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The Berwick offense entered Patterson territory time after time in Saturday’s District 9-3A opener for both teams in Patterson.
But every time, the Patterson defense was up to the task, holding the Panthers scoreless in a 21-0 victory.
Randan Paul led the Lumberjacks’ defensive effort with three interceptions.
While the game was scheduled for Friday night, it was postponed until Saturday due to lightning.
Offensively, Patterson used two big plays in the first half for touchdowns, while adding another score late.
The Lumberjacks got on the scoreboard with 4:12 left in the first quarter when Tylon Walton connected with K.J. Paul for a 20-yard touchdown completion. Jose Riveria, who was 3-for-3 on extra points, completed his first of the day.
The Lumberjacks added another touchdown about midway through the second quarter when Joseph Larson completed a short pass to Walton, who turned the completion into a 98-yard touchdown play, and Patterson subsequently extended its lead to 14-0.
The Lumberjacks added their final touchdown with 10.3 seconds remaining in the game when Larson connected with Walton on an 18-yard pass that was tipped by the Berwick defense.
Patterson had 361 yards of offense (87 rushing and 274 passing).
The Lumberjacks used three quarterbacks in Caylon Davis, Larson and Walton. Davis completed 6 of 11 passes for 83 yards and one interception, while Walton was 3 of 4 passing for 25 yards with one touchdown. Larson completed 9 of 17 passes for 166 yards with two touchdowns.
Walton led the Lumberjacks’ receivers with three receptions for 124 yards and two touchdowns, while Paul had nine catches for 43 yards and one score.
Darion Robertson led the run game with 12 carries for 90 yards.
While Berwick didn’t put up big-time yardage, the Panthers certainly had their chances with numerous trips throughout the game into Patterson territory.
Berwick finished the game with 130 yards of offense (97 rushing and 33 passing).
Jayden Milton led Berwick’s run game with 19 carries for 45 yards, while Andre Engleton had five carries for 33 yards.
Cru Bella completed 5 of 19 passes for 33 yards with three interceptions.
Kaeden Thomas was his leading receiver with two catches for 21 yards.
Centerville defeats Central Catholic
Centerville outscored Central Catholic 18-7 in the second half to turn a one-point halftime deficit into a 24-15 victory in the Eagles’ homecoming.
It was Centerville’s first varsity victory against Central Catholic in school history.
While Centerville trailed 7-6 at halftime, the squad scored on their opening drive of the second half on a Nico Derouen 1-yard run with 6:41 remaining for a 12-7 lead.
The Bulldogs added two more scores on Tyler Gunner runs of 75 yards with 3:59 remaining in the third quarter and a 62-yard run with 11:35 remaining in the game.
Centerville finished the game with 371 yards, all rushing.
Gunner led Centerville with 11 carries for 188 yards and two touchdowns, while Travis Billiot had 15 carries for 140 yards. Morty Frederick added 10 carries for 53 yards and one touchdown.
In the first half, Central Catholic scored the game’s first touchdown on a two-yard run by Hugh Hamer with 4:39 remaining in the first half. Brett Morrel made the point-after attempt for a 7-0 Eagles’ lead.
Centerville responded on its ensuing drive as the Bulldogs’ Frederick scored on a 2-yard run. The Bulldogs could not convert the two-point run with 27.3 seconds remaining, and the Eagles held a 7-6 lead.
Trailing 24-7 in the fourth, Central Catholic scored its final touchdown on a Damondrick Blackburn 5-yard run.
Hamer converted the two-point run for the final margin.
Central Catholic finished the game with 194 yards of offense (75 rushing and 119 passing).
Caleb O’con completed 9 of 25 passes for 96 yards.
Caleb Menina led the squad with three catches for 44 yards, while Ross Thomas had two receptions for 41 yards.
Blackburn led the Eagles’ ground game with 18 carries for 40 yards and one touchdown, while Hamer had seven carries for 27 yards and one score.
MCHS falls
to Ellender
The Ellender High football team is winners of three in a row.
The Patriots picked up their third consecutive victory after a 61-0 win over Morgan City on Friday night at South Terrebonne Memorial Stadium in Bourg.
Ellender (3-1 overall, 1-0 in District 8-4A) found the end zone nine times and led 28-0 at the end of the first quarter, 48-0 at halftime and 54-0 at the end of the third quarter.
A running clock was used in the second half.
Royal Williams took the opening kickoff back 80 yards for score, running back Tyshaun Hester had 39 yards on the night and scoring runs on 4, 22 and 1 yards and caught a 22-yard touchdown pass from Patrick Perna. Perna also hit Ryan Williams for a 29-yard score.
Perna (6-of-10, 187 yards, two touchdowns) scored on a 4-yard run, and Ryan Williams also threw a 40-yard touchdown to Royal Williams (three catches, 93 yards). Zaviah Bryant added a 47-yard scoring run.
Morgan City fell to 0-4 and to 0-1 in district.
Additional reporting by Kelly McElroy of the Houma Courier.

Sunrise: April 23,1933 – Sunset: October 18, 2020
Beryl Landry Gaudet, 87, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020, at her residence peacefully, surrounded by her family. She will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew her.
Beryl was born in Patterson, Louisiana, raised in Abbeville, Louisiana and a lifelong resident of Morgan City. She was a scrub nurse for Dr. Lopez, at the original Morgan City Hospital and the early Lakewood Hospital, a career she truly loved. But most of all she loved the Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ. She exemplified the spirit of Christ in that she was a servant to many. She was extremely selfless and always put others above herself. She had a deep relationship with Christ who sustained her through many storms in life both physically and spiritually as in the “Valley of the Shadow of Death” that David wrote about in Psalm 23.
She attended the Church of God of Prophecy for over 65 years and loved serving the Lord. She completed Bible Training Institute, a 3-year course in Cleveland, Tennessee. She was a Missionary Leader, Sunday School Teacher in her local church and worked in Church Youth Camps for many years. She loved her Baton Rouge Youth Bunch like they were her own kids. Beryl enjoyed traveling, cooking, sewing and many types of crafts. Beryl was an exceptional cook and many visiting evangelists and guests would rave over her seafood. Her kids and grandkids loved her holiday treats.
She was a loving and godly mother to her six children, their spouses and affectionally known as Granny to her grandchildren and great- grandchildren. She loved her little dachshund, Molly. Beryl’s love was unconditional.
She is survived by her six children; three sons, Terry Gaudet of Morgan City, Gary Gaudet and his wife Lisa of Berwick, and Patrick Gaudet of Morgan City; three daughters, Cindy Gaudet Michel and her husband Don of Broussard, Tammy Gaudet Ramsey and her husband Scott of Bayou Vista, and Nancy Gaudet Nelson and her husband Ottis “Taz” of Terra Alta, West Virginia; 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many, many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Pierre “Numa” Landry Jr. and Elvina Lee Landry of Patterson, LA; and stepfathers, Eluc Schexnider and Erista Conner Sr. She is also predeceased by her 13 siblings, Ernest Landry, Irene Landry, Ella L. Mae Hughes, Agnes L. Lamaison, Grace L. Tudury, Hubert “Buck” Landry, Herbert Landry, Edmund Landry, Clarence Landry, Beverly Schexnider and Sherry S. Baudoin. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Garrett “Sonny” Gaudet; and a grandson, Dustin E. Taylor.
Pallbearers to serve will be her sons, Terry Gaudet, Gary Gaudet, Patrick Gaudet; and her sons-in-law, Don Michel, Scott Ramsey and Ottis “Taz” Nelson. Honorary Pallbearers will be her grandsons.
A heartfelt appreciation is extended from her children to her caregiver Ann Chatman, for the 10+ years of compassion, devotion and dignity given to our mother and father. We also wish to thank Dr. J. Dean Valdez and staff of Southern Heart Clinic and Stephanie of Journey Hospice in such a difficult time for their kindness, compassion and care given to Beryl and her family during their time of need.
The family received visitation on Saturday, October 24, 2020, at Hargrave Funeral Home from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with the service beginning at 2 p.m. with Rev. Brian Head officiating. Interment was in the Morgan City Mausoleum immediately following the service.
In Lieu of Flowers, we are requesting that a donation be made in memory of our mother, Beryl Gaudet, be made to the Christian Orphanage Home in Wetumpka, Alabama: “Adullam House.” We believe without a doubt, that our mother would have absolutely loved knowing that even in her death, she continued to minister. (https://adullamhouse.org/donate)
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me that at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love is appearing.” II Timothy 4:7-8 KJV

Timothy Chaisson, 69, a native of New Orleans and resident of Morgan City, died Friday, Oct. 24, 2020.
He is survived by his wife, Frances Chaisson; two daughters, Megan Bergeron and Tracy Souza; one sister, Gayle Landry; and five grand-children.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a son.
Private services will be conducted at a later time.

Tropical Storm Zeta is expected to strengthen and make landfall as a “minimal hurricane” over southeast Louisiana sometime Wednesday evening, the National Weather Service reported in its Monday morning update.
As of the 10 a.m. update, Zeta is within five miles per hour of becoming a hurricane and is approaching the Yucatan Peninsula.
It is expected to move northwest as a hurricane over the Yucatan, before entering the southern Gulf of Mexico Tuesday.
By Tuesday evening, the National Weather Service said Zeta will have a more rapid movement north and turn northeast once it gets into the northeastern Gulf of Mexico.
However, there is a cold front that is expected to reach southwest Louisiana Wednesday, which the National Weather Service predicts will aid Zeta even more towards the northeast.
If the storm moves further west, though, it will take slightly longer to approach the coast and probably will weaken.
There is a 20-30 percent chance of 39 mph or greater tropical storm force winds eastward from Vermilion Bay across south and central Louisiana.
There isn’t a lot of rain anticipated from the storm, either, with a half inch to 1 inch in southwest and central Louisiana.