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A total of a dozen Wolves were named during 3-4A All-District selections following a most successful 2016 football season.
Rayne High, who again succeeded on qualifying for the 4-A State Playoffs with a very productive run into the second round, were led by nine offensive and four defensive leaders, all listed among All-District picks.
“We had some good guys on the field this year,” noted Rayne HIgh Coach Curt Ware, the district’s “Coach of the Year.”
“As a whole, these guys never gave up,” Ware continued. “Whether we were down or up, they left it all on the field.”
Ware led the Wolves to an almost perfect regular season, falling one point off with a 15-14 loss to 3-4A District Co-Champions LaGrange.
“We were led by a few returners,” according to Ware, “But, we had a a number of guys step it up this season. That’s what made the difference in our season.”
On offense, junior running back Darien Harmon led all stats in the district, and for that reason, was named 3-4A’s “Offensive MVP.” Harmon compiled 1,377 total yards on 179 carries during the season averaging 7.7 yards per carry while scoring 11 touchdowns.
Leading the backfield for the Wolves during his senior season was Donald Doucet, named 3-4A’s Athlete. He was also named quarterback to this year’s Offensive 2nd Team.
Doucet connected on 39 completions for 852 passing yards. He averaged 21.8 yards in the air while throwing for 15 touchdowns. On the ground, he also ran for 59 rushing yards and three touchdowns on quarterback keepers.
Completing the Rayne backfield 3-4A selections was junior running back Trent Winbush. Like Harmon, Winbush also surpassed the 1,000 yard mark with 1,236 total rushing yards on 206 carries for a seven-yard per carry average. He lit up the scoreboard with 15 touchdowns for the Wolves.
Claiming a spot as wide receiver with First Team Offensive selections was Wolf receiver Jaylon Reed. The senior recorded 20 receptions for 542 yards and 10 touchdowns. Reed also tallied 88 rushing yards duirng the season.
Reed was also named a pick on the Second Team Defense Team at defensive back. On defense, he recorded 15 tackles, including eight assists, five pass breakups and one intereception.
Providing the seams for Rayne’s backfield, three offensive linemen were named during on the First Team Offensive picks. Honored were junior Tyler Carrier and seniors Richard Breaux and Gavin Arceneaux.
Newcomer to the offensive line this season was senior Timmi Bruce, who was named during Second Team Offensive selections.
At tight end, DJ Stelly was named to the Second Team Offensive Team. The senior tallied eight receptions for 116 yards and a touchdown.

Defense

Defensive lineman Antonio Gabriel was named during First Team Defensive Team picks. The standout junior recorded 38 tackles against Rayne opponents, including 16 assists and seven solos. He also added four sacks, five hurries, caused two fumbles and fell on one fumble recovery.
In the defensive backfield, Johnny Deculit was also named on First Team Defensive Team. The Rayne junior recorded 36 tackles and 22 assists, while nabbing two interceptions and six pass breakups.
Rayne defensive linebacker Tony Roberts was named during Second Team Defense picks. The Rayne junior recorded 64 tackles including, in addition to 34 assists and five tackles for a loss. He also tallied three sacks, seven hurries, five fumble recoveries and two interceptions.

Funeral services for Daloris Louise Aucoin, 71, of Scott, will be held on Thursday, Dec. 15, at noon in Gossen Funeral Home Chapel in Rayne.
Reverend Sigmund Richard will officiate.  Interment will follow in Arceneaux  Cemetery.
Visitation began on Wednesday, Dec. 14, from 2 p.m. until 10 p.m. in Gossen Funeral Home and continues on Thursday from 8 a.m. until service time in the funeral home.
Mrs. Aucoin passed away on Monday, Dec. 12, 2016, in a Lafayette hospital.
Survivors include her sons, Norman “Butch” Frye Jr. and Pam of Church Point, Shawn Frye and wife Angie of Germany, Fernand “Paco” Guidry Frye of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, and Barcley Frye and wife Gina of Lafayette; daughters, Connie Melancon and husband John of Church Point, Gretchen Cross of Leesville, and Tammy Frye of Breaux Bridge; brother, L.J. Aucoin of New Orleans; sisters, Enes Verette and husband Bobby of Rayne, Inez Arnaud and husband Donald of Carencro, Janice Breaux and husband Bobby of Baton Rouge, Debbie Young of Rayne, and Eljean Thibodeaux and husband Pat of Rayne; 18 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.  She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Preceding Mrs. Aucoin in death were her husband, Norman Frye Sr.; parents, Opha J. Aucoin and Dutille M. Villejoin Aucoin; brothers, Jerry Aucoin, Pat Aucoin and Jessie Aucoin; and sisters, Dot Bourg, Louella Prescott, Alice Aucoin and Betty Ann Istre.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc., of Rayne, 334-3141.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 17, at 2 p.m. in the Duhon Funeral Home Chapel in Rayne for Michael Ray Bertrand, 63, who passed away on Friday, Dec. 10, 2016, at 5:27 a.m. at University Hospital and Clinics in Lafayette.
Pastor Berl Adams, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Church Point, will be officiating for the services. Burial will be in the Abshire Cemetery in rural Kaplan.
The family has requested the visitation to be held on Friday, Dec. 16, from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. in the funeral home chapel in Rayne.  A Rosary will be recited on Friday at 6:30 in the evening in the funeral home chapel in Rayne.  Visitation will resume on Saturday from 8 a.m. until time of services.
Survivors include two daughters, Michele McNaughton of Rayne and Lindsey  and husband Robert Dionne of Rayne; one son, Ronald Mouton of Crowley; three sisters, Barbara and husband Michael Lafosse of Church Point, Lucy and husband Kenneth Choat of Abbeville and Debbie and husband Rod Fontenot of Mamou; three brothers, Pervis and wife Lessie  Bertrand of Church Point, Ronald and wife,Linda Bertrand of Church Point and Melvin and wife Barbara Leleux of Crowley; four grandchildren, Andrew Bertrand, Shelby Bertrand, Keagen Dionne and Noah Gault; and three godchildren, James Regan, Scott Bertrand and Estelle Jeffers.
Mr. Bertrand was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Jeffers Bertrand; one son-in-law, Michael McNaughton; his parents, Sterling and Nedia Leleux Bertrand; three brothers, Wilton, Elzie and Ricky “Tic” Bertrand; one sister, Betty Bertrand.
You may view the obituary, sign the guest registry and express condolences online to Mr. Bertrand’s family at www.duhonfuneralhome.com.
Duhon Funeral Home, LLC - Rayne, (337) 334-3600, 900 E. Texas Ave., Rayne, is in charge of all of the arrangements.

RAYNE - During the December meeting of Arceneaux Post 77, American Legion, held at the Legion Home, two guests were welcomed to answered questions about the possible location of a bus stop at the Legion Home.
Laurie Suire of OneAcadia and Paul Casey of the Acadiana Planning Commission, were in attendance and answered a number of questions concerning the anticipated bus transit system planned to begin in March 2017 for Acadia Parish residents.
The service will provide  transportation for all Acadia Parish residents for travel to and from Lafayette as per bus service.
Suire and Casey discussed the location of two bus stop pavilions with benches located in front of the Legion Home (north and south shoulders of American Legion Drive) and the possiblity of parking in Post 77”s parking lot on the north facing of American Legion Drive. Also provided was information of transportation services that are already being provided for veterans to the new VA Clinic of Lafayette.
After much discussion and a question-and-answer session, Commander David Simon thanked Suire and Casey for providing the needed information of the transit program.
Additional discussion for parking (parking lot or street-side) will be heard during the next Legion officers’ meeting.
Veterans were informed the new Lafayette VA Clinic was now open and appointments were to begin soon. The new Lake Charles VA Clinic was set to open within the next quarter.
Regarding transportation to the new Veterans Administration Hospital that is now operable in Lafayette on Ambassador Caffery Boulevard, Acadia Council on Aging will transport any adult resident of Acadia Parish to that location, in addition to any hospital in Lafayette.
The service is offered regardless of disability/non-disabled status or age for doctor appointments and check-ups at any time on Tuesdays and Thursdays only. The service picks up and drops off in front of any address in Acadia Parish and drops off and picks up at the entrance to all hospitals in Lafayette.
The phone number to call to arrange a ride is 788-1232.
Legionnaires were reminded of the annual Christmas Party held every December at the Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home in Jennings. Post 77 and Unit 77 will make their usual donations, along with cash prizes for the Bingo games enjoyed by the residents. Donations will also be accepted for this event, as well.
Commander Simon also announced the recent donation of $3,000 to the War Veterans Home in Jennings to be used for the extension of the patio area.
A reminder was given to the membership of the upcoming  2017 Winter Conference Jan. 20-22 in Alexandria.
Membership Chairman Ray Olinger submitted the membership count at 149 paid dues for the local membership.
Sick call was announced, along with a list of upcoming entertainment and events. Commander Simon also noted a large attendance to recent events.
For the memorial report, Harris Schexnayder was the lone veteran who had passed on since the previous Legion meeting.
Information for the annual Law Enforcement, Young Fireman and Educator of the Year honors was given by John Quebodeaux, who contacted all local and area locations urging all program chairmen to participate in nominating honorees.
With no additional business, the meeting was adjourned and a delicious meal was served by the Legion cooks.