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TARPON NATION: Fans find squad as source of pride, inspiration

By RAY QUIROGA Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS rayq@portisabelsouthpadre.com A threat of showers along with hot, muggy weather did nothing to deter the Port Isabel faithful from packing the home side of Tarpon Stadium Friday night for their beloved squad’s home opener. With the type of winning season the team had in 2013, it’s little wonder …

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Tarpons hold off Rattlers, 36-27

By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Tarpons football team found themselves in a hard battle against Rio Grande City  Friday night. They trailed 7-0 and 13-7 before managing a 20-13 halftime lead, then outscored the Rattlers 16-13 in the second half to take the win and improve to 2-0 on the …

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Lady Tarpons take Porter 3-1, set for district

By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Lady Tarpons volleyball team played their final non-district match Tuesday evening at Tarpon Fieldhouse. They came out on top against Brownsville Porter, winning with scores of 25-23, 25-8, 22-25 and 25-18. According to head coach Julie Breedlove, there are things that need to be attended …

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Tarpons march on Red Ants, 64-37

By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Tarpons hard-court squad went up the Valley Tuesday night and got a 64-37 district win over the Progreso Red Ants for their trouble. They did it with defense, an offense that took care of the ball, and a break out night from Miguel Ramirez. The …

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