Apr 18 2013
Special to the PRESS When the final out was recorded on Tuesday night, the Port Isabel Tarpons celebrated a lot more than just a victory. The girls had just accomplished something that had never been done before. For the first time in school history, they’re District 32-3A champions. With a 3-0 win over La Feria …
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Apr 18 2013
PRESS Staff Report The race to the state baseball playoffs is tightening up in District 32-3A as three ball clubs are within a half game of each other for the second seed. The Port Isabel Tarpons were battling to stay in contention for a district crown throughout the season and, as of Thursday, April 11, …
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Apr 18 2013
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS Former University of Houston head basketball coach, Guy V. Lewis, who won nearly 600 games and took his teams to five Final Fours, has been elected to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Lewis is the father of South Padre Island businessman and former Houston Cougar player Vern …
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Apr 18 2013
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Lady Tarpons track and field team put on a dominating performance in last week’s District 32-3A meet in Port Isabel and ran away with the team title. It was the third straight team championship for the Lady Tarpons. Head coach Sylvia Torres’ squad collected a …
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Apr 18 2013
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Tarpons track and field team gave it all they had Thursday, April 11, and took second place in the District 32-3A track meet at Tarpon Stadium. The Tarpons won two relay events, the 1600-meter run, and the 300-meter hurdles. Those wins, along with a number …
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Apr 11 2013
By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the PRESS Despite coming off their first district loss of the season, the Port Isabel Lady Tarpons aren’t about to hit the panic button. In a game in which they stranded 14 runners, the Lady Tarpons lost at Rio Hondo 5-1 on Tuesday night to end their long winning streak, …
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Apr 11 2013
Special to the PRESS Ten Port Isabel Tarpon varsity tennis players traveled to the HEB Tennis Center in Harlingen on Friday, April 5, hoping to bring district titles back to Port Isabel with them. All 10 returned with medals. In the ninth grade singles division, first-year team member Vanessa Ybarra placed third in girls singles …
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Apr 11 2013
By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the PRESS For years, the Port Isabel golf program has had its share of success. District championships and regional qualifiers have been the norm over the past several years. But even a solid program like Tarpon Golf continues to add firsts to its history. The 2012-13 year will go down …
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Apr 11 2013
Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Tarpon varsity baseball team traveled to Progreso on Tuesday needing a win in order to keep sole possession of second place in District 32-3A. The Tarpons, who are one game back behind league leading Hidalgo, got on the board in the first inning as Jonathan Garza drew a …
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Apr 11 2013
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Lady Tarpons track and field squad took a commanding lead in the team standings on the first day of the District 32-3A meet at Tarpon Stadium on Monday. Head Coach Sylvia Torres’ team piled up the points by striking gold in all six field events, …
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