Not Since 1953!! Im not going to let 30 seconds of his life dictate the next 30 years of his life, Jenks said. In April, Gracia testified before a state legislative committee and supported a bill, signed into law in June, that prohibits Texas athletes who attack a referee from playing high school sports again, with certain exceptions. Edinburg was replaced by another area team, which will play in the first round Friday. Drake Geiger, a 16-year-old tackle for Omaha South High School in Nebraska, collapsed and died 10 minutes into practice after his body temperature reached 122 degrees. 1. His high school sports career was terminated. We extend a sincere apology to the referee and his family. EDINBURG, Texas (KTRK) --. FILE - Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter (88) waves to the crowd before the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game between Georgia and TCU, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter, projected as one of the top players in next month's NFL draft, has been charged with reckless driving and racing in conjunction with the crash that . I hope youre doing well. The Edinburg school district announced the day after the game that it would withhold the team from the playoffs in response to defensive end Emmanuel Duron knocking over referee Fred Gracia. A Texas high school football player charged onto the field and attacked an official after being ejected from the game on Thursday night, according to The Monitor 's Andrew McCulloch. Edinburg football coach JJ Leija was placed on one year's probation for the 2021-22 academic year, while all of the. With grace from the ref, the player is seeking a new start. Michael Levenson and Neil Vigdor contributed reporting. Unfortunately, this type of blind-sided assault on an official while working on the field is not new to Texas Football. The last thing I would want anyone to see is a fellow official getting paralyzed out there or losing their life, Gracia said. Others arent always so lucky. The district takes these matters very seriously; however, we cannot comment further on a pending investigation. Duron was escorted from the stadium by police. Football referee Fred Gracia lies on the ground after being charged in a high school game between Edinburg and Pharr-San Juan-Alamo on Dec. 3, 2020. Cats make Regionals Yahir Cancino, a junior varsity football player at Dalhart High School in West Texas, died Saturday after suffering a head injury in a game against Sundown on Thursday night, according to . His neck has begun bothering him and his back aches. Watch this highlight video of the Edinburg (TX) football team in its game Recap: Edinburg vs. Edinburg North 2022 on Oct 28, 2022. He was an early favorite to win a state title in his senior year. Good luck to you., Washingtons revival is being driven by the energy of its young players, Ron Rivera says, Cowboys executive surprised at speculation team might fire Coach Mike McCarthy, A divisive Jets reporter, accused of bullying, loses his place on the beat. Durn was ejected after being flagged for three penalties on the same play. They feel like brothers to me just because I spent so many hours with them in football, he said of his teammates. A district defensive player of the year as a junior in 2019, Duron also showed promise as a wrestler last year, per Rio Grande Valley Sports, but he will be unable to compete further. In an interview with WFAA on Friday,. Four college scouts were reportedly in the stands that night. Marshall Davis told AL.com that McKee, a rising senior for the Generals, passed out after . A teammate and a coach gave chase but could not stop him as he rammed into Gracia. "The district has decided to remove the Edinburg High School football team from the playoffs after an unexpected incident involving a student that occurred during a football game on December 3, 2020," the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District later announced. Gracia flagged Durn for a late hit. Texas high school player who hit referee apologizes, gets ban at league hearing, Nationals turn to dodgeball in hopes of fixing Victor Robles, In the Nationals spring training opener, the countdown is on, T.J. Oshie makes sure the Capitals losing streak stops at six. "I'd like to say I'm sorry for what happened to my coaches. Watch this highlight video of the Edinburg (TX) football team in its game Recap: Edinburg vs. Weslaco 2022 on Sep 8, 2022. So Durn will have to wait at least a few more weeks before starting a new life, aiming to become someone other than a forever villain who attacked a referee. 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[1] [2] He graduated from Lamar Grammar School in 1955, and from Edinburg High School in 1965. And how does a teenager begin again after facing nationwide disgust and cancellation? The District has approximately 30,000 students and 3,900 employees. Duron was escorted from the stadium by police officers. A Texas high school football star has captured the attention of America but all for the wrong reasons. The district has decided to remove the Edinburg High School football team from the playoffs after an unexpected incident involving a student that occurred during a football game on December 3, 2020, the Edinburg CISD said in a statement, according to CBS 4 in Texas. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. (Joel Martinez/The Monitor via AP). Battling for a spot in the playoffs, the Edinburg High Bobcats' 35-21 win over . Garza, who was responsible for the decision, said in the meeting that he thought it would have created a lot more sanctions on us as a district had he not withdrawn the team. Thats how I saw it.. High School player Emmanuel Duron is pulled from the field by a coach after charging a referee during a Dec. 3 game. He spent about 24 hours locked up, as Gracia had three decades earlier. I still feel like Im going to play on Friday, but Im sure itll hit whenever I see the other school play.. He was 18; people deserve a second chance, Richard Hinojosa, Gracias lawyer, said of Durn. But he could only muster a single word Really? when a friend crouched into a football stance as if to playfully attack him. The athletic bodys executive committee is scheduled to revisit the decision Monday, three days after Edinburgs would-be opening playoff game. It struck himhow the world knows in a matter of seconds, he said. 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A judge arraigned four Robert Vela High School football players Wednesday afternoon who are accused of vandalizing Edinburg High School grounds early Tuesday morning. Duron apologized to teammates in their group chat Sunday, according to senior safety Andre Vargas, who said he would have preferred that the district penalize Duron rather than the entire team. But he was put in a very bad situation. Senior defensive lineman Emmanuel Duron, 18, of Edinburg High School was ejected from a Dec. 3 football game for a late hit and unsportsmanlike conduct. The Lady Hounds (29-5) will face the Hearne Eagles . We are a close-knit family at McHi and our heartfelt condolences go out to the Arney family at this most difficult time.. Durns lawyer, Jose Antonio Solis, stood in the room and repeated a familiar admonition. Edinburg's stats have been entered for the 38-28 win by forfeit vs. Pharr-San Juan-Alamo on 11/3/2022 7:00 PM. 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The Texas Association of Sports Officials said it has begun an investigation into the incident. Nor did any coaches speak to him, he said, when he briefly returned to school to take state assessment exams. Durn went to the sideline, spoke to his coach, then charged into the opposing quarterback on the next play. Edinburg's stats have been entered for the 16-13 loss vs. Weslaco on 11/10/2022 7:00 PM. Im not just a kid who did something wrong.. Durn and his family. EDINBURG, Texas (KTRK) -- The win for the Edinburg High Bobcats did not come without controversy after their star defensive player was escorted from the game for attacking a referee. Kim Dacey. Prayers and good vibes for everyone at this time. Just a few moments after Gracia made the call, Duron rushed back onto the field and bombarded Gracia, causing him to be swept off his feet. Update: my dads doin alright. Does FSU or any ACC power actually have options? Duron only made the single statement of apology at the hearing, with an attorney for the teenager stating his client would not comment further (via the San Antonio Express-News), and he did not address the referee he assaulted. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. The scene: Edinburg, Texas, where Edinburg High School was playing Pharr-San-Juan-Alamo in a play-in game, with the winner advancing to the playoffs. Watch this highlight video of the Edinburg (TX) football team in its game Recap: Edinburg vs. Mission 2022 on Oct 7, 2022. Until that moment, Durn, then 18, was mostly unknown beyond his circle of family, friends and teammates in the Rio Grande Valley, on the border with Mexico. He is also a standout wrestler, and The Monitor named him All-Area Boys Wrestler of the Year last season. I dont want people judging me every single moment without knowing me, Durn said. One mistake can ruin everything., One of Durns best friends, Arturo Gonzalez, 18, went into a local store two months ago, wearing a T-shirt, known as a fan shirt, that bore Durns name and jersey number on the back. On 10/28, the Edinburg varsity football team lost their away conference game against Edinburg North (Edinburg, TX) by a score of 21-3. He finished his senior year, as did his classmates, by remote learning. Upon being ejected, Durn went to the sideline and Gracia picked up his flag and began walking upfield. Upload it Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. In a match between Edinburg High School and Pharr-San Juan-Alamo, Edinburg's senior defensive lineman Emmanuel Duron ran onto the field and put a massive hit on 58-year-old referee Fred Gracia. Then Durn rammed Gracia, breaking one of sports most inviolable rules. 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His father brought him a pair of sweatpants. Some 30 players gathered outside city hall Friday evening to appeal for the chance to play. Watch this highlight video of the Edinburg (TX) football team in its game Recap: Edinburg vs. Economedes 2022 on Oct 14, 2022. Skip Bayless claim earns him another foe from Cowboys dyna Daniel Jones needs to see big picture in Giants negotiations, Red-hot Jon Rahm no match for wind-swept Bay Hill: 'F--king hard', The Marchand and Ourand Sports Media Podcast, The Show with Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman, Amazin' But True: A NY Mets Baseball Podcast, Gangs All Here: A NY Jets Football Podcast, Tom Sandoval breaks silence on Ariana Madix split amid cheating claims, Canadian teacher with size-Z prosthetic breasts placed on paid leave. The Edinburg High Bobcats, their season shortened by the coronavirus pandemic, entered the game that night with a 2-2 record, needing a victory to reach the playoffs. Durn at dinner, tearing food into smaller pieces for his 2-year-old sister, Samantha. Hamlin was recovering in a Cincinnati hospital where his agent reported Friday that Hamlin was breathing on his own and able to speak after having a breathing tube removed. Heflung the official, who had just announced Duron's ejection, to the ground before being corralled by coaches and teammates. Senior defensive lineman Emmanuel . Emmanuel Duron, the Texas high school football player who crushed a referee after being ejected from a game Thursday night, has now knocked out his own team from the playoffs. Volunteer Help the coach manage this team. The Edinburg High School football team has been removed from the playoffs, the school district announced Friday morning, after the senior Duron sprinted onto the field and rammed an. The auction is One person was killed in two separate shootings Friday, March 3, 2023: Breezy and cooler with temperatures in the 80s, Thursday, March 2, 2023: Hot and breezy, temps in the 100s, Wednesday, March 1, 2023: Hot and breezy, temps in the 90s. Edinburg High . Gracia, a 27-year referee, was evaluated for concussion symptoms and a shoulder injury in an on-site ambulance, according to the Monitor. Those looking for a used vehicle or other equipment can do so at a public auction hosted by the city of Palmview. Duron came running from the sideline area after the referee announced his ejection, slamming into the official. The Clark County coroner identified the girl as Ashari Hughes, 16, and reported that a determination of her cause and manner of death was pending. After the ejection, he went back onto the field looking like he wanted to take on the referee. He spoke at his home after a day of rain left his neighborhood flooded. Our thoughts and well wishes are with the official involved. Football referee Fred Gracia lies on the ground after being charged in a high school game between Edinburg and Pharr-San Juan-Alamo on Dec. 3, 2020. https://t.co/nUVAzfSDV6. Follow Chris Bumbaca on Twitter @BOOMbaca. HIDALGO, Texas -- The District 31-5A boys soccer season is heating up. book to class, Texas tornados destroy homes, leave 300,000 without power, Report: Houston ranked No. "The district has decided to remove the Edinburg High School football team from the playoffs after an unexpected incident involving a student that occurred during a football game on December 3, 2020," the statement read. The good news, according to the referee's daughter, is that he's doing just fine after the hit. They wanted to see what I can do in a playoff atmosphere, in a big-game situation, and I wont be able to show them that fully because they took us out.. (Joel Martinez/The Monitor via AP), Willie Nelson pays lovely tribute to another country legend, Rare photos show 2 ocelots crossing South Texas road, Mayor: HISD has two optionsclose school or be taken over. But the season was effectively ended in an instant. GRUVER, Texas (KAMR/KCIT)- The Gruver girl's basketball team is just two games away from reclaiming the UIL Class 2A state championship title. A poster of Durn celebrating his decision to play for the Atlanta Institute of Business. On behalf of the Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees and administration, we apologize to the athletes, staff, and our school community, "We will take the appropriate disciplinary action once we understand the facts and circumstances underlining this incident. He remained in custody as of early Friday eveningbut had posted a $10,000 bond and was expected to be released later that night. When a tragedy occurs, it affects not only that school but the entire Clark County School District family.. He eventually walked off the field and did not return to the game. Duron was led away from the stadium by police, and he was charged with misdemeanor assault. Players have delayed their scheduled arrival until Aug. 1. Even the student who has apologized would admit that, UIL Executive Director Charles Breithaupt said (via the Monitor). Report: Big 12 in recent contact with Pac-12 schools, Rules committee proposes change to speed up games, Saban unhappy over proposed permanent rivals, USC coach Lincoln Riley builds the perfect QB. Per the Monitor, some of the committee members were surprised Duron appeared for the Zoom hearing, given that the facts in the case were not in dispute. Lupe Rodriguez, the coach of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo, said that he had heard no cursing and had never known Gracia to use profanity. The Texas high school football player who tackled a referee at a game Thursday night has beenjailed on an assault charge, according to online jail records. Video clips of the episode went viral, and Edinburg administrators quickly gave Duron a three-day suspension from school and barred him from any extracurricular activities for the rest of the academic year, per reports. His father, who is also named Emmanuel and erects scaffolding at refineries, sat on a sofa in the living room and spoke of the importance of his son becoming the first person in the family to attend college. Duron, meanwhile, was escorted from the stadium by police and is being held in county jail while facing an assault charge, the Monitor of McAllen reported. All Rights Reserved. [3] Despite his small size, weighing only 135 pounds (61 kg), he was an All-District football player in high school. He said he still does not understand why Durn assaulted him. September 21, 2021. The district declined a request to speak with Garza. As he left in the drizzly, muggy evening, he scrolled through his social media accounts on his phone and read the latest insults. He was suspended from school for three days. (Ben Hasty/Reading Eagle via Getty Images, file) A high-stakes Texas high school football game. Authorities in Las Vegas say a 16-year-old high school student-athlete died after suffering a medical emergency and collapsing during a varsity flag football game at her school. This is one of the widely viewed images of Durn from the Dec. 3 incident. The teams fall schedule includes other trade schools, prep schools, junior colleges and an N.C.A.A. On 10/14, the Edinburg varsity football team won their away conference game against Economedes (Edinburg, TX) by a score of 36-16. He was charged the following day with misdemeanor assault and posted bond. The infractions called for an automatic ejection. The 58-year-old ref was able to walk off the field but may have a shoulder injury and a concussion. "It's so encouraging and amazing to hear some of the teachers that were so connected to her and to know how deeply impactful she was going to be," Paredes continued. Senior defensive lineman Emmanuel Duron of Edinburg High School came running from the sideline area after the referee announced the ejection, slamming into the . Contact Tom Schad at tschad@usatoday.com or on Twitter @Tom_Schad. Duron had been removed from the school's soccer team after he was involved in a similar incident on the soccer pitch. I could tell he was very disappointed, very heartbroken. Arney is described as an active student who was involved in multiple team and organizations at school such as soccer, swimming, orchestra, theater and debate. Sadly, the damage was just too much," Jason Christman wrote in a Facebook post Tuesday. But he is not sure that he will continue officiating. The poster is supposed to be used at his going-away party. "I'd like to say I'm sorry for what happened to my coaches and to my family and to the UIL," the 18-year-old Duron told the University Interscholastic League's state executive committee at a hearing Monday. Last week it was still negotiating to play home games at an Atlanta soccer complex. Senior defensive lineman Emmanuel Duron of Edinburg . "The district has decided to remove the Edinburg High School football team . This article was published more than2 years ago. Watch this highlight video of the Edinburg (TX) football team in its game Recap: Edinburg vs. Pharr-San Juan-Alamo 2022 on Nov 3, 2022. An incoming sophomore at McAllen High School died Tuesday during club soccer practice in Edinburg, the district said in a Wednesday news release. He said the decision was final. The outburst on the football field was not Durns first. The committee also voted to put Leija on a one-year probation for the 2021-22 school year and placed Edinburg High's athletic programs on probation for two years. LINDEN - Xavier McClain, a Linden High School football player, who was critically injured in a game earlier this month, has died, school district officials announced. Things became really ugly during a Texas high school football game on Thursday night. The loss of this young life deeply saddens us, Jara said. Its a chance for a fresh start. The player was charged with assault. According to The Monitor, Duron, the team's "star defender," was suspended in the 2019-20 soccer season for an incident similar to the one that took place on Thursday. This is Gracias description of what happened: With Edinburg ahead by a touchdown in the second quarter, Durn complained that he was being held illegally. Defense Posts 6 Shutouts enroute to Area Crown. Elijah Gorham, 17, is being remembered and mourned by . Gracia, 58, was treated for a possible shoulder injury and concussion-like symptoms. A Texas high school football player charged onto the field and bowled over a referee Thursday night, angered after being ejected from the game. Gonzalez said one of the stores workers told him: Thats the guy with the referee, right? Others hoped a run in the Texas state football playoffs would boost their chances for a college scholarship. Jeff Ehling breaks down everything leading up to the moment Edinburg high school football player Emmanuel Duron attacked a 58-year-old referee during a game. However, the Edinburg Consolidated School District board of trustees announced Friday that the team wouldnot play in the postseason. His actions were inexcusable.. Gracia on the turf after he was hit by Durn. After the incident, the referee was evaluated in an ambulance outside the stadium for a potential shoulder injury, as well as concussion-like symptoms. By Matt Howe Dec 4, 2020.