Hall of Honor

These are the best of the best to ever play or coach at Port Neches-Groves High School.  To view more details, click on a player or coach name. 

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PLAYERS 

Don Miller (1948-1950) - Offensive Lineman, All-State 1950.  The first Port Neches player to be selected to an All-state team, went on to star at the University of Texas.

Bobby LaBorde (1953-55) - Running back, All-State 1954-55, gained 3,193 yards rushing while at Port Neches.  Starred for the Rice Owls

Gordon LeBoeuf (1953-55) - Running back, All-State 1953-55, All-American 1955, Holds record for most yards gained in a season, and is the all-time leader in rushing yards with 4,794 yards.  Starred at Texas A&M, drafted by the AFL New York Titans 1960 .

Buster Wilson (1955) - Center, 3-year starter, All-District 1955, later played for SMU 

Mike Simpson (1963-1964) - WR/DB, All-District 1964, member of national record setting 440-yard relay team, state champion in 220-yard dash.  Played with Wade Phillips at the University of Houston, drafted by NFL San Diego Chargers, also played for San Francisco 49ers.

Wade Phillips (1964) - QB/Linebacker, All-District 1964, 3-year starting linebacker at the University of Houston, longtime NFL coach, former NFL head coach of the New Orleans Saints, Denver Broncos, Buffalo BIlls, Atlanta Falcons, and Dallas Cowboys.   Acknowledged as one of the best defensive coordinators in the history of the NFL, he currently serves that role for the Houston Texans.

Tommy Landry (1967-69) - All-District, starred for the University of Texas Longhorns

Robert Giblin (1969-1970) -  Defensive Back, 2-Time All-American linebacker at Univ. of Houston, Giblin was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in 1978.  He was later traded to the New York Giants. A member of the Gulf Coast Museum.

Floyd Keeney (1969-70) - Linebacker, All-District 1970, All-SWC linebacker at Texas Tech

Jeff Bergeron (1970-72) -  Runningback, 1971-72 All-State, 1972 All-American, Univ. of Houston/Lamar University.  Drafted by Seattle Seahawks in 1978.

Matt Burnett (1973-74) -  Defensive Lineman, 1974 All-State, All-Southland Conference at Lamar University, Tried out with Houston Oilers.  Assistant coach at PN-G (1987-93)  Head coach (1993-2008) with most number of wins in PN-G history.

Jim Bob Helduser (1973-1974) - Offensive Lineman on the 1974 state semifinalist team.  All-District offensive guard in 1973 and 1974.  Played college football at Texas Lutheran followed by an illustrious 30-year career in coaching.  1979-1983 Rice (TE/WR), 1984-1985 Alief Elsik High School (coach), 1986-1991 Texas State (QB/WR/OL), 1992-1996 Texas State (Head Coach), 1997 Lake Travis High School (Head Coach),1998-2000 TCU (OL), 2001-2002 Alabama (OL), 2003-2007 Texas A&M (OL), Bryan HS (Off. Coord.) 2007-2009.

Kyle Aguillard (1974-75) -  Tight End, 1975 All-State, A prototypical tight end at 6'6" 220 pounds, "Aggie" was always a dangerous target in the Indian passing attack and a strong blocker.  He later starred for the University of Tennessee Volunteers.

Wilson Weber (1973-75) -  Linebacker, 1975 All-State, Texas Longhorns

Mark Buchanan (1973-75) - Receiver/Runningback, three year starter, 2,678 yards total offense, All-District 1973-75, 1974-75 District 22-4A MVP, 1975 All-State  

Ted Brack (1976-77) -  Linebacker, 1976 All-District, 1976 Super Team, 1976 All-State, 1977 District 22-4A MVP, 1977 Defensive Player of the Year, 1977 All-District, 1977 Super Team, 1977 All-State, starred for the TCU Horned Frogs.

Jeff Cooley (1975-77) -  Offensive Lineman, three year starter, 1976 All-District, 1976 Super Team, 1977 All-District, 1977 Super Team, 1977 All-State.

Jackie Havard (1975-76) -  Defensive Back/Quarterback/Punter, 1976 All-District, District 22-4A MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, All-State

Richy Ethridge (1975-76) -  Quarterback, 1976 All-State, Eldest son of PN-G coaching legend Doug Ethridge, led the potent Indian offensive attack for two seasons including the 1975 championship season.  A talented passer and a powerful runner at 6'0' 200 pounds, he was selected to the All-State team in 1976.  He later starred for the Texas Tech Red Raiders.

Robert DeRutte (1977) - Defensive Back, 1977 All-District, 1977 Super Team, 1977 All-State, a formidable defensive back at 6'7" 200 pounds with 4.6 speed, later starred for the LSU Tigers. 

Justin Eicher (1977) - Runningback, 1977 All-District, 1977 Offensive Player of the Year, 1977 Super Team, 1977 All-State.  200 pound tailback who, along with fullback James Shipley, led a potent Indian running game.

James Shipley (1975-77) - Runningback, 1977 All-District, 1977 Super Team, 1977 All-State.  Quick, hard running fullback that was a key in the potent Indian running game.  Rushed for 1,240 yards during the 1977 season.

Howard Kern (1975-77) - Offensive Lineman,  1976 All-District, 1976 Super Team, 1977 All-District, 1977 Super Team, 1977 All-State.

Keith Waguespack (1988-1990) - Kicker, 1989-1990 All-State, 1990 All-American, Texas A&M

Ron McGill (1988-1989) - Runningback, In 1989 gained 1,493 yards rushing, scored 27 touchdowns, and was named 20-4A MVP and selected to the All-State team.

David Whitehead (1988-1990) - Offensive Lineman, All-State OL 1989, All-State OL and DL 1990, starred for Baylor Bears.

Dustin Long (1997-1999) - Quarterback, Led Indians to 30 wins during his three seasons, Passed for 6,173 yards and 56 touchdowns in his high school career, All-District 1998, 1999, All-State 1999, Southeast Texas Offensive MVP 1999, Record setting QB at Texas A&M and Sam Houston State, Played one season NFL Europe

Jeremy Davis (1999-2001) Offensive Lineman, All-State 2001, Division II All-American - Northwest Missouri State

COACHES

Gene McCollum (1946-1954) - Record: 69-27-3, 1946 Regional Champion, 1953 State Championship, 1954 State Finalist, Texas Coaches Hall of Honor

Lewis Ford (1955-1957) - Record: 26-7, 1955 State Championship

Bum Phillips (1963-1964) -

Ken Watson (1965-1972) - Record: 59-19-3,

Doug Ethridge (1973-1983) - Record: 89-37-2, 1975 State Championship, 1977 State Finalist, 1974,1976 Semi-Finalists, 1975-77 District 22-4A Coach of the Year, Texas Coaches Hall of Honor, 1989, Texas High School Football Hall of Fame, 1997

Matt Burnett (1993-2008) - Record: 95-66, 5 District Championships, 1999 State Finalist,1999 Fox Sports 4A Coach of the Year, Player info: 1974 All-State, Lamar University All Southland Conference, Lamar University Cardinal Hall of Honor, 1999, Houston Oilers.

Butch Troy - Assistant Coach and Offensive line coach 1968-1983, head coach 1984-1988.  Coach Troy's legacy as the greatest offensive line coach in PN-G history, and one of the best in the state will be difficult to surpass.

Greg Davis (Player 1967-68, Coach1975-1977) - Quarterback, All-District 1968, starred at McNeese State, coached at Tulane, McNeese State, current OC at University of Texas.