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In high school football, there are good teams and great teams. The Port Arthur Memorial Titans are even better than the latter... they’re a really great team. Even in an East Texas region known for producing Div. I caliber college football prospects, the Titans are favorites to win the District 21-5A crown and play well into November.

They’re a dominating force, especially for a team like Alice which has struggled so far.

“They were good last year, and this year they look even better,” Alice coach Chris Soza said. “They’re fast and very athletic. They’re predicted to have a better season than last year, and judging by their scores so far, they seem better.” * Memorial is 2-0 after beating Beaumont Central, 42-14, and Ozen, 45-8.

With quarterback Terrence Singleton in the backfield, the Titans proved just how explosive they can be in the win against Ozen. Singleton, a Baylor commit was efficient and effective, completing 14 of 15 passes for 276 yards and three touchdowns. Singleton spread the ball around too. Jhajuan Seales had four catches for 93 yards. Aerian Jackson had three for 83. John Leday has three catches for 70 yards.

This was a week after passing for 261 yards against Central in the season opener.

Running back Nate Holmes, an Arkansas commit, had 10 carries for 76 yards. He had two rushing touchdowns, one of which was for 45 yards.

The Titans score on three of its first eight plays.

Singleton emerged as the Titans’ starting quarterback against Alice in 2010. He proved to be unstoppable for the Coyotes and he helped Memorial to a 48-19 win. Singleton then proceeded to carry Memorial to the Class 5A regional semifinals. The Titans finished the season, 9-4.

Soza said as talented as the Titans are, they offer his Coyotes yet another opportunity to improve before the Sept. 23 opener in Corpus Christi against Moody.

“It’ll certainly be a good opportunity to play against a really, really good football team,” Soza said.

Memorial is the latest in a string of top-notch opponents in Alice’s non-district schedule, which has also included Laredo Alexander and Weslaco. All three teams were 5A playoff teams a year ago. Alice lost to Alexander, 62-20, in Zero Week. They fell to Weslaco Friday night, 28-14.

“I think Port Arthur Memorial is the better of the three,” Soza said. “Alexander had some good skill-position kids. Weslaco had a lot of size. Port Arthur is just very athletic and talented. If we can just come out of the game healthy, and if we’re able to maintain some confidence and not lose focus, we should be okay going into the start of district.”

As daunting a task as the Titans may be, Alice can’t afford to focus too much on its opposition. It already has its hands full trying to turn things around, especially offense they have committed nine turnovers in two games. Against Weslaco, the Coyotes lost two fumbles and two interceptions.

One of the interceptions led to a 40-yard touchdown return by Ernesto Tafolla.

“Those turnovers really hurt us,” Soza said. “Not only are we killing drives, but we’re giving the other team easy points.”

Alice has given up interceptions for touchdowns in each of its two losses.

Alice totaled 237 yards against Weslaco. Its usually prolific running back accounted for a mere 121 yards. Lucas Almaraz led the Coyotes in rushing with only one carry, which went for a 47-yard touchdown.

Quarterback Andre Saenz completed seven of 18 for 94 yards and two interceptions. Oscar Resendez, who played mostly late in the fourth quarter, was one of two for 22 yards.

The game against Port Arthur is at 5 p.m. Saturday.
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LOL naaah not defeat.... just giving the ole end around.... says one thing.... but he really means.... uh we have a shot at this one and its going to be a good game.... you know how coaches are they will tell you one thing and then use that to pump  their own team up..... i am sure he is hoping that this gets back to PAM and they come in with a lack luster already won attitude and Alice can steal one..... not seeing it... PAM BY HUGE AMOUNTS.....
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[quote name="Mr. Buddy Garrity" post="1052739" timestamp="1315591741"]
That JV team is special.
[/quote] Yes they are!!!!!! They look a varsity squad running around out there. MHS is in for a long ride for years to come!!!!!!!!! 8) 8) 8) Skill players, linemen, defensive players and qb's The program is on the right track!!!!!
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[quote name="The GOAT" post="1052758" timestamp="1315592344"]
[quote author=Mr. Buddy Garrity link=topic=87930.msg1052739#msg1052739 date=1315591741]
That JV team is special.
[/quote] Yes they are!!!!!! They look a varsity squad running around out there. MHS is in for a long ride for years to come!!!!!!!!! 8) 8) 8) Skill players, linemen, defensive players and qb's The program is on the right track!!!!!
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Nice, and it's good to hear this. I have not gotten a chance to see the Varsity this year, but will get to see them when they come out this way to play Aldine on next saturday.

P.S. I have also heard that there is quite a few special players in the 8th grade, that will be freshman next year. This makes for a good upside, just hope they can do something with it.

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[quote name="Mr. Buddy Garrity" post="1052918" timestamp="1315604336"]
Kenny Ray relates to these players better than the previous two HC's and has one of the better coaching staffs in SETX.
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Player relationship, A+---coaching staff, C.....
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