Perfection in sports is a feat only attained by miraculous means – dedication to a winning ideal that’s achieved by rectifying mistakes and working consistently together as a cohesive unit. Not only did Bremond accomplish an undefeated season this year, the victory marked the third consecutive season without a blemish. In the only undefeated matchup of the UIL State Championship week, the Tigers beat Iraan 49-20, winning their eighth state championship under coach Jeff Kasowski – ninth overall.
“We kept finding a way to evolve,” Coach Kasowski said. “A player would step up here and there. We’d just win.”
A&M commit Roshauud Paul finished his high school career 47-0 as a starter with 12,876 total yards. The dual threat rushed for 239 yards and five touchdowns, and threw for another score.
“It’s amazing to cement my legacy in Texas high school football history,” Paul said. “It’s an amazing feeling.”
The game started with a fourth-and-three turnover, where Paul was spun down at the two-yard line. Frustrated, he stood and began shouting at his ineffective offensive line. The motivation seemed to be effective; during the next drive, Paul threw to Joe Williams for a quick score. The first quarter saw Paul bottled up in the middle by the Braves 5-2 defensive scheme. In retaliation, he fed the run game to Kaidyn Peralez, opening up the outside routes. The half ended with Iraan within scoring distance of the lead (21-14), but Bremond finished the second half on a 28-14 run.
“Iraan was very physical coming in,” coach Kasowski said. “We knew we had to match that physicality. At halftime, we were either going to have to set the tone, or they were going to set the tone on us in terms of being physical. I think we answered the bell.”
A Tigers team – that limited eight teams to 10 points or fewer this season – adapted well to the Iraan option offense, holding the Braves to below 30 points for the first time this season. The defensive backfield rendered Iraan quarterback Clayton Kent’s passing game nonexistent, holding the receivers to a mere 26 yards through the air.
Bremond currently holds the longest active winning streak in Texas, and boasts the sixth longest in state history.
“I just wanted to win and keep that streak alive,” Paul said. “Not only for me and my teammates, but for my community. Without them, this wouldn’t be possible.”
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