John McCorkle

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Berwick High School's John McCorkle attempts a kick during the Panthers' season opener against Morgan City, while holder Cody Roberie looks on. McCorkle was named Kohl's Kicking National Player of the Week last
week after connecting on a game-winning field goal in the Panthers' 31-30 victory against North Vermilion in Week 10. Besides the 23-yard field goal, McCorkle also was 2-for-2 on point-after attempts. (Submitted Photo/Courtesy of Greg Roussel)

McCorkle wins national weekly kicking award

Berwick High School senior kicker John McCorkle was named Kohl’s Kicking National Player of the Week after connecting on a game-winning field goal against North Vermilion in the Panthers’ Week 10 c

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Berwick High School's John McCorkle follows throw on a kick during Week 1 action against Morgan City, while holder Cody Roberie looks on. McCorkle nailed a 23-yard field goal with 15 seconds remaining in Friday's regular season finale against
North Vermilion to lift the Panthers to a 31-30 win. Berwick has advanced to the postseason for the first time in 20 years. The Panthers, Class 3A's No. 11 seed, will host No. 22 seed Brusly Friday at 7 p.m. (Submitted Photo/Courtesy of Greg Roussel)

McCorkle's field goal lifts Berwick past North Vermilion

The Berwick Panthers edged the North Vermilion Patriots Friday, 31-30, on a 23-yard game-winning field goal by John McCorkle to finish the regular season 8-2 heading into the playoffs.

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