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Growing Pains: Banged up Tarpons drop District Opener vs. London, 32-13
Corpus Christi, Tx. – Just off the beaten path of County Road 43, football fans packed the stands Friday night to watch the first-ever meeting between Port Isabel and the C.C. London Pirates. The sound of pom-poms – and a rocking Tarpon marching band – could be heard filling the air as everyone in attendance…
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A Night to Forget: Tarpons Shut Out by Raymondville at Home, 39-0
Zilch. Nada. Zero. Goose egg. Call it what you want, but Port Isabel’s offense hit a new low vs. the Raymondville Bearkats on Friday night. Not only were the Tarpons (1-2) shut out – they didn’t even make it inside the redzone, in what became another display of bad clock management and a lack of…
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Pregame Keys to Victory: Port Isabel Tarpons vs. Raymondville Bearkats
THE MATCHUP Port Isabel (1-1) is off and running to start the 2026 season. The Tarpons have rushed for 572 yards through two games, but their passing attack has yet to take flight. The defending District 16-4A Dll champs, coming off a loss to Rio Hondo last week, will try to steer the ship straight…
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Out of Time: Bobcats Edge Tarpons in Thriller, 26-21
Late Friday night, destiny came knocking on Port Isabel’s door. Unfortunately, she couldn’t wait forever as the Tarpons’ poor clock management cost them an opportunity to win the game, falling to their longtime rival, Rio Hondo, 26-21 on Parents’ Night. 1st Half Just before kickoff, legendary game announcer Gualberto “El Wowee” Gonzales set the tone…
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Hands for Days: Bennett Nabs Three Picks, Tarpons Prevail vs. La Joya Palmview, 36-21
La Joya, Tx. – At times it wasn’t pretty, but Port Isabel made big plays when they counted most and escaped PACK Stadium with a 36-21 victory over the Palmview Lobos Thursday night. Safety Logan Bennett had a game for the ages and inspired teammates with his unforgettable performance, recording three interceptions and a crucial…
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Tarpons Show Promise vs. St. Joseph Academy in Return to Gridiron
Bigger. Faster. Stronger. And hungrier. That’s how Port Isabel looked on Thursday night as they kicked off the 2026 preseason in a scrimmage vs. the St. Joe Bloodhounds. P.I outscored an explosive SJA squad in both phases of the matchup, winning the controlled portion 3 touchdowns to 2, then securing a victory in the live…
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A Ride to Remember: The 2002 Port Isabel Tarpons
The story of the 2002 Port Isabel Tarpons, told from a young fan’s perspective.
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Tarpons’ Season ends After Bi-District Loss to Robstown, 38-28
Robstown, Tx. – Port Isabel’s season came to an abrupt end Friday night, falling to the Robstown Cotton Pickers, 38-28, in a hard-fought battle. At one point, the Tarpons looked destined to make their fifth consecutive Area round appearance, taking a 13-10 lead halfway through the second quarter. But P.I. committed five fumbles on the…
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Tarpons Whoop La Feria 37-14, Clinch District Title
Port Isabel, Tx. – The Port Isabel Tarpons meant business on Friday. While the Lions hooped and hollered during pre-game ceremonies, P.I. waited to let their shoulder pads do the talking as they dominated La Feria 37-14 on Senior Night. L.F. had trouble getting anything going vs. the Seawall Defense, accumulating just 249 yards on…
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Branded: Tarpons Stifle Brahmas 37-22 in District Opener
Kingsville, Tx. – Last night, a group of hogs showed up to play at Javelina Stadium. Those hogs were the Port Isabel linemen. The big men up front imposed their will on both sides of the ball as the Tarpons bullied their way to an impressive 37-22 victory over Kingsville King on the road Thursday.…