He was a star defensive end and wrestler at Edinburg High School, 6 feet tall, 250 pounds, with scholarship possibilities. Players have delayed their scheduled arrival until Aug. 1. Duron was escorted out of. "And I was looking forward to her scoring a goal this year.". HIDALGO, Texas -- The District 31-5A boys soccer season is heating up. Duron came running from the sideline area after the referee announced his ejection, slamming into the official. 1 min read. After one players assault of a referee, a Texas high school team wonders why it was sidelined, Tom Wilson gives Capitals a boost on an otherwise painful night in Anaheim, Bradley Beal hits season high as Wizards fight to the finish in Atlanta, Dylan McIlrath, a fighter in an evolving NHL, looks to stick around with Caps. 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. South Texas high school football player who attacked referee apologizes, Edinburg's Emmanuel Duron, left, is held back by teammate Anthony Cardona after Duron charged a referee during a high school football zone play-in game against Pharr-San Juan-Alamo on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, in Edinburg, Texas. Students and staff gathered Wednesday evening at a vigil for Arney. 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. Its a chance for a fresh start. (Joel Martinez/the Monitor/AP) Article Some players. 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. An incoming sophomore at McAllen High School died Tuesday during club soccer practice in Edinburg, the district said in a Wednesday news release. section: | slug: texas-high-school-football-player-who-hit-referee-charged-with-assault-team-removed-from-playoffs | sport: collegefootball | route: article_single.us | Contact Tom Schad at tschad@usatoday.com or on Twitter @Tom_Schad. Edinburgs Emmanuel Duron was charged with Class A assault for this Dec. 3 attack on referee Fred Gracia. By Matt Howe Dec 4, 2020. Emmanuel Antwi, a senior at John F. Kennedy High School, collapsed on the. Edinburg's . Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 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. 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. The teams fall schedule includes other trade schools, prep schools, junior colleges and an N.C.A.A. Edinburg led by a touchdown when Durons frustrations began to boil over; multiple teammates said Gracia, the referee, used profanities to scold him after penalties. 6-keys: media/spln/collegefootball/reg/free/stories, at On 11/3, the Edinburg varsity football team won by forfeit in their home conference game against Pharr-San Juan-Alamo (San Juan, TX). On 10/28, the Edinburg varsity football team lost their away conference game against Edinburg North (Edinburg, TX) by a score of 21-3. Its very important that this young man have the counseling that he needs, and you have done that and will continue to do that, UIL committee chair Mike Motheral said during the meeting, according to Hinojosa. The referee rolled onto his stomach and was later helped to his feet. CARTHAGE, N.Y. (AP) A high school football player has died after sustaining a head injury during a weekend game, the 14-year-old's father said on social media. But the trade school he plans to attend in Atlanta was still trying to secure a field for its inaugural season. And he tired of people who approached him, asking whether he was the referee who had been assaulted. (Joel Martinez/The Monitor via AP). Watch this highlight video of the Edinburg (TX) football team in its game Recap: Edinburg vs. Mission 2022 on Oct 7, 2022. 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. 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.. 0:00. Gonzalez said one of the stores workers told him: Thats the guy with the referee, right? Whether youre a lifelong resident of D.C. or you just moved here, weve got you covered. One person killed in downtown shootings in Matamoros. 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. 1. Marshall Davis told AL.com that McKee, a rising senior for the Generals, passed out after . A cash surety bound in the amount of $10,000 has been set for Duron. Im not just a kid who did something wrong.. Durn noticed the familiar stares and whispers. 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. pic.twitter.com/v6HbmOMiRo. 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. Four college scouts were reportedly in the stands that night. Gracia was picking up his flag when Duron barreled toward him; in video of the incident, spectators can be heard screaming, No, no.. (Joel Martinez/The Monitor via AP), 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, in Edinburg, Texas. 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. Durn at dinner, tearing food into smaller pieces for his 2-year-old sister, Samantha. My heart and my mind say yes, Gracia said about continuing. Video of the incident spread in a digital sprint. Shortly after being ejected from the game, Duron stormed back onto the field and slammed into the referee, knocking him to the ground. All Rights Reserved. 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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. After he hit Gracia, Durn was escorted out of the stadium by the police and spent a night in jail. Dmitri McKee, 17, also died . Duron was escorted out of the stadium by four Edinburg Police Department officers who were working security at the game. Edinburg, is a closely knit community which strongly emphasizes the value of providing a good education. And how does a teenager begin again after facing nationwide disgust and cancellation? RGV NEWS: Attorneys representing RGV. Both have struggled to sleep at times. He was 18; people deserve a second chance, Richard Hinojosa, Gracias lawyer, said of Durn. Before exiting the field, Duron turned back toward the field and ran at Gracia. "The district has decided to remove the Edinburg High School football team . It was basically the whole world against me, Durn said. But he demurred. Then Durn rammed Gracia, breaking one of sports most inviolable rules. 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. The good news, according to the referee's daughter, is that he's doing just fine after the hit. Ten months earlier, he had shoved a referee in a soccer match and been suspended from Edinburg Highs team. The Washington Post reported similar accusations from unnamed Edinburg players. The infractions called for an automatic ejection. Others arent always so lucky. The day after the attack, the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School district removed the team from the playoffs. For seven months, Durn and Gracia have been trying to escape the brutal, viral reason most people have heard their names. 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. Weekly counseling sessions, Durn said, have taught him to control his anger. Edinburg High School football player Emmanuel Duron made his first public comments after hitting a referee during a game on Dec. 3. Edinburg's stats have been entered for the 45-21 win vs. La Joya on 10/20/2022 7:00 PM. In that moment, he said, he found himself. In addition, the Edinburg CISD announced Friday that Edinburg is no longer eligible for postseason play as a result of the incident. A Texas high school football team has been removed from the playoffs a day after one of its players charged onto the field and knocked down a referee. Duron was not handcuffed but was escorted from the stadium by Edinburg police officers. I want people to see the real me. "I'd like to say I'm sorry for what happened to my coaches. Getty. A video clip went viral. He has learned to calm himself with breathing techniques, to think before he acts, to forgive himself when others will not. Sadly, the damage was just too much," Jason Christman wrote in a Facebook post Tuesday. 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. His high school sports career was terminated. Edinburg (Texas) High School football player Emmanuel Duron was booked into a Hidalgo County jail Friday and isfacing one charge of "assault causing bodily injury." 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. The Edinburg High School senior defensive linemen who knocked a referee to the ground for ejecting him from the game was booked into jail Friday, Hidalgo County records show. Moving forward, our district is committed to developing and implementing a plan of action to proactively deter any future misconduct by any future student-athlete.. Edinburg went on to win the game, 35-21, without Duron. Edinburg High School football player Emmanuel Duron made his first public comments after hitting a referee during a game on Dec. 3. Everyone on this call will agree that we cannot tolerate this kind of behavior. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: collegefootball | pageType: stories | 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. Frankie Coronado organized a response via group chat with Cruz and other teammates. Edinburg High School (EHS) is a comprehensive public high school in Murillo (formerly Nurillo), a census-designated place in Hidalgo County, Texas, east of Edinburg. He said the pain could be related to the hit by Durn. 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 . (Joel Martinez/The Monitor via AP). Gracias reassessment suggested a number of important questions. Senior defensive lineman Emmanuel Duron of Edinburg . He aggressively ran onto the field and slammed into the referee, Fred Garcia, who was unsuspecting and fell to the ground. RVG Sports' Andrew McCulloch took to Twitter to explain what he saw, calling it a "Really really ugly moment here in Edinburg,", A cart is being brought out to help the ref off the fieldThis is awful. He was an early favorite to win a state title in his senior year. Duron was escorted from the stadium by police. The Lady Hounds (29-5) will face the Hearne Eagles . Then, after the defensive end walked back to the sideline, Gracia issued two unsportsmanlike-conduct penalties, disqualifying Duron. Gonzalez, a Mexican-American, was born on May 23, 1946, in Edinburg, Texas, the only child of mother Dolia Gonzalez. Vernica G. Crdenas for The New York Times. The loss of this young life deeply saddens us, Jara said. The last thing I would want anyone to see is a fellow official getting paralyzed out there or losing their life, Gracia said. 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 am extremely sorry for my actions towards you, and I hope one day you can accept my apology.. 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. A Texas high school football player has died following an injury he sustained during a junior varsity game last week. He reportedly exchanged words with referee Fred Gracia before heading to his teams sideline. The Texas Association of Sports Officials said it has begun an investigation into the incident. 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. Sometimes, Gracia said, I dont know how Im going to react if somebody charges at me and wants to confront me about a rule.. He said the decision was final. FC Saarbrcken (German: 1. OREM, Utah The University of Texas Rio Pet of the Week - Annie the Chinese Sharpei mix, La Entrevista: La "tortuga caja adornada" es una especie comn del Valle. En Conozca Sus Derechos, la abogada Nereida Lpez-Singleterry La Entrevista: Cmo funcionan los seguros Medicaid y Obamacare? There was a long delay due to the incident. Joel Martinez/The Monitor, via Associated Press. 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. A Texas high school football player charged onto the field and bowled over a referee Thursday night, angered after being ejected from the game. A high school football player in Texas was escorted from the game by police on Thursday. 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. En La Entrevista, Adriana Gonzlez responde todas las One person killed in downtown shootings in Former Edinburg CISD bus driver arraigned after Former Edinburg CISD bus driver arraigned after child left behind on school bus. Kim Dacey. His head football coach, J.J. Leija, was given a reprimand and placed on probation for the following school year. Fred Gracia, 57, spent last week traveling across South Texas for a grocery chain, placing meats and other items in their proper cases, on their designated shelves. 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. Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. 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. (Ben Hasty/Reading Eagle via Getty Images, file) A high-stakes Texas high school football game. He left the game and was examined for a possible concussion and a shoulder injury, according to news accounts. This is the beginning of your story, he told his client. THE ORIGINAL INCIDENT: Edinburg forfeits high school football playoff spot after player attacks referee. On behalf of the Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees and administration, we apologize to the athletes, staff, and our school community.". Duron is our teammate, but theres no way he could come back. 1 of 8. 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. Edinburg was replaced by another area team, which will play in the first round Friday. No Edinburg coaches or school officials visited him in jail, Durn said. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, 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. 3, 2020, in Edinburg, Texas. Watch this highlight video of the Edinburg (TX) football team in its game Recap: Edinburg vs. Economedes 2022 on Oct 14, 2022. A high school football player in northern New York died from a head injury he suffered during a game, according to local media. 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. The district takes these matters very seriously; however, we cannot comment further on a pending investigation. Players and their parents said they dont condone Durons actions. An enraged Duron sprinted back onto the field and rammed into Gracia, knocking over the 58-year-old official, who was taken to an ambulance and checked for a concussion. He finished his senior year, as did his classmates, by remote learning. Iris Gracia, a musician and Freds daughter, wrote on Twitter of Durn, I hope hes never allowed to step on the field and play a sport ever again., Then she reconsidered and wrote: Ive had some time to reflect on what I said yesterday. Both have grown weary of the public stares, the whispers of recognition, the dreaded question: Are you that guy? When a tragedy occurs, it affects not only that school but the entire Clark County School District family.. The district takes these matters very seriously; however, we cannot comment further on a pending investigation.. His cleats were taken, and he said he spent the night in his football socks. Edinburg's Emmanuel Duron is pulled from the field after charging a referee during a Texas high school football game Dec. 3. Seattle High School Football Player Dies Days After Being Injured Parent knocked out high school girls' basketball coach, report says Breed must also permanently forfeit his Texas teaching certificate and attend anger management sessions, the county attorney's office said. 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. 5:45 pm ET, Edinburg is no longer eligible for postseason play, Charges dropped against Georgia WR Rara Thomas, UCLA, Kelly agree to extension through 2027, Four Pac-12 programs renew contact with Big 12, NCAA committee approves new college football rules, Saban sounds off on proposed permanent opponents. GRUVER, Texas (KAMR/KCIT)- The Gruver girl's basketball team is just two games away from reclaiming the UIL Class 2A state championship title. It said in a statement to The Washington Post that it would not comment further on the incident involving Duron until its investigation was completed. 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. The poster is supposed to be used at his going-away party. Despite the win, the team's season is over. Valley View pulled out a pivotal home win over Sharyland High, 4-3 after Edinburg, Texas (Feb. 28, 2023) The Rio UTRGV beats Utah Valley 69-59, pick up third win in a row. Others hoped a run in the Texas state football playoffs would boost their chances for a college scholarship. "We all prayed for a miracle to happen for you to be saved. Edinburg's athletic programs were also punished for the incident. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? The District has approximately 30,000 students and 3,900 employees. [3] Despite his small size, weighing only 135 pounds (61 kg), he was an All-District football player in high school. Not Since 1953!! Yahir Cancino, a student at Dalhart High School, lost. According to The Monitor of McAllen,Duron was ejected Thursday night for a pair of unsportsmanlike conduct penalties, withreferee Fred Gracia and Duronexchanging words. "Xavier was . Frank Boggus dies at age 94 WOW A Texas high school football player gets ejected then does this pic.twitter.com/29c3mKb4Jk. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. 2022 UIL Texas Football State Championships 2022 Football Conference 6A D2, 38-28 (W) Edinburg vs. Pharr-San Juan-Alamo, Recap: Edinburg vs. Pharr-San Juan-Alamo 2022, Recap: Edinburg vs. Edinburg North 2022, Edinburg football highlights La Joya High School. MLB legend makes surprise appearance at Astros' Spring Training, This is what Houston looks like from space, Astros GM Dana Brown has more praise team's top prospect, Hiker takes 'once-in-a-lifetime' photo at Brazos Bend State Park, Oops! Though he had forgiven Durn, he said he could not condone his behavior. Gracia raised his right hand, thumb extended, and said over the public address system, Number 88 on the defense has been disqualified., The night of the game, Durns father told The New York Times that the referee had cursed his son. Lee-Montgomery football player Dimitri McKee has died, family members confirmed late this afternoon. After the play, words were exchanged between Duron and referee Fred Gracia who then threw another flag for unsportsmanlike conduct and ejected the player from the game. He is glad, he said, that Durn seems to have a chance to rescue a self-sabotaged athletic career. "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. (Joel Martinez / The Monitor via Associated Press) A high school football team in Texas was disqualified from the playoffs Friday after a player charged from the sidelines and into a. Follow Chris Bumbaca on Twitter @BOOMbaca. Im not going to let 30 seconds of his life dictate the next 30 years of his life, Jenks said. A star football player at Mervo High School died Monday after he was injured during a game against Dunbar High School in September. The assault charge against him is still pending. Dec. 4, 2020 1:15 PM PT. Edinburg went on to win the game, 35-21, without Duron. Gracia denied them. At the hearing, which was held via Zoom, the UIL also placed the school's football coach J.J. Leija on probation through the 2021-22 school year and all the school's UIL programs on two years probation through June 2023. A Texas high school football star has captured the attention of America but all for the wrong reasons. Durns trophies and awards are displayed in his bedroom. Deion Sanders is inspiring hope at Jackson State. Houston pitmaster goes viral after hilarious TV interview, Principal fired for reading 'I Need a New Butt!' "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. Emmanuel Duron, 18 . Because the criminal case remains unresolved, Durns lawyer declined to let him give details about what happened in that explosive moment on Dec. 3. Gracia said he was stunned and grateful about the number of people who took time to wish him well amid a pandemic that ravaged the Rio Grande Valley.
