The Hometown Press Fall Sports Preview 2021

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EAST CHAMBERS

FALL SPORTS PREVIEW Our annual ‘shout out’ to all those East Chambers students that participate in football, volleyball, marching band, color guard, drill team, and cheerleading each fall...

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NO COST YOUTH PROGRAMS The Winnie Stowell Hospital District is pleased to announce that it has two programs designed to improve the quality of life for the youth in our community through strengthening their emotional well-being and improving visual processing difficulties.

WSHD Youth Counseling Program – Provides no cost youth counseling services.

Our Licensed Professional Counselors specialize in youth counseling. Through this program, it is the hope of the District that area children be given the chance to obtain assistance, advice, and guidance as they face a wide range of challenges, such as behavioral issues or substance abuse problems.

WSHD Irlen Method Testing & Treatment Program – Do you have reason to believe that your child has a learning disability? If so, please contact the District and let us provide you with information on the Irlen Program. Through this program, District will pay to have an Irlen diagnostician, with over 20 years of experience, test your child to determine whether sensitivity and visual processing difficulties are impacting your child’s reading, learning, and the ability to focus and stay on task. If so, the District will also pay for corrective glasses.

Both of these programs are available to any eligible child between the ages 5-19 years old that is 1) a resident of the District; and 2) eligible to attend school in the East Chambers Independent School District, grades Pre-K through 12th grade.

To request an appointment for either program, please contact Patricia Ojeda, Director 409-296-1003 Program services are provided at the Winnie Stowell Hospital District Office 520 Broadway Winnie, TX 77665

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East Chambers Lady Bucs Volleyball Schedule 2021

2021 EC Volleyball Forecast

By Tyler Crone Of all the sports the Lady Bucs volleyball team has seen more turnover in the last two years, than any other program. Coach Johnathan Snipes has seen two large senior classes move through his program in the last two seasons, meaning last season and this coming season will feature players who have not seen many reps on the varsity court. This season you will see a Lady Bucs team that will be get better game by game. Last season the Lady Bucs finished fourth in the district and were beat in the Bi-District round of the playoffs. The

Lady Bucs look to build off last season’s success and roll to another playoff appearance this season. Of the few returning players, sophomore Makenna Guillory will anchor the Lady Bucs. Guillory is coming off an impressive freshman season where she was selected ‘First Team All-District’. The Lady Bucs’ dominate outside hitter will be joined by senior setter Maci Charpiot as the most experienced returning players.

Charpiot has seen multiple seasons on the Lady Bucs varsity team. Guillory and Charpiot will carry the load while the team gets much needed experience to

prepare for a playoff run.

The Lady Bucs season is already underway, and at the time of this article being written are sitting with a 2-4 record. As a season outlook the Lady Bucs will battle with Kountze, Warren, Kirbyville, Woodville, Anahuac, Buna, and Newton for four playoff spots.

Woodville and Buna are the favorites of the district, and it seems the remaining teams will battle for the final two playoff spots. The Lady Bucs middle blockers: Rylie Gill, Kynlee Rion work to cause havoc for opponents. Along with defensive specialist: Giselle Avalos, Braeleigh

Pinson, Emma Trevino, Kailey Mills, and Payton Burleson will save points for the Lady Bucs this season. Outside Hitters: Guillory, Hailey Landry and Kaylee LeBouef will spike home plenty of points for the Lady Bucs this season. Coach Snipes is excited about his team’s season, “We’ve had a lot of turnover in the last two seasons, so many of these players have been waiting for their opportunity. They are excited and motivated to work hard to achieve our goals.” Make your way to Buccaneer Gym and catch the Lady Bucs in action this season!

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2021 East Chambers Marching Band

Drum Majors: Haydon Cooke and Harley Villejoin 1st: Julian Perez, Zoe Hagar, Claude Eom, Emily Clevinger, Catherine Lara 2nd: Olvia Burleson, Augustin Granados, Nerissa Zuniga, Faithann Stewart, Keila Sanchez, Josue Delcid, Angela Acevedo, Omni Cagle, Diana Mondragon, Yaneley Guerrero, Jasmin Boone 3rd: Nicolas Aguilar, Reyes Torres, Samantha Rooks, Sergio Mondragron, Dax Henley, Kevin Dodd- Albritton, Johnny Zuniga, Kylie Dodd-Albritton, Kami Greene, Ariana Martinez 4th: Jaydon McDonald, Jesenia Avalos, Hector Martinez, Dev Patel, Jasmine Avalos, Taylor Trahan, Jackson Burford, Maricarmen Gonzalez 5th: Emma Davis, Max Moore, Adam LeBlanc, Tyler Bordelon, Nicolas Grigson, Lilly McDonald, Jesus Rodriguez, Laila Hopkins, Natasha Jones 6th: Ciara Bangart, Prycilla Barrett, Ayden Tapley, Lorey Arciles, Ty Sabol, Camden Arciles, Ethan Robertson, Lincoln Trove, Hector Torres, Yulianna Delcid 7th: Allison Altamarino, Jonathan Soileau, Erik Borque, Sean Norton, Jesus Granados, Willy Berger, Thomas Padron, Alan Garcia, Gonzalo Lopez, Cameron Gonzalez, Mattie Parham 8th: Kally Caudillo, Beaux Duraso, Jose Chavez, Freddy Lopez, Jaylee Villejoin 9th: Ava Kammer, Eduardo Padron, Richard Lyons, Leo Ramirez, Hunter Garcia, Mario Negrete

front row: Captains- Natasha Jones, Jasmin Boone, Maricarmen Gonzalez Guard Line: Kally Caudillo, Allison Altamarino, Yulianna Delcid, Ciara Bangart, Emma Davis, Jaydon McDonald, Jaylee Villejoin, Mattie Parham, Olivia Burleson

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2021 East Chambers Junior High Coaches

Joe Potts, Noah DeMoss, Brad Ferguson, Bryant Collier, Stephen Gilbeaux, Chase Franklin

Back row - Jason Broomas, Matt DeYoung, Kirk Palmer, Chris Fontenot, Toby Thrasher, Jackie Brown Front row - Jeff Gibson, Russ Sutherland, Tyler Chambless, Grover Smith

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We wish all the Bucs and Lady Bucs good luck this season!

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2021 EC Drill Team

Jacey Austin, Kylie Bauer-Senior, Omni Cagle, Jacqlynn Crainer, Cayce Foote, Cheyan Foote, Tana Hejdova-Senior, Andrea Lopez, Arely Lopez, Ashley Rufino, Kimber Simon, April Sinopoli Social Officers - Lindsey Guerrero, Kelly Santana

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Buccadear Line Officers - Dulce Alvarez, Hailey Manuel, Captain Kassidy Hoffpauir, Ariana Martinez, Mattie Parham

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2021 EAST CHAMBERS V

1st row - Dominic Bertrand, Jesus Martinez, Hunter Thibodeaux, Eliceo 2nd row - Darius Green, Jeremiah Arevalo, Devon Thomas, Byron Pickney, D 3rd row - Hadyn Reeves, Bryce Soileau, Damion Moreno, Jacoby Per Back row - Caden Smith, Jordan Bradley, Slade Parnell, Dylan W

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VARSITY BUCCANEERS

o Martinez, KK Morris, Juan Palacios, Cooper McKay, Leonardo Avila Derek Gaines, Payton Anderson, Trevor Moreno, Joshua Carter, Kendal Moore rrault, Hector Martinez, Michael Kelly, Sebastian Melchor, Wyatt Kash Winzer, Garrett Reves, Will Kash, Jesus Matehuala, Cayden Broussard

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Congratulations to my seniors, Payton & Olivia Burleson!! Make it a great year girls!! Good luck to all our Bucs, especially some of my favorites, Grace Rhame, Gage Howard, and Luke Hampton.

GO BUCS!!

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2021 EC Cheerleaders

Front Row: Ja’lasia Anderson, Grace Rhame, Daniela Lopez, Trinity Smith, Emma Trevino,, Kameri Harmon, Ashlyn Trahan, Mally Cook, Aubrie Smith Back Row: Giselle Avalos, captain, Jillian Gentile, Jewelia Austin, Rylee Gilpin, Hailey Landry, Braeleight, co-captain, Brianna Sanchez, Makenna Guillory

JV: Brooklynne Whatley, Madison WInzer, Emily Threadgill

Varisty Cheer Sponser Meredith Cart

The 2021-22 ECHS Varsity cheerleaders are coached

by Meredith Cart.

The squad is 17 ladies strong. After attending camp in June, they have been practicing since August 2nd gearing up for great football and basketball seasons. The cheerleaders will also begin preparing to attend the UIL State Spirit competition in January. Go Bucs!

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East Chambers 2021 Football EC Football Schedules 2021

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Varsity Schedule Date Opponent Place Time Aug. 13 (Friday) Liberty (1st Scrimmage) Home 6:00 Aug. 19 (Thursday) Beaumont Kelly (2nd Scrimmage) Home 6:00 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Aug. 26 (Thursday) West Rusk (EC is the visiting team) Jasper 7:00 Sept. 3 Hardin-Jefferson Away 7:30 Sept. 10 Hamshire-Fannett Away 7:30 Sept. 17 Lumberton Home 7:30 Sept. 24 *Hardin (Homecoming) Home 7:30 Oct. 1 XXXXXX XXXX XXX Oct. 8 *Anahuac Away 7:30 Oct. 15 *Buna Home 7:30 Oct. 22 *Kirbyville Away 7:30 Oct. 29 *Woodville (Senior Night) Home 7:30 Nov. 4 (Thursday) *Tarkington Away 7:30

JV Schedule Aug. 13 (Friday) Liberty (1st Scrimmage) Home 4:30 Aug. 19 (Thursday) Beaumont Kelly (2nd Scrimmage) Home 4:30 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sept. 2 Hardin-Jefferson Home 5:00 Sept. 9 Hamshire-Fannett Home 5:00 Sept. 16 Lumberton Away 5:00 Sept. 23 *Hardin Away 5:00 Sept. 30 XXXXXX XXXX XXX Oct. 7 *Anahuac Home 5:00 Oct. 14 *Buna Away 5:00 Oct. 21 *Kirbyville Home 5:00 Oct. 28 *Woodville Away 5:00 Nov. 2 (Tuesday) *Tarkington Home 5:30

7th & 8th Grade Schedule Sept. 9 Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Oct. 28 Nov. 2 (Tuesday)

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Hamshire-Fannett (7th and 8th grade scrimmage at same time) Lumberton *Hardin *XXXXXX *Anahuac *Buna *Kirbyville *Woodville *Tarkington

*District Game

Athletic Director/Head Football: Russ Sutherland Athletic Director Office Phone: 409-296-8170 Superintendent: Scott Campbell HS Principal: Justin Lezak JH Principal: Kelsea Broomas Revised 7-28-21

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By Tyler Crone With all the success the program has seen in the last 10 seasons, the East Chambers Buccaneers captured an undefeated regular season in 2020.

A feat that had not been done since 2006, but like 2006 the Buccaneers found themselves

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2021 EC Football Forecast

on the wrong side of heartbreaking early playoff game. But Head Coach Russ Sutherland and his staff are poised to refocus, reload and move forward. The 2021 Buccaneers will have some familiar names but also some new names that will soon be house-

Go get ‘em, Bucs!!!

hold names in Buccaneer Stadium on Friday nights this fall. Coach Russ Sutherland is optimistic on his teams’ season. “We are not as experienced as we have been in years past, but that doesn’t mean we are not as talented. This team will only get better each week, as players will get reps and experience. They are a group of hard-working kids, that have put in a lot of work this summer. We look forward to a season of growth, and find our stride when district comes.” Look for Coach Sutherland and his staff to have the Buccaneers ready to play August 26th when they open the season versus West Rusk in Jasper. An outlook on their district looks like this. East Chambers, Anahuac, Buna, Kirbyville and Woodville will lead the way for

the district. Hardin and Tarkington are predicted to play spoiler for one of the five teams predicted to fight for the four playoff spots available. This is according to multiple media district predictions. East Chambers has a tough stretch of four games from week seven to week 10: at Anahuac (Oct. 8th), vs Buna (Oct. 15th), at Kirbyville (Oct. 22nd), and vs Woodville (Oct. 29th). This is the heart of the season for the Buccaneers with their biggest games of the season in a row. Now let’s look at the players: ‘Offensively, five starters return to East Chambers’ multiple set offense in 2021. Junior quarterback Jacoby Perrault (10-3A-I Offensive MVP) returns to guide the Buccaneer offense.

Sophomore running backs Garrett Reves and Hadyn Reeves will

team with senior fullback Cooper McKay (2nd team all-district) to shoulder the rushing load. Senior wide receiver K.K. Morris (103A-I Newcomer of the Year) and junior Dylan Winzer return to an offensive group that will also get contributions from senior wide receivers Kendal Moore and Wyatt Kash and junior wide outs Darius Green and Payton Anderson.

Senior tight ends Slade Parnell and Joshua Carter will also figure in the passing game. Senior lineman Hector Martinez will return to a line which will also feature juniors Jordan Bradley, Juan Palacios and Bryce Soileau, as well as sophomore Will Kash.

Four returning starters to the East Chambers’ defense in 2021. Parnell and junior Derek Gaines return to lead a defen-

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sive line which will also include senior lineman Trevor Moreno, Palacios and Parnell (1st team all-district). Senior linebacker Damion Moreno (2nd team all-district) returns to lead a linebacker corp which will also feature McKay and Carter.

Morris returns to anchor a secondary which will also include Perrault, Anderson, Green, Wyatt Kash and Winzer.

The Buccaneers will be looking good in the kicking game as juniors Sebastian Melchor and Jesus Martinez will all be vying for place kicking duties while Melchor and Martinez will compete for the punting honors. Morris and Anderson will be the primary kick returners.’ Contribution from SETXsports.com.

Come out this fall and support your Buccaneers.

The Hometown Press Wishes All EC Teams Good Luck This Season!

Chambers County Sheriff Brian Hawthorne Chamber County Clerk Heather Hawthorne

Go Bucs!

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Joshua Carter

Slade Parnell

Damion Moreno

Cooper McKay

Hector Martinez

Dominic Bertrand

Kendal Moore

KK Morris

Wyatt Kash

Caden Smith

Jesus Matehuala

Trevor Moreno

Jeremiah Arevalo

Derek Gaines

Jacoby Perrault

Jesus Martinez

Hunter Thibodeaux

Juan Palacios

Bryce Soileau

Cayden Broussard

Payton Anderson

Sebastian Melchor

Darius Green

Devon Thomas

Dylan Winzer

Jordan Bradley

Byron Pickney

Michael Kelly

Leonardo Avila

Hayden Reeves

Eliceo Martinez

Will Kash

Garrett Reves

Enrique Rosales

Spencer Schepf

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Mike Manuel

Ethan Robinson

Rodney Parham

Keyshawn Winford

Jaden Thibodeaux

Cayden Purcell

Jordan Deloach

Jayson Bradley

EJ Guillory

Adam Leblanc

Justin Hampton

Drake Albanese

Howie Manuel

Josue Garria

Carson Mann

Christian Manuel

Matthew Reddell

Ashton Green

Ethan Cart

Bo Hamilton

Jarrell Smith

Chad Godfrey

Kyler Smith

Kevin Dodd

Dax Henley

Aden Thornton

Johnny Carter

Erik Bourque

Go Bucs!!!

Colton Roche

Aidan Singh

Leland Moreno

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2021 EC Varsity Seniors

Front row - Kendal Moore, Joshua Carter, Trevor Moreno, Jeremiah Arevalo, Cooper McKay, KK Morris, Dominic Bertrand Back row - Jesus Matehuala, Slade Parnell, Caden Smith, Wyatt Kash, Hector Martinez, Damian Moreno

2021 EC Junior Varsity Football Team

Front row - Aidan Singh, Ashton Green, Chad Godfrey, Aden Thornton, Jarrell Smith, Jaden Thibodeaux, Colton Roche, Rodney Parham 2nd row - Drake Albanese, Adam LeBlanc, Enrique Rosales, Johnny Carter, Ethan Robinson, Josue Garcia, Bo Hamilton, Ethan Cart 3rd row - Spencer Schepf, Justin Hampton, Dax Henley, Matthew Reddell, Erik Bourque, Leland Moreno, Kyler Smith, Jayson Bradley, Keyshawn Winford Back row - Mikie Manuel, Kevin Dodd, Howie Manuel, Carson Mann, Christian Manuel, Cayden Purcell, EJ Guillory, Jordan Deloach Football Managers: Elvin Castillo, Eric Chavez Student Trainers: Emily Lopez, Sandra Francisco, Chloe Ewing, Ashley Avila

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Kassidy, Mom is so proud of you for making Captain of Drill Team. Love you, Mom!

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