Category: Sports

BIG BLUE: Tarps show promise versus 5A Chargers

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By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Brownsville Veterans Memorial football program is in its third year of existence. For the first time, in 2012, they are playing a full varsity schedule, and they came into Tarpon Stadium last Friday night determined to prove they belong. After trailing 6-3 at halftime, they scored two …

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GO TARPS GO! Community-wide pep rally held for team

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News, Press release 2012 RGV Football Preview

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By CRAIG ALANIZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS The San Benito News, Port Isabel-South Padre Press and the South Padre Parade have released the 2012 RGV Football Preview, which will be available at different venues and through a variety of formats. The magazine will feature varsity programs from the 31-5A, 32-5A, 32-4A, 31-3A and 32-3A districts. …

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Lady Tarpons host home tourney

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By CRAIG ALANIZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS The Lady Tarpons hosted their annual Volley at the Beach Tournament Thursday at Port Isabel High School. The tournament was a two-loss elimination competition. The teams present at the tournament were Laredo United South, Weslaco East, Brownsville Veterans Memorial, Laredo Nixon, Frontier, Los Fresnos, Harlingen South, Brownsville Hanna, …

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LKT makes for happy anglers

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By CRAIG ALANIZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS The Ladies Kingfish Tournament came to a close Sunday at the South Padre Island Convention Centre. South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce President Roxanne Grenzel said it was a great weekend for fishing, reporting that over 7,416 inches of fish were brought into the dock. A total of …

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Tarpon 7-on-7 team

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IT BEGINS: Tarpons hit football field

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By CRAIG ALANIZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS The Port Isabel Tarpons started their two-a-day practices this Monday. Head Coach Monty Stumbaugh said his team is excited for the start of their season. He said 80 players made it to the first day of practice and the coaching staff is expecting good things from them this …

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Lady Tarps primed for 2012

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By CRAIG ALANIZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS The Lady Tarpon volleyball team began practice this Monday at the Port Isabel High School gymnasium. Volleyball Head Coach George Hamilton said he is returning four starters this season. He said their goal for the season is to win district and make it into the state tournament. Hamilton …

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Two-a-days kick off for Tarpons

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Special to the PRESS The 2012 Port Isabel Tarpon football season began Monday with two-a-day practices. Varsity and sub-varsity Tarpons hit the field from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in preparation for another much-anticipated football season. All incoming ninth and 11th graders were required to have physical on file by August 6, and all high …

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Tarpon fans prep for season

By COLE AVERY Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS Football season is almost here. But before the blue and white step under the lights this fall, players and fans alike have to make sure they’re ready for the season. Season tickets go on sale Monday for current season ticket holders. The window to renew your season tickets …

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