Taylor, Shiner roll past Hallettsville (w/ gallery)
Saturday, August 31, 2019
by Rey Castillo, Advocate Assistant Sports Editor
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HALLETTSVILLE – Shiner running back Donyai Taylor sported a huge smile after his team opened the season with a 55-20 win over Hallettsville on Friday night at Brahma Memorial Stadium.
Shiner running back Donyai Taylor scores the Comanches’ fifth touchdown against Hallettsville during Friday’s ( August 30, 2019 ) season opener in Hallettsville. all photos by Evan Lewis, Victoria Advocate photojournalist
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Considering Taylor had just scored three touchdown runs and completed a 76-yard interception return for a touchdown, it was simple to understand his excitement.
“It was ... mixed emotions,” Taylor said. “It was my last season opener, so it was emotional. I just had to come out and play some football.”
Taylor scored on runs of 14, 10 and 11 as part of the team’s eight scoring plays.
The Shiner senior finished with 156 yards on the ground.
“I felt good,” Taylor said. “It was a big game for us since our second-to-last scrimmage was canceled. We all questioned how we’d get through this game, but I’m glad we were able to get it done.”
Shiner cornerback Jacquis Miller grabs the face mask of Hallettsville running back Johnathon Brooks during Friday's season opener in Hallettsville.
“We have to take the positive things we did and build on that,” said Hallettsville head coach Tommy Psencik. “We didn’t tackle their big backs, but that’s not an excuse. In football, you have to find ways to tackle those backs. They’re gifted, and they did a good job. They beat us, and they did what Shiner does.”
Shiner running backs Dalton Brooks, Doug Brooks, Trevor Haynes, Rhodes and Taylor combined for 402 rushing yards.
“Our backfield has a lot of experience coming back from last year,” Boedeker said. “They’re great athletes, and they’re a pleasure to work with every day.”
Shiner went on to score seven points in the second quarter to take a 35-12 lead.
Freshman Dalton Brooks scored on a 61-yard run for his first touchdown in a Shiner uniform.
Brooks, whose brother is sophomore running back Doug Brooks, finished with 70 yards rushing.
“When I got into the end zone, it was the best feeling ever,” Dalton Brooks said. “It was a good experience. We still have a lot to learn as a team, but I see us doing great things.”
Quarterback Tyler Palmer added two scores on runs of 3 and 2 yards to help give Shiner first-year coach Daniel Boedeker a win in his debut.
Shiner fullback Doug Brooks powers his way to a first down as Hallettsville defensive back Deven Wood attempts to stop him during Friday's season opener in Hallettsville.
“I’m just proud of the kids,” Boedeker said. “There are some things we need to clean up, but it’s things we can fix. Overall, we were able to overcome them, and that was huge. The most important play is the next play, and I thought we did a good job. Overall, our effort was good, and we played fast.”
The Brahmas’ scoring drives came on three touchdown runs by running back Jonathon Brooks.
Jonathon Brooks finished with over 100 yards on the ground, while Hallettsville quarterback Lane Linhart passed for 184 yards.
“It’s still a learning process,” Brooks said. “We have to learn from our mistakes, watch film and get stronger. We can’t hang our heads; we have to keep playing.”
The Comanches’ defense held the Brahmas to eight points in the second half.
“I just want us to have our best season,” Taylor said. “We have to take it one week at a time.”
The Brahmas continue non-district play next Friday against Boling, while the Comanches return home to play Industrial, a 47-20 winner over Mathis.
“We’re going to look at film and try to correct the mistakes we made,” Boedeker said. “Our pre-district schedule is tough, and it brings out the weakness we have to make us a better football team.”
Psencik knows the Brahmas are young but believes his team has what it takes to get the job done against the Bulldogs.
“They’re going to be a good ball club,” Psencik said. “We have to work on playing our game and being more consistent.”
MORE SHINER @ HALLETTSVILLE GAME PHOTOS
source: Victoria Advocate Photo Gallery
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Hallettsville running back Johnathon Brooks breaks towards the outside as Shiner strong safety Devin Lehnert closes in to attempt a tackle.
Shiner cornerback Jacquis Miller attempts to bring down Hallettsville running back Johnathon Brooks.
Hallettsville running back Johnathan Brooks slips past a Shiner defender.
Shiner running back Zane Rhodes slips past Hallettsville defensive back Deven Wood.
Hallettsville quarterback Lane Linhart loses the ball.
Hallettsville quarterback Lane Linhart throws to an open receiver down field against Shiner.
Hallettsville running back Johnathan Brooks cuts to the left to get past Shiner corner back Tyler Palmer.
Shiner running back Donyai Taylor breaks free from Hallettsville defensive back Dylan Crye.
Shiner cornerback Tyler Palmer attempts to chase down Hallettsville running back Johnathon Brooks.
Shiner quarterback (No 6) hands off to Noah Nevlud.
Hallettsville quarterback Lane Linhart hands off to running back Johnathon Brooks.
Shiner running back Zane Rhodes slips past Hallettsville defensive back Deven Wood.
Shiner running back Devondrick Mathis breaks away from Hallettsville linebacker Price Pruett.
Hallettsville running back Johnathan Brooks slips past a Shiner defender.
Rey Castillo is the assistant sports editor for the Victoria Advocate.
He may be reached at rcastillo@vicad.com, 361-574-1240, or on Twitter @reycastillo361.
Evan Lewis is a photographer at The Victoria Advocate.
Contact him at 361-574-1204, or by e-mail at elewis@vicad.com.
GAME STATISTICSsource: Victoria Advocate Digital Edition, September 7, 2019 Shiner 55, Hallettsville 20 August 30, 2019, 7:30 p.m. Brahma Stadium, Hallettsville SCORING SUMMARY 1 2 3 4 F Shiner 28 7 13 7 –- 55 Hallettsville 12 0 8 0 –- 20 SCORING DETAILS: First Quarter S: Tyler Palmer 2 run (Connor Winkenwerder kick), 9:53 H: Jonathon Brooks 70 run (kick failed), 9:34 S: Zane Rhodes (C. Winkenwerder kick), 8:28 S: Donyai Taylor 14 run, (C. Winkenwerder), 6:43 H: Jonathon Brooks 6 run (run failed). 5:31 S: Tyler Palmer 3 run (C. Winkenwerder kick), 0:30 Second Quarter S: Donyai Taylor 10 run (C. Winkenwerder kick), 7:58 Third Quarter S: Dalton Brooks 61 run (C. Winkenwerder kick), 6:24 S: Donyai Taylor 11 run (kick failed), 0:46 H: Jonathon Brooks 4 run (Brooks run), 0:14 Fourth Quarter S: Donyai Taylor 76 interception return C. Winkenwerder kick), 7:19 TEAM STATISTICS: Shiner Hallettsville First downs 16 10 Yards rushing 45-435 13-104 Yards passing 42 184 Passes 2-3-0 6-15-1 Fumbles-lost 3-3 4-3 Penalty-yards 12-75 4-30 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS: Rushing Shiner: Donyai Taylor 11-156, 4 TDs; Doug Brooks 6-98; Dalton Brooks 3-70, 1 TD; Zane Rhodes 8-91, 1 TD; Trevor Haynes 4-78; Tyler Palmer 6-15, 2 TD; Noah Nevlud 3-15. Hallettsville: Jonathon Brooks 9-139, 3 TD; Lane Linhart 7-11. Passing Shiner: Tyler Palmer 2-3, 42 yards; Hallettsville: Lane Linhart 6-15, 184 yards. Receiving Shiner: Jared Shimek 1-27; Cole Patek 1-27; Zane Rhodes 1-15. Hallettsville: Chase Janek 1-74; Ty Gerke 3-79; Trace Patek 1-15.GO COMANCHES !!
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