SAN ANTONIO — For the second consecutive week, Refugio relied on a strong second half to capture a 27-13 win against Mason and earn its way back to the Class 2A Division I state semifinals.

The win secured Refugio's trip to the semifinals for first time since 2022 to play either St. Augustine or Joaquin at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11 at the Berry Center in Cypress.

The Punchers, who started the season 1-3 before rallying for nine consecutive wins, end their season at 10-4 under first-year coach Wade Griffin.

“It was about going out there and executing the game plan" said Refugio's Laytyn Garza, who had two interceptions on defense and one receiving touchdown "All we had to do was execute it and that's what we did. Every game isn't going to go the way you want. There's going to be ups and d

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