I have done a lot of Falcons games this year and in the past but it has been a long time since I did a Holmes game. I was really looking forward to a competitive and close game.
When I do my stats, I require a a wall to hang my stat boards. From past experiences at Gus stadium, I wasn’t sure if the film deck had any walls. The TV crew broadcasts the games from the film deck. So, I was frantically searching our house for something large and flat that I could tape my stat boards to and lean it against the railing. I noticed my wife had 2 large dry erase board so I took them both to the game (she uses them to indicate prices for soap and other items that she makes and sells at markets around town). When I arrived at the film deck, our TV table was next a window so I had a tiny space for me and my stat boards. From my vantage point, I was able to see 80 yards of the field. The remaining 20 yards, I either had to watch the monitor or lean my body forward and get really close to Ernie! At least I was able to view the scoreboard!
As far as the game, the Stevens Falcons won 37-8 and they dominated every aspect. Josh Valdez, the quarterback was 6 of 10 passing for 120 yards and 1 touchdown. Jordan Thomas, a wide receiver, caught 3 of them for 71 yards and the lone touchdown. Thomas also ran the ball 3 times for 73 yards and 1 touchdown. Derek Mann, the running back, had 16 carries for 76 yards and Emmanuel Davis, another running back, had 13 carries for 102 yards and 2 touchdowns. Which one got player of the game? Well, after much discussion, we gave it to Jordan Thomas.
The Holmes Huskies quarterback, Gilbert Garcia, and running back, Dazmon Johnson, combined to carry the ball 43 times for 174 yards and 1 touchdown in the 4th quarter. On that scoring drive, I said to myself, “they are going to score.” Ernie and Dean didn’t hear me since they have headsets on. Yes, folks, I talk to myself during games!
During halftime, the Superintendent of Northside ISD, Dr. John Folks was in the film deck. Like I mentioned in an earlier post, I always make it my duty to say hi and shake his hand! He told me he hears a lot of positive feedback from the TV games. I thanked him for always helping us on TV and radio. He is a super nice person and is a constant at sporting events!
Oh, I spilled a Dr Pepper on our table in the third quarter! I guess I should blame my tight quarters! Luckily, it didn’t get near anything electrical. I had to use my dry erase rag and lots of napkins from Church’s Chicken to clean it up. The super kind folks at Church’s bought us chicken sandwiches to nosh on! There were yummy. They are a main sponsor for TNL!!!
