses by Tyreece Beverly and Jamien Evans.
Rayne’s defense was led by Tyreece Beverly and John Daigle with six tackles, followed by Cannaan (5), Jamien Evans, Jamarcus Monroe, Grant Trahan and Beverly Guidry (3 each), and Tony Roberts, Zach Fontenot and Johnny Deculit with 2 apiece.
Rayne’s third quarter saw two additional Rayne touchdowns. A Richard completion to Zach Fontenot set up a 34-yard touchdown run by Winbush. Then, Winbush use a seam provided by his offensive line for a 61-yard touchdown score. Manuel completed his fourth and fifth extra point in the quarer for a 35-0 lead heading into the last quarter of play.
“Morgan (Manuel) has been kicking really well,” noted Ware of his junior kicker. “He almost made that 40-yard fieldgoal last night. He has come a long way and is still showing improvement.”
“Out entire special teams unit is doing well,” continued Ware. “Our kickoff coverage is improving. They are doing a lot everywhere on the field and it shows on the board.”
With a few new faces in the Rayne lineup, Erath’s John Pupera found Luke Frederick for a nine-yard touchdown pass. The extra point by Andrew Sonnier with two minutes remaining in the ballgame, the Rayne lead tough for a 35-7 win.
In addition to Winbush’s five touchdowns on almost 300 rushing yards, Rayne rushing leaders were Zach Fontenot, Darian Richard, Johnny Deculit, Dio Marquez and Darien Wilridge.
Wolf quarterback Darian Richard recorded six completions for 88 passing yards on the night.
Receivers for Rayne yards were Zach Fontenot (5 for 87 yards), Tyler Fontenot and Trent Winbush each with a reception.
“We were minus Darien Harmon this week,” remembered Ware of his offensive stats. “He twisted his ankle pretty good last week and we thought it was best for him to sit this one out as we get ready for district.”
Rayne will hit the road again this week as they will meet Leesville in their opening district contest of the season on Friday.
“If you look at our district, everyone has a winning record,” noted Ware of their district, one of, if not the strongest district in the state.
Ware concluded, “This is when things get interesting.”

The court has been selected, plans are complete, and alumni of Rayne High will return to their alma mater next week for the 2017 annual Homecoming programs and activities.
During ceremonies Tuesday morning, Mayor Chuck Robichaux signed the official proclamation declaring Oct. 2-6 “Rayne High School Homecoming Week” in the City of Rayne.
Graduates of classes ending in “7” will be honored during a number of events and programs, especially Homecoming Day events which will be dedicated to these former students.
In addition to daily on-campus activities to be enjoyed by the student body and faculty, the annual Homecoming Parade has also be finalized. The event invites all RHS classes and alumni to participate in the 6 p.m. traditional Homecoming event on Thursday, Oct. 5, following its usual route from Central Kindergarten and ending at Rayne High School where the annual community-wide pep rally and Powder Puff Game will be held.
Also invited to participate in this year’s parade are all Rayne High former students who will join this year’s Homecoming Court. All parade participants are needed in line by 5:30 p.m. at Central Kindergarten and be ready for the 6 p.m. start.
Friday’s fun-filled Homecoming Day schedule of events will include: Annual Alumni Reception at 10 a.m. in school library; Pep Rally at 2 p.m. in north gym; Homecoming Court introductions at 6:45 p.m. prior to football game at stadium; Homecoming Game at 7 p.m. against Teurlings Catholic with halftime introduction of Homecoming Court and crowning of the new 2017 Homecoming Queen.
The group of 11 seniors honored as members of this year’s Homecoming Court are:
Trinity Axtell, daughter of Kenny Axtell and Tracy Axtell;
Kaitlyn Barron, daughter of Don and Angel Barron;
Kennedie Bourgeois, daughter of Luke and Kristie Bourgeois;
Amari Collins, daughter of Bobbi Julian;
Kendal Edmonds, daughter of Bernadette and Robert Robinson;
Savanna Lacombe, daughter of Gary and Nichole Lacombe;
Adrieanna Meche, daughter of Carlas Duplechin;
Abbie Royer, daughter of Jamie and Shannon Royer;
Victoria Royer, daughter of Chris and Crystal Royer;
Zoie Veillon, daughter of Marya and Jeromy Veillon; and
Ariel Webster, daughter of Michael and Angel Damon.
RHS cheerleaders will be selling t-shirts, pom poms, cups and programs during the alumni reception.
Alumni can also be on the lookout for the RHS Wolf, who they can take pictures with during their tour of the school grounds.

RAYNE - Funeral services were held on Saturday, Sept. 23, at 11 a.m. in the Duhon Funeral Home Chapel in Rayne for Odile C. Gaspard, 98, who passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and the angels that escorted her home to Jesus on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, at 12:09 p.m. in the Lafayette General Hospital in Lafayette.
Deacon Art Bakeler, from St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Lafayette, officiated for the services. Burial followed in St. Joseph Catholic Church New Cemetery in Rayne.
The family requested the visitation to be held on Friday, Sept. 22, at 2 p.m. until 10 p.m. A Rosary was recited on Friday at 6:30 in the evening in the funeral home chapel. Visitation resumed on Saturday, Sept. 23, at 8 a.m. until time of services.
Ms. Odile worked at Trappey’s for many years. She also worked at Crowley Manufacturing and Rayne Manufacturing. She retired to care for her husband, Joseph A. Guidry. He had a long-term illness.
She later married Willis J. Gaspard. They were married for 23 years until he passed away in June 2015.
Survivors include two daughters, Brenda and husband Tom Brandon of Crowley, and Sue and husband Mike Prudhomme of Lafayette; two sons, Donald and wife Gayle Guidry of Duson, and Patrick and wife Karen Guidry of Magnolia, Texas; 26 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
Ms. Gaspard was preceded in death by her first husband of 49 years, and the father of her children, Joseph A. Guidry; her second husband of 23 years, Willis J. Gaspard; one son, Dr. Lawrence J. Guidry; her grandsons, Donald “Donnie” Guidry and Steven Guidry; her parents, Leoval and Anaise “Tante Nie” Cormier; one brother, Ernest Cormier; and two sisters, Ora Bennett and Ida Stelly.
Pallbearers for the services were Lindsey Guidry, Donovan Brandon, Michael Prudhomme II, Ryan “Scotty” Habetz, John Paul Guidry and Matthew Beverly.
Honorary pallbearers for the services were Edward Guidry, Michael David Guidry, Matthew Steven Guidry and Kevin Guidry.
You may view the obituary, sign the guest registry and express condolences online to Ms. Gaspard’s family at www.duhonfuneralhome.com.
Duhon Funeral Home - Rayne, (337) 334-3600, 900 E. Texas Ave., Rayne, was in charge of all of the arrangements.