He drives 500 to 1,000 miles a week, trying to restore the ordinary rhythm of his life, seeking what almost every referee wants, to be invisible. 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. 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! Susan C. Beachy contributed research. 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. 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. Edinburg's stats have been entered for the 21-3 loss @ Edinburg North on 10/28/2022 7:00 PM. 0:57. Duron was not handcuffed but was escorted from the stadium by Edinburg police officers. Durn was ejected after being flagged for three penalties on the same play. Duron was escorted out of. Senior defensive lineman Emmanuel Duron of Edinburg . After the ejection, he went back onto the field looking like he wanted to take on the referee. 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 . "Idk what happened but Emmanuel Duron was ejected from the game.Moments later, he ran onto the field and body slammed the ref who ejected himRef is still down on the turf#RGVFootball#txhsfb," McCulloh wrote. At Mondays hearing, Duron was suspended from all UIL activities for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year. Edinburg High senior Emmanuel Duron rushed onto the field and instigated a physical confrontation with the referee that ejected him during a game against PSJA High. Volunteer Help the coach manage this team. Durn had also been named the areas top wrestler as a junior after building a record of 44-8 and finishing fifth in the 2020 state tournament in the 220-pound class. The teams fall schedule includes other trade schools, prep schools, junior colleges and an N.C.A.A. "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. Some 30 players gathered outside city hall Friday evening to appeal for the chance to play. Vargas said he endured a hamstring injury in last Thursdays game but he was intent to recover in time for Fridays playoff contest. (Joel Martinez/The Monitor via AP). 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. Raymond Lincolnwood swept across the scoreboard with a dizzying flurry to ambush Bunker Hill 49-24 in an Illinois boys basketball matchup on Feb. 22. . 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. Durns trophies and awards are displayed in his bedroom. The news release didnt provide details on what led to the students death. He and his teammates dreamed of a playoff season as upperclassmen. EDINBURG, Texas A Texas high school football player, angered after being ejected from a game, charged onto the field and bowled over a referee Thursday night. Earlier this summer, while working a construction job, he was recognized at a Walmart in Nebraska. Shortly after players learned of their playoff removal, Edinburg Coach J.J. Leija confirmed the districts decision to the players during their midday athletics class elective, which, like all of their classes, is being conducted remotely. Players and coaches from both teams rushed the field as Duron was removed from the game. Edinburg (Texas) High School football player Emmanuel Duron was booked into a Hidalgo County jail Friday and is facing one charge of "assault causing bodily injury." He remained in. His cleats were taken, and he said he spent the night in his football socks. 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. 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. On his booking sheet, Duron is listed at 5'11", 225 pounds. Shortly after being ejected from the game, Duron stormed back onto the field and slammed into the referee, knocking him to the ground. According to several players and a parent, Garza invited the players into the board room and explained his reasoning. "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. His father brought him a pair of sweatpants. 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 official, as seen in a clip that has since gone viral on social media. Battling for a spot in the playoffs, the Edinburg High Bobcats' 35-21 win over . He did not return to the game. Ten months earlier, he had shoved a referee in a soccer match and been suspended from Edinburg Highs team. Update: my dads doin alright. On behalf of the Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees and administration, we apologize to the athletes, staff, and our school community. 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. A star football player at Mervo High School died Monday after he was injured during a game against Dunbar High School in September. THE ORIGINAL INCIDENT: Edinburg forfeits high school football playoff spot after player attacks referee. I still feel like Im going to play on Friday, but Im sure itll hit whenever I see the other school play.. WOW A Texas high school football player gets ejected then does this pic.twitter.com/29c3mKb4Jk. Edinburg's stats have been entered for the 16-13 loss vs. Weslaco on 11/10/2022 7:00 PM. Though this latest incident is only hours old, TASO has begun our investigation and started collaboration with the UIL to bring this matter to a suitable disposition., The best insights from the ultimate insiders, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, HBCU yanks offer to quarterback who lost Florida scholarship after racial slur video, Train engineer charged in crash death of star high school football player, Deion Sanders flips top-rated corner for second straight year in huge Colorado coup, Students back Texas coach accused of hospitalizing kids off 400-pushup punishment. 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. He aggressively ran onto the field and slammed into the referee, Fred Garcia, who was unsuspecting and fell to the ground. All Rights Reserved. With that loss of control, he became a national outrage, jailed, charged with misdemeanor assault. Edinburg's Emmanuel Duron is pulled from the field after charging a referee during a Texas high school football game Dec. 3. EDINBURG, Texas Emmanuel Durn, 19, was scheduled to leave for college last Friday. The day after the attack, the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School district removed the team from the playoffs. Are insane ticket costs pricing Astros fans out of Opening Day? Though he had forgiven Durn, he said he could not condone his behavior. 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. Durn at dinner, tearing food into smaller pieces for his 2-year-old sister, Samantha. The committed suspended Duron, whose attorney said his client wouldn't make any further comments, from all extracurricular activities for the rest of the school year. Duron and Gracia exchanged words after the play was over. 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. Ultimately, their frustration is centered on the districts disciplinary measures. 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. Its tough in the heat of the moment. Video of the incident spread in a digital sprint. And how does a teenager begin again after facing nationwide disgust and cancellation? think critically about rapid advances in artificial intelligence, children experienced learning deficits during the Covid-19 pandemic, when students change their name, pronouns or gender expression at school, finishing fifth in the 2020 state tournament in the 220-pound class. "The district has decided to remove the Edinburg High School football team . In those first four games, Durn had been credited with an extraordinary 102 tackles. But the season was effectively ended in an instant. Then he replayed the infamous video, looking at himself running onto the field and charging the referee. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. According to The Monitor, Duron was charged with Class A assault on Friday morning following an arraignment at the Edinburg Municipal Court. "We extend a sincere apology to the referee and his family. Edinburg Football Schedule Print OVERALL 6-5 0.55 Win % DISTRICT 4-1 2nd in District HOME2-3 AWAY4-2 NEUTRAL0-0 PF231 PA298 STREAK1L Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. A Texas high school football player has died following an injury he sustained during a junior varsity game last week. Our thoughts and well wishes are with the official involved. 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. Perhaps, Durn will find himself, too. It was basically the whole world against me, Durn said. 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 . Gracia told Durn not to talk to him. A high school football player in Texas became infamous when he did the unthinkable, leveling a referee. They had no harsh words before the ejection, Gracia said, adding, I just announced it.. 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. The Washington Post reported similar accusations from unnamed Edinburg players. A high school football player died nearly two weeks after he was "critically injured" during a football game, the Linden, New Jersey, Public School District said in a statement. A high school football player in Texas became infamous when he did the unthinkable, leveling a referee. The Washington Post reported similar accusations from unnamed Edinburg players. In the meeting, which was streamed online, Farias said that, while he supported the decision to remove the team from the playoffs, it was made very clear to the district that UIL would have removed the football team from the playoffs if the district did not withdraw the team themselves.. My heart and my mind say yes, Gracia said about continuing. 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. This is a carousel. 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. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. "I'd like to say I'm sorry for what happened to my coaches. He is glad, he said, that Durn seems to have a chance to rescue a self-sabotaged athletic career. Gracia on the turf after he was hit by Durn. The district takes these matters very seriously; however, we cannot comment further on a pending investigation.. Duron was escorted from the field by local police. Gracia seemed to levitate before falling backward to the turf, his legs helplessly in the air. Durn and his family. HIDALGO, Texas -- The District 31-5A boys soccer season is heating up. While it wasn't yet clear what punishment Duron faces, Edinburg CISD removed the entire team from playoff contention after the incident, according to a statement from the district. The incident occurred in the first half of Edinburg's 35-21 playoff victory. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Im still shocked, senior linebacker Oscar Cruz said. 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. Edinburg went on to win the game, 35-21, without Duron. I love all of my guys, no matter what the outcome of today was we fought for what we believed in and we showed our community the type of brotherhood we have built through this program, I love you guys and a big thank you to everyone that came out and supported, BOBCAT PRIDE. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 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. I was one of the best and people would say, Durn, hes a good player for his school, he said. Those looking for a used vehicle or other equipment can do so at a public auction hosted by the city of Palmview. He is also a standout wrestler, and The Monitor named him All-Area Boys Wrestler of the Year last season. According to the Monitor, Duron's ejection came as Edinburg clinched a playoff berth with a 35-21 play-in game victory over Pharr-San Juan-Alamo. But he is not sure that he will continue officiating. Whether youre a lifelong resident of D.C. or you just moved here, weve got you covered. A high school football team in Texas was disqualified from the playoffs Friday after a player charged from the sidelines and into a referee, knocking the 58-year-old man . The 18-year-old player was arrested and booked Friday for assault causing bodily injury. Players have delayed their scheduled arrival until Aug. 1. Edinburg High's defensive end Emmanuel Duron wanted to contest a call after he busted through the offensive line and tackled the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo quarterback, causing Duron to get a late hit and a personal foul. 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. The line judge then assessed two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties against Durn one for taunting a rival player, the other for saying something untoward about the line judges mother. 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. As thousands of athletes get coronavirus tests, nurses wonder: What about us? On a third-down play, Duron burst through the line and was penalized for a late hit on the quarterback. "We extend a sincere apology to the referee and his family. The Monitor named Duron the 2020 All-Area Boys Wrestler of the Year earlier this year. Prayers and good vibes for everyone at this time. 1. Then Durn, his helmet removed but his shoulder pads still on, charged back onto the field. Perhaps it is best that he is going far away for college. Maybe he should get some more time in jail.. Fred Gracia at Mercedes High School Stadium. Last week it was still negotiating to play home games at an Atlanta soccer complex. As he left in the drizzly, muggy evening, he scrolled through his social media accounts on his phone and read the latest insults. I dont want people judging me every single moment without knowing me, Durn said. The video played again and again, and he watched with seeming detachment, as if he were seeing someone else. 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. The assault charge against him is still pending. The outburst on the football field was not Durns first. "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.