Brownwood News – The Elite defeated the Eliminators 32-30 in the 2019 6th Grade Flag Football Super Bowl game held Thursday, December 12, at Gordon Wood Stadium.
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Coggin Intermediate School students, parents, faculty and staff filled the stands for the event, which also featured a performance of the National Anthem by the Coggin Intermediate School (CIS) Choir, a halftime show featuring the BHS Band, and a performance from the fifth- and sixth-grade cheerleaders.
GAME SUMMARY
Eliminators won the coin toss and elected to receive. After not moving the ball there was a turnover on downs. On the opening drive for the Elite, Grant Gray connected with Martin Nava on a 20 yard touchdown (TD) pass, making the score 6-0.
The Eliminators quickly answered back with a 15-yard TD run by Aaron Edmonds. Aiden Driskill completed a pass to Camden Cardenas for a successful two-point conversion bringing the score to 8-6.
The Elite came back with a quick score on a 12-yard pass by Grant Gray to Raven Prado.
With the score 12-8 and the Elite on top, the Eliminators marched down the field and scored 6 points with a pass from Aiden Driskill to Tyler Nelson. The score at the half had the Eliminators up 14-12.
The Elite started the second half with a 5-yard TD pass from Grant Gray to Eliuth Valenciano. Gray then passed to Thomas Franqui for a good 2-point conversion. The Elite were on top 20-14.
The Eliminators followed with a drive that ended with a 15-yard pass from Aiden Driskill to Elias Munoz for a touchdown that tied up the score 20-20.
The Elite were disappointed on their next drive with a pass thrown by Grant Gray to Raven Prado that was picked-off by Aiden Driskill. A few plays later Aiden Driskill completed a huge pass to Elias Munoz for 60 yards and a touchdown to take back the lead. Aaron Edmonds picked up the 2-point conversion to make the score 28-20.
With time running out, the Elite came back and tied it up with a Grant Gray pass to Eliuth Valenciano and successful 2-point conversion by Aden Smith. With the score tied 28-28 at the buzzer the game went into overtime.
Above: Thomas Franqui dodges other players as he runs the ball during the CIS 6th Grade Flag Football Super Bowl.
OVERTIME
During overtime, each team takes a turn lining up just outside the end zone for a one-play attempt to score while the other team defends.
The Eliminators won the coin toss for overtime and elected to take the ball. Camden Cardenas scored first on a pass by Aiden Driskill. The then Elite lined up and scored on a pass from Grant Gray to Eliuth Valenciano. With the score still tied, Thomas Franqui picked-off Aiden Driskill’s pass during the Eliminators next attempt.
With a score on their next attempt, The Elite were all set to take the victory. Grant Gray connected on a pass to Raven Prado to end the game 32-30 making the Elite the 2019 6th Grade Flag Football Super Bowl Champions!
“What a game and what a season,” said Coach Brandon Brown. “They all did a great job!”
Above: Aiden Driskill looks for an open receiver down field during the CIS 6th Grade Flag Football Super Bowl.
ROSTER
The Eliminators (Maroon)
Aaron Edmonds #11
Camden Cardenas #84
Hudson Davidson #15
Aiden Driskill #21
Sam Harvey #81
Kyson McGee #64
Elias Munoz #25
Tyler Nelson #32
Peyton Sharp #89
Dwyn Teano #36
Darryl Watkins #82
The Elite (White)
Grant Gray #11
Matias Buitron #25
Thomas Franqui #26
Aviud Gomez #35
Martin Nava #12
Raven Prado #26
Aden Smith #46
Eliuth Valenciano #38
Nico Chacon #35
Above: Aden Smith runs the ball as Darryl Watkins reaches to secure a flag and stop his advance.
Coach Brown expressed his thanks to the following individuals for their help making the 2018 6th Grade Flag Football Super Bowl game a success:
- Laura Scantling – Announcer
- Jerry Don Gleaton – Scoreboard
- Charles Musgrove – Media
- Craig Younce, Robert Anders, Jesse Spencer from the Pecan Valley Chapter of Football Officials
- Fifth- and sixth-grade cheerleaders led by Coach Phipps
- Bobby August and Maintenance (Val, Chester, Joey, Ricky, Gus, Carlos, and Doug) for getting the field ready
- Fifth- and sixth-grade CIS Choir directed by Mrs. Torres for the performance of the National Anthem
- Becky Holcomb and CIS art department for the signs
- Brownwood High School Band under the direction of David and Lesley Lambert
- Dr. Young, Liesa Land, Dr. Martinez, Vic Orlando, Stacy Loftin, Ann Fowler, Jake Senkirk, Richard Sweeney, and Mitch Moore for their support
- Maria Lara and our BISD Transportation Dept. (All Aboard)
- Coach Sammy Burnett and our Brownwood High School Athletic Department for the use of Gordon Wood Stadium
- Parents and families of ALL of our student athletes for their support
Above: Aaron Edmonds weaves his way around the other players during a run.
Photo and video highlights from the game are viewable at: www.brownwoodisd.org/2019FFBSuperBowl