After only seven points in their last matchup, Port Isabel made sure to put some points up on the board against St. Joseph Academy on Thursday. The Tarpons had just enough and edged out the Bloodhounds 34-32. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Tarpons have posted since September 20, 2024.

Bryan Ramirez
| 10/09/25 vs St. Joseph Academy | 96 |
| 08/29/25 @ Lyford | 40 |
| 09/19/25 vs Hidalgo Early College | 31 |
| 09/26/25 @ Edcouch-Elsa | 30 |
Luis Ramos continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 184 yards on only ten carries. Bryan Ramirez helped out on the ground, rushing for 96 yards.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Port Isabel was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 373 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 157 rushing yards every time they've taken the field this season.
St. Joseph Academy's loss came despite strong showings from Gavin Cisneros and Mauricio Vega. Cisneros rushed for 173 yards while picking up 10.2 yards per carry, while Vega rushed for 123 yards and three scores. Cisneros' rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 153 rushing yards.
Port Isabel's record now sits at 3-4. As for St. Joseph Academy, they dropped their record down to 2-5 with the defeat, which was their third straight on the road.
Coming up, Port Isabel will venture away from home to challenge King at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. That game will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Ramos and Damarius Montgomery-Buckley. As for St. Joseph Academy, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on St. Joseph at 7:00 p.m. on the 24th.
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