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Building the Seawall: Young Tarpon D Holds Its Own
This season, sophomores and juniors run rampant on P.I.’s defense. And that’s not a bad thing. Led by four-year starting linebacker Edward Garza, the performance by the defensive unit has been stout week in and week out. In non-district play, Port Isabel (3-4) held opponents to only 19.2 points per game. That includes matchups vs.…
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Tarpons Look Sharp, Unleash on Bloodhounds 34-32
Port Isabel was firing on all cylinders last night as they took down Brownsville St. Joseph, 34-32, in an offensive shootout. Running back Luis Ramos (209 total yards, 3 TDs) made a handful of highlight-reel plays throughout the evening as he continued to build on a memorable senior season. The Tarpons also got a big…
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Tarpons Offense Struggles in 14-7 Loss vs. Roma
The tidal wave offense may be in a drought. For the second straight week, Port Isabel (2-4) was held to single digits as they fell to Roma on Friday night, 14-7. The Gladiators (4-2) were led by a two-headed rushing attack that combined for nearly 250 yards on the ground. RB Ruben Garcia ran the…
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Finona, Tarpons Look to Run Tough vs. Roma
Win or lose, Port Isabel is known for two things: running the ball, and playing tough defense. And junior Michael Finona does both. In his second varsity campaign, the outside linebacker has been a consistent presence in defending the run. He ranks top four in tackles for P.I. this season, recording multiple stops for loss…
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Tarpons Stung by Yellowjackets, Fall 28-7
Costly turnovers and mental errors prevented P.I. from capitalizing on early scoring opportunities, while the Edcouch-Elsa offense was able to spread the ball to multiple weapons on its way to a 28-7 victory last night, in an evening filled with as many mistakes as it was mosquitoes. E-E QB Jason Pena (7/13 passing, 161 total…
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Yellowjackets Battle-Tested Heading into Matchup vs. P.I.
Don’t let Edcouch-Elsa’s 1-3 record fool you. After shutting out Donna in Week 0, the reigning District 16-5A Champions have gone on a three-game losing skid entering its contest vs. Port Isabel (2-2) this Friday. For a storied program like E-E, a losing record could surely be cause for panic. But fourth-year head coach Victor…
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Shipwrecked: Tarpons Splash Pirates 61-7 in Home Opener
The Port Isabel Tarpons overcame an early deficit Friday evening to dismantle the Hidalgo Pirates, 61-7, in front of a packed crowd. It was a career evening for senior Luis Ramos. The veteran running back churned out 265 yards rushing on only nine carries behind a stout offensive line. He added four touchdowns and averaged…
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Tarpons Leave No Doubt vs. Valley View, Pick up First Win
Pharr, Tx. – The Port Isabel Tarpons discovered the win column in dominant fashion Friday evening, routing the Valley View Tigers 63-6 on the road. From the opening kickoff, Port Isabel (1-2) controlled all phases of the ballgame and the line of scrimmage, positive signs for the young team as it continues to find its…