Duron was not handcuffed but was escorted from the stadium by Edinburg police officers. He spoke at his home after a day of rain left his neighborhood flooded. According to The Monitor, Duron was charged with Class A assault on Friday morning following an arraignment at the Edinburg Municipal Court. 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. Bullets found in bathroom forces school lockdown at South Texas ISD Preparatory Former Edinburg CISD bus driver arraigned after child left behind on school Valley View wins in penalty shootaround 4-3 over Sharyland, RGV Vipers battle, but fall 109-100 to Long Island Nets, UTRGV picks up third win in a row, beat Utah Valley 69-59, Valley teams close out girls basketball season in UIL Regional Semifinals, Pharr Natatorium hosts WAC Swimming & Diving Championships. I know it may have come off as harsh to some. Jenks said in a phone interview that he grew up in foster care, felt a connection with Durn and wanted to give him a second chance. I still feel like Im going to play on Friday, but Im sure itll hit whenever I see the other school play.. I am extremely sorry for my actions towards you, and I hope one day you can accept my apology.. High School player Emmanuel Duron is pulled from the field by a coach after charging a referee during a Dec. 3 game. Farias said the boards hand was forced by the University Interscholastic League, the states governing athletic body. "The district has decided to remove the Edinburg High School football team . Edinburg's Emmanuel Duron is pulled from the field by coaching staff after charging a referee during a high school football zone play-in game against Pharr-San Juan-Alamo on Thursday, Dec . Emmanuel Duron, 18, spoke during an executive committee hearing of the University Interscholastic League, which was conducted remotely via Zoom. On 10/28, the Edinburg varsity football team lost their away conference game against Edinburg North (Edinburg, TX) by a score of 21-3. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Marshall Davis told AL.com that McKee, a rising senior for the Generals, passed out after . The committee augmented a suspension already levied against Duron that effectively ended his high school sports career, and it voted for additional punishment for his school, Edinburg High, and its football coach. 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. Others arent always so lucky. You have an opportunity to learn from your mistakes, and I hope that youll take everything thats happening today into consideration, committee member Daryl Wade told Duron after the UIL issued its punishment. On 11/10, the Edinburg varsity football team lost their home playoff game against Weslaco (TX) by a score of 16-13. Edinburg's stats have been entered for the 21-3 loss @ Edinburg North on 10/28/2022 7:00 PM. All Rights Reserved. He had done this before, and nobody gave him the tools to learn to cope with whatever issues he had.. Less than 24 hours after Duron was ejected from the game that seemingly actualized that dream, Cruz tried to pacify his frustrations by focusing on the relationships he built during his football career. 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. He realized, as Gracia did, that he never wanted to be in a place like that again. 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. 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. Even the student who has apologized would admit that, UIL Executive Director Charles Breithaupt said (via the Monitor). According to the San Antonio Express-News' David Hinojosa, the school district suspended Duron from school for three days and put him in a behavioral intervention plan, which includes weekly counseling sessions. Edinburg, located in South Texas' Rio Grande Valley, ultimately won the game 35-21, though the result won't advance them to the playoffs since district officials decided to remove the team from. The teams fall schedule includes other trade schools, prep schools, junior colleges and an N.C.A.A. There was a long delay due to the incident. He aggressively ran onto the field and slammed into the referee, Fred Garcia, who was unsuspecting and fell to the ground. 9:54 AM PT --. LAS VEGAS -- A high school student-athlete died Thursday after suffering a medical emergency and collapsing during a varsity flag football game at her school, authorities said Friday. Tyler Christman, a freshman at Carthage High School,. Perhaps it is best that he is going far away for college. Those guys in general, I would do anything for them.. He was suspended from school for three days. 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. (Joel Martinez/the Monitor/AP) Article Some players. Those looking for a used vehicle or other equipment can do so at a public auction hosted by the city of Palmview. Im not going to let 30 seconds of his life dictate the next 30 years of his life, Jenks said. On his booking sheet, Duron is listed at 5'11", 225 pounds. All Rights Reserved. Update: my dads doin alright. Cruz has dedicated himself to the team since he volunteered to be a ballboy in seventh grade. Perhaps, Durn will find himself, too. Hes tough and Im happy he was able to walk off the field on his own. Some players hoped to redeem last seasons disappointing finish. A video clip went viral. The infractions called for an automatic ejection. We applaud the Edinburg CISD administration for addressing this situation swiftly and taking appropriate action in removing themselves from the playoffs and for dealing with the student involved in the incident.. On 10/20, the Edinburg varsity football team won their home conference game against La Joya (TX) by a score of 45-21. We extend a sincere apology to the referee and his family. Though he had forgiven Durn, he said he could not condone his behavior. 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. Edinburg High School football players organized a protest Friday hours after the school district withdrew the Bobcats from the playoffs. Senior defensive lineman Emmanuel Duron of Edinburg High School came running from the sideline area after the referee announced the ejection, slamming into the . (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. In the holiday spirit, Gracia said, he considered asking that the assault charge be dropped. Edinburg's Emmanuel Duron is escorted out of the stadium by police after charging a referee during a high school football zone play-in game against Pharr-San Juan-Alamo on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020 . 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. The district takes these matters very seriously; however, we cannot comment further on a pending investigation.". And he tired of people who approached him, asking whether he was the referee who had been assaulted. Gracia, 58, was treated for a possible shoulder injury and concussion-like symptoms. 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. A judge set his bond at $10,000. Edinburg went on to win the game 35-21 over Pharr-San Juan-Alamo, but it proved to be the last time the team would take the field this season. 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. I wish him the best, Gracia said in the interview, conducted by video last week. In what were reportedly his first public comments since his act of violence made national headlines, a Texas high school football player offered an apology Monday. 0:57. "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 board said in a statement. Hes just starting his life.. 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. Durns trophies and awards are displayed in his bedroom. What you do going forward will determine how the story ends.. On Christmas Eve, he sat on the sofa at home wearing a tie and dress shirt, flanked by his parents, all of them in somber contrast to the decorated tree in the corner and said in a video that he was sorry. EDINBURG, Texas ( ValleyCentral) A soccer player training with the Toros Academy collapsed during practice and later passed away on Tuesday, August 17. pic.twitter.com/v6HbmOMiRo. No one knows him in Atlanta. Desert Oasis High School Principal Ian Salzman said in an email that campus staff members immediately provided medical aid after Hughes collapsed, until paramedics arrived during the schools home game against Valley High School, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported. Then he replayed the infamous video, looking at himself running onto the field and charging the referee. Defense Posts 6 Shutouts enroute to Area Crown. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. The day after the attack, the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School district removed the team from the playoffs. En la entrevista de hoy le dimos una bienvenida a un invitado muy especial que nos vino a visitar desde Glady's Porter Zoo. In addition, the Edinburg CISD announced Friday that Edinburg is no longer eligible for postseason play as a result of the incident. 1 of 8. The video played again and again, and he watched with seeming detachment, as if he were seeing someone else. Upon being ejected, Durn went to the sideline and Gracia picked up his flag and began walking upfield. The student, identified as Moira Claire Arney, 15, is the daughter of the schools Head Girls Soccer Coach Patrick Arney and English-Language Arts Department Chair Deborah Arney. Browns Ravens Steelers AFC South Colts Jaguars Texans Titans AFC West Broncos Chargers Chiefs Raiders NFC East Commanders Cowboys Eagles Giants NFC North Bears Lions Packers Vikings NFC South Bucs. Duron was escorted from the field by local police. A Texas high school football star has captured the attention of America but all for the wrong reasons. Edinburg High won the Dec. 3 game but forfeited its spot in the playoffs. The ECISD encompasses 945 square miles which makes it one of the largest in the nation. A poster of Durn celebrating his decision to play for the Atlanta Institute of Business. 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. This article was published more than2 years ago. Upload it Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. Vernica G. Crdenas for The New York Times. A Texas homeowner shot a man trying to get into a locked bedroom where she and her children hid. 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. For a while, he said, it left him depressed, overwhelmed. Senior defensive lineman Emmanuel . Senior defensive lineman Emmanuel Duron of Edinburg . Contact Tom Schad at tschad@usatoday.com or on Twitter @Tom_Schad. 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. https://t.co/nUVAzfSDV6. 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. On the evening of December 3, 2020 another vicious and deliberate assault was inflected on a TASO Football Official by a player who had just been ejected from the contest, the organization said in a statement. Maybe he should get some more time in jail.. In a Dec. 3 game with a trip to the Texas state playoffs at stake, Duron was flagged for a late hit on the opposing quarterback.