Texas Downs Louisiana in Bayou Bowl

By Robert H. Kelly
Copyright 2009 TexSport Publications

BAYTOWN, TEXAS (June 14, 2009) The Texas All-Stars claimed it second consecutive win on Saturday night as they defeated their Louisiana counterparts 17-14 in the 7th annual Bayou Bowl at Stallworth Stadium in Baytown.

Leading the way for Texas was Fort Bend Elkins High School’s Nick Harwell.
Harwell, who is headed to the Air Force Academy in the fall, broke two Bayou Bowl records; receptions (eight) and yards (82); while scoring the game's second touchdown on a 28-yard pass from Cypress Creek High School’s Austin Pugliese.

The other Texas touchdown came on the opening drive of the game when Southlake Carroll quarterback Kyle Padron hit high school teammate Ryan Walker with a long pass. Padron then scored on a 1-yard touchdown plunge.

Texas added a 42-yard field goal by Clear Creek High School’s Tommy Henshaw to lead 17-0 at the half.

Louisiana came back in the second half on an interception by Notre Dame High School’s John Gaff. Belle Chasse High School quarterback Blake Matherne the scored on a 1-yard plunge.

Matherne found Acadiana High School’s Louis Hollier on a long pass which lead to the second touchdown for Louisiana.

Texas now leads the series 4-3.

Texas Tops Louisiana 24-14 at Bayou Bowl

By Robert H. Kelly
Copyright 2008 TexSport Publications

BAYTOWN, TEXAS (June 7, 2008) Derek McGahee of Clear Creek High School scored on a 28-yard interception return to close out the evening and secure a 24-14 Texas win over Louisiana in Saturday's Bayou Bowl at Stallworth Stadium.

The Texas victory broke a three-year Louisiana winning streak and tied the all-time series at 3-3.

After a restart of the game due to a television malfunction, Louisiana scored first on a 15-yard pass from Randall Mackey to Edward Patterson with 10:24 left in the quarter. Mackey also connected on a 53-yard pass to Alfred Franklin to pull the score within 17-14 left in the game.

Texas evened the bowl series at 3-3 by defeating Louisiana for the first time in three years.

Jeremiah McGinty of North Shore and Westside's Michael Smith connected on an 8-yard scoring pass with 4:25 remaining in the first period.

Colin Baker added a 21-yard field goal in the third quarter to give Texas a 17-7 lead.