Buccaneers Force the Trojans to Walk the Plank in 59-0 Shutout
By Sharisa Nelson, Sports Reporter
The East Chambers Buccaneers delivered a commanding performance Friday night, October 23rd, shutting out the Coldspring-Oakhurst Trojans 59-0 in a dominant district football matchup. The Buccaneers struck early and often, building a 42-0 halftime lead before adding 17 more points in the second half.
East Chambers wasted little time getting on the scoreboard. After a strong opening kickoff return, the Buccaneers marched downfield, with Senior #4 Zay Green powering into the end zone for the opening touchdown. The extra point by Junior #8 Adan Garcia gave East Chambers a 7-0 lead. The Buccaneers quickly regained possession with an onside kick recovered by Senior #27 Angel Moreno, setting up another scoring drive. #4 Zay Green found the end zone again to make it 14-0.
The Buccaneers continued to control the first quarter as #4 Zay Green scored his third touchdown of the game on a 20-yard run, extending the lead to 21-0. East Chambers added to its advantage in the second quarter when Senior #10 Darius Edmonson scored on a three-yard quarterback keeper. Senior RB #1 KJ Fontenot followed with a 25-yard touchdown run, and Junior #7 Jaxon Cooper added a 10-yard touchdown run after #4 Zay Green returned a punt 50 yards to set up the score. # 8 Adan Garcia’s extra points helped send the Buccaneers into halftime with a 42-0 advantage.
East Chambers kept the pressure on after the break. Senior RB #0 Earius Ceasar broke loose for a touchdown, and Junior RB #14 Tyler Stokes added another rushing score to push the lead to 56-0. #8 Adan Garcia capped the scoring with a 41-yard field goal in the fourth quarter, securing the 59-0 victory.
The Buccaneers’ defense was equally impressive, recording 13 tackles for loss and limiting Coldspring to 131 total yards. Senior #20 Rylan Fontenot led the defense with 11 tackles, including three tackles for loss, while Senior #12 Tanner Salazar added nine tackles.
East Chambers totaled 353 yards of offense, including 319 rushing yards. Senior #4 Zay Green finished with three touchdowns, while Senior #0 Earius Ceasar rushed for 118 yards and a score.
The Buccaneers will travel to Tarkington to face the Longhorns on Friday, October 30th, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30pm.
Congratulations to East Chambers HS 2026 Homecoming King David Lopez and Queen Karen Hernandez.
East Chambers Buccaneers Senior #4 Zay Green breaks free to cross into the end zone for a
touchdown against Coldspring on Friday, October 23rd, with 9:21 remaining in the first quarter.
of the Coldspring-Oakhurst Trojan last Friday night.
DL #58 German Francisco, LB #44 Rowdy Strain, and DL #75 Evan Lacy
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