Jonesville — Tre’Veon “Tre” Vault wasn’t just representing Block High School when he took the field Saturday June 11 in Baytown, Texas, at the Ninth Annual Bayou Bowl.

He was representing the State of Louisiana, and he did not disappoint.

Vault, a linebacker who is committed to play at Southern University next fall, recorded six tackles, one forced fumble and two pass break-ups in Louisiana’s 30-23 win over the All-Stars from Texas, he said. It was Louisiana’s first win in the match up since 2007.

“One thing we talked about was it’s 40 (players) representing 6 million (people) in Louisiana,” Vault said. “We knew we represented the whole state, and that made it even better.”

Vault said the game was very exciting and he was happy the game was on Saturday to give him a taste of what his experience will be next fall with Southern.

“(The game) was pretty cool,” he said. “We knew we had a job to do going out because they had won the past three.”

Vault spent a week in Texas participating in team practices before the Bayou Bowl. He said the All-Star practice atmosphere was different, but he enjoyed it.

He said it was interesting sharing the practice field with some of his future rivals.

“About six players are going to Grambling from the Louisiana team,” Vault said. “Once we all met each other and became close it was like Southern and Grambling went away, and we were part of one team.

“But after the game, we looked to next season and said, ‘I’ll see you in November.’”

Vault said the Bayou Classic, the annual battle for bragging rights between Grambling and Southern, is something he is most looking forward to about next season.

“I’m looking forward to winning (at Southern), but the main thing is playing in the Bayou Classic.”

Vault said he credits the support of his family, friends and teammates for some of his success.

Vault’s father Benny Vault Jr., the football coach at Block, has been coaching his son since Trey was 5 years old. Much of Trey’s football instincts stem from the help of his father’s coaching, Benny said.

“It was great having him at Block and watching his learning curve,” Benny said. “I’ve been coaching him since he was 5 years old, and I can watch his games and tell him stuff to look for. I had no idea he’d grow to the size he grew to.”

Trey said it would be different not playing for his dad next season.

“It’s going to be crazy because I played for him so long. I’ll have to adjust to it, but once I soak it in then I’ll be OK,” Trey said.

Benny said he attended the Bayou Bowl and was pleased with the way his son performed away from the ball, as well as all the plays he made.

“From a coaching standpoint, he had a real good game,” Benny said.

Trey made All-State his final three seasons at Block. He switched from defensive end to linebacker before his senior season and is starting to get more comfortable with the position.