FINAL: PN-G 31, Texarkana Texas High 28

[PNGfan21]

I have a feeling it could be in Huntsville not saying it is BUT it is a midpoint and doesn’t seat as many people.

 

[Reece McCelvey]

What a game by PNG but them TH players showed class I didn’t expect, They played very clean and I didn’t spot any purple gloves lmao

 

[WarDance]

What's amazing is the entire state gave PNG no chance in this game. Indans left at least 12 points on the field with self inflicted wounds and still pulled it out. Champonship pedigree, great players and battle hardened nerves were the difference.

Yeah, check out this disrespect. Looks like crow eating time for whoever Texarkana Gameday is...

 

[kingcrablegs]

I have a feeling it could be in Huntsville not saying it is BUT it is a midpoint and doesn’t seat as many people.

Could you see Waco ISD as the pick

 

[WarDance]

SOC won't want that as it will increase PNG size they are going to want a small stadium imo.

Huntsville works for me

 

[99NDN99]

Texas A & M is in the middle for both teams. Seats plenty of people.

My understanding is that Kyle Field doesn’t allow HS games anymore

 

[prepballfan]

Congrats to PNG. Best of luck against SOC!

Thank you and congrats on a great record breaking season.

 

[PNGfan21]

Could you see Waco ISD as the pick

PNG seems far from Waco ISD, but you never know as you would want PNG to travel short distance because SOC would only have a 93 minute drive to Waco ISD.

 

[Javawordz]

I am still inclined to think that after that last PNG TD, they should have tried for a two-pointer. Based upon the stats.

 

[99NDN99]

PNG seems far from Waco ISD, but you never know as you would want PNG to travel short distance because SOC would only have a 93 minute drive to Waco ISD.

So their 93 fans wouldn’t have far to travel. Even closer for all the kids from DeSoto duncanville and Lancaster that play for SOC. Allegedly

 

[99NDN99]

I am still inclined to think that after that last PNG TD, they should have tried for a two-pointer. Based upon the stats.

The analytics would
Say go for 2

 

[Pngfan2024]

I’m really glad that brice Fontenot kid decided to come play football for the first time this year. Kid fun to definitely fun to watch! Hopefully he keeps seeing the field all the way to the state championship.

 

[Xcrystalbeachbum]

The analytics would
Say go for 2

I'm going with the guy who has a 40-5 record.

 

[Reece McCelvey]

Not to be mean but I told you so lmao

 

[1989NDN]

Thoughts on the game:
* Jackson Christian blew-up the line of scrimmage on Texas High's FG try and the Indians got to the kicker for the block. Not sure who blocked the kick, but the Indians caved-in that line of scrimmage and we had some kids on top of the holder and kicker. That play wasn't luck. It was EXECUTED.
* I've been a critic of the OC all season. Tonight, he called a great game. Staying committed to the run game with #27, the screen pass, spreading the ball around to #11, #44, #17, and of course, the creative Wildcat pass to #44. Nice job by the OC...we may be seeing his growth in the position.
* #27 had a great game. He ran hard, took some shots, held on to the football, and he kept giving the Indians positive yards. GREAT JOB!
* If any PNG fan needs to know why Chief Jeff Joseph and Warrior DC Matt McDaniel are two of the best coaches in the entire State of Texas, flip on the flim of the 2023 state championship game vs. SOC, and flip on the flim of this game vs. THS. You talk about game managment. You talk about overcoming adversity. You talk about winning DNA. PNG Chief Joseph and DC McDaniel are head and shoulders above everyone else.
* Yes, our secondary is not All-American, but I give those guys credit for having the balls to keep competing. Yes, we give up huge chunk plays and TD bombs. Still, they keep competing and giving us the best effort they have. That means something to me. And, oh by the way, they made a few plays---got a great INT.
* We need to work on the PAT and FG kicking game. It's not just the kicker's fault. The snapper and holder need to execute. Let's get that kicking game tightened up.
* To the 7,500 - 8,000 PNG fans in attendance, we sounded like 20,000. Not the biggest crowd, but we were into the game and I think we had an effect lifting up our kids. What a game.
* I could say more, but I'm too tired. I'm drained from the game. Crashing here at Toledo Bend...driving home tomorrow.
GO INDIANS!!!

 

[prepballfan]

Congrats to the excellent coaching and execution by PNG. They did it when it mattered. To defeat a team like Texas High who is an incredible football team is a reminder of the famous Rudy Tomjanovich " Never underestimate the heart of a champion".

 

[Usedtocould]

If we had a wild high flying creative offense
We lose that game
We played OUR game
Showed the wildcat run then when it really counted pulled out the trick
If we do that vs Montgomery or west fork or Nederland
Then It’s on tape
We needed it then so we used it
We have a few more up our sleeve I guarantee
Like the H back screen
That’s the first time I’ve noticed it this season

 

[Usedtocould]

Angleton knocks off College Station

Laporte Vs Angleton for region

 

[NDNzeke]

Great game. The key players all stepped up when they needed to, and although the ST had some major screw ups, they also won the game in the end.

 

[PNG NDN Fan]

I went back to the NDN Press YouTube channel to rewatch the end of the game and it is now blocked because it contains content from SME (Sony Music Entertainment). The algo must have detected the music blaring over the loudspeakers in the stadium,

What the heck was all that about anyway? Did the host site require that music was to be played? It’s a high school game, not college or pro.