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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1996

Page

19

Iraan Braves Seek Final Four After Tragedy Strikes team

Iraan High School football players push through the loss of rodeo star Shawn McMullan as they chase a Class 2A semifinal at Lubbock Jones Stadium. Tate McMullan and Ben Brooks lead a community rallying around football and memories, with supporters in Las Vegas honoring Shawn after his death in a Portland crash.

Iraan Iraan High School Braves Holliday Lubbock Jones Stadium McMullan Odessa College Portland Ore Hopper Tate McMullan Shawn NFR Larry Hanna Kenny Glenda McMullan Las Vegas Thomas & Mack Center Wrangler Sports Chiropractic McMullans Coors Herbert Theriot Sraan Brooks Tate Eagles Glenda Iraan Braves Kaan Groveton Ganado Texas Stadium Shawn McMullan Oregon I HS

Holliday Eagles edge OT in playoff run to semis

Holliday High School, led by eighth year coach Matt Robinson, advances to a Class 2A semifinal at Jones Stadium in Lubbock after back to back overtime wins. The 12 1 1 Eagles, who initially opposed overtime, benefited from late defense and a field goal by David Rodriguez to seal a 17 14 win over Italy at Bedford Pennington Field.

Matt Robinson Holliday High School Eagles Jones Stadium Lubbock Robinson Wichita Falls-area Italy Mart Bedford Pennington Field Holliday David Rodriguez Eagles Emus Chris Morgan Morgan Mickey Peters Kevin Hooker Kaan Asbeckars Esteoabs Childress Arliemwee Stadium Dalinas Robieosn Scheer Ev Mas Stamford Raan

Holliday's Road Pulls Tight Win Over Eagles 36-34

Holliday edges Eagles 36-34 after a two-point conversion risk pays off. Coach Robinson notes plan evolved during late scoring as Holliday ends playoff drought. Kaan teams push season deeper with 14 0 record and turf readiness cited.

Braves Brace for Playoff Workload Amid Injuries

Iraan High School braces for a crucial playoff showdown with Holliday as stars like Billy Palmore Lance Harvey and Brian Mecham push through knee and ACL injuries. Running back Ross Blackwelder and linebacker Juan Solis battle knee and shoulder issues while Solis faces a possible season ender, impacting the Braves' bid for the Class 2A Texas Bowl.

Iraan Raan Braves Holliday Billy Palmore Roscoe Midland Lance Harvey Brian Mecham Palmore Ross Blackwelder Stanton Juan Solis Stamford Larry Hanna Solis Kaan High School

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