Rainy clash ends in truce for Port Isabel Sharyland
In a rain soaked Tarpon Stadium draw the Port Isabel Sharyland game finished 26 26 as Casimiro Barrera bolstered his season totals with a nine yard TD run and 14 yard reception while Manny Espinosa and Garza made key plays. Barrera surpassed 600 yards season long. La Joya beat Rio Hondo to take sole district lead at 2 0. Port Isabel Sharyland sit 1 0 1.
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Torres wins in Press football contest tie breaker win
Homero Torres tops the weekly Press football contest with 14 correct picks out of 21 and wins the $5 gift certificate by closer guess of the tie breaker. Joe Ochoa also had 14 correct but missed the tie breaker accuracy. Torres may claim the prize at the Press office on Garcia Street.
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Torres
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Cowboys Youth Game Canceled By Rain
The 11 12 year old Cowboys Little League game against San Benito was canceled due to poor weather. Coach John LaRoach announced the postponement and said a reschedule is likely for a later date.
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Port Isabel B Team Edges Sharyland in Muddy Showdown
In a rain soaked game at an out of town field, Port Isabel B shutout Sharyland 12-0. Johnny Ochoa scored on runs of 12 and four yards, while Mares Camacho contributed on offense. The B team improves to 4-1 with four shutouts at midseason.
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Los Fresnos Tops Lyford 14-0 for 4-1 Falcons
Los Fresnos Falcons beat Lyford 14-0 Friday night at Lyford after a scoreless first half. Joe Blas Rodriguez scored the first and final touchdowns with Mario Perez converting both. Crispin Caraveo intercepted a Lyford pass to set up the score. Rodriguez and George Bennack each rushed for 137 yards. Both teams had 14 first downs. Lyford outgained 226 to 219.
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Los Fresnos
Lyford
Joe Blas Rodriguez
Mario Perez
Rodriguez
Perez
Crispin Caraveo
George Green
Joe Rodriguez
George Bennack
Crabs Shut Out San Benito in Season Opener
Port Isabel Sandcrabs 9-10-year-old football team blanked San Benito Little League. Romaldo Gutierrez scored twice for six points, echoed by a first quarter six-point burst setup by a Donald Guilot screen. Gutierrez added a TD in the third period as the defense held San Benito scoreless and coach Larry Loftin praised the unit and offense for future potential.
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Larry Loftin
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Los Fresnos Hosts La Joya Friday Night Clash
The Falcons host La Joya this Friday at Falcon Stadium in a bid to reenter the playoff hunt.
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Peewee Tarpons Triumph Over San Benito in Halftime Rematch
The Peewee Tarpons, seven year old Little League footballers, defeated San Benito 12 to 6 after a 6 6 halftime tie. Chip Hamilton scored both touchdowns including a 25 yard run and a 40 yard punt return. Coach Paul Hamilton praised the defense and singled out Robert Ortega and Mark Guillot for commendation.
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Eighth Graders Triumph Over Rattlers In Sharyland
Port Isabel eighth graders improved to 3-2 as they defeated the Rattlers 22-4 in Sharyland. Pablo Martinez opened scoring with a six yard run, Raul Zamora added a QB sneak and a Zamora pass to Gerardo Castillo set up more points. Javi Chavez added six points in the fourth quarter as Rene Martinez hauled in a Zamora pass for the extra point. Coach Lin Zamora praised Zamora and Ronnie Kaster for offense and Silvestre Martinez for defense.
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Ronnie Kaster
Silvestre Martinez
Defese
Football actions in Tarpon Stadium and Santa Rosa schedule
Three footballgames unfold this afternoon and tonight at Tarpon Stadium with Tarpon seventh graders facing Santa Rosans at 4 pm and eighth graders at 5 30 pm. Port Isabel B team meets Santa Rosa B squad at 7 30 pm. Friday Port Isabel varsity travels to Santa Rosa for next clash.
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Port Isabel Sevenths Edge Sharyland 12 6 In Opener
Port Isabel seventh graders beat Sharyland 12 to 6 after a 70 yard kickoff run by Pete Camacho. Willie Zuniga set up the lead with a 20 yard catch and return. Coaches praised clean play with no fumbles or penalties, and Jesse Torres and George Garza were highlighted on defense.
Rosa for the Tarpons third district clash of 73 season
Tarpons field Rosa for a key third district clash in the 1973 season aiming to secure crucial points in the standings and bolster their playoff push.
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Barrera Named Valley Player of the Week by KRGV
Tarpon Casimiro Barrera earned Valley Player of the Week honors from KRGV Radio in Weslaco. General manager Gary Allen cited Barrera's standout scoring in the Sharyland game and his season long achievement of rushing for over 100 yards in every Tarpon contest.
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KRGV
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Barrera
Sharyland
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