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The 2023 Port Neches-Groves Indians, 5A D2 State Football Champions.

Hear about their amazing journey, on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

Hear Indian players talk about the weight lifting program, and its contribution to success, on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

The Indians clinched the #1 seed in the playoffs with a 41-16 win over Nederland in the Bum Phillips Bowl. Hear PN-G players talk about that rivalry, and their coaches' approach to the game,  on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

PN-G opened their playoff road with a 37-7 Bi-District win over Brenham. Hear about that big Indian win on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

PN-G won big over Leander Rouse 51-14 in its Area round matchup. Hear about the 2023 Tribe's second playoff victory on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

PN-G drained unbeaten and #1 ranked Lake Creek 30-27 in the Regional Semifinals. Hear PN-G's seniors talk about that big win on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

PN-G defeated Huntsville 24-14 in the State Quarterfinals. Hear the players talk about the physicality of that ball game on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

PN-G topped Liberty Hill 42-35 in a hard fought State Semifinal rematch. Hear the players talk about that exciting ball game on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

PN-G vs South Oak Cliff was billed as a rematch of the 2022 State Finals, in which SOC defeated the Indians 34-24. Hear the players' thoughts on that 5A D2 State Championship Final on Down Trails of Victory podcast! (photo by NDN Press)

The Indians had one final pep rally before their trip to Arlington and their face off with South Oak Cliff. Hear the players' thoughts about that special PN-G Spirit on Down Trails of Victory podcast! (photo by Jozlyn Oglesbee, NDN Press)

Hear about the Indians' second trip to AT&T Stadium in two years for their State Final rematch with South Oak Cliff on Down Trails of Victory podcast! (photo by Kaiden Lunceford, NDN Press)

"Here come the Indians...Down the Trails of Victory...Winning our Conquests...for P-N-G!" Hear about that great 2023 state championship run on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

After the coin toss, it's ON! Hear about that great PN-G vs SOC 2023 State Final Indian victory on Down Trails of Victory podcast! (photo Kim Brent, Beaumont Enterprise)

Indian kicker Gio Oceguera set a 5A championship game record with four field goals in PN-G's 20-17 win over South Oak Cliff. Hear Gio talk about that game on Down Trails of Victory podcast! (photo Brian Quijada, Port Arthur News)

Biggest play of the game was the surprise onside kick following Oceguera's fourth field goal with 7:30 left in the fourth quarter. Hear all about the onside kick on Down Trails of Victory podcast! (photo by jason Fochtman, Beaumont Enterprise)

Max Scroggs came up with the onside kick for the Tribe, and it was all PN-G from there on out. Hear Max Scroggs account of that onside kick recovery on Down Trails of Victory podcast! (photo by Jason Fochtman, Beaumont Enterprise)

Shea Adams' number was called with the Tribe on the 2-yard line, and he saw an opening and took it! Hear all about the Indian's final offensive drive on Down Trails of Victory podcast! (photo Brian Quijada, Port Arthur News)

Shea Adams scored the go-ahead touchdown to put the Tribe up 18-17 with 3:32 remaining in the game. Hear Shea Adams talk about that big Indian win on Down Trails of Victory podcast! (photo Brian Quijada, Port Arthur News)

Running back Isaiah Nguyen converted the 2-point conversion following Shea Adams' touchdown. Hear Isaiah Nguyen talk about PN-G's 2023 season on Down Trails of Victory podcast! (photo Brian Quijada, Port Arthur News)

Isaiah Nguyen's successful conversion put PN-G up 20-17 with 3:32 remaining in the game. Hear the players talk about those last few minutes of the game on Down Trails of Victory podcast! (photo Brian Quijada, Port Arthur News)

PN-G's defense held off SOC's last ditch efforts at a comeback, and the Indians captured their first state championship since 1975. Hear about that 2023 season from the players themselves, on Down Trails of Victory podcast!  (photo credit Texas UIL)

Gio Oceguera, who kicked four field goals on the day to set a 5A championship game record, was named offensive MVP of the game. Hear Gio Oceguera talk about the Indians' 2023 football season on Down Trails of Victory podcast! (photo credit unknown)

Max Scroggs, who recovered PN-G's fourth quarter onside kick, was named the defensive MVP of the game. Hear Max Scroggs talk about the 2023 season on Down Trails of Victory podcast! (photo credit unknown)

Hear six PN-G senior players talk about the road to the State Title on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

Hear about PN-G's 20-17 victory over South Oak Cliff from the players themselves, on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

"The winner takes it all, and the loser has to fall." Hear the players talk about their big win over two-time defending state champ South Oak Cliff, on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

Hear the players talk about special teams play during the 2023 season on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

Hear about the Indians' road to the State Championship on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

Celebrate with the Indian players once again as they tell the story of their State Championship win over South Oak Cliff on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

Hear about the defense's role in the 2023 championship season on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

Sophomore quarterback Connor Bailey was thrust into the starter's role as the Indians opened up district play against favored Fort Bend Marshall. Hear senior players talk about Connor Bailey's contributions to their success, on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

Dave Campbell's Texas Football ranked Port Neches-Groves vs South Oak Cliff the #1 Championship game of 2023. Hear about that exciting State 5A D2 title matchup from the players themselves, on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

Hear the players talk about the community parade and pep rally following their State Final victory on Down Trails of Victory podcast! (photo by Kim Brent, Beaumont Enterprise)

The stands were packed at Indian Stadium the Monday following the Tribe's 20-17 win over South Oak Cliff in the State 5A D2 championship game. Hear about that community pep rally on Down Trails of Victory podcast! (photo by Kim Brent, Beaumont Enterprise)

PN-G is Fire. Hear about that jam-packed community pep rally following the Indians' State Final victory on Down Trails of Victory podcast! (photo by Kim Brent, Beaumont Enterprise)

The State Championship trophy was on display at the community pep rally following the Indians big win over South Oak Cliff. Hear the players' reaction to that tremendous event, on Down Trails of Victory podcast! (photo by Kim Brent, Beaumont Enterprise)

Players from the 1953, 1955, and 1975 state championship teams were honored at the community pep rally. Hear about that amazing event on Down Trails of Victory podcast! (photo by Kim Brent, Beaumont Enterprise)

Former state championship players from 1953, 1955, and 1975 were guests of honor at the community pep rally. Hear the players talk about that enchanted evening on Down Trails of Victory podcast! (photo by Kim Brent, Beaumont Enterprise)

Riley Burnett, a veteran of PN-G's 1955 state champion, congratulates Isaiah Nguyen at the community pep rally held the Monday following the Indians' playoff win over South Oak Cliff. Hear about that spectacular event on Down Trails of Victory podcast! (photo by Kim Brent, Beaumont Enterprise)

Gio Oceguera, along with Max Scroggs, were recognized by their team mates for being named Offensive and Defensive MVP's of the State Championship game. Hear about the community pep rally on Down Trails of Victory podcast! (photo by Kim Brent, Beaumont Enterprise)

Fans hear speeches from the captains of PN-G's 2023 Indians, including offensive lineman Mario Miguel. Hear about Mario's show stopping speech on Down Trails of Victory podcast! (photo by Kim Brent, Beaumont Enterprise)

Captain Mario Miguel "Dropped the Mic" after delivering his speech at the community event held at Indian Stadium following the Tribe's 20-17 win over South Oak Cliff. Hear all about the 2023 season from the players themselves on Down Trails of Victory podcast! (photo by Kim Brent, Beaumont Enterprise)

In May 2024, in a ceremony following the Spring Purple and White game, Indian players and coaches from the 2023  team received rings for their state championship achievement. Hear the players talk about that 2023 season on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

"Thank you Gio Oceguera, Isaiah Nguyen, Reid Richard, Max Scroggs, Shea Adams, and Mario Miguel for sharing your story with us on Down Trails of Victory podcast! Also, congratulations on your championship senior year, and your graduation from Port Neches-Groves High School."--Dr. Buck Ford (photo Leo Weeks)