Buccaneers Blast Kirbyville in Senior Night Shootout, 49-41

East Chambers Prepares for Bi-District Showdown Against Fairfield

By Sharisa Nelson, Sports Reporter

The East Chambers Buccaneers celebrated Senior Night in spectacular fashion Thursday, November 5, defeating the Kirbyville Wildcats 49-41 in an offensive shootout at Buccaneer Stadium. The victory provided a memorable sendoff for the senior class as the Buccaneers prepare for the high school football playoffs.

East Chambers opened the contest with a bang when Senior #4 Zay Green broke loose for a 70-yard touchdown run just 14 seconds into the game. Bucs Junior #8 Adan Garcia added the extra point for a 7-0 lead. Kirbyville answered, and the teams battled back and forth throughout the first half.

The Buccaneers continued their offensive attack with scoring runs from Sophomore #5 Rashard Hale and Senior #10 Darius Edmonson. Hale broke free for a 15-yard touchdown, while Edmonson powered into the end zone. East Chambers carried a 21-20 advantage into halftime.

The Buccaneers exploded in the third quarter, scoring three touchdowns to build a commanding 42-20 lead. Senior #13 Brycen Wells added an 18-yard quarterback keeper. Senior #20 Rylan Fontenot intercepted a Kirbyville pass and returned it 50 yards for a touchdown, giving the home crowd another reason to celebrate. Edmonson added his second rushing touchdown.

East Chambers added another touchdown in the fourth quarter as Senior #1 KJ Fontenot found the end zone to reach 49 points. Kirbyville mounted a late comeback, scoring three touchdowns, but the Buccaneers held on and secured the 49-41 victory.

The Buccaneers finished with 277 rushing yards and 92 receiving yards. Green led the rushing attack with 85 yards, while KJ Fontenot added 56 yards. Edmonson scored twice, and Fontenot, Green, Hale and Wells each recorded a rushing touchdown. Garcia and #15 Mario Herrera combined for seven successful extra points.

BI-DISTRICT PLAYOFFS

East Chambers now turns its attention to the postseason, facing the Fairfield Eagles Friday, November 13, at 7:00pm at Barton A. Yates Stadium in Willis. The Buccaneers will be the home team as they begin their playoff journey.