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Tricks and Treats
By mikeforman in Forman Flashes
November 1, 2008

Bay City and El Campo continued the state's oldest and longest continuous rivalry on Halloween night at Ricebird Stadium.

Bay City pulled off most of the tricks. On its first play from scrimmage, Chris Brown hooked up with Jo'Len Sidney for 50 yards on a halfback pass. The Blackcats also got a first down when punter Derek Montgomery ran 11 yards for a first down.

But the treats belonged to El Campo, which lost leads of 21-2 and 28-8 and won 31-28 on a 19-yard field goal in overtime by Gabriel Lara.

The difference was special teams. El Campo made one mistake when punter Anthony Cruz had trouble with a snap and ran out of the back of the end zone for a safety.

The Blackcats had multiple sins. They missed two extra points, had an extra point blocked and missed a field goal in overtime. They also gave up an 89-yard touchdown return by Landon Appling and a 32-yard punt return by Appling that set up another touchdown.

El Campo clinched a playoff berth and Bay City must hope Richmond Foster beats Rosenberg Terry on Thursday to make it to the postseason.

Bay City coach Robert Blackmon was proud of his team's effort for coming back in the second half. El Campo coach Bob Gillis celebrated his third consecutive win over Bay City.

The fans got see why the rivalry is one of the best in Texas. No telling what's in store next year.

 

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    Mike,
    Great story with lots of traditions. I always enjoy your insights.  Congratulations to Coach Gillis and his Ricebirds. 

    November 1, 2008 at 6:22 a.m.