Javelinas to Host Howard Payne in Homecoming Showdown
Kingsville Texas A and I hosts Howard Payne for the homecoming game at 7 30 p m in Javelina Stadium. Howard Payne leads Lone Star Conference with an 8 1 season and 7 0 league record while A&I seeks its 32nd homecoming win in 39 tries.
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Port Isabel Eighth Graders Blank Lyford 12 0
Port Isabel eighth graders rallied after a loss to Rio Hondo to shut out Lyford 12 0. Raul Zamora connected with Rene Martinez for a 60 yard score and Zamora added an 8 yard rushing TD in the second half. Standouts included Noe V Martinez Rene Martinez Reynaldo Martinez and Leo Camacho. Port Isabel sits 5-3 with two games remaining.
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Horkman Wins Gift Certificate in Press Football Contest
Terry Joe Horkman of San Benito won a $5 gift certificate by predicting 18 of 21 games in the Press Football Contest. He may claim the prize at the Press office located at 302 Garcia.
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Lyford seventh graders topple Port Isabel in 14-8 win
Lyford seventh graders edged Port Isabel 14-8 after a late defensive TD, overcoming a PI early TD. Jose Zuniga's 70 yard score and Pete Camacho’s two points gave Lyford an 8-6 lead at halftime, with a late interception return sealing the victory. The Tarpons sit 4-1-0 in district play and 6-1-1 overall. They face St. Joseph Academy in Brownsville next.
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Peewees Retain Perfect Record in 20-12 Victory
The Peewee Tarpons remain undefeated after beating San Benito 20-12. Roel Torres opened with a 30 yard TD run, Rudy Gonzalez added a 25 yard score, Chip Hamilton converted a key extra point, and Gonzalez finished with a 10 yard run for another touchdown.
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B Team Falls 6-0 at Lyford as District Lead Slims
Port Isabel B team travels to Lyford and drops a 6-0 decision. Lyford Bulldogs score in the second half to derail the Tarpons who finish with a 6-2 season record and 4-1 in district with two games remaining. Coach Harbour cites mental mistakes on offense while praising the defense.
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Falcons Travel For Friday Tilt
Los Fresnos Falcons hit the road Friday to Santa Rosa to face the Warriors on their home court. The matchup pits the Falcons against Santa Rosa in a key cross town showdown with strong district implications.
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Port Isabel and Lyford Battle to 7-7 Tie in District
Pre season favorite Port Isabel stumbles as they tie Lyford 7-7, leaving the Tarpons at 5-1-2 overall and 2-1-2 in district. Ismael Capelo scores Port Isabel’s lone TD and adds the extra point, while Lyford blocks a punt to set up a go ahead score and later the tie. Jerry Salazar adds a 29 yard run and Casimiro Barrera scores on a one yard rush before the stalemate. The result keeps Sharyland atop the district standings with Port Isabel lagging by a game and a half.
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Tarpon Football Schedule Shifts With Road and Home Games
The varsity and seventh grade squads will go on the road this week while B and eighth grade teams host opponents at Tarpon Stadium. The Tarpons eighth grade plays La Joya at 5 30 p m and PLLJ B at 7 30 p m today. The seventh graders travel to Brownsville to meet St Joseph Academy at 4 30 p m. Port Isabel High School varsity faces La Joya Friday at 8 p m.
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Cowboys Fall 18-0 to San Benito in Little League Football
The 11-12 year old Cowboys from Port Isabel area trailed San Benito 6-0 at halftime and 18-0 after three quarters before a late rally. Coach John LaRoche praised the defense as excellent despite three San Benito scores and highlighted players Frankie Villarreal Paul de la Garza Raul Villarreal Orlando Ochoa John LaRoche Rolando Gonzales Wayne Stone Gerland Pockrus for their defensive and offensive contributions.
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