port isabel tarpons (Port Isabel, Tx)-In the past 11 seasons, the Port Isabel Tarpons have made the postseason. They’ve won four district titles, most recently in 2010. Monty Stumbaugh enters his 12th season as the Port Isabel head coach and it’s obvious he has a well-oiled, efficient program running. “This will be a year I’m looking forward too,” says Stumbaugh. And that will more than likely continue throughout 2012. The Tarpons, once again a favorite to bring home a district title, return 14 starters from last year’s 6-5 team. Port Isabel should be among the top defensive teams in the district too. Leading that defense will be Jacques Guillot, a 6-foot, 230-pound junior who was more than just an imposing figure last year at defen-
sive end. He amassed 80 tackles and eight sacks as a sophomore. Much will be expected from Guillot, considered one of the best defensive player in the district, and fellow lineman - also considered a top defender - Miguel Ramirez (6-2, 210). Ramirez also collected 85 tackles and a team-leading 10 sacks. All the players listed on the Tarpons preseason roster were penciled in as two-way players. Highlighting that is Luis Aguilera, a 5-10, 160-pound senior who will double in the secondary as well as at wide receiver. Others possibly joining him in what should be a tough pass-coverage group include Zach Reeves (6-1, 175) and Ryan Vasquez (56, 135). Prowling in the middle of that defense will be Jorge Mondragon (5-9, 190). He could be joined out there by Esteban Montelongo (6-1, 200) and Danny Medina (5-11, 190). While the defense looks fairly
Players to Watch:
WR Zac Reeves, 6’1 180lbs Sr. TE John Bodden, 6’0 195lbs Sr. DE Jacques Guillot, 6’0 230lbs Jr.
Returning Lettermen R/L: 20/13 Starters Returning O/D: 6/8 Enrollment: 617 State playoffs appearances since 2000: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2010, & 2011. Made State 3A Division II Semifinal appearance in 2003, losing to Marlin 41-10.
staunch, the offense shouldn’t be any slouch. Junior speedster Isaiah Martinez (5-4, 155) returns for an offense that scored around 26 points per game. Running back Juan Aguilera (5-9, 200), a junior, rushed for 650 yards last year and will be one of the featured backs in the offensive attack. Also sharing carries may be Jacob Losoya, Mondragon and Danny Medina (5-11, 190). Andrew Holland (57, 150) Reeves and Vasquez are all penciled in as possible receivers. while John Bodden (6-, 195) is listed at tight end.
HSSM GAMEDAY SCHEDULES August 31 Bro Veterans September 7 Lyford 14 Raymondville 21 St. Joe 27 Grulla October 5 Zapata 12 Progreso* 19 La Feria* 26 Hidalgo* November 2 Rio Hondo*
H A H A A H H A H A
Head coach Monte Stumbaugh 2011 Overall Record
Season 11-2 District 7-2
Lost to Orange Grove in Class 3A Div II Bi-District playoffs 28-14
District 32-3AAA
2012
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Port Isabel Tarpons
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Jacques Guillot Port Isabel
Danny Medina Port Isabel
Luis Aguilera Port Isabel
Isaiah Martinez Port Isabel
Zach Reeves Port Isabel
Juan Aguilera Port Isabel
Jorge Mondragon Port Isabel
Cristian Nunez Port Isabel
John Bodden Port Isabel
Ryan “Ochenta” Vasquez
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