The La Porte Bulldogs went into last Friday's game against the Channelview Falcons needing a win to secure the second seed out of district 21-6a. Channelview came into the game needing a win to just get into the playoffs. The Bulldogs flexed their muscle on defense holding the Falcon's offense to 20 points after they had averaged over 50 points a game on the season. La Porte's running game was enough to keep the defense well rested in a 36-20 victory.
The La Porte Darkside defense started and finished strong. Channelview received the opening kick and three plays later Sophomore Linebacker Terrel Bernard came up with a diving interception on 3rd down.
The Bulldogs wasted little time, Senior Receiver David Terrebonne took a jet sweep to the right side and it was well blocked covering 36 yards inside the 10 yard line. Sophomore Running Back Cobra Jones took the handoff up the middle on the next play running through five Channelview defenders and powering his way into the end zone. La Porte lead 7-0 with 11:26 left in the 1st quarter.
Channelview appeared to start getting their offense on track, completing a 30 yard pass into La Porte territory, however another big play from La Porte's defense kept momentum on their side. With the ball on the La Porte 22 yard line Seniors Denaus Ferguson and Lane Pfieffer knocked the ball loose and Junior Vincent Chachere was there to jump on the loose ball, stopping the Falcon threat. The Bulldogs seem to force a bunch of fumbles every week, but rarely get the ball to bounce their direction and this time it did.
The Falcons defense stepped up this time forcing a punt and scored their first touchdown of the game. Junior Quarterback Jalen Hurts completed a fade to the back of the endzone putting Channelview on the board and tying it up 7-7 with 5:44 left in the 1st.
The Bulldogs provided some rest for the defense on their next possession. A 13 play drive eating up over five and a half minutes resulting in Senior Kicker Ceasar Silva's first field goal of the game from 30 yards away. La Porte regained the lead 10-7 to end the first quarter.
The game started to move back and forth quickly. Channelview drove the field 70 yards in five plays showing the kind of offense they have produced this season. Falcon Senior All-District Running Back Chris Jefferson ran the ball in from 16 yards out to give Channelview their first and only lead of the game 14-10 with 11:08 left in the first half.
The teams traded punts twice and La Porte took the ball at their own 31 yard line. Bulldogs Sophomore Quarterback Austin Upshaw took over the game. Channelview stacked the line of scrimmage, but could not contain the La Porte quarterback as he took the keeper up the middle and it parted like the red sea going 55 yards for the touchdown to put the Bulldogs in the lead going to halftime 17-14.
The second half started with the Bulldogs receiving the kickoff and scoring quick. Upshaw ran for 17 yards, then connected on a pass to Senior Tight End Jaron Dykstra for 7 that included a 15 yard facemask penalty tacked on. Upshaw did the rest with a convoy of Bulldog blockers around the right side running 22 yards for a touchdown and a 10 point lead. Upshaw finished the night with 160 yards on the ground.
Channelview showed a little fight, scoring immediately on another Jefferson run, this time from 70 yards out. It would be the last we heard out of the Falcons offense for the night as the Bulldogs defense and running game took it to the next level. La Porte lead 24-20 with 10:03 left in the 3rd.
The second half featured La Porte Junior Running Back Nathan Redd getting a boatload of carries, running for 159 on 22 attempts and keeping the chains moving. The Bulldogs pounded the middle of the Falcons line behind Senior Tyler Boudreaux, Junior Logan Jackson and Sophomore Ryder Rae.
Senior Kicker Caeser Silva had a career night for the Bulldogs kicking two field goals from 26 and 25 yards to extend the La Porte's lead to 30-20 with 6:33 left in the game.
Redd would walk into the end zone for La Porte's final touchdown with 2:11 left and a 36-20 victory.
The fourth quarter for La Porte featured multiple stops on defense, the Bulldogs swarmed the Falcon's backfield putting pressure on Channelview and forcing punts and turnover on downs. Sacks by Junior Linebacker Eric Kendzior and Senior Tyler Erskine. Lane Pfieffer shadowed the Falcons Quarterback all night forcing him to throw away passes. Junior Cornerbacks Vincent Chachere and Devohn White broke up passes and Senior Safeties Kevin Busby and Bryson Rogers covered up slot receivers. Senior Middle line backer Chance Moreno covered tight ends and running backs out of the backfield.
It was a big game for the Bulldogs defense and they will have to come up big again next week as Pearland Dawson will be the first round matchup for La Porte. Dawson averages 44 points per game this season. The game will be played at 7pm Friday at Galena Park ISD Stadium (North Shore's stadium).
La Porte Bulldog Football Blog
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
La Porte Drops Heartbreaker 19-18 to North Shore
The La Porte Bulldogs came into last Friday night's game against the North Shore Mustangs looking for a district championship. After controlling the game for three and a half quarters, La Porte lost a 18-7 lead with North Shore scoring the go ahead touchdown with 1:18 left.
The game began with North Shore receiving the opening kickoff. A 24 yard run by Texas commitment Tristan Houston moved the Mustangs into La Porte territory. On the next play the Bulldogs defense came up with a big play as Senior Lane Pfieffer blitzed off the corner and knocked the ball out of the quarterback's hands. The fumble was recovered by Senior Eric Kendzior and the Bulldogs defense got off on the right track.
La Porte Senior Receiver David Terrebonne would take the next play on a reverse 31 yards into North Shore territory. The drive would cover 8 plays and 60 yards, capped by a Sophomore Quarterback Austin Upshaw one yard dive. La Porte lead early 7-0 with 6:47 in the first quarter.
The first quarter featured both teams going for short yardage fourth down plays and coming up short. To start the second quarter La Porte went on another 11 play drive 47 yard grinding drive. Sophomore Running Back Cobra Jones took the hand-off behind a awesome block from Sophomore Guard Ryder Rae five yards for the touchdown. Rae took out 3 Mustangs pulling from the right side. La Porte lead 14-0 with 9:01 left in the first half.
Everything was going La Porte's way until 30 seconds left in the first half. North Shore would get on the board with a Quarterback scramble and throw down the left sideline for a 45 yard touchdown. La Porte lead at halftime 14-7.
The third quarter was a defensive battle. La Porte, however used field position to extend their lead, helped by Senior Punter Kyle Jobe. Jobe twice in a row pinned North Shore back to their own goaline on punts and twice the Bulldogs got safeties on bad North Shore snaps. La Porte ended the 3rd quarter with a 18-7 lead and firmly in control of the game.
The Bulldogs offense struggled in the 2nd half after the Mustangs made some good defensive adjustments at half time. The lack of offense forced the defense, who was playing one of their best games of the season, to stay on the field too long and eventually break. With 4:45 left North Shore broke through on a Tristan Houston 19 yard run. A missed extra point left the score 18-13 La Porte still ahead.
A 22 yard run from Cobra Jones would get La Porte to midfield, it was their most ball movement of the half. The drive would stall there and La Porte was forced to punt with 2:21 left and North Shore took over at their own 18 yard line. North Shore Quarterback Michah Long completed a perfect pass to Darius Mouton over the top of the Bulldogs defense for the winning touchdown. The 2 point try was no good. La Porte could not move the ball with their last posession and North Shore pulled out the victory and the district title with a 19-18 victory.
La Porte moves on to their last regular season game against Channelview this Friday in Channelview. The Falcons feature an explosive offense and must win to make the playoffs. La Porte has clinched a playoff spot and need a win for positioning in the playoff race. The Bulldogs will face Pearland Dawson with a win Friday. If the Bulldogs lose they will face state ranked Manvel.
The game began with North Shore receiving the opening kickoff. A 24 yard run by Texas commitment Tristan Houston moved the Mustangs into La Porte territory. On the next play the Bulldogs defense came up with a big play as Senior Lane Pfieffer blitzed off the corner and knocked the ball out of the quarterback's hands. The fumble was recovered by Senior Eric Kendzior and the Bulldogs defense got off on the right track.
La Porte Senior Receiver David Terrebonne would take the next play on a reverse 31 yards into North Shore territory. The drive would cover 8 plays and 60 yards, capped by a Sophomore Quarterback Austin Upshaw one yard dive. La Porte lead early 7-0 with 6:47 in the first quarter.
The first quarter featured both teams going for short yardage fourth down plays and coming up short. To start the second quarter La Porte went on another 11 play drive 47 yard grinding drive. Sophomore Running Back Cobra Jones took the hand-off behind a awesome block from Sophomore Guard Ryder Rae five yards for the touchdown. Rae took out 3 Mustangs pulling from the right side. La Porte lead 14-0 with 9:01 left in the first half.
Everything was going La Porte's way until 30 seconds left in the first half. North Shore would get on the board with a Quarterback scramble and throw down the left sideline for a 45 yard touchdown. La Porte lead at halftime 14-7.
The third quarter was a defensive battle. La Porte, however used field position to extend their lead, helped by Senior Punter Kyle Jobe. Jobe twice in a row pinned North Shore back to their own goaline on punts and twice the Bulldogs got safeties on bad North Shore snaps. La Porte ended the 3rd quarter with a 18-7 lead and firmly in control of the game.
The Bulldogs offense struggled in the 2nd half after the Mustangs made some good defensive adjustments at half time. The lack of offense forced the defense, who was playing one of their best games of the season, to stay on the field too long and eventually break. With 4:45 left North Shore broke through on a Tristan Houston 19 yard run. A missed extra point left the score 18-13 La Porte still ahead.
A 22 yard run from Cobra Jones would get La Porte to midfield, it was their most ball movement of the half. The drive would stall there and La Porte was forced to punt with 2:21 left and North Shore took over at their own 18 yard line. North Shore Quarterback Michah Long completed a perfect pass to Darius Mouton over the top of the Bulldogs defense for the winning touchdown. The 2 point try was no good. La Porte could not move the ball with their last posession and North Shore pulled out the victory and the district title with a 19-18 victory.
La Porte moves on to their last regular season game against Channelview this Friday in Channelview. The Falcons feature an explosive offense and must win to make the playoffs. La Porte has clinched a playoff spot and need a win for positioning in the playoff race. The Bulldogs will face Pearland Dawson with a win Friday. If the Bulldogs lose they will face state ranked Manvel.
Monday, October 27, 2014
La Porte On Top Of District After Victory In Beaumont
The La Porte Bulldogs traveled to Beaumont last Thursday night looking for their first road win of the season against the West Brook Bruins. They did not dissapoint, dominating the game from beginning to end 42-13. The win put the Bulldogs atop district 21-6A with two games remaining in the regular season.
The Bulldogs defense had to step up early. La Porte had a turnover on their first possession with West Brook intercepting a pass and starting at the Bulldogs 39. Three runs and a incomplete pass on 4th down turned the ball over on downs back to La Porte. The Bulldogs would never look back.
La Porte would use eight consecutive runs to move the ball to the West Brook 18. The drive was led by Senior Britt Grant, who was returning from injury. Grant had 11 carries for 104 yards mostly in the first half. The drive was capped by a 18 yard Austin Upshaw to David Terrebonne touchdown on a post that was wide open. La Porte lead 7-0 with 4:41 in the first quarter.
The Bulldogs defense bottled up the Bruins running game all night, again getting a stop on West Brook's next possession. La Porte would use a 10 play 66 yard drive this time, getting positive yards on every play, capped by Junior Running Back Nathan Redd running it in from 10 yards out on the first play of the second quarter. Redd had a good night complimenting Grant, averaging over 8 yards per carry and scoring twice. La Porte lead 14-0 with 11:55 left in the half.
The La Porte offensive line lead by Tyler Boudreaux, Logan Jackson, Ryder Rae, Casey Motley and tight ends Jaron Dykstra and Eric Kendzior completely dominated the line of scrimmage enabling the Bulldogs offense to do what they pleased. The next La Porte drive went 80 yards, this time Britt Grant pulled a trick out of his bag. Seemingly stopped along the sideline on a sweep, he popped back out of the pile and took the ball 38 yards into Bruins territory. Austin Upshaw would cap the drive this time, faking the handoff and cutting through the defense for a 28 yard touchdown run. La Porte lead 21-0 with 9:10 left in the 2nd quarter.
West Brook got on the board the next drive with their Quarterback Justin Essex heaving passes over the top to standout Junior wide receiver Keith Corbin. A 30 yard pass would cut La Porte's lead to 21-7 with 7:51 left in the half.
The teams would trade punts and La Porte received the ball with 3:07 left in the half. The Bulldog moved the ball down to the Beaumont 17 yard line with 40 seconds left when Upshaw found Kendzior with a pass and dive into the end zone. La Porte lead going into the half 28-7.
West Brook threatened in the last 30 seconds of the half, but La Porte Senior Safety Kevin Busby got a interception to run the clock out and send the game to halftime.
The Bulldogs defense got another three and out to start the second half, including a combined sack by Seniors Chance Moreno and Josh Deleon. Again La Porte moved the ball with ease, seven straight runs and a touchdown from Nathan Redd from 25 yards out would break the game open. The Bulldogs lead 35-7 with 7:04 left in the 3rd.
West Brook would get another Essex to Corbin touchdown at the end of the third quarter making it 35-13 La Porte going into the fourth.
La Porte's Kevin Busby had a big game, all over the field for the Bulldogs. He jumped on a chance to intercept his second pass of the game early in the fourth quarter, returning it 38 yards for a touchdown and that lead the Bulldogs pulling their starters with a 42-13 lead.
The fourth quarter would also provide two interceptions for Senior Tyler Erskine as the Bulldogs defense had one of their better games of the season. The final was 42-13, giving La Porte a inside track on one of the four playoff spots out of district 21-6A.
La Porte returns home for their final home game this Friday against the North Shore Mustangs. The game is for the outright lead in 21-6a and possible district championship. The Bulldogs seem to be hitting their stride at the right time and should be a great game this week.
The Bulldogs defense had to step up early. La Porte had a turnover on their first possession with West Brook intercepting a pass and starting at the Bulldogs 39. Three runs and a incomplete pass on 4th down turned the ball over on downs back to La Porte. The Bulldogs would never look back.
La Porte would use eight consecutive runs to move the ball to the West Brook 18. The drive was led by Senior Britt Grant, who was returning from injury. Grant had 11 carries for 104 yards mostly in the first half. The drive was capped by a 18 yard Austin Upshaw to David Terrebonne touchdown on a post that was wide open. La Porte lead 7-0 with 4:41 in the first quarter.
The Bulldogs defense bottled up the Bruins running game all night, again getting a stop on West Brook's next possession. La Porte would use a 10 play 66 yard drive this time, getting positive yards on every play, capped by Junior Running Back Nathan Redd running it in from 10 yards out on the first play of the second quarter. Redd had a good night complimenting Grant, averaging over 8 yards per carry and scoring twice. La Porte lead 14-0 with 11:55 left in the half.
The La Porte offensive line lead by Tyler Boudreaux, Logan Jackson, Ryder Rae, Casey Motley and tight ends Jaron Dykstra and Eric Kendzior completely dominated the line of scrimmage enabling the Bulldogs offense to do what they pleased. The next La Porte drive went 80 yards, this time Britt Grant pulled a trick out of his bag. Seemingly stopped along the sideline on a sweep, he popped back out of the pile and took the ball 38 yards into Bruins territory. Austin Upshaw would cap the drive this time, faking the handoff and cutting through the defense for a 28 yard touchdown run. La Porte lead 21-0 with 9:10 left in the 2nd quarter.
West Brook got on the board the next drive with their Quarterback Justin Essex heaving passes over the top to standout Junior wide receiver Keith Corbin. A 30 yard pass would cut La Porte's lead to 21-7 with 7:51 left in the half.
The teams would trade punts and La Porte received the ball with 3:07 left in the half. The Bulldog moved the ball down to the Beaumont 17 yard line with 40 seconds left when Upshaw found Kendzior with a pass and dive into the end zone. La Porte lead going into the half 28-7.
West Brook threatened in the last 30 seconds of the half, but La Porte Senior Safety Kevin Busby got a interception to run the clock out and send the game to halftime.
The Bulldogs defense got another three and out to start the second half, including a combined sack by Seniors Chance Moreno and Josh Deleon. Again La Porte moved the ball with ease, seven straight runs and a touchdown from Nathan Redd from 25 yards out would break the game open. The Bulldogs lead 35-7 with 7:04 left in the 3rd.
West Brook would get another Essex to Corbin touchdown at the end of the third quarter making it 35-13 La Porte going into the fourth.
La Porte's Kevin Busby had a big game, all over the field for the Bulldogs. He jumped on a chance to intercept his second pass of the game early in the fourth quarter, returning it 38 yards for a touchdown and that lead the Bulldogs pulling their starters with a 42-13 lead.
The fourth quarter would also provide two interceptions for Senior Tyler Erskine as the Bulldogs defense had one of their better games of the season. The final was 42-13, giving La Porte a inside track on one of the four playoff spots out of district 21-6A.
La Porte returns home for their final home game this Friday against the North Shore Mustangs. The game is for the outright lead in 21-6a and possible district championship. The Bulldogs seem to be hitting their stride at the right time and should be a great game this week.
Monday, October 20, 2014
Final La Porte 41 Port Arthur Memorial 35
The La Porte Bulldogs fought to remain undefeated at home, beating the Port Arthur Memorial Titans 41-35 in overtime last Friday at Bulldog Stadium. It was homecoming for La Porte and you could tell both teams were fighting for a playoff spot in a back in forth game.
Regulation play ended with the score 35-35. In overtime La Porte had the ball first and Sophomore Running Back Cobra Jones, fresh up off the JV, had a huge 19 yard run to get the Bulldogs inside the 5 yard line. The Sophomore only saw action in the second half and lead the team with 108 rushing yards on 15 carries. Two plays later Sophomore Terrel Bernard would dive in to the end zone from three yards out for the go ahead touchdown and put the pressure on the Titans to get into the end zone.
The Bulldog defense stood tall. Port Arthur had 3rd and 11 from the 16 yard line where the Bulldogs would knock down a pass in the corner of the end zone forcing 4th down and a last effort for Memorial. The 4th down pass touched the hands of the receiver at the goaline, but was a little too high sealing the victory for La Porte.
Lets rewind to how these two teams made it to overtime. The first half was a tale of two quarters. In the first quarter La Porte stormed to a 14-0 lead on two Sophomore Quarterback Austin Upshaw touchdown runs. He would have four running touchdowns on the night along with 103 rushing yards. The Bulldog defense held strong in the first quarter as well, however things would change in the second.
The Bulldogs drove down the field at the start of the 2nd quarter using a 41 yard run from Senior David Terrebonne. David was La Porte's 3rd 100 yard rusher of the night, running for 100 yards on 8 carries. Austin Upshaw took the next play into the endzone, but it was called back by penalty. The drive stalled and the field goal attempt was no good and Memorial took over at their own 20.
The next play would start a barrage of touchdowns to end the half for the Titans. Port Arthur Junior Running Back and Baylor commitment Kameron Martin took the first handoff to the left, broke a couple tackles and took it 80 yards for the touchdown. The score was 14-6 La Porte with 6:29 left in the first half.
A three and out for La Porte and the momentum was completely on the Titans side. Port Arthur Senior Runningback and Texas Tech commitment Corey Dauphine took the handoff 41 yards up the middle with La Porte Senior Safety Kevin Busby making a shoestring tackle to save the touchdown. A few plays later Memorial Sophomore Quarterback Kadon Harrison took the zone read 13 yards into the end zone and made it a one point game 14-13 La Porte with 2:11 left in the 2nd.
A botched kickoff return and Port Arthur recovered on the ensuing play. Dauphine would make the Bulldogs pay again with a 8 yard touchdown run with 30 seconds left in the half and complete a big comeback. Memorial lead 20-14 at halftime.
Things appeared to become dire for La Porte to start the second half. Port Arthur received the kickoff and ran the ball eight consecutive times with Martin capping it with a eight yard run. Port Arthur lead 27-14 with 8:18 left in the 3rd quarter.
La Porte was not done fighting in this one and they showed a bunch of heart on the legs of Upshaw and Jones, driving 63 yards. Upshaw scored on a one yard run and the Bulldogs were down 27-21 with 4:53 left in the 3rd.
The Bulldogs would get a stop finally as the Titans went for it on 4th and 11 from the LP 29. Upshaw, Terrebonne and Jones all came up with big runs on this drive going 13 plays 69 yards. Upshaw would add his fourth touchdown with 6:32 left in the 4th. This one gave La Porte the lead 28-27.
Back and forth we go, Memorial wasted little time. Dauphine took the handoff on their first play of the next drive and broke loose for 56 yards and outran everyone for the touchdown. The Titans went for two and got that as well. Memorial retook the lead 35-28 with 6:19 left.
This time the Titans defense would force a three and out and give Port Arthur a chance to run out the clock with 5 minutes left. Memorial would run the ball up the middle on the second play of their drive and La Porte Senior Linebacker Chance Moreno went straight for the strip, forcing a fumble in which Senior Safety Kevin Busby recovered putting the Bulldogs back in business.
Cobra Jones would pick a good time to get his first touchdown on the varsity squad, taking the sweep 8 yards and tying the game up 35-35 and forcing overtime.
La Porte is in good position, tied for the lead in 21-6a with a 2-1 record. Port Arthur Memorial dropped to 1-3 in district and will have to win their two remaining games to have a chance at the playoffs.
The Bulldogs will travel to Beaumont on Thursday at 7pm to take on the West Brook Bruins in another very important game for playoff positioning.
Regulation play ended with the score 35-35. In overtime La Porte had the ball first and Sophomore Running Back Cobra Jones, fresh up off the JV, had a huge 19 yard run to get the Bulldogs inside the 5 yard line. The Sophomore only saw action in the second half and lead the team with 108 rushing yards on 15 carries. Two plays later Sophomore Terrel Bernard would dive in to the end zone from three yards out for the go ahead touchdown and put the pressure on the Titans to get into the end zone.
The Bulldog defense stood tall. Port Arthur had 3rd and 11 from the 16 yard line where the Bulldogs would knock down a pass in the corner of the end zone forcing 4th down and a last effort for Memorial. The 4th down pass touched the hands of the receiver at the goaline, but was a little too high sealing the victory for La Porte.
Lets rewind to how these two teams made it to overtime. The first half was a tale of two quarters. In the first quarter La Porte stormed to a 14-0 lead on two Sophomore Quarterback Austin Upshaw touchdown runs. He would have four running touchdowns on the night along with 103 rushing yards. The Bulldog defense held strong in the first quarter as well, however things would change in the second.
The Bulldogs drove down the field at the start of the 2nd quarter using a 41 yard run from Senior David Terrebonne. David was La Porte's 3rd 100 yard rusher of the night, running for 100 yards on 8 carries. Austin Upshaw took the next play into the endzone, but it was called back by penalty. The drive stalled and the field goal attempt was no good and Memorial took over at their own 20.
The next play would start a barrage of touchdowns to end the half for the Titans. Port Arthur Junior Running Back and Baylor commitment Kameron Martin took the first handoff to the left, broke a couple tackles and took it 80 yards for the touchdown. The score was 14-6 La Porte with 6:29 left in the first half.
A three and out for La Porte and the momentum was completely on the Titans side. Port Arthur Senior Runningback and Texas Tech commitment Corey Dauphine took the handoff 41 yards up the middle with La Porte Senior Safety Kevin Busby making a shoestring tackle to save the touchdown. A few plays later Memorial Sophomore Quarterback Kadon Harrison took the zone read 13 yards into the end zone and made it a one point game 14-13 La Porte with 2:11 left in the 2nd.
A botched kickoff return and Port Arthur recovered on the ensuing play. Dauphine would make the Bulldogs pay again with a 8 yard touchdown run with 30 seconds left in the half and complete a big comeback. Memorial lead 20-14 at halftime.
Things appeared to become dire for La Porte to start the second half. Port Arthur received the kickoff and ran the ball eight consecutive times with Martin capping it with a eight yard run. Port Arthur lead 27-14 with 8:18 left in the 3rd quarter.
La Porte was not done fighting in this one and they showed a bunch of heart on the legs of Upshaw and Jones, driving 63 yards. Upshaw scored on a one yard run and the Bulldogs were down 27-21 with 4:53 left in the 3rd.
The Bulldogs would get a stop finally as the Titans went for it on 4th and 11 from the LP 29. Upshaw, Terrebonne and Jones all came up with big runs on this drive going 13 plays 69 yards. Upshaw would add his fourth touchdown with 6:32 left in the 4th. This one gave La Porte the lead 28-27.
Back and forth we go, Memorial wasted little time. Dauphine took the handoff on their first play of the next drive and broke loose for 56 yards and outran everyone for the touchdown. The Titans went for two and got that as well. Memorial retook the lead 35-28 with 6:19 left.
This time the Titans defense would force a three and out and give Port Arthur a chance to run out the clock with 5 minutes left. Memorial would run the ball up the middle on the second play of their drive and La Porte Senior Linebacker Chance Moreno went straight for the strip, forcing a fumble in which Senior Safety Kevin Busby recovered putting the Bulldogs back in business.
Cobra Jones would pick a good time to get his first touchdown on the varsity squad, taking the sweep 8 yards and tying the game up 35-35 and forcing overtime.
La Porte is in good position, tied for the lead in 21-6a with a 2-1 record. Port Arthur Memorial dropped to 1-3 in district and will have to win their two remaining games to have a chance at the playoffs.
The Bulldogs will travel to Beaumont on Thursday at 7pm to take on the West Brook Bruins in another very important game for playoff positioning.
Monday, October 6, 2014
La Porte Falls To Baytown Sterling
After a strong start to the game the La Porte Bulldogs could not hold on to the lead last Saturday, falling 27-16 to the Baytown Sterling Rangers. The Bulldogs move to 3-3 on the season and 1-1 in district 21-6A. Sterling moved to 5-0 and 1-0.
La Porte had many key injuries to Seniors Britt Grant, Clayton Calhoun, Tyler Boudreaux and Bryson Rogers coming into the game all of them occurring during the Deer Park game.
The Bulldogs would get on the board first. After the teams traded punts to start the game La Porte would have great field position after a penalty on Sterling interfering with the punt catch. Sophomore Terrel Bernard ran the ball in from three yards out to put LP ahead 7-0 with 6:03 remaining in the first.
The Bulldogs defense was smothering in the first quarter. La Porte Senior Safety Kevin Busby came up with a interception on Sterling's next possession, again providing La Porte with great field position. Three plays later Senior Kicker Cesar Silva connected on a 40 yard field goal to put La Porte ahead 10-0 with 2:47 left in the first.
The Bulldog defense continued to push the Rangers back forcing another punt. This time the Bulldogs fortunes changed for the worse. La Porte threw an interception on first down which Sterling returned to the LP 12 yard line. The next play Sterling Running back Elijah Chenier scored his first of three touchdowns on the day. It was La Porte 10 Baytown Sterling 7 at the end of the 1st quarter. The Bulldogs momentum was gone in an instant.
A La Porte fumble gave the ball back to Sterling again. The Rangers drove all the way down to the Bulldogs one yard line on a 14 play drive. La Porte stopped Sterling on 4th and 1 to keep hope alive.
The Bulldogs were forced to punt again handing Sterling good field position at the LP 35. The Rangers offense had found their footing at this point and had no trouble moving down the field for a touchdown, again from Chenier. Sterling took a 14-10 lead with :42 left in the half and they would never look back.
After a blocked La Porte field goal attempt in the 3rd quarter Baytown would start to pull away. Running back Dajuan Hill took the handoff and ran 84 yards for a touchdown pushing Sterling's lead to 21-10 with 4:48 left in the third.
La Porte would get a answer early in the 4th. The Bulldogs moved down the field on the legs of Sophomore Quarterback Austin Upshaw, with him capping the drive with a four yard touchdown run to cut the Baytown lead to 21-16 with 9:15 left in the game.
Sterling would answer three plays later, Chenier scored his third, this one from 63 yards out to seal the game 27-16 with 7:55 left.
La Porte was in catch up mode and that is not their game. The Bulldogs were forced into two interceptions late and a tough loss to a rejuvenated Baytown Sterling program.
La Porte has a bye this week and will have a huge game in two weeks at Bulldog Stadium against Port Arthur Memorial. It will be a must win game for playoff positioning.
La Porte had many key injuries to Seniors Britt Grant, Clayton Calhoun, Tyler Boudreaux and Bryson Rogers coming into the game all of them occurring during the Deer Park game.
The Bulldogs would get on the board first. After the teams traded punts to start the game La Porte would have great field position after a penalty on Sterling interfering with the punt catch. Sophomore Terrel Bernard ran the ball in from three yards out to put LP ahead 7-0 with 6:03 remaining in the first.
The Bulldogs defense was smothering in the first quarter. La Porte Senior Safety Kevin Busby came up with a interception on Sterling's next possession, again providing La Porte with great field position. Three plays later Senior Kicker Cesar Silva connected on a 40 yard field goal to put La Porte ahead 10-0 with 2:47 left in the first.
The Bulldog defense continued to push the Rangers back forcing another punt. This time the Bulldogs fortunes changed for the worse. La Porte threw an interception on first down which Sterling returned to the LP 12 yard line. The next play Sterling Running back Elijah Chenier scored his first of three touchdowns on the day. It was La Porte 10 Baytown Sterling 7 at the end of the 1st quarter. The Bulldogs momentum was gone in an instant.
A La Porte fumble gave the ball back to Sterling again. The Rangers drove all the way down to the Bulldogs one yard line on a 14 play drive. La Porte stopped Sterling on 4th and 1 to keep hope alive.
The Bulldogs were forced to punt again handing Sterling good field position at the LP 35. The Rangers offense had found their footing at this point and had no trouble moving down the field for a touchdown, again from Chenier. Sterling took a 14-10 lead with :42 left in the half and they would never look back.
After a blocked La Porte field goal attempt in the 3rd quarter Baytown would start to pull away. Running back Dajuan Hill took the handoff and ran 84 yards for a touchdown pushing Sterling's lead to 21-10 with 4:48 left in the third.
La Porte would get a answer early in the 4th. The Bulldogs moved down the field on the legs of Sophomore Quarterback Austin Upshaw, with him capping the drive with a four yard touchdown run to cut the Baytown lead to 21-16 with 9:15 left in the game.
Sterling would answer three plays later, Chenier scored his third, this one from 63 yards out to seal the game 27-16 with 7:55 left.
La Porte was in catch up mode and that is not their game. The Bulldogs were forced into two interceptions late and a tough loss to a rejuvenated Baytown Sterling program.
La Porte has a bye this week and will have a huge game in two weeks at Bulldog Stadium against Port Arthur Memorial. It will be a must win game for playoff positioning.
Monday, September 29, 2014
Last Minute La Porte Touchdown Defeats Deer Park
Another chapter in the storied rivalry of the La Porte Bulldogs and the Deer Park Deer was written last Friday night as La Porte came through with a 10-6 victory at a packed Bulldog Stadium. This years game sold out Thursday morning and the crowd was hopping on both sides thirty minutes before game time. The Bulldogs would thrill the home side, scoring a touchdown with 12 seconds remaining to take the victory.
It was scoreless at halftime after a defensive struggle in the first half. After a quick stop from the Deer defense early in the first quarter, Deer Park quickly moved into La Porte territory mixing the run and pass. However, on third and thirteen from the Bulldogs 30 yard line La Porte Senior Safety Bryson Rogers stepped in front of a Deer Park receiver and intercepted the pass stopping the Deer in their tracks.
La Porte would have a decent drive of their own, getting to the Deer Park 25 yard line before penalties pushed the Bulldogs back and forced them to punt. The Bulldogs Senior Punter Kyle Jobe would get off a nice punt, pinning Deer Park back to the 2 yard line. As the first quarter ended the game remained 0-0.
La Porte Senior Lineman Clayton Calhoun dominated when put it on defense and swatted a Deer Park pass to start the second quarter, however he was injured on the punt and did not return to the game.
Both teams continue to trade punts. La Porte found the end zone on their punt return only to be called back due to penalty. Bulldog Senior Running Back Britt Grant weaved through Deer Park running 63 yards to the end zone, but the referees called holding and brought it back. On the ensuing series La Porte was again forced to punt and Deer Park fumbled the punt return putting the Bulldogs in prime position to take the lead just before halftime. La Porte drove to the Deer Park 5 yard line where the Deer defense stood tall and stopped the Bulldogs. La Porte's 19 yard field goal attempt was blocked by Deer Park and the game headed to halftime in a 0-0 deadlock.
The third quarter would see Deer Park get on the board first. The Deer drove down the field in a long, time consuming 16 play drive that took almost 8 minutes off the clock. The drive was capped by a Deer Park 15 yard touchdown pass from Cameron Thompson to Duncan McVey in what seemed to be good La Porte coverage. The ball was threaded between three Bulldog defenders. The extra point was no good. Deer Park lead 6-0 with 4:36 left in the 3rd quarter.
A big scramble from La Porte Sophomore Quarterback Austin Upshaw would pick up 23 yards and a first down on the next drive. A pass to Bulldog Senior Receiver David Terrebonne put La Porte in Deer Park territory. Again Upshaw would get a big 16 yard run on the next play. The Bulldogs drive would stall at the Deer Park 7 yard line and set up a Senior Kicker Ceasar Silva 24 yard field goal to cut the lead to Deer Park 6 La Porte 3 going into the fourth quarter.
Deer Park would start the fourth quarter with another long drive, moving down the La Porte 25 yard line where the Deer faced 4th and 6. Deer Park went for it all, throwing to the end zone, but La Porte Junior Cornerback DeVohn White broke up the play at the goaline and La Porte took over.
Deer Park forced a quick three and out on La Porte and the turnovers would begin to rain down. First La Porte got a interception on another big play from DeVohn White, returning it to the Deer Park 18 yard line. On the next play La Porte fumbled on a perfectly placed helmet to ball shot by Deer Park.
The teams again traded punts as the Bulldogs were running out of time and opportunities to get the last score they needed. Deer Park received a La Porte punt with 3:18 left in the fourth quarter and just needing a first down to run out the clock. La Porte Senior Defensive Tackle Denaus Ferguson came up huge on 4th and 2, stopping Deer Park for a one yard gain and giving the Bulldogs one final opportunity with 2:17 left and the ball at their own 34.
What happened on the last drive was a clutch display by Sophomore Austin Upshaw, going 4 for 4 including a 30 yard post pattern to David Terrebonne on the first play of the drive. Then a nine yard pass to Junior Nathan Redd. Upshaw would keep it up the middle for two yards on the next play. Then he found Senior Receiver Chris Green for nine yards. Upshaw passed nine yards to Sophomore Terrel Bernard to the Deer Park 8 yard line. Upshaw ran up the middle to the five yard line with time ticking down around 30 seconds left. Bernard would take the hand off to the two yard line with about 18 seconds left. Hurrying up to the line Upshaw turned and handed off to Senior James Jacobs who followed the blocks of Sophomore Ryder Rae and Junior Tristan Lozano into the end zone for the game winning touchdown with 12 seconds to play. La Porte lead 10-6 and pulled off a great comeback victory.
Senior Tyler Erskine came up with the tackle on the ensuing kickoff with seven seconds remaining. Deer Park's pass would be incomplete as time expired and La Porte pulled out the 10-6 victory.
There was an amazing show of sportsmanship after the final whistle as La Porte Senior Chance Moreno consoled a stunned Deer Park Senior offensive lineman Austin Hill who they had faced each other all night. This is the spirit of this rivalry. There is talk all week and back and forth from the crowds all night, but this is what truly makes this the best rivalry in Texas. Amazing game from Deer Park and great win for the La Porte Bulldogs.
It was scoreless at halftime after a defensive struggle in the first half. After a quick stop from the Deer defense early in the first quarter, Deer Park quickly moved into La Porte territory mixing the run and pass. However, on third and thirteen from the Bulldogs 30 yard line La Porte Senior Safety Bryson Rogers stepped in front of a Deer Park receiver and intercepted the pass stopping the Deer in their tracks.
La Porte would have a decent drive of their own, getting to the Deer Park 25 yard line before penalties pushed the Bulldogs back and forced them to punt. The Bulldogs Senior Punter Kyle Jobe would get off a nice punt, pinning Deer Park back to the 2 yard line. As the first quarter ended the game remained 0-0.
La Porte Senior Lineman Clayton Calhoun dominated when put it on defense and swatted a Deer Park pass to start the second quarter, however he was injured on the punt and did not return to the game.
Both teams continue to trade punts. La Porte found the end zone on their punt return only to be called back due to penalty. Bulldog Senior Running Back Britt Grant weaved through Deer Park running 63 yards to the end zone, but the referees called holding and brought it back. On the ensuing series La Porte was again forced to punt and Deer Park fumbled the punt return putting the Bulldogs in prime position to take the lead just before halftime. La Porte drove to the Deer Park 5 yard line where the Deer defense stood tall and stopped the Bulldogs. La Porte's 19 yard field goal attempt was blocked by Deer Park and the game headed to halftime in a 0-0 deadlock.
The third quarter would see Deer Park get on the board first. The Deer drove down the field in a long, time consuming 16 play drive that took almost 8 minutes off the clock. The drive was capped by a Deer Park 15 yard touchdown pass from Cameron Thompson to Duncan McVey in what seemed to be good La Porte coverage. The ball was threaded between three Bulldog defenders. The extra point was no good. Deer Park lead 6-0 with 4:36 left in the 3rd quarter.
A big scramble from La Porte Sophomore Quarterback Austin Upshaw would pick up 23 yards and a first down on the next drive. A pass to Bulldog Senior Receiver David Terrebonne put La Porte in Deer Park territory. Again Upshaw would get a big 16 yard run on the next play. The Bulldogs drive would stall at the Deer Park 7 yard line and set up a Senior Kicker Ceasar Silva 24 yard field goal to cut the lead to Deer Park 6 La Porte 3 going into the fourth quarter.
Deer Park would start the fourth quarter with another long drive, moving down the La Porte 25 yard line where the Deer faced 4th and 6. Deer Park went for it all, throwing to the end zone, but La Porte Junior Cornerback DeVohn White broke up the play at the goaline and La Porte took over.
Deer Park forced a quick three and out on La Porte and the turnovers would begin to rain down. First La Porte got a interception on another big play from DeVohn White, returning it to the Deer Park 18 yard line. On the next play La Porte fumbled on a perfectly placed helmet to ball shot by Deer Park.
The teams again traded punts as the Bulldogs were running out of time and opportunities to get the last score they needed. Deer Park received a La Porte punt with 3:18 left in the fourth quarter and just needing a first down to run out the clock. La Porte Senior Defensive Tackle Denaus Ferguson came up huge on 4th and 2, stopping Deer Park for a one yard gain and giving the Bulldogs one final opportunity with 2:17 left and the ball at their own 34.
What happened on the last drive was a clutch display by Sophomore Austin Upshaw, going 4 for 4 including a 30 yard post pattern to David Terrebonne on the first play of the drive. Then a nine yard pass to Junior Nathan Redd. Upshaw would keep it up the middle for two yards on the next play. Then he found Senior Receiver Chris Green for nine yards. Upshaw passed nine yards to Sophomore Terrel Bernard to the Deer Park 8 yard line. Upshaw ran up the middle to the five yard line with time ticking down around 30 seconds left. Bernard would take the hand off to the two yard line with about 18 seconds left. Hurrying up to the line Upshaw turned and handed off to Senior James Jacobs who followed the blocks of Sophomore Ryder Rae and Junior Tristan Lozano into the end zone for the game winning touchdown with 12 seconds to play. La Porte lead 10-6 and pulled off a great comeback victory.
Senior Tyler Erskine came up with the tackle on the ensuing kickoff with seven seconds remaining. Deer Park's pass would be incomplete as time expired and La Porte pulled out the 10-6 victory.
There was an amazing show of sportsmanship after the final whistle as La Porte Senior Chance Moreno consoled a stunned Deer Park Senior offensive lineman Austin Hill who they had faced each other all night. This is the spirit of this rivalry. There is talk all week and back and forth from the crowds all night, but this is what truly makes this the best rivalry in Texas. Amazing game from Deer Park and great win for the La Porte Bulldogs.
Monday, September 22, 2014
Final The Woodlands 49 La Porte 3
It was a tough night for the La Porte Bulldogs as they traveled north to face The Woodlands Highlanders last Friday, falling 49-3. La Porte fell to 2-2 in the pre-district schedule. The real games begin this week against Deer Park in the big rivalry match.
La Porte started the game adjusting to the size and speed of The Woodlands. After a La Porte punt The Woodlands quickly moved into La Porte territory with a 17 yard wide receiver screen. However the Bulldog Defense came up with a big play two plays later as Junior Corner Back Vincent Chachere intercepted the Highlander's pass on a tipped ball.
The Woodlands defense swarmed to the ball on La Porte's second drive and stopped them quickly. La Porte again punted, this time the Highlanders Senior Running Back Patrick Carr would take the hand-off to the house for a 73 yard score. Carr has multiple scholarship offers from teams around the country including Arkansas, Arizona State and Texas Tech. The Woodlands had the lead 7-0 with seven minutes remaining in the first quarter and would never look back.
La Porte however threatened on their next drive, the best of the night. Mixing the pass and the run the Bulldogs marched 55 yards in 14 plays and running seven minutes of the clock, mixing the run and pass. La Porte Sophomore Quarterback Austin Upshaw completed his first nine passes of the game. The Bulldogs had to settle for a Senior Kicker Ceasar Silva 31 yard field goal. The Bulldogs trailed 7-3 at the end of the 1st quarter.
Carr put The Woodlands on the board again to start the second quarter with a 22 yard touchdown run. The wheels fell off quick for the Bulldogs. After fumbling the next kickoff, the Highlanders score on three consecutive passes, the first two were called back by penalty. All of a sudden La Porte found themselves in a big hole 21-3 with 8:35 left in the 2nd quarter against one of the best defenses in the state.
The Woodlands would add another touchdown before the half going into the locker room with a 28-3 lead on another Carr touchdown run. Carr was pulled early and finished the game with 8 carries for 127 yards and three touchdowns.
La Porte's defense made some adjustments at the half and came out strong in the 3rd quarter, forcing three punts in a row. However what was left of the momentum disappeared when The Woodlands Junior Antoine Winfield Jr, son of the three time NFL pro bowler Antoine Winfield, fielded a La Porte punt and broke at least 10 tackles running it back 73 yards for a touchdown. La Porte trailed 35-3 at the end of the 3rd.
The Woodlands would add two garbage time touchdowns in the fourth quarter, sending La Porte to a 49-3 loss.
The real games begin now for the Bulldogs as the familiar rival Deer Park comes to La Porte Friday this week in a huge district 21-6A battle. There is a big pep rally at Bulldog Stadium Wednesday evening at 6pm. Everyone enjoy Deer Park week, one of the best rivalries in the world!
La Porte started the game adjusting to the size and speed of The Woodlands. After a La Porte punt The Woodlands quickly moved into La Porte territory with a 17 yard wide receiver screen. However the Bulldog Defense came up with a big play two plays later as Junior Corner Back Vincent Chachere intercepted the Highlander's pass on a tipped ball.
The Woodlands defense swarmed to the ball on La Porte's second drive and stopped them quickly. La Porte again punted, this time the Highlanders Senior Running Back Patrick Carr would take the hand-off to the house for a 73 yard score. Carr has multiple scholarship offers from teams around the country including Arkansas, Arizona State and Texas Tech. The Woodlands had the lead 7-0 with seven minutes remaining in the first quarter and would never look back.
La Porte however threatened on their next drive, the best of the night. Mixing the pass and the run the Bulldogs marched 55 yards in 14 plays and running seven minutes of the clock, mixing the run and pass. La Porte Sophomore Quarterback Austin Upshaw completed his first nine passes of the game. The Bulldogs had to settle for a Senior Kicker Ceasar Silva 31 yard field goal. The Bulldogs trailed 7-3 at the end of the 1st quarter.
Carr put The Woodlands on the board again to start the second quarter with a 22 yard touchdown run. The wheels fell off quick for the Bulldogs. After fumbling the next kickoff, the Highlanders score on three consecutive passes, the first two were called back by penalty. All of a sudden La Porte found themselves in a big hole 21-3 with 8:35 left in the 2nd quarter against one of the best defenses in the state.
The Woodlands would add another touchdown before the half going into the locker room with a 28-3 lead on another Carr touchdown run. Carr was pulled early and finished the game with 8 carries for 127 yards and three touchdowns.
La Porte's defense made some adjustments at the half and came out strong in the 3rd quarter, forcing three punts in a row. However what was left of the momentum disappeared when The Woodlands Junior Antoine Winfield Jr, son of the three time NFL pro bowler Antoine Winfield, fielded a La Porte punt and broke at least 10 tackles running it back 73 yards for a touchdown. La Porte trailed 35-3 at the end of the 3rd.
The Woodlands would add two garbage time touchdowns in the fourth quarter, sending La Porte to a 49-3 loss.
The real games begin now for the Bulldogs as the familiar rival Deer Park comes to La Porte Friday this week in a huge district 21-6A battle. There is a big pep rally at Bulldog Stadium Wednesday evening at 6pm. Everyone enjoy Deer Park week, one of the best rivalries in the world!
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
La Porte Overcomes Clear Springs With Strong First Half
The La Porte Bulldogs improved to 2-0 at home this season and 2-1 overall with a 43-34 defeat of the Clear Springs Chargers at Bulldog Stadium last Friday. It was the first win for the Bulldogs in three games against the Chargers. Lead by Senior Running Back Britt Grant who is averaging 181 yards per game on the ground through three games (544 yards, 7 touchdowns), La Porte took the lead and never looked back.
La Porte's kickoff return team has been stellar this season and again would start the Bulldogs off with great field position. Grant would return the opening kick to near midfield. Six plays and all of them runs would get the Bulldogs in the endzone on a 3 yard run by Grant. La Porte lead 7-0 with 9:11 left in the 1st.
The defense would start out strong in the first half as well. Junior Linebacker Nathan Redd would storm the backfield twice on Clear Spring's first series for two sacks forcing the Chargers to punt. The Bulldogs responded with another six play scoring drive. Senior Receiver David Terrebonne who had a huge game started the drive with 17 yards on a sweep. La Porte faced 3rd and 14 when Sophomore Quarterback Austin Upshaw (141 yards passing, 94 yards rushing) found Britt Grant out of the backfield for a first down. Grant (22 carries 189 yards, 3 tds) would cap the drive with his second touchdown of the first quarter and a 14-0 Bulldog lead with 5:03 left in the 1st.
On the next drive Clear Springs faked a punt and got into La Porte territory. Senior Linebacker Chance Moreno stuffed the drive with two sacks of his own and the Bulldogs would force a punt and take over at their own 26 yard line. La Porte would march down the field again, this time on the legs of Sophomore Terrel Bernard, Upshaw and Terrebonne. However the drive would stall due to penalty and the Bulldogs missed a field goal.
La Porte's defense stood tall again. Bulldog Junior Linebacker Eric Kendzior had a big tackle for loss on the Chargers running back stalling the Clear Springs drive again. La Porte started at their own 34 yard line and wasted no time. Grant rushed for 24 yards, then Upshaw for 8. Britt Grant would cap his huge first half with his third touchdown, this one a winding 34 yard run. The extra point was blocked. La Porte lead 20-0 with 7:06 left in the 2nd.
The last seven minutes of the first half saw a frenzy of offense from both teams. Clear Springs Senior Quarterback and Bulldog nemesis Matt Guidry, who was switched from running back due to injury began to settle in at his new position. He weaved through the Bulldog defense for a 62 yard touchdown run. Clear Springs cut the La Porte lead to 20-7 with 6:32 left in the half.
The Chargers attempted a onside kick and were not successful giving the Bulldogs good field position again. Upshaw would find Terrebonne (5 catches 110 yards 2 touchdowns on the game) for a 43 yard touchdown on a wide receiver screen play. He was lead to the end zone by a convoy of big bodies including Senior Offensive lineman Clayton Calhoun and Junior Logan Jackson. La Porte tried a two point conversion and missed. The score was 26-7 Bulldogs with 3:19 left in the half.
The flurry would continue. Clear Springs found the end zone again with Guidry running a zone read play and finding his way in with 38 seconds left. La Porte had a answer though. The squib kick landed in the hands of La Porte Senior Tyler Erskine who returned the ball to the Chargers 45 yard line. Two plays later Upshaw rolled out to the right and found Terrebonne again, this time over the top of the Clear Springs defense for a 41 yard score to end the half. La Porte lead at halftime 33-14.
Clear Springs had the better of the second half, but it was too little too late. La Porte Senior kicker Cesar Silva added a 24 yard field goal in the fourth quarter. La Porte Senior Fullback James Jacobs would add a late insurance touchdown on a 3 yard run to seal the game. La Porte beat Clear Springs 43-34.
Next up we have a road trip coming. This time to The Woodlands and Woodforest Stadium on Friday at 7:30. The Woodlands Highlanders are coming off a huge win over the Katy Tigers last Friday 24-7. It will be the toughest test of the season so far for the Bulldogs.
La Porte's kickoff return team has been stellar this season and again would start the Bulldogs off with great field position. Grant would return the opening kick to near midfield. Six plays and all of them runs would get the Bulldogs in the endzone on a 3 yard run by Grant. La Porte lead 7-0 with 9:11 left in the 1st.
The defense would start out strong in the first half as well. Junior Linebacker Nathan Redd would storm the backfield twice on Clear Spring's first series for two sacks forcing the Chargers to punt. The Bulldogs responded with another six play scoring drive. Senior Receiver David Terrebonne who had a huge game started the drive with 17 yards on a sweep. La Porte faced 3rd and 14 when Sophomore Quarterback Austin Upshaw (141 yards passing, 94 yards rushing) found Britt Grant out of the backfield for a first down. Grant (22 carries 189 yards, 3 tds) would cap the drive with his second touchdown of the first quarter and a 14-0 Bulldog lead with 5:03 left in the 1st.
On the next drive Clear Springs faked a punt and got into La Porte territory. Senior Linebacker Chance Moreno stuffed the drive with two sacks of his own and the Bulldogs would force a punt and take over at their own 26 yard line. La Porte would march down the field again, this time on the legs of Sophomore Terrel Bernard, Upshaw and Terrebonne. However the drive would stall due to penalty and the Bulldogs missed a field goal.
La Porte's defense stood tall again. Bulldog Junior Linebacker Eric Kendzior had a big tackle for loss on the Chargers running back stalling the Clear Springs drive again. La Porte started at their own 34 yard line and wasted no time. Grant rushed for 24 yards, then Upshaw for 8. Britt Grant would cap his huge first half with his third touchdown, this one a winding 34 yard run. The extra point was blocked. La Porte lead 20-0 with 7:06 left in the 2nd.
The last seven minutes of the first half saw a frenzy of offense from both teams. Clear Springs Senior Quarterback and Bulldog nemesis Matt Guidry, who was switched from running back due to injury began to settle in at his new position. He weaved through the Bulldog defense for a 62 yard touchdown run. Clear Springs cut the La Porte lead to 20-7 with 6:32 left in the half.
The Chargers attempted a onside kick and were not successful giving the Bulldogs good field position again. Upshaw would find Terrebonne (5 catches 110 yards 2 touchdowns on the game) for a 43 yard touchdown on a wide receiver screen play. He was lead to the end zone by a convoy of big bodies including Senior Offensive lineman Clayton Calhoun and Junior Logan Jackson. La Porte tried a two point conversion and missed. The score was 26-7 Bulldogs with 3:19 left in the half.
The flurry would continue. Clear Springs found the end zone again with Guidry running a zone read play and finding his way in with 38 seconds left. La Porte had a answer though. The squib kick landed in the hands of La Porte Senior Tyler Erskine who returned the ball to the Chargers 45 yard line. Two plays later Upshaw rolled out to the right and found Terrebonne again, this time over the top of the Clear Springs defense for a 41 yard score to end the half. La Porte lead at halftime 33-14.
Clear Springs had the better of the second half, but it was too little too late. La Porte Senior kicker Cesar Silva added a 24 yard field goal in the fourth quarter. La Porte Senior Fullback James Jacobs would add a late insurance touchdown on a 3 yard run to seal the game. La Porte beat Clear Springs 43-34.
Next up we have a road trip coming. This time to The Woodlands and Woodforest Stadium on Friday at 7:30. The Woodlands Highlanders are coming off a huge win over the Katy Tigers last Friday 24-7. It will be the toughest test of the season so far for the Bulldogs.
Monday, September 8, 2014
Final Bellaire 31 La Porte 28
The La Porte Bulldogs fell in a hole they could not recover from in a 31-28 loss to the Bellaire Cardinals last Saturday. There were many good things to take away from the first loss of the season. The defense played well, although the score did not show it. The Bulldogs running game on offense is in midseason form lead by the offensive line and very good athletes in the backfield.
This one started out about as rough as you could start a game. La Porte received the opening kick for a touchback, followed by a fumble on the first play from scrimmage recovered by the Cardinals at the 6 yard line. Two plays later and Bellaire had a 7-0 lead after a 6 yard touchdown run with 11:22 left in the 1st quarter.
It got worse. La Porte was forced to punt after a bad exchange out of the shotgun on 3rd and 1. Bellaire wasted no time 4 plays later scoring on a 23 yard pass. Bellaire lead 14-0 with 8:20 left in the first.
After a nice 19 yard pass from Sophomore QB Austin Upshaw to Senior Fullback James Jacobs, came another fumble out of the shotgun recovered by Bellaire. This time the Bulldog defense stepped up with three tackles for loss in a row forcing Bellaire to kick a 41 yard field goal which went through the uprights. After a disastrous 1st quarter the score was Bellaire 17 La Porte 0.
The second quarter began with La Porte coming to life. A 8 play 91 yard drive capped by Senior Running Back Britt Grant's 13 yard touchdown run. Grant had 15 carries for 180 yards and two scores on the night. This score made it Bellaire 17 La Porte 7 with 11:15 to go before halftime.
Bellaire responded quickly with a 52 yard pass that set up a 9 yard touchdown run. Bellaire was back up by 17 with 8:39 left in the 2nd quarter 24-7.
The Bulldogs never gave up, running the ball seven consecutive plays including a 37 yard run by Britt Grant. Upshaw capped the drive with a 9 yard run behind a huge block from Senior lineman Clayton Calhoun. Upshaw rushed the ball 14 times for 239 yards on the night with 2 scores. A huge game for the Sophomore quarterback. LP was back in it 24-14 going into halftime.
Bellaire came out in the second half in their hurry up offense quickly moving in side the La Porte 10 yard line. A bad exchange between the quarterback and running back put the ball on the turf and La Porte recovered. Four plays later Britt Grant busted through a hole and ran the ball 63 yards for the touchdown right up the middle. Bellaire still lead La Porte 24-21 with 7:17 left in the 3rd.
Bellaire would bounce right back and make a 59 yard run of their own with their Quarterback hurdling La Porte defenders. Bellaire was back up 31-21 with 4:51 left in the 3rd.
Back and forth we went. La Porte Junior DeVohn White would get a huge return on the kickoff of 50 yards. Upshaw would do the rest on the next play cutting back twice and running it in from 41 yards out. La Porte was down 31-28 going into the tense 4th quarter.
The third quarter ended with Upshaw again cutting loose going 80 yards to the end zone, however the ball was jarred loose by the Bellaire defender. The referee was trying to catch up to the play and judged that it was a fumble and that turned it over for a touchback and Bellaire's ball. It was a very close call and would have given La Porte the lead.
Senior Safety Kevin Busby picked up a interception in the 4th quarter and he was assisted by a huge hit Senior Defensive Tackle Denaus Ferguson landed on the quarterback. La Porte could not get anything going and punted the ball back to Bellaire. With one final chance Bellaire intercepted a La Porte pass with 1:28 left to seal the victory for the Cardinals.
Everything that could happen did. A awful 1st quarter, a shoot-out 2nd and 3rd quarter and a defensive battle in the 4th.
This week La Porte will take on the 1-1 Clear Spring Chargers at Bulldog Stadium Friday at 7pm. Come support the Dogs and see some exciting action!
This one started out about as rough as you could start a game. La Porte received the opening kick for a touchback, followed by a fumble on the first play from scrimmage recovered by the Cardinals at the 6 yard line. Two plays later and Bellaire had a 7-0 lead after a 6 yard touchdown run with 11:22 left in the 1st quarter.
It got worse. La Porte was forced to punt after a bad exchange out of the shotgun on 3rd and 1. Bellaire wasted no time 4 plays later scoring on a 23 yard pass. Bellaire lead 14-0 with 8:20 left in the first.
After a nice 19 yard pass from Sophomore QB Austin Upshaw to Senior Fullback James Jacobs, came another fumble out of the shotgun recovered by Bellaire. This time the Bulldog defense stepped up with three tackles for loss in a row forcing Bellaire to kick a 41 yard field goal which went through the uprights. After a disastrous 1st quarter the score was Bellaire 17 La Porte 0.
The second quarter began with La Porte coming to life. A 8 play 91 yard drive capped by Senior Running Back Britt Grant's 13 yard touchdown run. Grant had 15 carries for 180 yards and two scores on the night. This score made it Bellaire 17 La Porte 7 with 11:15 to go before halftime.
Bellaire responded quickly with a 52 yard pass that set up a 9 yard touchdown run. Bellaire was back up by 17 with 8:39 left in the 2nd quarter 24-7.
The Bulldogs never gave up, running the ball seven consecutive plays including a 37 yard run by Britt Grant. Upshaw capped the drive with a 9 yard run behind a huge block from Senior lineman Clayton Calhoun. Upshaw rushed the ball 14 times for 239 yards on the night with 2 scores. A huge game for the Sophomore quarterback. LP was back in it 24-14 going into halftime.
Bellaire came out in the second half in their hurry up offense quickly moving in side the La Porte 10 yard line. A bad exchange between the quarterback and running back put the ball on the turf and La Porte recovered. Four plays later Britt Grant busted through a hole and ran the ball 63 yards for the touchdown right up the middle. Bellaire still lead La Porte 24-21 with 7:17 left in the 3rd.
Bellaire would bounce right back and make a 59 yard run of their own with their Quarterback hurdling La Porte defenders. Bellaire was back up 31-21 with 4:51 left in the 3rd.
Back and forth we went. La Porte Junior DeVohn White would get a huge return on the kickoff of 50 yards. Upshaw would do the rest on the next play cutting back twice and running it in from 41 yards out. La Porte was down 31-28 going into the tense 4th quarter.
The third quarter ended with Upshaw again cutting loose going 80 yards to the end zone, however the ball was jarred loose by the Bellaire defender. The referee was trying to catch up to the play and judged that it was a fumble and that turned it over for a touchback and Bellaire's ball. It was a very close call and would have given La Porte the lead.
Senior Safety Kevin Busby picked up a interception in the 4th quarter and he was assisted by a huge hit Senior Defensive Tackle Denaus Ferguson landed on the quarterback. La Porte could not get anything going and punted the ball back to Bellaire. With one final chance Bellaire intercepted a La Porte pass with 1:28 left to seal the victory for the Cardinals.
Everything that could happen did. A awful 1st quarter, a shoot-out 2nd and 3rd quarter and a defensive battle in the 4th.
This week La Porte will take on the 1-1 Clear Spring Chargers at Bulldog Stadium Friday at 7pm. Come support the Dogs and see some exciting action!
Monday, September 1, 2014
Final La Porte 40 Clear Brook 14
The 2014 La Porte Bulldogs season kicked off with a bang last Friday against the Clear Brook Wolverines. The Bulldogs impressed everyone in many different ways en route to a 40-14 win.
The Bulldogs would receive the opening kick with Senior Running Back Britt Grant getting a huge runback of 50 yards to the Clear Brook 33 yard line. This would open up a big advantage in the field position battle. The Bulldogs drive stalled after going for it on 4th and short. Two plays later the Bulldogs defense would make a big play with Junior Defensive End Zach Bowen causing a fumble in the backfield in which La Porte recovered. The Bulldogs drove down behind that big offensive line and scored their first touchdown of the season with Sophomore Terrel Bernard taking the ball in from 4 yards out. La Porte lead 7-0 with 8:41 left in the 1st quarter.
La Porte would continue the field position dominance as the ensuing kickoff was fumbled by Clear Brook, but they recovered deep in their own territory after Senior Safety Wyatt Stevenson flew down the field with the rest of the Bulldogs. A few plays later and the La Porte front seven were in the backfield sacking the Clear Brook quarterback for a safety. La Porte lead 9-0 with 6:32 left in the 1st.
A mistake on the punt team would set up Clear Brook for their first score. The Wolverines scored on a one yard QB keeper making the score La Porte 9 Clear Brook 7 with 4:18 left in the 1st.
La Porte wasted no time getting the ball back to the end zone. A 15 yard run from Sophomore Quarterback Austin Upshaw followed by a 38 yard gain from Britt Grant put the Bulldogs inside the Clear Brook 20. Terrel Bernard would get the carry again from 3 yards out for the touchdown. La Porte lead 16-7 with 2:51 left in the first.
The second quarter would start off with more dominance on the offensive line. Seniors Tyler Boudreaux and Tight End Jaron Dykstra along with Junior Logan Jackson and Sophomore Ryder Rae were just a few of the blockers controlling the line up front. Senior Running Back Kevin Busby would cash it in this time on a 24 yard sweep to the left side. Senior Wide Receiver Chris Green threw a huge open field block to open up the run. La Porte lead 23-7 with 10:13 left in the half.
Senior Kicker Cesar Silva, who was perfect on extra points on the night, would add a 19 yard field goal on the next possession making the Bulldog lead 26-7 with 4:50 left to halftime.
La Porte had their one lapse of the night on defense allowing the Wolverines to score on a 31 yard pass with 1:51 left in the half making it 26-14 LP.
The Bulldogs two minute drill looked easy to close the half. Starting with a 20 yard pass from Senior Quarterback Nick Brown to Senior Wide Receiver David Terrebonne. A 10 yard run from Britt Grant and a 21 yard pass from Brown to Terrebonne would get La Porte inside the 5. Grant would cap it off with 29 seconds left in the half. La Porte lead 33-14 in a very high scoring first half.
The second half would be a defensive battle. La Porte's defense lead by Senior Zach Love, Junior Linebackers Eric Kendzior and Nathan Redd and Sophomore Terrel Bernard sniffed out the Clear Brook option attack all night. The defensive line lead by Senior Denaus Ferguson, Bowen, Josh DeLeon lived in the Wolverine backfield. Bernard would add a interception off a tipped pass from Junior Cornerback DeVohn White. The secondary lead by White, Senior Safety Bryson Rogers and Junior Cornerback Vincent Chachere helped contain the outside run plays the Wolverines attacked them with. The defense would shut down Clear Brook the whole second half.
La Porte would cap the game in the fourth quarter with a Britt Grant 40 yard touchdown run and the backups would come in. La Porte won the season opener in a big way 40-14.
This week La Porte will take on Bellaire at Butler Stadium in Houston on Saturday at 6pm. This team is worth the watch and play exciting football.
Bellaire is coming off a 52-27 loss to Fort Bend Elkins. Bellaire runs a spread offense and will put out a challenge for the Bulldog defense.
The Bulldogs would receive the opening kick with Senior Running Back Britt Grant getting a huge runback of 50 yards to the Clear Brook 33 yard line. This would open up a big advantage in the field position battle. The Bulldogs drive stalled after going for it on 4th and short. Two plays later the Bulldogs defense would make a big play with Junior Defensive End Zach Bowen causing a fumble in the backfield in which La Porte recovered. The Bulldogs drove down behind that big offensive line and scored their first touchdown of the season with Sophomore Terrel Bernard taking the ball in from 4 yards out. La Porte lead 7-0 with 8:41 left in the 1st quarter.
La Porte would continue the field position dominance as the ensuing kickoff was fumbled by Clear Brook, but they recovered deep in their own territory after Senior Safety Wyatt Stevenson flew down the field with the rest of the Bulldogs. A few plays later and the La Porte front seven were in the backfield sacking the Clear Brook quarterback for a safety. La Porte lead 9-0 with 6:32 left in the 1st.
A mistake on the punt team would set up Clear Brook for their first score. The Wolverines scored on a one yard QB keeper making the score La Porte 9 Clear Brook 7 with 4:18 left in the 1st.
La Porte wasted no time getting the ball back to the end zone. A 15 yard run from Sophomore Quarterback Austin Upshaw followed by a 38 yard gain from Britt Grant put the Bulldogs inside the Clear Brook 20. Terrel Bernard would get the carry again from 3 yards out for the touchdown. La Porte lead 16-7 with 2:51 left in the first.
The second quarter would start off with more dominance on the offensive line. Seniors Tyler Boudreaux and Tight End Jaron Dykstra along with Junior Logan Jackson and Sophomore Ryder Rae were just a few of the blockers controlling the line up front. Senior Running Back Kevin Busby would cash it in this time on a 24 yard sweep to the left side. Senior Wide Receiver Chris Green threw a huge open field block to open up the run. La Porte lead 23-7 with 10:13 left in the half.
Senior Kicker Cesar Silva, who was perfect on extra points on the night, would add a 19 yard field goal on the next possession making the Bulldog lead 26-7 with 4:50 left to halftime.
La Porte had their one lapse of the night on defense allowing the Wolverines to score on a 31 yard pass with 1:51 left in the half making it 26-14 LP.
The Bulldogs two minute drill looked easy to close the half. Starting with a 20 yard pass from Senior Quarterback Nick Brown to Senior Wide Receiver David Terrebonne. A 10 yard run from Britt Grant and a 21 yard pass from Brown to Terrebonne would get La Porte inside the 5. Grant would cap it off with 29 seconds left in the half. La Porte lead 33-14 in a very high scoring first half.
The second half would be a defensive battle. La Porte's defense lead by Senior Zach Love, Junior Linebackers Eric Kendzior and Nathan Redd and Sophomore Terrel Bernard sniffed out the Clear Brook option attack all night. The defensive line lead by Senior Denaus Ferguson, Bowen, Josh DeLeon lived in the Wolverine backfield. Bernard would add a interception off a tipped pass from Junior Cornerback DeVohn White. The secondary lead by White, Senior Safety Bryson Rogers and Junior Cornerback Vincent Chachere helped contain the outside run plays the Wolverines attacked them with. The defense would shut down Clear Brook the whole second half.
La Porte would cap the game in the fourth quarter with a Britt Grant 40 yard touchdown run and the backups would come in. La Porte won the season opener in a big way 40-14.
This week La Porte will take on Bellaire at Butler Stadium in Houston on Saturday at 6pm. This team is worth the watch and play exciting football.
Bellaire is coming off a 52-27 loss to Fort Bend Elkins. Bellaire runs a spread offense and will put out a challenge for the Bulldog defense.
Thursday, August 28, 2014
La Porte Football Weekend
Tonight the football begins. La Porte's JV and Freshman teams will be in action against Clear Brook,
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Freshman B starts at 4:30 at La Porte
Freshman A starts at 6:00 at La Porte
JV White starts at 4:30 at Clear Brook
JV Orange starts at 6:30 at Clear Brook
Friday, August 29, 2014
La Porte vs Clear Brook at La Porte 7pm
Jonathan Lewis C/O 2014 Colorado St running back
Colorado State vs Colorado 8pm Fox Sports 1
Keith Whitely C/O 2013 UNLV running back
UNLV at Arizona 9:30 on ESPN - Set to record the beginning
Saturday, August 30, 2014
Vic Holmes C/O 2014 Iowa State DB
Iowa State vs North Dakota State 11am Fox Sports 1
Maurice Morris C/O 2013 Navy OL
Navy vs Ohio State 11am CBSSN
Michael Rodriguez C/O 2014 Louisiana Tech TE
Louisiana Tech vs Oklahoma 7pm FSN PPV
Michael Rodriguez C/O 2014 Louisiana Tech TE
Louisiana Tech vs Oklahoma 7pm FSN PPV
Sunday, August 31, 2014
Anthony Webb C/O 2011 Baylor (injured)
Baylor vs SMU 7:30 Fox Sports 1
Am I missing someone?
Monday, August 25, 2014
La Porte vs Pearland Dawson Scrimmage Recap
Pearland Dawson visited La Porte last Friday at Bulldog Stadium for the big warm-up scrimmage before the real thing kicks off this Friday Night. The teams had a handful of sets of plays in a controlled scrimmage and then played two quarters of live action with the clock running.
La Porte's defense settled in nicely in the controlled scrimmage. Good tackling and pressure resulted in many negative and one or two yard plays for the Dawson offense. The Bulldog linebackers look the part this year for sure.
The Bulldog offense struggled early, but seemed to move the ball better by the end of the controlled scrimmage. The second team offense found the end zone, moving down the field on the legs of Sophomore Quarterback Austin Upshaw. Sophomore Linebacker/Running Back Terrell Bernard ran the ball for the score from a yard out.
In the live quarters, Dawson turned up the intensity and scored a few times on the Bulldogs showing some weakness that surely will be worked out this week at practice.
Overall it was a good warm up and La Porte will be back at Bulldog Stadium Friday night against the Clear Brook Wolverines in the first game of the season.
La Porte's defense settled in nicely in the controlled scrimmage. Good tackling and pressure resulted in many negative and one or two yard plays for the Dawson offense. The Bulldog linebackers look the part this year for sure.
The Bulldog offense struggled early, but seemed to move the ball better by the end of the controlled scrimmage. The second team offense found the end zone, moving down the field on the legs of Sophomore Quarterback Austin Upshaw. Sophomore Linebacker/Running Back Terrell Bernard ran the ball for the score from a yard out.
In the live quarters, Dawson turned up the intensity and scored a few times on the Bulldogs showing some weakness that surely will be worked out this week at practice.
Overall it was a good warm up and La Porte will be back at Bulldog Stadium Friday night against the Clear Brook Wolverines in the first game of the season.
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
La Porte First Week of Practice / Scrimmage Times
La Porte completed their first week of practice Saturday morning and are now less than two weeks away from the season opening tilt with Clear Brook.
The offense seemed to be clicking pretty good with uptempo practices and lots of different personnel at the skill positions.
The defense is moving along with lots of new faces and very little contact up to this point. Expect the contact to pick up especially against Pearland Dawson this Friday 8/22 at Bulldog Stadium. It will be the only action for the Bulldogs against a real opponent before the season opener.
Below are the scrimmage schedules:
Pearland Dawson at La Porte Friday 8/22
4pm Freshman scrimmage
5pm JV scrimmage
6pm Varsity scrimmage
The offense seemed to be clicking pretty good with uptempo practices and lots of different personnel at the skill positions.
The defense is moving along with lots of new faces and very little contact up to this point. Expect the contact to pick up especially against Pearland Dawson this Friday 8/22 at Bulldog Stadium. It will be the only action for the Bulldogs against a real opponent before the season opener.
Below are the scrimmage schedules:
Pearland Dawson at La Porte Friday 8/22
4pm Freshman scrimmage
5pm JV scrimmage
6pm Varsity scrimmage
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Practice Starting / Season Approaching
The La Porte Bulldogs are in the middle of their summer camp week and practice will start up without pads on Monday August 11th.
Full padded practices begin Friday evening August 15th.
The scrimmage vs Pearland Dawson is August 22nd.
Things are moving along quickly.
Some questions going into practice:
Who will be starting quarterback?
An experienced offensive line and skill position players come back from last season's squad. Finding the Quarterback will be the key.
The defense will need to improve from last year, who will step up?
The next few weeks will tell us a lot.
Full padded practices begin Friday evening August 15th.
The scrimmage vs Pearland Dawson is August 22nd.
Things are moving along quickly.
Some questions going into practice:
Who will be starting quarterback?
An experienced offensive line and skill position players come back from last season's squad. Finding the Quarterback will be the key.
The defense will need to improve from last year, who will step up?
The next few weeks will tell us a lot.
Monday, March 24, 2014
La Porte 2014 Schedule (Official)
Added some new opponents and they are some good ones. Thank you Dr. Redd.
SCRIMMAGE – August 22nd – La Porte vs Dawson - Here (6:00 PM)
Week 1 – August 29th – La Porte vs Clear Brook – Here
Week 2 – September 6th (SATURDAY) – La Porte vs Bellaire – There (Butler Stadium – 6:00)
Week 3 – September 12 – La Porte vs Clear Springs – Here
Week 4 – September 19th – La Porte vs Woodlands – There (Woodforest Stadium – 7:30)
Week 5 - September 26th – La Porte vs Deer Park – Here
Week 6 – October 4th (SATURDAY) – La Porte vs Baytown Sterling – There (Stallworth Stadium – 2:00)
Week 7 – October 10th - Off Week
Week 8 – October 17th – La Porte vs Port Arthur – Here
Week 9 – October 23rd (THURSDAY) – La Porte vs West Brook – There (Butch Thomas Stadium – 7:00)
Week 10 – October 31st – La Porte vs North Shore – Here
Week 11 – November 7th – La Porte vs Channelview – There. (Maddry Stadium – 7:00)
SCRIMMAGE – August 22nd – La Porte vs Dawson - Here (6:00 PM)
Week 1 – August 29th – La Porte vs Clear Brook – Here
Week 2 – September 6th (SATURDAY) – La Porte vs Bellaire – There (Butler Stadium – 6:00)
Week 3 – September 12 – La Porte vs Clear Springs – Here
Week 4 – September 19th – La Porte vs Woodlands – There (Woodforest Stadium – 7:30)
Week 5 - September 26th – La Porte vs Deer Park – Here
Week 6 – October 4th (SATURDAY) – La Porte vs Baytown Sterling – There (Stallworth Stadium – 2:00)
Week 7 – October 10th - Off Week
Week 8 – October 17th – La Porte vs Port Arthur – Here
Week 9 – October 23rd (THURSDAY) – La Porte vs West Brook – There (Butch Thomas Stadium – 7:00)
Week 10 – October 31st – La Porte vs North Shore – Here
Week 11 – November 7th – La Porte vs Channelview – There. (Maddry Stadium – 7:00)
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