Texans 7 on 7 SQT saturday May 24th

[rodjohns]

Here are the pools I am not going to predict the winners by pool except pool C of Course.

Pool C winner: Klein

May 24th
Pool A
1 Alief Taylor
2 Baytown Lee
3 Bellaire
4 Chavez Qualified at Manvel

Pool B
Channelview
Cy Creek
Cy Woods
Edcouch Elsa

Pool C
1 Friendswood
2 Hardin Qualified at Manvel
3 Houston Sterling
4 Klein

Pool D
1 Lamar
2 Second Baptist
3 Texas City
4 Weslaco

[cyfallsbooster2]

CyCreek defeats Klein in the final.

[rodjohns]

That would be a very nice final....I hope we can at least make it to the final...of course "Hope is not a Strategy" :p

[forest99]

i will go ahead and predict pool winner then since nobody else has so far!

semis- cy woods over alief taylor klein over lamar
qualifiers- cy woods/klein

[cywoods]

It will be interesting to see if all the players on these teams show up since it is Memorial Day weekend.

[rodjohns]

It will be interesting to see if all the players on these teams show up since it is Memorial Day weekend.

Outside of going to the lake, beach or attending a backyard BBQ what else could these guys be doing on a fine Saturday morning in the great State of Texas....home of WWW.5ATEXASFOOTBALL.COM

[cywoods]

Outside of going to the lake, beach or attending a backyard BBQ what else could these guys be doing on a fine Saturday morning in the great State of Texas....home of WWW.5ATEXASFOOTBALL.COM

Your right, I dont know what I was thinking:D

[forest99]

hey cy woods, congrats on beating us at the cy falls sqt. we were undefeated until yall came along. granted we were missing 4 starters but yall were still the only ones that we couldnt stop all day long. we only gave up 24 and 6 points before playing yall!

[BlitzKrieg]

You should of made an "other" pick. Edcouch-Elsa has been doing good and they have a good chance of doing very good.

[cywoods]

hey cy woods, congrats on beating us at the cy falls sqt. we were undefeated until yall came along. granted we were missing 4 starters but yall were still the only ones that we couldnt stop all day long. we only gave up 24 and 6 points before playing yall!

Thanks forest99. You guys played very well and our guys knew that the only chance we had was to try and score every time we had the ball. I must say that our guys could not stop I believe his number was 3 from catching the ball. Even when we had 2 guys on him he would get up and get the ball. That guy must have a 40" vertical. You guys should not have a problem making it to the state tournament with the talent you showed especially if you had 4 starters out. Good luck. Will you be at the Cy Creek SQT?

[hunterbunter]

hey where's Edcouch-Elsa on the voting list?! :eek::mad:

[forest99]

Thanks forest99. You guys played very well and our guys knew that the only chance we had was to try and score every time we had the ball. I must say that our guys could not stop I believe his number was 3 from catching the ball. Even when we had 2 guys on him he would get up and get the ball. That guy must have a 40" vertical. You guys should not have a problem making it to the state tournament with the talent you showed especially if you had 4 starters out. Good luck. Will you be at the Cy Creek SQT?

thanks, his name is vernon rogers and played WR/DB last season. Yall didnt have anybody particular that did it but that just says yall are playing together and thats what it takes to win!

[rodjohns]

hey where's Edcouch-Elsa on the voting list?! :eek::mad:

I wish I could have had more options on the Poll, I only had 10 so I naturally took out the 2 teams that already qualified and that left 4 teams out. I have to be 100% honest I have never heard of your school. I will look you up tonight and try and learn as much as I can but I will be the first to admit your School did not register on my radar.

[rodjohns]

Football
Edcouch-Elsa High School is known for having a strong football team, they have been the 32-4A District Champions for five years in a row. They were the District and BiDistrict champions for the 2007-2008 school year.

Unofficial Website of the Yellow Jackets

http://www.eejackets.com/

Here is some posts on the EEJACKETS forum regarding 7 on 7

http://eejackets.proboards61.com/index.cgi?board=football&action=display&thread=163

So there you have it...you have some information on the 5A board...:D

[PurpleStorm]

Let's not forget Weslaco High will also be attending the tourney. Last year they were 10-3 eventually losing in the regional quarterfinals to San Antonio Madison. The Panthers were the state's highest scoring offense according to this website (averaging 45.2 points).
Last summer, Weslaco also qualified to the 7 on 7 State Championships. They made it out of their pool to the Championship bracket before they fell to Houston Stratford 20-14.
Returning for the Panthers - Dylan DeLeon - 3 year starter - has 54 total touchdowns (40 passing in two years)
All his receivers are returning led by Jr. Jacob Chapa (6'2" 190 lbs).
On defense they are led by FS Mel Valdez (6'3 210).

According to my buddy down in Weslaco, they are still working out alot of the kinks and might not be at full speed this weekend but he feels it's a great time to break in the new kids.

[hunterbunter]

Football
Edcouch-Elsa High School is known for having a strong football team, they have been the 32-4A District Champions for five years in a row. They were the District and BiDistrict champions for the 2007-2008 school year.

Unofficial Website of the Yellow Jackets

http://www.eejackets.com/

Here is some posts on the EEJACKETS forum regarding 7 on 7

http://eejackets.proboards61.com/index.cgi?board=football&action=display&thread=163

So there you have it...you have some information on the 5A board...:D

thank you sir for that kind gesture. look for EE to make some noise in this tourney :)

[BlitzKrieg]

Let's not forget Weslaco High will also be attending the tourney. Last year they were 10-3 eventually losing in the regional quarterfinals to San Antonio Madison. The Panthers were the state's highest scoring offense according to this website (averaging 45.2 points).
Last summer, Weslaco also qualified to the 7 on 7 State Championships. They made it out of their pool to the Championship bracket before they fell to Houston Stratford 20-14.
Returning for the Panthers - Dylan DeLeon - 3 year starter - has 54 total touchdowns (40 passing in two years)
All his receivers are returning led by Jr. Jacob Chapa (6'2" 190 lbs).
On defense they are led by FS Mel Valdez (6'3 210).

According to my buddy down in Weslaco, they are still working out alot of the kinks and might not be at full speed this weekend but he feels it's a great time to break in the new kids.

better hope you dont get out of your pool or else we will give you that 40-6 beat down we gave you all eariler, :D

[rodjohns]

better hope you dont get out of your pool or else we will give you that 40-6 beat down we gave you all eariler, :D

OUCH!!!!

[PurpleStorm]

Oh....the practice game. The one where Weslaco played 33 kids. The one where they considered it a tryout for their kids.
Oh, yea, that one.:notworthy

[BlitzKrieg]

Oh....the practice game. The one where Weslaco played 33 kids. The one where they considered it a tryout for their kids.
Oh, yea, that one.:notworthy

oooo, the "practice game", right how could i be so foolish. :rolleyes: :laugh

[hunterbunter]

Oh....the practice game. The one where Weslaco played 33 kids. The one where they considered it a tryout for their kids.
Oh, yea, that one.:notworthy

hey purplestorm its SPRING football, its practice for everybody ;)

[PurpleStorm]

Well, it was a practice game. Or am I wrong there?

Should we talk about the real game that occured last year on Friday night? You know....the one where the Panthers stopped your 37 game winning streak...... you know.......the one that really counted......not some silly 7 on 7 scrimmage......so should we talk about that one?

[hunterbunter]

Well, it was a practice game. Or am I wrong there?

Should we talk about the real game that occured last year on Friday night? You know....the one where the Panthers stopped your 37 game winning streak...... you know.......the one that really counted......not some silly 7 on 7 scrimmage......so should we talk about that one?

oh GOD...maybe we should talk about how Weslaco was included in that record 37 game winning streak. How your 5A school needed their best rb in their schools history and top offense in the state to beat our 4A school by 1 point. Its just spring football nothing to get upset about, even if we did beat the stuffing out of you 40-6.

[hunterbunter]

well the 2 valley teams represented well both making it to the final where EE slapped Weslaco with a 42-21 win.

according to the monitor...
"E-E won Pool B by defeating Cy-Woods (40-26), Cy-Creek (36-30) and Channelview (46-21). The 'Jackets then stung Pool A winner Baytown Lee 35-30 in the semifinals before topping fellow Rio Grande Valley team Weslaco."

CONGRATS TO THE EDCOUCH-ELSA YELLOWJACKETS!!! :D

[exhawk1997]

Congrats E.E. :notworthy

[BlitzKrieg]

well the 2 valley teams represented well both making it to the final where EE slapped Weslaco with a 42-21 win.

according to the monitor...
"E-E won Pool B by defeating Cy-Woods (40-26), Cy-Creek (36-30) and Channelview (46-21). The 'Jackets then stung Pool A winner Baytown Lee 35-30 in the semifinals before topping fellow Rio Grande Valley team Weslaco."

CONGRATS TO THE EDCOUCH-ELSA YELLOWJACKETS!!! :D

not as bad as the 40-9 smacking we gave them eariler but still a smacking. Told ya so, :laugh

practice game my ***, :rolleyes:

[PurpleStorm]

Congrats to Weslaco and Edcouch Elsa! No respect was given to these two fine programs but in the end they showed they have what it takes to compete at this level.

Jacket boys, take a class in humility. Yes, the Jackets beat the Panthers but the Panthers did not play their studs in the final because many of them were cramping. At halftime, the score was 21-21. The Panthers then took out all the starters as they did not want to risk further injury. This crown was not important at all, as the eye is on the state championship. Heaven knows, that if the Panthers go full throttle, they will dismantle the Jackets. Don't worry Jacket boys, the Panthers will see you down the road. Oh by the way, the Panthers start 8 freshmen. Not bad for such a young team.

Great compliment paid to Dylan DeLeon (QB) by the Texans staff. They said he was the best passer in the whole tourney. They told him to work on a couple of things but were very impressed. Congrats.

[hunterbunter]

Congrats to Weslaco and Edcouch Elsa! No respect was given to these two fine programs but in the end they showed they have what it takes to compete at this level.

Jacket boys, take a class in humility. Yes, the Jackets beat the Panthers but the Panthers did not play their studs in the final because many of them were cramping. At halftime, the score was 21-21. The Panthers then took out all the starters as they did not want to risk further injury. This crown was not important at all, as the eye is on the state championship. Heaven knows, that if the Panthers go full throttle, they will dismantle the Jackets. Don't worry Jacket boys, the Panthers will see you down the road. Oh by the way, the Panthers start 8 freshmen. Not bad for such a young team.

Great compliment paid to Dylan DeLeon (QB) by the Texans staff. They said he was the best passer in the whole tourney. They told him to work on a couple of things but were very impressed. Congrats.

woooow lol...now texas football can see how Weslaco makes excuses. When we spanked you 46-6, your excuse was it was a "practice game" and you didn't play all your players. Now you're stating you didn't play hard to avoid further injury (weak imo) and played younger players only. But one of your panthers on rgvsports is making the excuse that Weslaco didn't want to tire themselves out, so they decided to have "fun" with the game and put players in positions they normally didn't play?? So which one is it?? :D

[PurpleStorm]

No excuses here buddy.

I realize that it still hurts.....the win during the regular season....the one that stopped your precious little win streak.

Here's an undeniable fact....you are 46-1 the last whatever years..but the one on your resume is WESLACO. You can't ever take that one away.

Take this meaningless crown...the Panthers will see you in state.

Go to sleep tonight knowing the Panthers put a stop to your little streak.

Ohhhhh...that's right...we had the best running back in the world....ohhhhh that's rright we are 5a..... stop making excuses and live with it.

[hunterbunter]

No excuses here buddy.

I realize that it still hurts.....the win during the regular season....the one that stopped your precious little win streak.

Here's an undeniable fact....you are 46-1 the last whatever years..but the one on your resume is WESLACO. You can't ever take that one away.

Take this meaningless crown...the Panthers will see you in state.

Go to sleep tonight knowing the Panthers put a stop to your little streak.

Ohhhhh...that's right...we had the best running back in the world....ohhhhh that's rright we are 5a..... stop making excuses and live with it.

stop living in the past buddy, but since you brought it up thanks for reminding me. We still own the win streak record and EE is somethin like 45-1 in the last 5 years. Its good to be a 'Jacket fan :)

[BlitzKrieg]

WOOOOWW, you weslaco peeps take the cake.

Your pathetic excuse doesn't even deserve a response instead im going to quote you so when we do meet up next time you won't come back with more sad excuses.

[BlitzKrieg]

.....wow, i can't believe what i am seeing from this weslaco fan....seriously, *nods head* it almost makes me sad lol.

[PurpleStorm]

Not really a Weslaco fan other than my best bud being from there. I actually am a Tiger fan (graduated from there in 85) but it seems that you Jacket fans like to talk smack but can't take it when given back.

I have nothing but respect for your program but guys like you give your city a bad rep. If i didn't know any better, you guys probably post on that RGV forum.:rolleyes:

[purebloodedpanther81]

Ok, I have to say something. I was personally there at all of Weslaco's games, including the final. We were going to forfeit the game and just give the trophy to EE b/c both of our starting corners were cramping and so was our stud receiver for the entire day. THose three guys were very important and we didn't want to risk any further injury. Then they told us we had to play, so those three guys did not play at all...that stud receiver had 4 td's in the semifinal against friendswood. If you weren't at the game, you didn't feel the atmosphere. Anytime a player from EE messed up, i heard someone angrily yell, "C'mon!! It's the CHAMPIONSHIP GAME!!!" Weslaco: THey were laughing their butts off the entire time. the coach was kicking field goals during half time, dylan was playing middle linebacker, Eric Guzman (HB) was at CB, robert donalson (DE) was at the other CB, Marco (LB) was at FS, Fernie Fuentes (OLine) was at SS, Jacob Chapa (WR) was at Outside LB, JImmy (LB) also got in there at S, Melchor (FS) went a couple of downs at QB, Larry (Center) also played QB while Fernie was at WR. I mean, c'mon, if you're proud of beating this lineup, then Congratulations :notworthy

[purebloodedpanther81]

HOWEVER, besides the point, both teams deserve a HUGE congratulations for making it to the final, qualifying for state, and representing the valley.

CONGRATULATIONS to both the Jackets and the Panthers...both had a hell of a tournament!

[hunterbunter]

I actually am a Tiger fan (graduated from there in 85)

GET OUT!!!

[hunterbunter]

Ok, I have to say something. I was personally there at all of Weslaco's games, including the final. We were going to forfeit the game and just give the trophy to EE b/c both of our starting corners were cramping and so was our stud receiver for the entire day. THose three guys were very important and we didn't want to risk any further injury. Then they told us we had to play, so those three guys did not play at all...that stud receiver had 4 td's in the semifinal against friendswood. If you weren't at the game, you didn't feel the atmosphere. Anytime a player from EE messed up, i heard someone angrily yell, "C'mon!! It's the CHAMPIONSHIP GAME!!!" Weslaco: THey were laughing their butts off the entire time. the coach was kicking field goals during half time, dylan was playing middle linebacker, Eric Guzman (HB) was at CB, robert donalson (DE) was at the other CB, Marco (LB) was at FS, Fernie Fuentes (OLine) was at SS, Jacob Chapa (WR) was at Outside LB, JImmy (LB) also got in there at S, Melchor (FS) went a couple of downs at QB, Larry (Center) also played QB while Fernie was at WR. I mean, c'mon, if you're proud of beating this lineup, then Congratulations :notworthy

if you ever wondered why EE is a valley football powerhouse and Weslaco is not, this post explains why. EE takes winning seriously and Weslaco has fun losing...lol.

but I concur, this is a great thing that both rgv teams tore up the comp after we were both unintentionally disrespected by not having a spot on the voting poll :) Great job panthers and 'jackets!

[BlitzKrieg]

HOWEVER, besides the point, both teams deserve a HUGE congratulations for making it to the final, qualifying for state, and representing the valley.

CONGRATULATIONS to both the Jackets and the Panthers...both had a hell of a tournament!
Very big congatulations esp since we weren't even in the radar to even play in the championship game. Kinda wish weslaco wouldn't have basically forfeited...but there will be other games and you guys better play your butts off because i don't want to hear excuses. untill then...we still dominate you, :)

[purebloodedpanther81]

Very big congatulations esp since we weren't even in the radar to even play in the championship game. Kinda wish weslaco wouldn't have basically forfeited...but there will be other games and you guys better play your butts off because i don't want to hear excuses. untill then...we still dominate you, :)

...in 7 on 7

lol :D

[purebloodedpanther81]

if you ever wondered why EE is a valley football powerhouse and Weslaco is not, this post explains why. EE takes winning seriously and Weslaco has fun losing...lol.


Hehe, you see, I don't know if you noticed, but football is a game. When it stops being fun is when you should stop playing. Weslaco got what it wanted, to prove a point that the valley belongs in the same conversation as Houston and a trip to state. State is way more important than risking injury, so the question I ask to you is, "Why not have some fun?" :cool:

but...both teams repped the valley and both will rep at state. Should they face each other in the state tourney, then both teams will be at 100%, I guarantee it! And THAT will be the game to talk about! But until then, congrats to both teams for proving that both teams deserve a spot in the voting poll :notworthy

[hunterbunter]

Hehe, you see, I don't know if you noticed, but football is a game. When it stops being fun is when you should stop playing. Weslaco got what it wanted, to prove a point that the valley belongs in the same conversation as Houston and a trip to state. State is way more important than risking injury, so the question I ask to you is, "Why not have some fun?" :cool:

but...both teams repped the valley and both will rep at state. Should they face each other in the state tourney, then both teams will be at 100%, I guarantee it! And THAT will be the game to talk about! But until then, congrats to both teams for proving that both teams deserve a spot in the voting poll :notworthy

na...even if we do meet up in the State final, we just might return the favor and use the lame excuse that we don't want to risk injury, you know, since EE is playing in the National 7on7 the week after ;)

btw...are injuries even that common in SPRING football?

[forest99]

so EE is playing in a national 7on7 tournament? I thought only the top 2 teams from the state championship went to that

[rodjohns]

so EE is playing in a national 7on7 tournament? I thought only the top 2 teams from the state championship went to that

I underestimated how good they were...maybe they got a pre-invite we do not know about...:D

[hunterbunter]

well according to this article they will be playing at a tourney at LSU....I could be wrong though maybe its not a national 7on7??

...sorry didn't have the link so had to paste the article


Valley rivals upstage Houston at Texans SQT
Saturday May 24, 2008
Written by Dave Purpura


For all the Houston-area schools competing at Saturday's 7-on-7 state qualifying tournament, the finals turned into a rekindling of a competitive rivalry from 350 miles away.

Edcouch-Elsa and Weslaco, two schools located less than 10 miles apart outside McAllen and about 20 minutes from the Mexico border, barreled through the 16-team field at the Methodist Training Center to meet for the first time since Weslaco ended Edcouch-Elsa's 36-game winning streak last season.



Saturday, Edcouch-Elsa clinched a state tournament berth for the fifth consecutive year, then doubled up fellow qualifier Weslaco 56-21 in a championship game that meant little more than bragging rights.

"I was like 'Weslaco?' " said Yellow Jackets tight end Aaron "Artie" Tanguma, who had seven touchdowns in five games Saturday. "They're an underrated team; I guess we are too. It was a good game; one we didn't think was gonna happen."

Tanguma, receiver Alex Cisneros and quarterback Eric Nino spearheaded a potent attack that scored 200 points in five games Saturday. The Yellow Jackets defeated Cypress Woods (40-26), Cypress Creek (39-24) and Channelview (41-35) before edging Baytown Lee 39-26 in the semifinals.

Arkansas, Miami, Texas State, Sam Houston are among the schools interested in Tanguma, who stands 6-foot-4.

"It takes a lot of work. Our kids aren't very big - anyone they face is going to be a lot bigger and more talented - but they have a lot of heart and they play hard," Yellow Jackets coach Joe Solis said. "They have a great tradition they have to represent."

Weslaco secured its berth by upsetting Friendswood 50-44 in overtime. Its pool play wins were against Texas City, Second Baptist and Lamar.

"As soon as I knew they (Edcouch-Elsa) were in this tournament I knew they were going to be tough," Panthers coach Eloy DeLeon said.

Weslaco thrived last season with Mishak Rivas, a Texas State signee who rushed for a Rio Grande Valley-record 3,300 yards and 47 touchdowns. He had 431 yards against San Benito.

"But this is a new group," DeLeon said. "We were able to do this with eight freshmen on the team and we have a three-year letterman back at quarterback, Dylan DeLeon, and he had an outstanding tournament. We're gonna have to hang our hat on defense next year; we have three freshmen starting over there. We're real proud to come out here and represent the Valley well."

Cypress Woods, preparing for its first varsity season, scored 123 points to Edcouch-Elsa's in Pool B but went 2-1. Other outstanding local performances came from Alief Taylor, which went 2-1 in Pool A and lost by a point to Baytown Lee; and Friendswood, which averaged 43 points.

Lamar came within a hair of qualifying for the second straight week. It lost in the final seconds to Chavez in the Manvel SQT seven days prior.

The state tournament won't be the end of Edcouch-Elsa's exposure. They'll attend a 7-on-7 tournament at LSU the next week.

"We come from a small close-knit community and the kids don't see all the things people up here do," Solis said. "They need exposure. They need to come out. This gives them a little confidence."
***
Saturday's results
Pool A
Baytown Lee 33, Alief Taylor 32
Chavez 41, Bellaire 12
Alief Taylor 55, Bellaire 36
Chavez 33, Baytown Lee 19
Alief Taylor 34, Chavez 25
Baytown Lee 40, Bellaire 21

Pool B
Cypress Creek 26, Channelview 18
Edcouch-Elsa 40, Cypress Woods 26
Cypress Woods 57, Channelview 40
Edcouch-Elsa 39, Cypress Creek 24
Edcouch-Elsa 41, Channelview 35
Cypress Woods 40, Cypress Creek 33

Pool C
Friendswood 47, Hardin 25
Klein 39, Sterling 25
Friendswood 48, Sterling 0
Klein 26, Hardin 20
Friendswood 33, Klein 26
Hardin 26, Sterling 6

Pool D
Lamar 18, Second Baptist 12
Weslaco 20, Texas City 14
Lamar 25, Texas City 6
Weslaco 38, Second Baptist 32
Weslaco 33, Lamar 32
Second Baptist 33, Texas City 31

Semifinals: Edcouch-Elsa 39, Baytown Lee 26; Weslaco 50, Friendswood 44, OT.
Championship: Edcouch-Elsa 56, Weslaco 21.

Third-place: Baytown Lee 33, Friendswood 20.

[purebloodedpanther81]

btw...are injuries even that common in SPRING football?

yea, they are...nothing really serious, like season threatening, but enough to be a bother. Pulled hamstrings, cramps, etc. At the tournament, it was really just a whole bunch of cramps. One our receivers cramped in the 3rd game, didn't play the rest of that game, caught 4 tds in the semi-final before cramping again on the 4th td. I'm sure they didn't want to risk causing a more serious injury my making him play on it again. Pretty similar situation with the others, just cramps, but took precautions as to not escalate the potential injury.