The Buccaneers hosted the Hardin Hornets in the last home game of the season on Friday, November 9, 2007. The winner of this game would see the Bucs as district champs or sitting at home in the playoffs. EC fans would witness  parents' night, an overwhelming outpouring of spirit and support, and a tremendous effort by the Buccaneer football team. Nursing injuries and missing integral team players, the entire team would rise to the occasion to overcome these obstacles.

First quarter play would see the Bucs score first on a long pass to Anthony Ortiz, the PAT would fail making the score EC 6, Hardin 0. The EC defense would hold strong denying the Hornet's their usual offensive air show. Thomas would lead the Bucs to their second score of the quarter, and the PAT would once again fail. The Buccaneers would struggle on extra point conversions throughout the night. Second quarter would see the Hornets get on the scoreboard, but the Bucs would add an additional 20 points. Halftime score was EC 32 Hardin 7. The EC lead would allow for multiple Bucs to see playing time during the second half.  In addition, Hardin would manage to add  22 points, but East Chambers wasn't finished either and added  25 more.  On the night, Donte Raymond contributed 3 touchdowns, and Jacoby Carrington added 2.   Coach Valastro - "What a great team effort. I was proud of the way we handled the pressure of the big game. Our defense was outstanding. Our offense executed the game plan and dominated Hardin all night. Donte Raymond and Jacoby Carrington were nearly unstoppable. Anthony Ortiz had a couple of outstanding catches and scores, and Tramain Thomas and Trey Lambert did a great job running the offense. Because of their outstanding play, the Buc offensive line earned player of the week honors. They are Seth Hunt, Dylan Kramer, Arick Hartman, Tanner Mazzola, Carlos Trevino, Paul Trammell, and Scott Penny. Great job Bucs." Coach East - "I love it when our backs are against the wall, and we come out like we are on a mission. We dominated the Hornets the entire game. Kudos to the defense, because Hardin was capable of scoring on every play, and we were really prepared. Way to go Bucs. I was especially proud that we played with class, of which, they (Hardin) showed very little." Coach Cauthern - "The defense did a tremendous job of carrying out the game plan.  We wanted to get pressure on the quarterback and force him to hurry, and the secondary did a great job of man-to-man coverage.  The entire defense rose to the challenge.  They had heard all year about how Hardin was going to be able to throw the ball against us without any problem, and I think all that talk got under their skin a little.  I am proud of their effort as a unit and now we need to continue the momentum into the playoffs.  The entire defense is being acknowledged as defensive players of the game." East Chambers will play the Corrigan-Camden Bulldogs in the first round of the playoffs.  Game is set for Friday, November 16, 2007, 7:30 p.m., at Shepherd Stadium, in Shepherd, Texas. The Bucs are  visitors.     View slideshow.