District 8-5A Standings and Scores

[Justafan]

Montgomery is capable of giving PNG trouble. They have some good size. They have an extremely elusive QB (something PNG has struggled with all season). Their receivers know how to get open (our secondary is weak - Even the Splendora receivers were getting open on us). That’s not to say I think Montgomery will beat us. We’ll be able to control the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball, and if we want to we can run it down their throat all night. But Montgomery’s not a pushover. I’d also argue they’re better than Nederland.

Been saying the same thing about our secondary, but got a lot of heat.

 

[19PNGndn68]

Our run defense did not look good vs. West Fork on the plus side our offense is improving weekly Thomas has 12TDS rushing on the year and will probably end up with a Ross Labove type year on the ground...BTW both our Freshman A and JV teams are undefeated 6-0 on the year. Freshman B is 5-1 the only loss coming to Port Arthur Memorial

If you are not aware of the voting site poll for the nations best high school rivalry, please have the Bull Dog fans join with PNG to let the nation know the pride we all have in MCM. Over 3000 votes cast, but the second place East Coast rivalry is gaining momentum approaching 1000 votes. Link to voting site is contained in links on this site. Between our two communities 10000 votes should be an easy reach based on the football passions and pride we share.

 

[tony79]

If you are not aware of the voting site poll for the nations best high school rivalry, please have the Bull Dog fans join with PNG to let the nation know the pride we all have in MCM. Over 3000 votes cast, but the second place East Coast rivalry is gaining momentum approaching 1000 votes. Link to voting site is contained in links on this site. Between our two communities 10000 votes should be an easy reach based on the football passions and pride we share.

Check this out

 

[NHSBulldogFan]

If you are not aware of the voting site poll for the nations best high school rivalry, please have the Bull Dog fans join with PNG to let the nation know the pride we all have in MCM. Over 3000 votes cast, but the second place East Coast rivalry is gaining momentum approaching 1000 votes. Link to voting site is contained in links on this site. Between our two communities 10000 votes should be an easy reach based on the football passions and pride we share.

Got all the Bulldog fans to jump in on the poll currently sitting as just above 4000 votes total and counting

 

[IndianFan]

Y’all have no idea how much I would enjoy having PN-G and Nederland be district champs and runners-up, respectively, in a district with so many north Houston teams.

True but not a likely possibility. PN-G, Huntsville, Magnolia and Lake Creek have the inside track to the playoffs. But all they need to do is knock of one or more of those teams. Anything is possible.

 

[1989NDN]

I think Nederland has a shot to beat MLC. Our secondary survived Eli Morcos, maybe Nederland’s DBs will do the same? I much preferred Coach McDaniel’s second half game plan where he dialed up a bunch of different blitz packages and heated up Morcos vs allowing him to stand tall and pick the defense apart…or allowing him to run wild. Remember PN-G held MLC to 14 points in the second half when Coach McDaniel decided to turn up the heat. Thomas may run for 400 yards the way Chatagnier and Henry ran for chunks of yards. Nederland being home makes this game a toss up for me.

 

[1989NDN]

One and two will be PN-G and Huntsville. After that, I’m not sure. I think Huntsville exposed Montgomery. The Indians have the same, if not better, front seven defensive talent as the Hornets. PN-G DL and LBs should contain the Montgomery QB. No one will stop him, but PN-G has the front seven to contain him ala Huntsville. Numbers three and four will come down to Nederland, Montgomery, and maybe MLC. Looking back, how huge was PN-G’s win @ Huntsville!!! Big boy football as the Indians get a monster road win. No other team in the district could do that…the Indians did and said thank you very much!

 

[99JBBG]

One and two will be PN-G and Huntsville. After that, I’m not sure. I think Huntsville exposed Montgomery. The Indians have the same, if not better, front seven defensive talent as the Hornets. PN-G DL and LBs should contain the Montgomery QB. No one will stop him, but PN-G has the front seven to contain him ala Huntsville. Numbers three and four will come down to Nederland, Montgomery, and maybe MLC. Looking back, how huge was PN-G’s win @ Huntsville!!! Big boy football as the Indians get a monster road win. No other team in the district could do that…the Indians did and said thank you very much!

The Huntsville game was a huge win. I know the MLC game was a big deal. But I would imagine the Huntsville win helped them feel more like the team of this year. Living in the shadow of a state championship winning team isn't easy. The Huntsville win definitely let them prove their identity to themselves.

 

[19PNGndn68]

I have a simple look at the playoffs. You just have to beat whoever is in front of you. Sure we can hope for certain teams to get upset to give us a better match up, but to get to state this season will have to be earned. Thats for sure. Just like the last two years. What the re-alignment committee did to favor LH was pathetic. They need to be looked into.

True but not a likely possibility. PN-G, Huntsville, Magnolia and Lake Creek have the inside track to the playoffs. But all they need to do is knock of one or more of those teams. Anything is possible.

I would like to see the faces on those far west 5AD2 Region 2 District 8 teams having to travel Texarkana and Marshall to play a bi district game. PNG had a 16 hr round road trip against SOC in two title games while SOC had a 30 minute trip to ATT stadium. UIL should alternate the site between Houston Reliant and ATT stadiums. Quite a Home field advantage for DFW teams.

 

[IndianFan]

Once you get past the allure of AT&T Stadium, consider the cost, traffic, parking hassle and uncomfortable seating, NRG looks very attractive. The thing I dislike most about AT&T is everyone spends a good part of the game staring up at that screen. Fans and players. And the $15 bottle of water was tough to swallow too.

I like the rotation idea too. San Antonio is not a bad place to watch a game either.

 

[19PNGndn68]

Once you get past the allure of AT&T Stadium, consider the cost, traffic, parking hassle and uncomfortable seating, NRG looks very attractive. The thing I dislike most about AT&T is everyone spends a good part of the game staring up at that screen. Fans and players. And the $15 bottle of water was tough to swallow too.

I like the rotation idea too. San Antonio is not a bad place to watch a game either.

I fully agree ATT stadium screens take crowds out of the game and turns most spectators into TV zombies. might as well be at home watching Bailey Sports Netwok. PNG fan base adjusted in the second SOC title game and remained engaged with the players and game on the field. In the first SOC title game I sat there in disbelief as those ATT stadium screens silenced our fan base. Who are We!!! PNG

 

[tony79]

Once you get past the allure of AT&T Stadium, consider the cost, traffic, parking hassle and uncomfortable seating, NRG looks very attractive. The thing I dislike most about AT&T is everyone spends a good part of the game staring up at that screen. Fans and players. And the $15 bottle of water was tough to swallow too.

I like the rotation idea too. San Antonio is not a bad place to watch a game either.

They should turn the thing off! It takes away from the game and the community, band, etc. that are supporting their team. Maybe a few exceptions for like replays and such.

 

[Torino]

Once you get past the allure of AT&T Stadium, consider the cost, traffic, parking hassle and uncomfortable seating, NRG looks very attractive. The thing I dislike most about AT&T is everyone spends a good part of the game staring up at that screen. Fans and players. And the $15 bottle of water was tough to swallow too.

I like the rotation idea too. San Antonio is not a bad place to watch a game either.

Alamodome.

 

[bandkid]

Once you get past the allure of AT&T Stadium, consider the cost, traffic, parking hassle and uncomfortable seating, NRG looks very attractive. The thing I dislike most about AT&T is everyone spends a good part of the game staring up at that screen. Fans and players. And the $15 bottle of water was tough to swallow too.

I like the rotation idea too. San Antonio is not a bad place to watch a game either.

In a perfect world, the UIL would reserve all three sites and assign the state championship locations based on which of the three sites is the most equidistant from the two schools competing and has the lowest total travel cost for all involved.

Of course, that will never happen.

 

[IndianFan]

I am a life long Dallas Cowboy fan. I grew up with the Dallas star in my eyes. And a life long high school football enthusiast too.

But in 2024, I genuinely dislike Jerry Jones and everything about his fiefdom. I also dislike what the Dallas Cowboys have become. When actions can ruin a lifelong ideal, you know something is wrong. Now it's all about money and so is the high school state championships week.

Sure, there may be some merit to the efficiency and ability to televise all the games from one location. But it's a contrived schedule, forcing some games to be played at odd hours on weekdays that makes it difficult for actual fans to even attend their teams game in person. Yes, televising the game allows more people to experience it, but it also takes away from the game experience as fewer attend.

Technology, etc is cool, but by forcing that situation they've taken away from the purity of the game and experience. Yearning for the simpler experience is pointless, it will not likely change. The genie is out of the bottle.

If they insist on the format, at least rotate the venues. It's not all about the great DFW area and AT&T Stadium.

Just my opinion but I stand by it.

 

[PNG742]

Ok just my thought on the SC games and hope no one hates me for it. Each game should be flipped for by the 2 teams playing in it and a neutral site should be found. All SC games don’t have to be played at one stadium. If it is played at neutral sites that means NDN Press and the likes their of can carry it at their choice. I don’t think the UIL should sell out to Bally for the video rights. This is the way it started out and should still be this way. Thank you for reading my post.

 

[1989NDN]

Bally's Sports Southwest, Dr. Pepper, Texas Farm Bureau Insurance, Baylor Scott & White, and other corporate sponsors have paid the UIL too much money to change things now. Plus, I don't think Jerry Jones charges the UIL a rental fee for AT&T Stadium. I might be wrong about that. Not sure. I want to say that Jerry Jones either donates whatever the cost might me, he waives the fee, or he gives the UIL a discount. It is his way of contributing to Texas high school sports. Jerry Jones is a lot of things, and he's an easy target for the Dallas Cowboys, but there's no denying that he supports Texas high school sports. Also, the complaints I have heard expressed about San Antonio are (1) the Alamodome does not have enough dressing rooms to accommodate mutliple games in one day, and (2) the stadium is outdated. I believe UTSA has addressed updates inside the Alamodome--new playing surface. I've also heard the UIL doesn't think DFW and Houston area fans will travel to San Antonio. The complaint about NRG was the UIL lost money--the DFW teams and fan bases didn't travel to Houston. In contrast, the Houston area teams and fan bases (Katy and Fort Bend area teams) have proven over and over again they will travel to Dallas. Plus, the UIL sells the idea of every high school football player wanting to play on the same field as the Dallas Cowboys.

 

[IndianFan]

Jerry Jones makes plenty of money during state championship week by overcharging for parking and concessions. $15 for a 16 oz bottle of water! I didn't even consider purchasing anything else.

 

[IndianFan]

Ok just my thought on the SC games and hope no one hates me for it. Each game should be flipped for by the 2 teams playing in it and a neutral site should be found. All SC games don’t have to be played at one stadium. If it is played at neutral sites that means NDN Press and the likes their of can carry it at their choice. I don’t think the UIL should sell out to Bally for the video rights. This is the way it started out and should still be this way. Thank you for reading my post.

Just like the old days. The cost to televise separate games would be a larger factor. But the idea is admirable.

 

[19PNGndn68]

They should turn the thing off! It takes away from the game and the community, band, etc. that are supporting their team. Maybe a few exceptions for like replays and such.

Don’t forget those silly interactive “game show” contests that detract from the game. So many “planned” TV distractions. Must work on the Dallas Cowboy crowds to distract them from the horrible football being played before them.