Published January 07, 2010 09:11 pm
By Cody Pastorella
The Port Arthur News

BEAUMONT — Port Arthur News Super Teamers and Port Neches-Groves Indians' Dre Dunbar and Caleb Harmon were named as Willie Ray Smith award finalists Thursday evening at the Elegante Hotel. The Smith awards have been presented to the area's best offensive and defensive players since 1992.

Only former quarterback Dustin Long has won the prestigious honor from PN-G.

Senior defensive lineman Dallas Davis and defensive back Dre Dunbar were selected for the defensive squad.  Junior defensive Lineman D.J. Schexnider was selected to the second team defense.

Senior running back Caleb Harmon and junior offensive lineman Greg Lunceford were selected for the offensive team. 

They join Head Coach Brandon Faircloth on the elite SE Texas team.

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First Team:
Christian Kerr

Second Team:
Garrett Boudoin

By RYAN S. CLARK
December 21, 2009
Posted: December 21, 2009, 6:54 PM CST

SUPER GOLD TEAM

Tuesday is the first of three Super Gold Football Team installments. The Super Gold defensive player of the year and first- and second-team defensive units will be revealed Wednesday. The top offensive player and team will be released Thursday.

Brandon Faircloth's first season as the head football coach of the Port Neches-Groves football team started well before he was hired in February.

Published December 19, 2009 09:33 pm

By Russ DeVillier
Special to The News

Gordon LeBoeuf is to Port Neches-Groves football what Babe Ruth is to the New York Yankees. They performed on their respective fields with gusto and bravado, complete confidence, and the prowess to prevail. In so doing, they willed to their successors a formula for winning that still thrives today.

Indian spirit took hold more than a half-century ago when Gordon and his 185 sophomore classmates stepped through the doors of a new Port Neches High School (that's what it was until Groves gained overdue inclusion). Three years later both towns were transformed.

Two state championships, previously exclusive to the big shots, had been claimed by their youngsters, and boy, the ride had been fun for all.

Caleb Harmon and Dre Dunbar added Associated Press All-State honors to their list of 2009 accolades.

Harmon, the second all-time leading rusher in PN-G history with 1,832 yards gained during the 2009 season, helped lead a potent Indian offense that outpaced all 20-4A teams in 2009.  Harmon's 2009 awards include:

2009 THSCA 4A All-State Academic Team

2009 AP All-State Football Team

2009 PA News Super Team Offensive Player of the Year, First Team Runningback

2009 20-4A District MVP (coach select team)

By RYAN S. CLARK
December 16, 2009
Posted: December 16, 2009, 6:42 PM CST

A resurgent Port Neches-Groves football team combined with a Central squad that felt disrespected made for an interesting race for first place in District 20-4A this season.

It also got some exposure for Central senior Jacoby Hale along with PN-G seniors Caleb Harmon and Dre Dunbar as the trio were named to the AP Class 4A All-State team, which was released Wednesday. The trio, which were the area's only selections to the team, were selected as honorable mentions.

PORT ARTHUR NEWS 38TH ANNUAL SUPER TEAM

OFFENSE

Pos.: Player School Hgt. Wgt. CLASS.
WR: Spencer DeRon, Port Neches-Groves 6-3 200 Sr.
WR: Ryan Brady, Nederland 6-1 190 Sr.
WR: Keenan Holman, Beaumont Central 6-2 180 Sr.
WR: Zack Sonnier, Little Cypress-Mauriceville 6-0 170 Jr.
T: Greg Lunceford, Port Neches-Groves 6-6 280 Sr.
T: Justin Brock, Beaumont West Brook 6-4 225 Jr.
C: Klete LeBlanc, Port Neches-Groves 6-3 230 Sr.

Head Coach Brandon Faircloth and 24 Port Neches-Groves Indians were recognized by 20-4A coaches as members of the the 2009 20-4A All-District Team.  Congratulations to Coach Faircloth and the Indians.

Coach of the Year
Brandon Faircloth

District MVP
Caleb Harmon

Published November 21, 2009 02:14 am

By Steven Cohan
The Port Arthur News

HOUSTON – Port Neches-Groves Coach Brandon Faircloth’s initial season on the Reservation ended sadly on the artificial turf of Thorne Stadium Friday night in Aldine, although the Indians gave their fans reason to be proud.