Palacios Beacon (Palacios, Tex.), Vol. 84, No. 29, Ed. 1 Wednesday, July 17, 1991 Page: 11 of 14
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Palacios Beacon, Wed., .lulv 17, 1991-Page 11^
Sharks have experience, but Edna favored j
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Sweeny, Hitchcock in run for district gridiron title, says Texas Football Magazine
BY NICK WEST
Palacios Beacon Publisher
ll may only be the middle of July, but pigskin
prognostication is on the upswing as Texans pre-
pare for the upcoming high school football season.
The traditional leader of the pack of football fore-
casters is Dave Campbell’s Texas Football maga-
zine which previews all of the state’s high school
teams by district and gives its opinions on who
will dominate the gridirons.
When it comes to District 28-AAA, the Palacios
Sharks of head coach may well be contenders with
plenty of veterans returning, but Texas Football
gives the ned to the Edna Cowboys to once again
stcamroll over the opposition, followed closely by
Sweeny and Hitchcock.
The Cowboys emerged unbeaten in league ac-
tion last year before falling to LaVcmia 23-7 in bi-
district. Edna boasts seven offensive and nine de-
fensive returning starters from that 7-3-1 club.
Among the standouts arc the Robinson duo of
quarterback Adrian Robinson who completed 439-
yds. passing and rushed for 344 and running
back Mack Robinson who scampered for 665-
yards. Adrian Robinson also proved a standout at
defensive back where he intercepted eight passes.
He’s tagged as a prcscason All-State choice by
Texas Football.
“Edna has the district’s best backficld tandem
and most experienced defense, so the Cowboys
have a good shot at their second straight unbeaten
district slate,” wrote Texas Football. “Expect
Sweeny to return to the playoffs after a showdown
with 1990 runner-up Hitchcock.”
Backficld talcni will also be the thrust for
Sweeny which returns three offcnsivc/four defen-
sive starters from last year’s 5-4-1 club. Ben
Bolcr, who rushed for 457 yards in just four
games, will lead the offensive assault along with
wide receiver Joe Baugh who snared 26 aerials for
296 yards.
“We are improved in the skill areas, but we
must rebuild the defense with young players,”
Sweeny coach Tommy Zajicek told the magazine.
Despite posting a 5-6 record, Hitchcock copped
the league’s runnerup spot before being felled by
Cucro 14-7 in bi-district. Hitchcock brings four
offensive, eight defensive starters back. It’s the
defensive game where the Bulldogs will carry a
wallop with veteran’s like tackle Joe McCardcll (5-
8,160) who made 121 tackles and linebacker Mike
Murphy (5-10, 160) who made 188 stops. That
duo, along with offensive tackle James Mitcheil
(6-2,255) were all-district picks.
“We should have a very good defense, (but) we
need QB help and must improve offensively,”
Texas Football emoted Hulidni; much Gene Sharp
as saying. Former JV'crTim Fleming is the heir-
apparent to the signal-calling spot.
As for the Sharks, Johnson can c- pcct experi-
ence to be a key strong point as he begins his third
season at the Palacios helm. The Sharks will re-
turn with a roster of 13 lettermen from last season
5-5 squad, including seven returning starters on
both offense and defense.
Texas Football noted that the Sharks last season
“started slowly but finished well despite narrow
losses to Hitchcock (21-17) and Edna (14-9).”
Despite injuries, (Jaime) Garcia threw for 806
yards and 9 TDs and was second team all-district.
(Gary) Haynes ran for 813 yards. (Jason) Lesley
hit 5 of 6 FGs, including a 49-yardcr.”
“The passing game should be much improved,”
Johnson said in the magazine preview.
One reason for a much improved passing game
is due to the return of the Sharks’ run-and-shoot
veteran Garcia. The 6-0, 185-lb. senior is among
the “players to watch” by Texas Football. Others
include all-district kicker Jason Lesley, a 5-8,135-
lb. who, as a sophomore, nailed a 42-yardcr field
goal in the Final seconds to nip Nccdvillc 23-20
and then booted a 49-yardcr against Edna. Also
pegged in the “watch” is fullback/noscguard
Haynes, a 6-2, 245-lb. junior who was a unani-
mous all-district selection.
Also returning to the pack will be offensive
tackle Jason Conrad, wide receiver Edward Con- -
stancio, wide rcceivcr/defcnsivc back Mark-
Kubccka, defensive end Zeb Lang, offensive "
guard/defensive tackle Trent Oglesby, offen-
sivc/dcfcnsivc tackle Morris Roberts and defensive •
back Thuch Tran.
In the top prospect department, Texas Football
lists running back/lincbackcr Carlos Bucntcllo,
offcnsivc/dcfcnsivc lineman Jeff llcbel, wide re-
ccivcr/dcfcnsivc end Michael Harvey, wide re- “
ccivcr/dcfcnsivc back Jeff Cheshire and offensive :
guard/defensive tackle Benito Diaz.
After going 3-7, the Nccdvillc Blucjays bring '
back 16 lettermen. “We have a sold senior class
followed by three classes of very talented ath- ;
lctcs,” notes coach Monte Pritchett in Texas Foot- '
ball.
According to the magazine, the Blucjays will be
young, but experienced. Among the major threats
posed by Nccdvillc will be Brent Klcpac who'
rushed for 1,002 yards as a sophomore. Tight-cnd ;
Brad Domcl racked up 301 yards on 23 receptions;
and Josh Parkinson returns as quarterback.
Rounding out the district will be the Spartans of
Stafford who bring four offensive and five defen-
sive starters back from last season when the team
went 3-6-1 in its Class 3A debut and failed to post 1
a district victory.
LL All-Stars
win opener
at New Gulf
The Palacios Little League 11-
12 Year Old All-Stars kicked
open play in the Area II Tourna-
ment in winning style Monday
night in New Gulf, knocking off
the Van Vlcck All-Stars 11-6.
Palacios was slated to play its
second round game at the six-
team double-elimination tourney
at 6 p.m. Tuesday against Dan-
bury. A victory would moved
the Palacios All-Stars into an 8
p.m. Thursday contest against
either Boling-New Gulf or the
winner of the East
BemardA'idchaven game which
was played Monday.
A loss Tuesday against Dan-
bury would have Palacios play
again at 8 p.m. Wednesday.
The championship game is
slated for 7:30 p.m. Saturday
with a second title gamc-if nec-
essary-to be played at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday.
Pitcher Brad Calhoun took the
win for Palacios against Van
Vleck as he went the distance,
allowing only three hits and no
walks while fanning 11 batters.
Calhoun struckout the side in the
first two innings.
Kyle Wallis ignited the Pala-
cios uprising in die second with a
bases loaded smash up the mid-
dle to score two runs. Johnny
Kaucher aided the effort later in
the game with a two-run homer.
Firing with their lights on
THE Palacios Gun Club held a “flashlight with hand-
gun” match over the weekend. Participants learned the
basic positions of hip, standing, kneeling, right-hand
barricade, throilgh-the-window of the barricade and
left-handed barricade firing front different distances
while properly holding the flashlight. John Purtee of
Palacios (right kneeling) took first place for both large
bore auto and revolver. Danny Perez of Palacios (right
standing) took second in both large bore auto and re-
volver. “Jack” of Port Lavaca (left standing) was first
in the small bore division and third in large bore. Lee
Simmerly of Point Comfort (left kneeling) was second
in small bore. The Palacios Gun Club expressed its
appreciation to those that supported the match. The
next handgun match will be at 9 a.m. Aug. 3.
LITTLE LEAGUE DIST. 18
10-YEAR OLD
ALL-STAR TOURNAMENT
(West Columbia)
1st Round
Sweeny 5, El Campo 3
Clute 3, Palacios 2
Consolation Game
El Campo 14, Palacios 1
Championship Game
Clute 7, Sweeny 3
BABE RUTH DIST. II
13-YEAR OLD
All-STAR TOURNAMENT
_(Port Lavaca)_
Calhoun 12, Palacios 2
Calhoun 12, Bay City 1
Palacios 20, Bay City 3
Championship Game
Calhoun 7, Palacios 3
BABE RUTH DIST. II
14-15-YEAR OLD
All-STAR TOURNAMENT
_(Port Lavaca)__
Calhoun 15, Palacios 6
Bay City 6, Calhoun 1
Calhoun 12, Palacios 11
Championship Game
Bay City 5, Calhoun 4
BABE RUTH DIST. II
17-18-YEAR OLD
All-STAR TOURNAMENT
_(Palacios)_
Calhoun 3, Bay City 1
Championship Game
Calhoun 19, Bay City 7
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Palacios to hold 9th
Fish Fest Aug. 9-11
Fishing the bountiful and far
reaching waters of the Matagorda
Bay system and adjoining waters
will be a rewarding, funfillcd
experience for anglers of any
age, gender or fishing preference
when they enter the Palacios
Fish Fest Aug. 9-11. This ninth
annual Chamber of Commerce
saltwater adventure allows pier,
wade, bank and boat fishermen
to compete for valuable prizes
and trophies on either an
individual or team basis.
Registration charges for the
tournament arc $25 for
individual and family divisions
and $2 for youth 12 or under.
Trout and redfish “stringer
pools” are available at $10 per
person/per day.
The list of prizes waiting to be
claimed by the top anglers in-
cludes: $250 (first place for red-
fish and trout); $150 (first place
for shcepshcad, black drum,
flounder, gafftop, triplctail,
Family and Open); $100 for sec-
ond place; $75 for third place;
$50 for fourth place and $25 for
fifth place. Merchandise prizes
will be awarded Youth Division
winners. Trophies will also be
presented to the overall winners
in individual, family and youth
divisions.
The broad array of fishing
pursuits and associated awards
arc to be preceded by a festive
Captain’s Reception Friday
evening, Aug. 9. This social,
which is covered by the registra-
tion charge, will permit tourna-
ment contestants the chance to
size up their competition in a re-
laxed, friendly atmosphere. Fol-
lowing the reception, a rules re-
view will be held to cover and
clarify the official stipulations for
competition attached to Palacios
tournament fishing. Tournament
officials will also be introduced
at tJiis time.
The 1991 Fish Fest will again
be headquartered on East Bay,
where registration, the reception
and weigh-in will take place.
The deadline for entering the
tournament is Aug. 9 at 9 p.m.,
with fishing taking place Aug. 10
and 11. Fishermen may register
until 5 p.m. at the Chamber of
Commerce office or between 7
and 9 p.m. that Friday evening at
the Fish Fest headquarters.
Those desiring a complete set of
rules, official entry forms or in-
formation on the area may con-
tact the Palacios Chamber of
Commerce, P.O. Box 774,
Paiacios, Texas 77465, phone
(512) 972-2615. Tournament co-
chairmen are Leonard Lamar
(512) 972-3605 and Don Landry
(512)972-2585.
State-ranked Tigers
eagerly await kickoff
of football campaign
BY NICK WEST
Palacios Beacon Publisher
Will 1991 be the year of the
Tiger?
Not only docs Tidchavcn
head football coach George Nel-
son thinks so, but Dave Camp-
bell’s Texas Football magazine
concurs as it gives the Tigers a
preseason sixth place ranking
among the state’s Class AA
teams
The Tiger lair in 1991 will be
bolster by eight offensive and 10
defensive returning starters from
last season’s regional finalist
team which compile a 9-4 ledger.
After tying for the league title,
Nelson’s gridders slammed
Somerville, 14-0, in bi-district
and then trounced Ingram
Moore, 27-8. Tidehaven’s post-
season journey ended in region-
als where Refugio carved out a
37-0 victory.
Texas Football calls Tide-
haven “the team to beat” in Dis-
trict 28-AA with Van Vlcck in
close pursuit. Unfortunately,
getting past bi-district may be a
tough chore for whoever wins
the league crown. The District
28-AA playoff representatives
will face District 27-AA’s top
guns in bi-district. That district is
the home of the Schulenberg’s
Shorthorns who won the 2A title
last season and arc Texas Foot-
ball’s pick to repeat as state
champions. Last year the Short-
horns dealt Van Vleck a swift
farewell, 40-19.
“This was the year we were
looking forward to,” Coach Nel-
son said in the magazine’s
district preview. 'The 1990 team
matured late in the season and
finished strong. We’re expecting
a big year.”
Among the returning vets for
the Tigers will be two-way all-
state tackle Bill Quinn (6-2,250-
lbs.) and fellow all-state
linebacker Robert Brown, 5-10,
175-lbs. Quinn is tabbed as a
preseason first team all-state
again by the magazine. Accord-
ing to Texas Football, the duo
will "key a defense that will be
among the best in AA."
Solidifying the defensive
troupe will be defensive ends
Derrick Collins and Kerry Joe
Williams, defensive backs Mike
Galvan and Tiler Curtncr,
linebacker Eric Kaccr, tackle
Darrell Carrillo and nose guard
Greg Carter.
Offensively, the Tigers are
just as impressive with 500-yd.
plus veterans like fullback Tim
Petrich (701-yds, 7 TDs), and
running backs Jabar Lewis (6-2,
208) and Aric Sardinca (5-11,
170). Lewis rambled for 580-
yds. and six TDs while Sardinca
hit paydirt eight times cnroulc to
a 601-yd. season.
Supporting the offensive at-
tack will be wingback Steven
Chavez who scored six touch-
downs to go along with his
1,015 multi-yard effort, widc-
rcccivcr Collins, tightend John
Cano, and tackle Jesse Moreno.
“We just have to decide on a
quarterback. That will be the
key," Nelson told Texas Foot-
ball. “I coached an AAA team
(Marble Falls) for five years, and
I don’t think 1 ever had a team
with more size.”
In Van Vlcck, the “Leopards
look loaded” according to Texas
Football with eight offensive and
II defensive starters returning
from an 8-3 team. Among them
arc quarterback Warrick Franklin
(5-10, 170) and running back
Robert Rowlins who ran for
805-yds. and eight TDs. Other
returnees arc 235-lb. center
David Gibbcns, wide receivers
Corey Williams and Richard
Ashton, linemen Roy Kirkpatrick
(250-lbs.), Henry Cornefield
(220-lbs.) and Michael Hopkins
(230-lbs.)
Veteran QB Broderick Sene-
gal could help put the Boling
Bulldogs back into contention
after the team finished 7-3 last
season. Senegal, who passed for
1,326 yards and 12 TDs, heads a
list of 13 returning lettermen.
Also included is running back
Cleon Williams who produced
six TDs in an 8()9-yd. rushing
effort.
The Cobras of Vanderbilt
went 6-4 a year ago and, with 16
lettermen, Coach Glenn Hill “is
optimistic his team will make a
run for the district title” accord-
ing to Texas Football. A quartet
of all-district playcrs-fuliback
Doug Ellisor (601-yds.), wing-
back/defensive back John Marti,
center/defensive tackle John
Weitz, and 220-lb. defensive
tackle Shaun Ncibrandt-spcar-
hcad the Cobras. Joining them:
will be quarterback Shane Kolle!
who passed for 805-yds.
Rounding out the previews of
District 28-AA teams, according;
to Texas Football were: - 5
Wallis Brazos Cougars (3-7,1
16 lettermen): “Coach (Rick);
Masck will depend on (QB-DB,
Jeff) Harbors leadership on of-;
fense and defense to steer the
team back to the winner’s-
circle.”
Ganado Indians (5-5, 17 let-
termen): “After failing to win a
game the previous two seasons,!
Ganado look a major step toward-
improvement last year. But the
Indians must replace their entire
offensive backficld.”
East Bernard Brahmas (2-8, 6
lettermen): “The Brahmas will'
lack experience this season, but;
Coach (Rick) Sowell likes his
talent at the skill positions.” i
Danbury Panthers (2-8, 14;
lettermen): "Depth is a major;
problem for the Panthers, who:
have won only four games in the!
last two season.”
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