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Video/Recap: Shiner Bounces Back Against Refugio; Advances To State Semifinal
Dec 04, 2020
The high school varsity football programs at Shiner and Refugio know each other well because they've met four times in the postseason and four times as district opponents since the 2014 season. That includes one of the most memorable finishes of the 2019 season, which resulted in a 45-43 Refugio win in the UIL 2A Division I Region IV semifinal, and the teams' latest duel on Friday December 4, 2020 in the UIL 2A Division I Region IV final at San Antonio's Alamodome. Shiner had gone 1-6 against Refugio from 2014 to 2019, but got some revenge in a 24-13 win against the Bobcats to advance to play either Beckville or Timpson in next week's 2020 UIL 2A Division I state semifinal matchup.
<p>"Refugio, they're awesome," said Shiner's Tyler Palmer. "Every year, they're so good. We're not satisfied. We got bigger goals in mind."<br></p><div id="edc3b" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="98d9afb60d273ba943292907d2bd1c80"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-twitter-tweet-id="1334980812572405761" data-partner="rebelmouse"><div style="margin:1em 0">Talked to Shiner’s Tyler Palmer, who scored the Comanches’ go-ahead touchdown in the 24-13 win against Refugio in t… https://t.co/btC3ihjC07</div> — VYPE San Antonio (@VYPE San Antonio)<a href="https://twitter.com/VypeSATX/statuses/1334980812572405761">1607119203.0</a></blockquote></div><p>The opening quarter was back-and-forth. Shiner struck first on Zane Rhodes' touchdown run with 4:31 left in the period. Almost a minute later at the 3:37 mark of the frame, Refugio responded with Jordan Kelley's long touchdown scamper to tie the score at seven.<br></p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-9787720712654893" data-ad-slot="8738871937" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><p>Neither team scored on the following two offensive possessions, but Shiner made some noise when it forced a big Refugio fumble at the 9:59 mark of the second quarter after the Bobcats' offense reached the red zone. The Comanches also wrapped up the first half by taking advantage of a very short Refugio punt that gave them the ball in the red zone at the 19-yard line. Tyler Palmer then punched in the go-ahead score with 27 seconds left before halftime to make it a 14-7 game.</p><div id="2850a" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="ecb8f97c0c7297cc94d66684f5700b2c"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-twitter-tweet-id="1334949835112329229" data-partner="rebelmouse"><div style="margin:1em 0">After a very short Refugio punt, Shiner punched in the go-ahead score to go up 14-7 with 27 seconds left in the 2Q.… https://t.co/dzBSFl9y4D</div> — VYPE San Antonio (@VYPE San Antonio)<a href="https://twitter.com/VypeSATX/statuses/1334949835112329229">1607111817.0</a></blockquote></div><p>After a real time 56-minute first half and the ensuing halftime break, Shiner and Refugio returned to the field at the Alamodome. Shiner continued its upward trend in the second half by making more plays than its opponent. That included a Refugio turnover on downs forced by the Shiner defense at the 9:12 mark of the third quarter.</p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-9787720712654893" data-ad-slot="8738871937" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><p>Then, things started to heat up in the fourth frame. The late surge was launched by a Doug Brooks touchdown that gave Shiner its largest lead of the game at 21-7 at the 9:14 mark and continued with a score by Refugio's Zavien Wills that made it 21-13 contest with 6:46 left. And Connor Winkenwerder's field goal put the game out of reach with 32 seconds left.</p><p>"The last touchdown was great, but you gotta give all the credit to the O-Line," said Brooks.</p><div id="69316" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="de164a88a95e49c082e02a0ed3a6234a"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-twitter-tweet-id="1334976731095179268" data-partner="rebelmouse"><div style="margin:1em 0">Caught up with Shiner’s Doug Brooks, who scored the last Comanche touchdown in the 24-13 win against Refugio in the… https://t.co/0SXGI3I7bA</div> — VYPE San Antonio (@VYPE San Antonio)<a href="https://twitter.com/VypeSATX/statuses/1334976731095179268">1607118230.0</a></blockquote></div><p><strong>For more sports coverage, follow Thomas (@Texan8thGen Facebook/Instagram/Twitter) and VYPE (VYPE Texas Facebook and @VYPESATX Instagram/Twitter) on social media.</strong><br></p><p>Looking to get more involved? Check out ShopVYPE for fresh gear that supports local schools and the VYPE U Ambassador Program. To sign up for the VYPE U Program, apply at VYPEU.com.</p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-9787720712654893" data-ad-slot="8738871937" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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Vype's Top Picks for San Antonio's Weekend Matchups
Oct 15, 2020
If you are looking for some good old Texas High School Football this weekend, you wont need to travel too far out of San Antonio. Starting with Thursday Night Lights, there are plenty of great matchups all weekend long. Below you can find some of the big games being played right here in San Antonio.
Thursday- October 15:
Schertz Clemens vs. Converse Judson- 7:00pm @ Rutledge Stadium
Friday- October 16:
Ganado High School vs. Shiner High School- 7:30pm @ Shiner's Comanche Stadium
New Braunfels vs. Smithson Valley- 7:30 @ Smithson Valley's Ranger Stadium **Postponed
San Antonio Wagner vs. Cibolo Steele- 7:30pm @ Lehnhoff Stadium **Postponed until Thursday, November 5
Alamo Heights vs. New Braunfels Canyon- 7:30pm @ Canyon's Cougar Stadium
Universal City Randolph vs. Jourdanton High School - 7:30pm @ Randolph's Mickler Memorial Field
Devine High School vs. Hondo High School- 7:30pm @ Devine's Warhorse Stadium
Comfort High School vs. Lago Vista High School- 7:30pm @ Comfort High School Stadium
San Antonio Madison vs. San Antonio Churchill- 7:30pm @ Heroes Stadium
Saturday- October 17:
San Antonio Brennan vs. San Antonio Reagan- 7:00pm @ Comalander Stadium
San Antonio Taft vs. Helotes O'Connor- 7:00pm @ Farris Stadium
For more sports coverage, follow VYPE (VYPE Texas Facebook and @VYPESATX Instagram/Twitter) on social media.
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