LaPorte Texans -vs- Deer Park Tigers

What an incredible game today! With playoff positions on the line, the LaPorte Texans swaggered into hostile territory as they invaded the Deer Park Tigers home field.

Both teams seemed tight at first with both defenses dominating play. The Tigers jumped out to an 8-0 lead, but it was short lived as Nathan Redd scored from 45 yards out. Dustin Escobar hit Caleb Longoria for the 2-point conversion tying the game at 8. Right toward the end of the first half – Deer Park mounted a drive deep into Texan territory only to see the half come to an end with a tie at 8. Eric Kendzior made a touchdown saving tackle on that drive.

The Texan defense tightened during the second half with 2 interceptions of Deer Park passes. Justin Flores and Caleb Longoria each intercepted the ball on fantastic defensive plays. Ty Chambers also broke up a pass and made some fantastic tackles in the backfield!

The offense got on tract to score 12 unanswered points with pounding runs from Lupe Gonzales and punishing runs from Nathan Redd. The Deer Park defense of the first half wilted under the tireless pounding they were taking from the blocking of the Texans offensive line.

At the end of the game, the Texans were again victorious, 20-8. They are the runner-up Champions of the AFC Conference in the Freshman TIFI League with a conference record of 8 wins 1 loss and overall record of 8 wins and 2 losses.

It was great to see Tyler Bozant back on the field today!

Now it is on to the Playoffs! Great game guys!

Here is the video of the game.

Here is the video of the game.