Calallen High School Football

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Football Time! Fightin' Wildcats rip the wings off the buzzing Flour Bluff Hornets, 42-21. On Monday October 22, 2007, The Calallen Wildcats Moved up the State Rankings to Number 3. Cool!

Wildcatt Stadium, Calallen High School. Oct. 19, 2007

Other Games: Kingsville King 41 Robstown 22 Alice 28 Tuloso-Midway 3 Gregory-Portland 30 Beeville 21 S.A. East Central 42 CC Ray 34 Port Lavaca Calhoun 28 CC Moody 6 CC Miller 29 Rockport-Fulton 22

Game Statistics Credit: Corpus Christi Caller- Times.

High SchoolCalallen remains undefeated
Marek early, defense and special teams late move Wildcats to 7-0

By Lee Goddard (Contact)

Calallen 42, FB 21
 
      CORPUS CHRISTI — After getting pushed around a bit Friday 
night, Calallen’s defense and special teams struck back at the 
perfect time.

As Flour Bluff pulled to within seven points of the Wildcats at 
the start of the fourth quarter of the teams’ District 31-4A showdown, 
Calallen came up with two major turnovers to turn around the football 
game.

A short field twice allowed the Wildcats’ offense — potent in 
the first half — to put the game out of reach. With two drives 
totaling 50 yards in the fourth, host Calallen pulled away away 
for a 42-21 win at Wildcat Stadium.

The Wildcats (7-0, 2-0) had to fend off the Hornets (4-3, 1-1), who 
had a game-opening 87-yard kick return for a touchdown from Michael 
Gowens and a 17-play drive that ate nearly 10 minutes off the clock 
in the third, pulling Flour Bluff to within 28-21.

But a turnover forced after an errant snap on a Hornets’ punt attempt 
and another fumble recovered by Calallen defender Kris Guerrero on 
Flour Bluff’s next series led to quick-strike scoring drives of 16 and 
34 yards.

Flour Bluff entered the fourth down by seven. Less than five minutes 
later, the Hornets trailed by 21.

“We got the ball back. That set up the drives big time,” said Wildcats 
quarterback Jeramie Marek, who doubles as a defensive back. “Momentum 
just turned right there. I think we fed off that momentum.”

That helped Calallen to its third victory in a row in the series. The 
constant swings in momentum, the atmosphere and the rivalry feel led 
some players to make playoff comparisons.

“This gives you a taste of what the playoffs are like,” said Marek, who 
rushed for two touchdowns and passed for two more. “Flour Bluff’s a 
third-round playoff team for sure. I’m sure they’ll go far in the 

playoffs. 
I hope we do, too.”

Special teams were an issue for the Wildcats. After Gowens’ return, the 

next 
two Calallen kicks were taken back for a 26.5-yard average before the 

Wildcats 
started squibbing their kicks. A misplayed hold after an off-the-mark 

point-after 
snap and a wide-right point-after attempt also cost Calallen points.

“I was glad, excited after the kickoff,” said Gowens, who also rushed 

for 82 
yards. “I’m mad (at the result), but we’ll learn from it.”

Part of the result came from the Wildcats’ first-half offense, which 

scored 
on four of the first five times it touched the ball. Marek twice hit 

Jordan 
John for scoring passes, and Marek and Bryden McClure each capped drives 
with short scoring runs.

Still, Flour Bluff stayed close. The Hornets ate up much of the third 

quarter 
with the long drive, allowing Calallen on the field for only four plays 
during the quarter.

“It was tit for tat as far as turnovers,” Wildcats coach Phil Danaher 

said. 
“Theirs were a little bit bigger, and we were able to go in with our 

power game.

“But, man, Flour Bluff is talented. They’re huge, and they’ve got speed. 
They will do well. They’re as a good a group as we’ll see in the playoff 

for 
a while.”

That talent couldn’t undo the turnover damage. A bad snap had Flour 

Bluff’s 
punter running away from Calallen’s special teams before he lost his 

grip 
on the football. Three plays later, McClure was in the end zone.

Guerrero appeared to have a touchdown on the next series, but his fumble 

return 
was called back for an illegal block that was far away from the action. 
Didn’t matter. Four plays later, Marek scored and sealed the game

Scoreboard
..................Q1...Q2...Q3...Q4...FINAL   
Flour Bluff (4-3)..7....7....7....0 -- 21  
Calallen (7-0)....14...14....0....14-- 42 

October 19, 2007 - Calallen H.S.
team stat Comparison  
..............................  Flour Bluff................... Calallen 
Total First Downs.................15........................... 18 
Total Offensive Yards............215..........................324 
Offense (Plays-Average Yards)  52-4.1 ........................47-6.9 
Fumbles Lost  ....................2..............................0 
Total Rushing Yards..............158 ...........................216 
Rushing (Plays-Average Yards)35-4.5....................... 36-6.0 
Total Passing Yards............ 57.............................108 
Passing (Comp-Att-Int-Avg) 6-17-2-3.4 ....................6-11-1-9.8 
Punting (Num-Avg) ...........1-28.0........................ 2-36.0 
Penalties (Num-Yards)....... 3-18...........................4-31 
Touchdowns.......................3..........................6 
Touchdowns (Rushing-Passing-Defensive)2-0-1.................4-2-0 
Scoring Summary 
1St Quarter 
Flour Bluff: KICKOFFRETURN 11:41:00 Michael Gowens 87yd - CONV: kick 

Cory Foust for 1pt(s) 
Calallen PASS 09:44:00 Jordan John 57yd from Jeramie Marek  
Calallen RUN 02:30:00 Bryden McClure 5yd - CONV: run made by Bryden 

McClure for 2pt(s) 
2Nd Quarter 
Flour Bluff RUN 09:39:00 Chris McCormick 4yd - CONV: kick made by Cory 

Foust for 1pt(s) 
Calallen RUN 05:42:00 Jeramie Marek 4yd  
Calallen PASS 00:45:00 Jordan John 5yd from Jeramie Marek - CONV: run 

made by Jeramie Marek for 2pt

(s) 
3Rd Quarter 
Flour Bluff RUN 01:16:00 Brian Twaits 10yd - CONV: kick made by Cory 

Foust for 1pt(s) 
4Th Quarter 
Calallen RUN 10:50:00 Bryden McClure 5yd - CONV: kick made by Anthony 

Cantu for 1pt(s) 
Calallen RUN 07:21:00 Jeramie Marek 18yd - CONV: kick made by Anthony 

Cantu for 1pt(s) 

Flour Bluff Passing 
...................CP/AT YDS TD INT  
Nico Gomez .......4/9 37. 0...1 
Clay Collier......2/7 20..0.. 1 
TEAM .............0/1  0..0.. 0 
Calallen Passing 
  .................CP/AT YDS TD INT  
Jeramie Marek...... 6/11 108..2..1 


.................Flour Bluff Rushing 
................  CAR YDS AVG TD LG 
Michael Gowens ....11 82  7.5  0 - 
Brian Twaits .......9 39  4.3  1 - 
Nico Gomez .........6 30  5.0  0 - 
Chris McCormick ....6 11  1.8  1 - 
.................Calallen Rushing 
................. CAR YDS AVG TD LG 
Jeramie Marek..... 20 128 6.4  2 - 
Matt Garza .........4  51 12.8 0 - 
Bryden McClure.... 11  36 3.3  2 - 
Steven Guajardo ....1   1 1    0 1 


..................Flour Bluff receiving  
.................. REC YDS AVG TD LG 
Corey Lavender..... 3.. 30 10.0 0 - 
Stephen Shores..... 1.. 10 10.0 0 10 
James LaNoue....... 1.. 10 10.0 0 10 
RaShon Flowers 1 7 7.0 0 7 
..................Calallen receiving  
................  REC YDS AVG TD LG 
Jordan John....... 2.. 62 31.0 2 - 
Matt Garza ........3.. 42 14.0 0 - 
Bryden McClure.....1...4 4.0 0 4 - 

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Alma Mater Time. #5 Jeramie Marek, #76 Andrew Flores.

The Pride and Joy of South Texas. When we get done with you Hornets, you will wish you were still on Bye,

Qb Jeramie Marek fades back, and spot #40 Jordan John opened on the 45 yard line; Marek connects with Jordan for a 57-yard touchdown pass. Fine block by #65 Don O'hair. #30 Nick Karagas stands ready to squat any Hornet who might want to get to Qb Marek.

Tight end #40 Jordan John gets behind the Hornet's secondary on the 45, 35, 30, 20, 10, 5, Touchdown! Hornet #16 is senior Cody Bishop.

#5 Jeramie Marek has just crossed the red Pylon for the touchdown, and the referee's arm start to go up. Hornet #55 Senior Gregory Belew gave it a nice try but could not catch the speedy quarterback.

On 4th down, #40 Punter Jordan John drills it far. Fine kicking form, high kick, and there goes the piggy- wiggly.

No, it is not halloween spookie, it is Qb Jeramie Marek on an eighteen-yard touchdown, he crosses the red pylon, and growls -- y--e--a to the defenders. He was 2 yards away, but Telescope lens puts him super close.

Numero uno, Matt Garza, he showed some speed tonight. 4 carries for 51 yards rushing, and receiving 3 receptions for 42 yards. Yep, that did damage to the Hornets swarm.

John "Doc" and Amber Dickerson and their fine young family.

Offense Coordinator of the week, coach Jim and Linda Cliburn. Awesome Coaching!

Football Calallen vs Flour Bluff Photo Gallery.

Dillon Vaughan checks out the truck that will be won by a perfect attendance CHS student.	The TopCats arrive on the field.
The Wildcats warm up.	The Hornets warm up.
Trainer Rachel and "Doc".	Coach Danaher checks out the Wildcats.
The trainers ready for football action.	The cheerleaders do some flipping.
The Flag bearers standing tall.	Up high are the CHS Drum Majors.
Hank is the stadium official.	Introduction of Cheerleader is about to begin.
A cheerleader fires a pass to Eron Voorhees, the football boy.	Another McClure growing up to be a Wildcat. He has his football with him.
The touchdown club members chat on the field.	The TopCats get in position on the football field.
The CHS Student Body exchange the school gifts.	Willie the Wildcat, and the Hornet Mascot.
Alma Mater Time.
Alma Mater Time.	Alma Mater Time.
The Wildcats wait for the National Anthem.	The Wildcat Stadium has a fly-by, just in time, the helicopter goes by overhead.
Behind Willy, stand the Hornets.	CHS Coaches show respect to the colors.
Here comes the Pride and Joy of South Texas.
Coach Danaher eyes the opponents -- the Flour Bluff Hornets.	Here they come #11 is Dillon Bishop.
The 2007 seniors -- Honorary captains.	The 2007 seniors -- Honorary captains.
Captains tonight: #52 Captain Kevin Mahany, #9 Captain Kris Guerrero, #66 Captain Cody Moseley, and #5 Captain Jeramie Marek.	Wildcats defer to the 2nd half.
The Cheerleaders are ready.	#8 Anthony Cantu drills the football.
#5 Michael Gowens goes 87-yards, down the sideline for the kick-off touchdown.	Their dynamic duo drill it home. 0-7, The Bluff.
The kickoff, and the Wildcats are down on around the 20.	QB Jeramie Marek on the keeper gets a good chunck of real estate.#8 is Trevor Brumley.
Qb Marek fades back, spots Jordan John is past the secondary, he fires the football.	Jordan grabs the football on the 45, the 40, the 30, 20, 10...
5, 4, 3, 2, 1...,	Touchdown!
Jordan runs in an arc in the end zone. Cats 6 Hornets 7.	The dynamic duo miss the point after. Score: 6-7 the Bluff.
#8 Anthony Cantu boots again. #22 Hornet Corey Lavender waits to block a Wildcat.	#62 Justin Ceballos makes the solo tackle.
The Hornet is smothered at the line of scrimmage.	Here comes Marek, #57 Ralph Whigham is on the chase.
Hornet #2 Marcus Williams is one tall Hornet. Time is called for an injury.	#8 Trevor Brumley is tended by both CHS and the Hornet Docs. Look like a bruise knee. Trevor is okay, he limps to his bench.
#1 Matt Garza makes some good gains, and the Wildcats are on the move.	#5 Marek finds a hole and is off and running.
#1 Matt Garza makes the catch and a first down, and tackled.
#74 Cade Shaw makes a hole for one of the Wildcats.	Marek sees daylight, and he off for a good hunk of yards.
Still churning those yards is Marek.	And finally Marek goes down, but not before he got another first down.
Marek calls cadence. #3 Bryden McCLure is the running back.	#3 Bryden McClure gets the call, he goes wide left, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, Touchdown.
Bryden McClure runs it in for the two-point conversion.	And the Wildcats are on top, 14-7.
#24 Hornet Mark Cason checks as #8 Anthony Cantu puts his foot on ball -- Boom!	The Hornets get a good return, #75 Colton Parker, Chris Molano and Jordan John are right in the action.
The Hornet is dropped at the line of scrimmage.	The Wildcat's defense is tough, another stop by #33 hunter Whetsel, #52 Kevin Mahany, and Alan Ford.
The Hornets drive and #3 Chris McCormick goes in for the 4-yard touchdown. PAT Good. 14-14 game tied.	#5 Marek hands off to Guajardo? Stats say Guajardo rush 1 time for 1 yard.
Qb Jeramie Marek cocks his arm and fires.	And it is a completion, and the receiver is sandwiched tackled by the Hornets.
QB Mareks tries the middle and is tackled at the line of scrimmage.	QB Marek fires to #1 Matt Garza, who runs down to the eight.
Garza gets the ball to inside the 10-yard line.	Touchdown! Jeramie Marek on a 4 yard scamper.
Marek flips the football over to the ref.	The Dynamic Duo misses their 2nd extra point in the game.
The score board 20-14, 5:42 left in the first half.	Again, the Hornets get a good return.
Time out.	On the field Kenneth Rosas, Jeramie Marek, Dustin Vaughan and Marco Acuna.
Good size Hornets. #53 Sammy Smith, #65 (not listed on program) and #55 Gregory Belew.	Wildcats stop the Hornet runner.
Marek on the sweep.	#21 Bill Robinson tackles Jeramie.
But, Jeramie Marek comes right back moving the ball forward.	#10 Logan Verrett and #26 Orelando Pratt looks at the end of the play.
Band members of the week.	Best football fans in South Texas.
Touchdown, Jordan John on a pass from Marek.	Qb Marek runs the ball in for the two point conversion. Cats 28-14.
The referee signals 2-points good.	The scoreboard reads 28-14. .45 seconds in the game.
The Hornets are in a no huddle situation and moving the ball.	The Wildcats fight to keep the Hornet from scoring and getting a little momentum into the third qtr. Halftime!
The CHS band performs.	The TopCats dance with their dad.
Dads had some good rhythm.	The little future cheerleaders perform for the fans.
Wonderful talent there.	The smoke machine is on.
And here comes the undefeated Pride and Joy of South Texas, the Calallen High Wildcats, and now state-ranked #3.	The Hornet Monster puffs out the Bluff Hornets.
Wildcats will receive the 2nd half kickoff.	First down, not much.
2nd down, just as bad hardly any gain.	3rd Down Marek is chase down. 4th down coming up.
Nice puntng form, good high kick, and there goes the football.
#62 justin Ceballos makes the solo tackle.	$62 Justin Ceballos in another tackle.
#5 Michael Gowens is stopped after a short gain.	Alan Ford, #88 makes the solo tackle.
Alan Ford and Kevin Mahany on the tackle.	#80 James LaNoue and #5 Jeramie Marek check the action of the game.
#52 Kevin Mahany on another fine tackle.	There runs the line judge.
#40 Jordan John helps bring the Hornet runnner down.
Jordan John again in the middle tackling the runner.	The Hornets smell the end zone, they make it down to the 5 yard line.
#31 Brian Twaits drives in from ten yards out. Touchdown!	The Point after by #4 Cory Foust is good. 21 points for the Hornets.
Awesome run by #1 Matt Garza, giving Calallen good field poition.	The referee checks where Matt Garza is tackled.
Qb Marek fires down field.	The Hornets intercept the pass.
#62 Justin Ceballos is playing a good defensive game, about 3 solo tackle in the game so far.	The announcer says, " Colton Parker on the tackle." That's cool!
#76 Andrew blocks for qb Jeramie Marek on the keeper. on the 20, the 15...,
10, and down on the 5.	#3 Bryden McClure sweeps right, outruns the opposition --5, 4, 3, 2, 1..,
Touchdown!	The referee signals Touchdown!
Score it! The dynamic duo, Marek and Cantu, drills it home.	The footwork of Kicker Anthony Cantu.
The maniacs get it done.	#5 Michael Gowens is tackle hard and the ball is already loose when he hits the ground.
#9 Linebacker Kris Guerrero scoops the loose ball on the 20, runs to the 15...,
the 10, 5...,	Touchdown! Wait a flag is thrown. The play is coming back -- an illegal block on the back. A beautiful run negated.
The Wildcats going for the kill, or rather the squash of the Hornets.	The Hornets call time. The Wildcats discuss the situation.
3rd and four, Mareks has the ball, he has to get the first down to keep the drive alive.	First down on the 18.
Again, here comes Marek, the 18, the 15, 10,5..,	Touchdown! He roars the Wildcat Growl-yea! Telescope Lens puts him super close to the camera.
After Marek is done growling, he looks at Coach Danaher for the 1 pt or 2 pt conversion signal.	Go for 1. So the dynamic duo drills it through the uprights.
At 7:21, the Hornet came to realize any thoughts of an upset were over.	The Maniacs led by 81 Steven Guajardo bring the runner down.
Both the Wildcats and Hornets has fought the hard battle.	#12 Clay Collier who has done a great job as a back up quarterback, walks over to call another play.