Orangefield 4 Hardin-Jefferson 1/Gm1-FINAL/Orangefield leads series 1-0

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The Orangefield Bobcats begin their next step in the 4A playoffs as they take on the Hardin-Jefferson Hawks in Game 1 of this area round best of 3 series.  Tim Erickson's Bobcats, 16-9 on the season, punched their ticket to this round with a 2-1 bi-district series win over Lufkin Hudson (2-1, 8-2, 7-1).  Meanwhile, Ed Trotter's Hawks, 17-10 on the season, reached this round with a 31-1 bi-district win over Houston Washington.

The winner of this series will face the winner of the West Orange-Stark/Tarkington series.

Join Gary Stelly (or Dan Perrine) for all of the action from Port Neches-Groves High School in Port Neches at 7 by tuning your radio to AM 1600 KOGT or by clicking on the following link:

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AN IMPORTANT NOTE FOR FANS ATTENDING THE GAME:

Last night, KOGT's Gary Stelly noted that the concession stand at PN-G was closed during last night's game and is expected to be closed for tonight's game.

So if you want something to eat or drink, you need to get it before the game.

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22 minutes ago, WOSgrad said:

The Orangefield Bobcats begin their next step in the 4A playoffs as they take on the Hardin-Jefferson Hawks in Game 1 of this area round best of 3 series.  Tim Erickson's Bobcats, 16-9 on the season, punched their ticket to this round with a 2-1 bi-district series win over Lufkin Hudson (2-1, 8-2, 7-1).  Meanwhile, Robb Kirkland's Hawks, 17-10 on the season, reached this round with a 31-1 bi-district win over Houston Washington.

Join Gary Stelly (or Dan Perrine) for all of the action from Port Neches-Groves High School in Port Neches at 7 by tuning your radio to AM 1600 KOGT or by clicking on the following link:

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Coach Kirkland isn't the coach at HJ.  He was about 9 years ago.  Coach Trotter is the HJ coach now.  Coach Kirkland is currently coaching football at Hardin. 

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ttt

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Going to the Bottom of the 2nd, no score

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Gonzales scores on a Michael single.  Orangefield leads 1-0 with 0 out and runners on the corners in the Bottom of the 2nd

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Hoyland doubles in Anthony. Orangefield leads 2-0 with a runner on 2nd and 1 out (Michael was caught stealing).

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At the end of 2, Orangefield 2, Hardin-Jefferson 0

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Hawks strand 2 in the top of the 3rd.

Going to the bottom of the 3rd, OF 2, H-J 0

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Bobcats strand 1 in the Bottom of the 3rd.

After 3, OF 2, H-J 0

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Hawks go 1-2-3 in the Top of the 4th

Going to the Bottom of the 4th, OF 2, Hardin-Jefferson 0

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Hoyland and Stubblefield score on an Armstrong suicide squeeze.  Orangefield now leads 4-0 with 2 out in the Bottom of the 4th.

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After 4, OF 4, H-J 0

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Hawks go 1-2-3 in the Top of the 5th.

After 4 1/2, OF 4, H-J 0

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Bobcats go 1-2-3 in the Bottom of the 5th

After 5, OF 4, H-J 0

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After 6, OF 4, H-J 0

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Rupert scores on an E5, OF 4, H-J 1 with 2 out (runner thrown out at 3rd)

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FINAL FROM PORT NECHES:

Orangefield          4

Hardin-Jefferson   1