Refugio rallies past Edna
Refugio rallies past Edna for 23-18 win
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Edna wide receiver Kam Runnels goes high over the shoulders for a pass intended for Refugio's Cory Brown in the first half in Refugio on Friday.
REFUGIO -- Refugio coach Jason Herring knew exactly who to thank for career win No. 100.
"I've got a fantastic coaching staff that doesn't get near enough credit," said Herring as he stood amid the celebration going on at Bobcat Stadium on Friday night. "The bottom line is really none of us deserve any credit, it's the kids. There's a 1,000 coaches that would kill to be the head coach in Refugio and God's blessed me 10 times over. I'm grateful. I love this community and I love these kids."
Herring loved the Bobcats even more after they drove 63 yards in 47 seconds and freshman Draigon Silvas scored on a 15-yard run with 21 seconds left in the fourth quarter to rally for a 23-18 win over Edna.
Refugio, ranked No. 5 in the Class 2A state poll, improved to 5-0 and boosted Herring's record to 100-40 in his 12 seasons as a head coach.
"I never doubted that we were going to move the ball down," Herring said. "I was thinking that we were going to have to move the ball down and kick a field goal. I was already getting nervous about the field goal just because at the high school level everything's got to be perfect. So it was a real blessing for Draigon to go ahead and take it in for us."
Refugio called its second timeout before Silvas swept the right side and bulled through Edna defensive back Ervin Yates at the 2-yard line before going into the end zone.
"I depend on my line and I know they're going to do what they're going to do when the games are tight," Silvas said. "I just believe in my team and I believe in myself and I just ran as hard as I could. I knew I had to run through him and get the touchdown."
Edna (3-1) had taken an 18-17 lead on a 30-yard pass from Kam Jones to Deoin Barnes and a two-point conversion pass from Jones to Kam Ray Runnels with 1:15 left in the fourth quarter.
The Cowboys used a 31-yard kickoff return by Kameron Craft and an illegal participation penalty on the Bobcats to move to the Refugio 32 before Jones scrambled and was tackled on the 12-yard line on the final play of the game.
"We were going to run right at them," Edna coach Mike Pierce said. "We did a good job of that most of the game. They're a good football team, they're not ranked in the top 10 for nothing. But I thought our offensive line and our running backs did a great job and Kam did a great job of playing quarterback and our defense really played well against a very good offensive team."
Edna rushed 40 times for 224 yards and Yates carried 21 times for 143 yards. Yates had 11 carries for 103 yards, including a 36-yard touchdown run in the second quarter.
The Bobcats countered with the passing combination of Kyle Hendley to Jourdan Ortiz. Ortiz had six catches for 190 yards, including an 82-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter. Ortiz also caught a 30-yard pass from Hendley to set up Silvas' game-winning touchdown run.
"They got in my face right at the beginning and Coach finally asked me if I could beat them on a fade route and I was like, 'Yea, I can beat them on the fade route,'" Ortiz said. "So after halftime we started throwing the fade and I was catching them."
Refugio also converted a fourth-and-10 from its 37 on the decisive drive with Hendley throwing to running back Terrence Smith for an 11-yard catch and run.
"We look real complicated on offense, but really we run a handful of plays, but we do them out of a lot of different sets with a lot of motion," Herring said. "Our kids have run both of those plays 100 to 200 times. So we have tons of confidence that they're going to execute."
Jones rushed 13 times for 71 yards and completed 13 of his 20 passes for 144 yards for Edna, which led three times in a bid to take an undefeated record into District 28-3A play.
"As the year goes on you always want your football team to improve each week and I knew from the practices we had this week we were improving as a football team," Pierce said. "If we keep improving, we're going to make some noise in district."
Herring feels the same way about the Bobcats. He was quick to point out that 31 of his wins have come during his three years at Refugio.
"Every day I thank the good Lord that I get to be the head coach in Refugio," Herring said. "I think it's the best job in the state. These kids play hard for me and I just love being here."
Comments
Andy, I have two points to bring up. First, you are never an ex-Bobcat. You remain a Bobcat all of your life. Second, you might add that they remind you of Texas, with their winning record and tradition year after year. That's where the memory of A&M should stop. Go, Cats!
October 3, 2009 at 9:22 a.m.AMEN....AMEN...AMEN
you guys need to play your non district games in Victoria or CC in a huge stadium and then who knows ESPN might even televise it. Also it could give our COACHES a chance to see real exciting football. I have been to your playoff games and Refugio fills the stadium and not only that---the kids WATCH THE GAME!!!!!!! THERE IS NO UP AND DOWN ALL GAME LONG.
October 3, 2009 at 6:51 a.m.Somebody ought to bottle the Refugio pride in its football and sell it. Its intensity and longevity remind one of the loyalty of Texas Aggies to their school and classmates, without the historical military connection. My reading of Refugio is that the strong bond between community, players, coaches, et al is forged mainly around the "fun" they have preparing and executing. The winning comes because they all really enjoy the whole of the game--before, during, and after. As an ex-Bobcat, I can say with confidence, there's nothing like it, not anywhere I've been.
October 3, 2009 at 5:02 a.m.