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Port Neches-Groves wins district title after Nederland's overtime loss

By Matt Faye

Port Neches-Groves wins district title after Nederland's overtime loss

Two weeks ago, the Nederland football team stunned fans statewide by defeating Port Neches-Groves in the annual Mid-County Madness rivalry game.

The win gave Nederland community bragging rights, but more importantly, put the Bulldogs in the driver's seat to the win the District 8-5A-II championship.

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But two weeks can change everything in a high school football season. After last week's loss to Lake Creek, the Bulldogs needed a win on Friday night to secure their league title.

Instead, Nederland couldn't capitalize on its golden opportunity, and Port Neches-Groves is now celebrating another district championship.

Montgomery spoiled Nederland's party, shaking up the final standings with a 34-28 overtime win over the Bulldogs on Friday. In a back-and-forth, rain-filled night, Montgomery tied the game in the final seconds of regulation before winning in the extra period.

Meanwhile, Port Neches-Groves easily defeated Dayton, 30-3. Because of a lightning delay, Nederland's game lasted much longer into the night, meaning PN-G was left waiting to see if they would be celebrating a district championship.

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The two outcomes created a complete shift in the 8-5A-II standings. Instead of capturing the league championship with a win, Nederland now drops into the No. 4 playoff seed.

Conversely, Port Neches-Groves shoots up to the No. 1 seed as the champion. The final district standings are listed below:

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