The Hightower Hurricanes (2-0) vs. The Port Arthur Memorial Titans (2-0) clash on September 13, 2024, featured dramatic back-and-forth action with an exciting conclusion.
1st Half
Port Arthur received the first kickoff, but Hightower’s defense quickly forced a three-and-out. Hightower’s running back, Ladamion McDowell, rushed for a 19-yard touchdown. Four minutes later, quarterback Camben Emanuel connected with Dontreal Fisher for a 10-yard touchdown pass. Port Arthur responded with Brock King’s kickoff return touchdown, but missed the extra point. McDowell then broke free for an 87-yard rushing touchdown, putting Hightower up 21-6. The second quarter turned into a stalemate.
2nd Half
Most of the third quarter remained scoreless until Port Arthur’s Amante Martin scored from the one-yard line. Hightower answered with a 33-yard touchdown pass to Fisher. Port Arthur’s Amir Young intercepted a pass and scored a pick-six, bringing them within reach at 27-20. In the fourth quarter, Martin added another touchdown, making it 27-26 after a missed extra point. With 30 seconds left, Jacoryn Baker scored, giving Port Arthur their first lead at 34-27. Emanuel’s long pass to Kade Phillips set up a one-yard touchdown pass to Fisher, tying the game at 34-34 and pushing it into overtime.
Overtime
Port Arthur managed a field goal in overtime, but Hightower’s Camben Emanuel sealed the game with a three-yard rushing touchdown, ending it at 40-37.
Next Week
Hightower will face Fort Bend Travis (0-3), while Port Arthur will play against Cleburne (0-3).
