RSL 2021 Football Preview

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2021 Football Preview WHAT’S INSIDE: RSL’s DISTRICT-BY-DISTRICT PROGNOSTICATIONS

A PRESEASON LOOK at South Texas TEAMS

CONFERENCE OUTLOOKS

Table of Contents 2A Outlook 3A Outlook 4A Outlook Predictions & Big Games 5A Outlook 6A Outlook On TAPPS

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Refugio once again a region favorite

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By Billy Swinney Rio Sports Live

In their 90th season of existence, the Refugio Bobcats once again remain the dominant force in 2A Division 1 in South Texas. In recent years, Region IV has usually boasted as many as three ranked teams in the top five of the Texas 2A football landscape and that should be the case again this year.

After a full season of road games last year with their home stadium out of commission, the Bobcats will play their entire district schedule at home, giving the 15-2A DI favorite a less-than bumpy road to another district crown. However, the Bobcats will have some distant non-district games to travel to starting off with Bruni, then Crystal City and Sabinal Refugio returns a few veterans from last year, (eight on offense & seven on defense) and have made some moves in key positions on the offensive lines to give Junior quarterback Caleb Hesseltine a bit more time to find the many Bobcat receiving weapons. Jared Kelley, Antwaan Gross, Isaiah Avery and Ty LaFrance return as prime targets for Hesseltine.

In the backfield Desantos Doomes will provide his skill at power running at the full-

Photo courtesy of the Victoria Advocate Refugio quarterback Caleb Hesseltine takes a snap during a practice earlier this month at Refugio High School. The Bobcats are once again one o

back position.

On defense the Bobcats have reinforced the line as well and put some speed and power hitters in the Back positions.

Hayden LaFrance, J.R. Moore and Jayden Wright will act as the Refugio defense’s iron wall.

Head coach Jason Herring has been preparing hard for the upcoming season.

“We’re conditioning a lot because we are gonna be hitting it pretty hard this year.”

Herring said.

At any rate the Bobcats are ready and looking to make

another State Championship run.

For Refugio, it seems yet again that they are on a path to face No. 2 Shiner in the postseason, while usually highranked Mason has dropped to No. 6. Shiner ousted Refugio, the then-defending champ last year 24-13 in the quarterfinal round and went on to win the 2020 state title.

Elsewhere in the 15-2A DI, Kenedy, Three Rivers and Freer return at least five starters on each side of the ball.

Kenedy returns eight on

offense and nine on defense, while Three Rivers brings back nine on offense and eight defensively. Freer brings back six on offense and five on defense to round out that trio of squads hoping to build off area playoff berths last season.

In 16-2A, Premont is looking to run it back as district champions, led by running back Andrew Christian and quarterback Dos La Fuente.

The Cowboys feel good about their chances to take the crown, but will have to overcome being young in the trenches on

both sides of the ball.

Other teams to watch in that district are Ben Bolt and Santa Maria. Ben Bolt, which only played two games last regular season and fell in bi-district, brings back nine starters on offense and eight on defense but lacks a bit beyond that. Meanwhile, Santa Maria returns five on each side of the ball and is looking to rebound after missing the playoffs last year, but only played two games as well.

La Vill also will be in the mix for a playoff spot, returning five on offense and seven on defense.

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TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: vs Riviera, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 3: @ Premont, 7:30 p.m.

DISTRICT 16-2A DII

Sept. 10: vs. Ben Bolt, 7 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: vs. Banquete, 7 p.m.

Sept. 24: vs. Yorktown*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 1: @ Louise*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 8: vs. Runge*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 15: BYE Oct. 22: @ Woodsboro*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 29: vs. Falls City*, 7 p.m.

Nov. 5: @ Pettus*, 7 p.m. * Denotes district games

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Team snapshot Head Coach Gary Hartman 2020 season record: 1-5 2020 Postseason: Did not qualify

Returning Letterman: 10 Returning Starters: (Off. 6 / Def. 6) Key Contributers: Eduardo hernandez (LB); Nathan Leija (WR/DB) Game to watch: Oct. 8 vs. Runge

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BEN BOLT BADGERS DISTRICT 16-2A DI

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: vs. Skidmore-Tynan, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 2: vs. Banquete, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 10: @ Agua Dulce, 7 p.m.

SIX PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 18: @ Woodsboro, 6 p.m.

Sept. 24: vs. Benavides, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: @ Three Rivers, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 8: @ Santa Maria*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: vs. Riviera*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: BYE Oct. 29: @ Premont*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5: vs. La Villa*, 7:30 p.m. * Denotes district games

David Perez

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Junior QB/DB

Junior HB/SS

Junior TB/DB

Arnold Navarro

JD Ramirez

Troy Rodriguez

Senior FB/MLB

Senior FB/DE/LB

Junior HB/MLB

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2020 Postseason: Advanced to Bi-district playoffs

Returning Letterman: 15 Returning Starters: (Off. 7 / Def. 7) Key Contributers: Adam Perez (OL/DL); John Utley (TE/DE) Game to watch: Nov. 5 vs. La Villa

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BENAVIDES EAGLES DISTRICT 15-2A DII

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: @ Freer, 7 p.m.

Sept. 3: @ Santa Gertrudis, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 10: vs. Bloomington, 7:30 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: @ Riviera, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 24: @ Ben Bolt, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: BYE Oct. 8: vs. D’Hanis, 7 p.m.

Oct. 15: vs. Bruni*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 22: vs. Charlotte*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 29: vs. Sabinal*, 7 p.m.

Nov. 5: @ La Pryor*, 7 p.m * Denotes district games

Johnathan Alaniz

Mathew Cadena

Daniel Elizondo

Junior RB/SS

Sophomore QB/DB

Junior MLB/FB

Ruben Pena

Nathan Perez

Oscar Villa

Sophomore OL/DL

Senior OL/DL

Sophomore FS/RB

Team snapshot Head Coach Marcos Zubia 2020 season record: 0-5 2020 Postseason: Did not qualify

Returning Letterman: 10 Returning Starters: Off. 5 / Def. 7 Key Contributers: Sergio Benavente (DB); Samuel Vela (WR/LB); Julian Alaniz (OL) Game to watch: Oct. 22 vs. Charlotte

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FREER BUCKAROOS

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: vs. Benavides, 7 p.m.

Sept. 3: @ Hebbronville, 7:30 p.m.

DISTRICT 15-2A DI

Sept. 10: @ Taft, 7:30 p.m.

SIX PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: BYE Sept. 25: vs. Johnson City, 2 p.m.

Oct. 1: vs. Premont, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 8: @ Three Rivers*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: vs. Kenedy*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: @ Bloomington*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5: @ Refugio*, 7:30 p.m. * Denotes district games

Ryan Buhidar

John Cantu

Kaleb Garza

Junior RB/DB

Senior DB/WR

Junior OL/DL

Jonathan Hasette

Elliot Ramirez

Trey Ramirez

Junior WR/DB

Senior QB/FS

Senior OL/DB

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Head Coach Robert Williams 2020 season record: 3-4, 2-2 in District 2020 Postseason: Advanced to area playoffs

Returning Letterman: 14 Returning Starters: Off. 6 / Def. 5 Other Key Contributers: Javi Perez (OL/DL); Paul Perez (OL/DL); Kaleb Garza (OL/DL); Jordan Benavides (WR/DB); Anthony Jordan (OL/DL) Game to watch: Oct. 8 at Three Rivers

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KENEDY LIONS

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: vs. Karnes City, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 4: vs. Progreso (@ Premont), 2 p.m.

DISTRICT 15-2A DI

Sept. 10: vs. Woodsboro, 7:30 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: @ Taft, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 24: vs. La Villa, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: vs. Riviera, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 8: BYE Oct. 15: @ Freer*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: vs. Bloomington*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: @ Refugio*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5: vs. Three Rivers*, 7:30 p.m. * Denotes district games

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Team snapshot Head Coach Shawn Alvarez 2020 season: 6-3 2020 Postseason: Advanced to Area Playoffs

Returning Letterman: 16 Returning Starters: Off. 8 / Def. 9 Key Contributers: Kameron Miller (RB/DB); Robert DeLeon (OL); Joseph Luna (OL/DL); Josh Cruz (LB); Kevin Tam (OL) Game to watch: Nov. 5 vs. Three Rivers

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LA VILLA CARDINALS

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: vs. Progreso, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 3: vs. Lyford, 7:30 p.m.

DISTRICT 16-2A DI

Sept. 10: @ Santa Rosa, 7:30 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: vs. Monte Alto, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 24: @ Kenedy, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 30: vs. MMA, 7 p.m.

Oct. 8: vs. Premont*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: BYE Oct. 22: @ Santa Maria*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: vs. Riviera*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5: @ Ben Bolt*, 7;30 p.m. * Denotes district games

Arnulfo Contreras

Jaime Elissetche Jr.

Jacob Espericueta

Senior RB/CB

Junior OL/DL

Senior WR/DB

Everardo Reyes

Jerry Reyes

Jayden Silguero

Junior OL/DL

Senior MLB

Senior OLB

Team snapshot Head Coach Danny Perez 2020 season record: 2-3 2020 Postseason: Advanced to bi-district playoffs

Returning Letterman: 25 Returning Starters: (Off. 5 / Def. 7) Key Contributers: Joel Almanza Keanu Escobar (WR/ DB); Luke Serna (DB); Ayden Reyes (DL) Game to watch: Nov. 5 @ Ben Bolt

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PREMONT COWBOYS DISTRICT 16-2A DI

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TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: @ Monte Alto, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 3: vs. Agua Dulce, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 10: vs. Pettus, 7:30 p.m.

SIX PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: vs. Victoria St. Joe, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 24: @ MMA, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: @ Freer, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 8: @ La Villa*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: vs. Santa Maria*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: @ Riviera*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: vs. Ben Bolt*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5: BYE * Denotes district games

Andrew Christian

Dos La Fuente

Mason Martinez

Junior RB/DB

Junior QB

Junior OL/DL

Julez Ortiz

Darrien Rogers

Deveon Saenz

Sophomore RB/DB

RB/LB

Senior WR/DB

Team snapshot Head Coach Ruben Cantu 2020 season record: 5-4 2020 Postseason: Advanced to bi-district playoffs

Returning Letterman: 9 Returning Starters: Off. 5 / Def. 6 Key Contributers: Guadalupe Cervantes (DL); Frankie Davila (RB/DB); Santi De Leon Isaiah Saenz (TE) Game to watch: Oct. 15. vs. Santa Maria

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REFUGIO BOBCATS DISTRICT 15-2A DI

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: @ Bruni, 7 p.m.

Sept. 3: vs. George West, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 10: vs. Edna, 7:30 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: BYE Sept. 24: @ Crystal City, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: @ Ganado, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 8: vs. Bloomington*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: BYE Oct. 22: vs. Three Rivers*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: vs. Kenedy*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5: vs. Freer*, 7:30 p.m. * Denotes district games

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Isaiah Avery

Caleb Hesseltine

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Team snapshot Head Coach Jason Herring 2020 regular season: 11-1 2020 Postseason: Advanced to Regional Finals

Returning Letterman: 28 Returning Starters: Off. 9 / Def. 7 Key Contributers: Antwan Gross (WR/DB); Hayden LaFrance (DE); Ty LaFrance (DE); Lukas Meza Game to watch: Oct. 29 vs. Kenedy

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RIVIERA SEAHAWKS DISTRICT 16-2A DI

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TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: @ Agua Dulce, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 3: @ Woodsboro, 7 p.m.

Sept. 10: vs. Skidmore-Tynan, 7:30 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: vs. Benavides, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 24: vs. Bruni, 7 p.m.

Oct. 1: @ Kenedy, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 8: BYE Oct. 15: @ Ben Bolt*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: vs. Premont*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: @ La Villa*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5: vs. Santa Maria*, 7;30 p.m. * Denotes district games

Jimmy Gallardo

John Kieschnick

Ian Mayberry

Sophomore WR/CB

Sophomore QB/DB/WR

Sophomore DE/OT

Nate Saenz

Tyler Sheffield

Jared Wallace

Senior QB/DB

Junior DE/OL

Senior QB/DB

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Returning Letterman: 22 Returning Starters: 13 (Off. 6 / Def. 7) Key Contributers: Robert Mayo (RB); Joseph Barrera (RB); Walker Dobson (WR),; Nathan Alegria (LB/WR) Game to watch: vs. Oct. 22 vs. Premont

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SANTA MARIA COUGARS

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: @ MMA, 7 p.m.

Sept. 3: vs. Monte Alto, 7:30 p.m.

DISTRICT 16-2A DI

Sept. 10: BYE

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: @ Lyford, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 24: vs. Progreso, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: vs. SA Southwest, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 8: vs. Ben Bolt*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: @ Premont*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: vs. La Villa*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: BYE Nov. 5: Riviera*, 7:30 p.m. * Denotes district games

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Junior LB/OL/DL

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TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: @ Falls City, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 3: vs. Nixon-Smiley, 7:30 p.m.

DISTRICT 15-2A DI

Sept. 10: @ Bruni, 7 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: vs. Karnes City, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 24: @ Blanco, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: vs. Ben Bolt, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 8: vs. Freer*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: @ Bloomington*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: @ Refugio*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: BYE Nov. 5: @ Kenedy*, 7:30 p.m. * Denotes district games

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Sophomore OL/DL

Team snapshot Head Coach Ramon Soliz 2020 season record: 4-5 2020 Postseason: Advanced to Area playoffs

Returning Letterman: 15 Returning Starters: Off. 9 / Def, 6 Key Contributers: Caleb Arnold (DE/OL); Kolter Huges (OL); Rigovero Sanchez (FB/LB); Austin Stutts (FB/LB) Game to watch: Oct. 8 vs. Freer

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WOODSBORO EAGLES DISTRICT 16-2A DII

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: vs. Taft, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 3: vs. Riviera, 7 p.m.

Sept. 10: @ Kenedy, 7:30 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 18: vs. Ben Bolt, 6 p.m.

Sept. 24: vs. Pettus*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 1: @ Yorktown*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 8: vs. Louise*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 15: @ Runge*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 22: vs. Agua Dulce*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 29: BYE Nov. 5: @ Falls City*, 7 p.m. * Denotes district games

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Team snapshot Head Coach John Lesak 2020 season record: 1-7 2020 Postseason: Did not qualify

Returning Letterman: 25 Returning Starters: Off. 10 / Def. 10 Key Contributers: Juan Estraca (OL/DL); Noel Garcia (RB); Braxton Ladner (OL/DL); T.K. Morgan (RB/DB) Game to watch: Oct. 22 vs. Agua Dulce

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3A Outlook

Ethan Dujay / Special to Rio Sports Live A Lyford receiver goes low to make a catch during a practice earlier this month at Lyford High School. The Bulldogs are looking to contend in District 16-3A DI and are led by first-year head coach Jerry Jauregui.

RGV, Coastal Bend 3A squads provide much to watch in 2021

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In district 16-3A DI, Corpus Christi London will open up as the favorite to win the district. The Pirates, who have seven back on offense and eight back on defense will lean on running back / linebacker Mason Arispe. The Pirates went 7-3 overall and 2-1 in district in 2020 before falling

in the bi-district playoffs in a narrow 24-21 loss to Edna.

Behind London is San Diego, who have plenty of firepower coming back in 2021.

Hector Garza returns as an all around weapon while Asher Gonzalez and Jorge Guerra anchor the trenches.

Lyford will be led by new head coach Jerry Jauregui. The Bulldogs have five starters back on both sides of the ball, but

look for Mark Marroquin and Osmar Martinez will look to make some noise for the Bulldogs on offense. With Martinez at the helm, he is poised for a breakout season and will be aided by Gavin Martinez and Carlos Martinez in the trenches.

In 16-3A DII, the Odem Owls are led by quarterback Hunter Dawson and linebacker Noah Ramirez. The Owls return nine back on offense

and nine back on defense. The Owls have the pieces in play for a big 2021 season.

Hebbronville and Taft will be in the playoff mix in 2021.

The Longhorns return seven on offense and nine on defense while Taft has six back on each side of the ball. The Greyhounds were also area finalists in 2020.

In 15-3A DII, Karnes City will be in the playoff picture with 14 starters back from

2020. The Badgers did not make the playoffs last season and will look to right that wrong in 2021. George West is poised for a big year and will be in the district title hunt with Poth.

The Longhorns have five returning on both sides of the ball and are led by two-way player Jake Snider and wide outs Nick Rutherford and Steven Gonzales.

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BANQUETE BULLDOGS

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: vs. Falfurrias, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 2: @ Ben Bolt, 7:30 p.m.

DISTRICT 16-3A DII

Sept. 10: vs. Robstown, 7:30 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: @ Agua Dulce, 7 p.m.

Sept. 24: vs. Skidmore-Tynan*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: @ Hebbronville*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 8: vs. Odem*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: @ Santa Rosa*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: vs. Taft*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: BYE Nov. 5: @ Monte Alto*, 7:30 p.m. * Denotes district games

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Team snapshot Head Coach Kevin Hermes 2020 season record: 3-4 2020 Postseason: Did not qualify

Returning Letterman: 20 Returning Starters: Off. 10 / Def. 8 Key Contributers: Daniel Solorio (OL/DL); Aaron Flores (DB/WR); Alex Gonzalez (DB/RB) Game to watch: Oct. 22 vs. Taft

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BISHOP BADGERS

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: vs. Hebbronville, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 3: @ C.C. JP II, 7:30 p.m.

DISTRICT 16-3A DI

Sept. 10: @ H.M. King, 7:30 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: @ Goliad, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 24: vs. C.C. London*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: @ Santa Gertrudis*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 8: vs. San Diego*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: BYE Oct. 22: @ Lyford*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: vs. Progreso*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5: @ Falfurrias*, 7:30 p.m. * Denotes district games

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Thomas Bearden

Aaron Carrillo

Marcos Hernandez

Senior OL

Senior LB

Senior SB

Manuel Pina

Isaiah Rodriguez

Jace Wilson

Senior QB

Senior RB

Junior WR

Team snapshot Head Coach Louie Rodriguez 2020 regular season: 3-2

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2020 Postseason: Advanced to bi-district playoffs

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LONDON PIRATES

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: vs. C.C. JPII, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 3: BYE

DISTRICT 16-3A DI

Sept. 10: vs. Poth, 7 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 16: vs. Austin Achieve, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 24: @ Bishop*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: vs. Lyford*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 8: @ Progreso*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: vs. Falfurrias*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: BYE Oct. 29: @ Santa Gertrudis*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5: vs. San Diego*, 7:30 p.m. * Denotes district games

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Jacob Lujan

Bryce Marshall

Patrick McNorton

Senior OL

Senior OL/DL

Senior DE

Ace Navarijo

Reed Rozypal

Dillon Spencer

Junior QB

Senior MLB/OL

Junior WR

Team snapshot Head Coach Robbie Moreno 2020 season record: 7-3 2020 Postseason: Advanced to bi-district playoffs

Returning Letterman: 26 Returning Starters: Off. 7 / Def. 8 Key Contributers: Jacob Charles (DL); Mason Arispe (OL/DL); Pierson Cazalas (WR); Preston Cazalas (WR) Game to watch: Nov. 5 vs. San Diego

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FALFURRIAS JERSEYS

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: @ Banquete, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 3: @ Robstown, 7:30 p.m.

DISTRICT 16-3A DI

Sept. 10: vs. Hebbronville, 7:30 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: vs. Odem, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 24: @ Lyford*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: vs. Progreso*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 8: BYE Oct. 15: @ C.C. London*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: vs. Santa Gertrudis*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: @ San Diego*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5: vs. Bishop*, 7:30 p.m * Denotes district games

Matt Briseno

James Garza

Renee Martinez III

Senior QB

OL/DL

Sophomore RB

Aaron Omar Mireles

Aaron Molina

Jacob Villarreal

Junior LB/OL

Senior OL/DL

Senior SS/WR

Team snapshot Head Coach Ruben Garia 2020 season record: 0-8 2020 Postseason: Did not qualify

Returning Letterman: 22 Returning Starters: (Off. 7 / Def. 8) Key Contributers: Valek Garza (WR/OLB); Josh Sanchez (DB/WR); Derrick Villarreal (LB/RB); Brandin Smith (LB/RB) Game to watch: Oct. 22 vs. Santa Gertrudis

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GEORGE WEST LONGHORNS

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: vs. San Diego, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 3: @ Refugio, 7:30 p.m.

DISTRICT 15-3A DII

Sept. 10: vs. Goliad, 7:30 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: @ Mathis, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 24: BYE Oct. 1: @ Nixon-Smiley*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 8: vs. Natalia*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: @ Poth*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: vs. Karnes City*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: @ Dilley*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5: vs. Stockdale*, 7:30 p.m. * Denotes district games

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Jessie Burch

Ashton Humphrey

Turner Lee

Junior QB/WR/LB

Senior RB/CB

Senior FB/LB

Shawn Patrick Mallia

Nikolas Rutherford

Jake Snider

Junior OL

Senior OL/DL

Junior QB/DB

Team snapshot Head Coach Bobby Nicholson 2020 season record: 6-5 2020 Postseason: Advanced to area playoffs

Returning Letterman: 16 Returning Starters: Off. 6 / Def. 4 Key Contributers: Weston Rhodes (WR/DB); Wyatt Nami (TE/DE); Laeson Collins (TE/DE); Caiden Salinas (OL/DT) Game to watch: Oct. 15 @ Poth

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GOLIAD TIGERS DISTRICT 15-3A DI

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: vs. Rice Cons., 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 3: @ Marion, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 10: @ George West, 7:30 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: vs. Bishop, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 24: vs. Edna*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: BYE Oct. 8: @ Mathis*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: vs. Aransas Pass*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: @ Orange Grove*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: vs. Palacios*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5: @ Industrial*, 7:30 p.m * Denotes district games

Gage Barrera

Aden Barrientez

Joseph Council

RB/LB

RB/LB

RB/DE

Jesse Martinez

Gene Ratliff

Reese Ruhnke

ATH

TE/LB

QB/DB

Team snapshot Head Coach Kevin Salazar

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2020 season record: 0-9 2020 Postseason: Did not qualify

Returning Letterman: 17 Returning Starters: Off. 8 / Def. 8 Key Contributers: Walker Wimberly (OL/DL); Braylon Perry (RB/LB); Leighton Wunsch (WR/DB); Donovan Garcia (WR/DB); Game to watch: Oct. 22 @ Orange Grove

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HEBBRONVILLE LONGHORNS DISTRICT 16-3A DII

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TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: @ Bishop, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 3: vs. Freer, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 10: @ Falfurrias, 7:30 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: vs. BVille St. Joe, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 24: @ Taft*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: vs. Banquete*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 8: @ Monte Alto*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: vs. Skidmore-Tynan*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: BYE Oct. 29: @ Odem*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5: vs. Santa Rosa*, 7;30 p.m. * Denotes district games

Jaden Alaniz

Josh Almaraz

Paul Baez

Senior WR/LB

Senior RB/DB

Senior LB

Michael Dominguez

Alejandro Gomez

Drandon Salazar

Senioe DE

Senior OL/DL

Senior RB/LB

Team snapshot Head Coach RJ Montalvo 2020 season record: 4-3 2020 Postseason: Advanced to bi-district playoffs

Returning Letterman: 19 Returning Starters: Off. 10/ Def. 8 Key Contributers: Brandon Salazar (TE/DE); Benjamin Cadena (WR/DB); Nathan Garza (QB/DB); Samuel Cadena (WR/DB) Game to watch: Oct. 29 @ Odem

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KARNES CITY BADGERS DISTRICT 15-3A DII

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TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: @ Kenedy, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 3: vs. Victoria St. Joe, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 10: vs. Mathis, 7:30 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: @ Three Rivers, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 24: vs. Poth*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: BYE Oct. 8: @ Dilley*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: vs. Stockdale*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: @ George West*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: vs. Nixon-Smiley*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5: @ Natalia*, 7:30 p.m. * Denotes district games

Treyton Clark

Aiden Garza

Zeke Guzman

Junior QB

Senior DE

Senior DT/TE

Mason Moore

Warrick Thompson

Joey Valdez

Junior DE/TE

Senior WR/S

Senior OL

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Team snapshot Head Coach Daniel Oelschlegel 2020 season record: 4-6 2020 Postseason: Did not qualifiy

Returning Letterman: 19 Returning Starters: Off. 7 / Def. 7 Key Contributers: Jerrick Beaver (WR); Jason Foley (LB) Game to watch: Nov. 5 @ Natalia

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LYFORD BULLDOGS DISTRICT 16-3A DI

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TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: vs. Santa Rosa, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 3: @ La Villa, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 10: vs. Raymondville, 7:30 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: vs. Santa Maria, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 24: vs. Falfurrias*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: C.C. London*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 8: vs. Santa Gertrudis*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: @ San Diego*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: vs. Bishop*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: BYE Nov. 5: @ Progreso*, 7:30 p.m. * Denotes district games

Jordan De Luna

Benjamin Gonzalez

Noah Guzman

Junior WR/DE

Senior RB/MLB

Junior WR/DB

Carlos Martinez

Gavin Martinez

Victor Rubalcaba

Junior OL/DL

Senior DL/OL

Junior RB/LB

Team snapshot Head Coach Gerardo Jauregui 2020 season record: 6-2 2020 Postseason: Advanced to area playoffs

Returning Letterman: 12 Returning Starters: Off. 5 / Def. 5 Key Contributers: Mark Marroquin (WR/DB); Osmar Martinez (QB); Diego Guerra (WR); Oscar Martinez (WR/DB); Game to watch: Oct. 1 vs London

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MATHIS PIRATES

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: vs. Ingleside, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 3: @ Odem, 7:30 p.m.

DISTRICT 15-3A DI

Sept. 10: @ Karnes City, 7:30 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: vs. George West, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 24: vs. Industrial*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: @ Edna*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 8: vs. Goliad*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: BYE Oct. 22: vs. Aransas Pass*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: @ Orange Grove, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5: @ Palacios*, 7:30 p.m * Denotes district games

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Israel Gonzales

Andrew Cuellar

Jacob Barrera

Senior OL/DL

Senior DT/FB

Senior OL/DL

Roland Sanchez

Marcos Alvarado

Elyon Ybarra

Senior DE/OL

Senior QB

Senior WR/DB

Team snapshot Head Coach Trae Stevens 2020 season record: 2-4 2020 Postseason: Did not qualify

Returning Letterman: 20 Returning Starters: Off. 7 / Def. 5 Key Contributers: Xaiden Veliz (FB/DT); Ethan Ybarra (OLB); Carlos Acosta (WR) Game to watch: Oct. 29 @ Orange Grove

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MONTE ALTO BLUE DEVILS

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: vs. Premont, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 3: @ Santa Maria, 7:30 p.m.

DISTRICT 16-3A DII

Sept. 9: @ MMA, 7 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: @ La Villa, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 24: BYE Oct. 1: @ Skidmore-Tynan*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 8: vs. Hebbronville*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: @ Odem*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: vs. Santa Rosa*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: @ Taft*, 7 p.m.

Nov. 5: vs. Banquete*, 7:30 p.m. * Denotes district games

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Marcelino Castillo

Devin Handy

Andres Marroquin

Senior WR/DB

Senior WR/DB

Senior RB/LB

Antonio Marroquin

Juan Morales

Noah San Miguel

Senior C/DE

Senior OL/DL

Junior QB

Team snapshot Head Coach OPEN 2020 season record: 0-4 2020 Postseason: Did not qualify

Returning Letterman: 20 Returning Starters: Off. 8 / Def. 8 Key Contributers: Juan Gallardo (OL/DL); Juan Morales (OL/DL); Julio Marroquin WR/DB Game to watch: Oct. 22 vs. Santa Rosa

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ODEM OWLS

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TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: vs. West Oso, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 3: vs. Mathis, 7:30 p.m.

DISTRICT 16-3A DII

Sept. 9: @ Santa Gertrudis, 7 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: @ Falfurrias, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 24: @ Santa Rosa*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: vs. Taft*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 8: @ Banquete*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: vs. Monte Alto*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: @ Skidmore-Tynan*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: vs. Hebbronville*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5: BYE * Denotes district games

Kyle Castaneda

Hunter Dawson

Xavier Drennon

Senior WR/CB

Junior QB

Senior RB/LB

Marco Gonzales

Noah Ramirez

Dylan Tijerina

Senior WR/CB

Senior LB

Senior ILB/FB

Team snapshot Head Coach Armando Huerta 2020 season record: 7-4 2020 Postseason: Advanced to bi-district playoffs

Returning Letterman: 25 Returning Starters: Off. 9 / Def. 9 Key Contributers: Marcus Martinez (RB/DB); Elijah Pizana (DL); Leon Brown (WR); Mathew Acosta (OL) Game to watch: Oct. 29 vs. Hebbronville

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ORANGE GROVE BULLDOGS DISTRICT 15-3A DI

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: @ Sinton, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 3: @ Hidalgo, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 10: vs. RGC Grulla, 7:30 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: vs. H.M. King, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 24: BYE Oct. 1: @ Palacios*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 8: vs. Industrial*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: @ Edna*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: vs. Goliad*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: vs. Mathis*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5: @ Aransas-Pass*, 7:30 p.m. * Denotes district games

Trevor Garcia

Marshal Saha

Kayden Schroedter

Senior WR

DB/RB 2022

Junior LB

Zeke Serna

Cutter Stewart

Kace Wilken

Senior OLD

Junior QB

Senior DE

Team snapshot Head Coach Mark DelPercio 2020 season record: 7-4 2020 Postseason: Advanced to area playoffs

Returning Letterman: 18 Returning Starters: Off. 4 / Def. 9 Key Contributers: Gabe Moreno (WR/DB); Victor Del Bosque (OT); Seth Barnes (LB); Lance Lopez (DT) Game to watch: Oct. 1 vs. Palacios

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PROGRESO RED ANTS DISTRICT 16-3A DI

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TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: @ La Villa, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 4: vs. Kenedy(at Premont), 2 p.m.

Sept. 10: BYE

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: vs. Santa Rosa, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 24: @ Santa Maria, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: @ Falfurrias*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 8: vs. C.C. London*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: @ Santa Gertrudis*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: vs. San Diego*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: @ Bishop*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5: vs. Lyford*, 7:30 p.m. * Denotes district games

Octavio De Leon

Gilberto Garces

David Garcia

Senior QB/DB

Senior TE/DE

SR OL/DL

Jericho Martinez

Alexis Mascorro

Justin Meza

Senior OL/DL

Senior RB/LB

Senior RB/DB

Team snapshot Head Coach Jose Meza 2020 regular season: Did not compete 2020 Postseason: NA

Returning Letterman: NA Returning Starters: Off. - / Def. Key Contributers: Edwin Ontiveros (OL/DL); Fernando Vasquez (RB/LB); Jordi Cruz (TE/DE);Christian Valdez (WR/DB) Game to watch: Oct. 15 @ Santa Gertrudis

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SAN DIEGO VAQUEROS DISTRICT 16-3A DI

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TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: vs. George West, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 3: vs. H.M. King, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 10: @ West oso, 7:30 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: vs. Aransas Pass, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 24: vs. Santa Gertrudis*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: BYE Oct. 8: @ Bishop*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: vs. Lyford*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: @ Progreso*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: vs. Falfurrias*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5: @ C.C. London*, 7:30 p.m. * Denotes district games

Asher Gonzalez

Jorge Guerra

Shawn Morin

Senior OL

Senior OL

Senior DE/FB

Sean Maldonado

Jacob Rodriguez

James Rodriguez

Senior WR/CB

Senior DE/HB

Senior WR/FS

Team snapshot Head Coach Ismael Bo Ochoa 2020 season record: 4-2 2020 Postseason: Advanced to bi-district playoffs

Returning Letterman: 20 Returning Starters: Off. 7 / Def. 5 Key Contributers: Hector Gaza (ATH); Derick Trevino (SS/FB); RJ Valerio (QB) Game to watch: Nov. 5 @ London

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SANTA GERTRUDIS LIONS

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 26: @ S.A. Southwest Campus, 7 p.m.

Sept. 3: vs. Benavides, 7:30 p.m.

DISTRICT 16-3A DI

Sept. 9: vs. Odem, 7 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: @ Skidmore-Tynan, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 24: @ San Diego*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: vs. Bishop*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 8: @ Lyford*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: vs. Progreso*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: @ Falfurrias*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: vs. C.C. London*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5: BYE * Denotes district games

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Jose Benitez

Tony De La Cruz

Matthew Ramirez

Senior (WR/DB)

Junior LB

Junior OL/DL

Jacob Sanchez

Cameron Saul

Willis Tinsley

Senior LB/WR

Junior OL/DL

Senior WR/FS

Team snapshot Head Coach Jerry Carpentier 2020 season record: 2-5

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2020 Postseason: Did not qualify

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Returning Letterman: 19 Returning Starters: (Off. 8 / Def. 8) Key Contributers: Adrian Gonzalez (RB/DB); Jesse Estes (OL/DL); Julian Gonzalez (QB/DB) Game to watch: Oct. 1 vs. Bishop

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SANTA ROSA WARRIORS DISTRICT 16-3A DII

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: @ Lyford, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 3: @ Brownsville St. Joe, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 10: vs. La Villa, 7:30 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: @ Progreso, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 24: vs. Odem*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: BYE Oct. 8: @ Taft*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: vs. Banquete*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: @ Monte Alto*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: vs. Skidmore-Tynan*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5: @ Hebbronville*, 7:30 p.m. * Denotes district games

David Balzaldua

Rene Flores

Derek Guerra

Senior MLB

Senior RB/FS

Senior WR

Gerardo Rios Jr.

Bryan Rojas

Antonio Saldana Jr.

Sophomore OL

Sophomore QB

Sophomore OL

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2020 season record: 1-3 2020 Postseason: Did not qualify

Returning Letterman: 17 Returning Starters: Off. 5 / Def. 6 Key Contributers: Felipe Alaniz (WR/LB); Jayden Olivarez (DB); Johnathan Terrazas (LB); Diego Flores (QB/LB) Game to watch: Oct. 29 vs. Skidmore-Tynan

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SKIDMORE-TYNAN BOBCATS

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: @ Ben Bolt, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 2: vs. Pettus, 7 p.m.

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DISTRICT 16-3A DII

Sept. 10: @ Riviera, 7:30 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: vs. Santa Gertrudis*, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 24: @ Banquete*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: vs. Monte Alto*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 8: BYE Oct. 15: @ Hebbronville*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: vs. Odem*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: @ Santa Rosa*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5: vs. Taft*, 7:30 p.m. * Denotes district games

Inocente Esquivel

Marcus Gabriel

Joe Guerra

Senior TB/DB

Junior FB/DB

Senior FB/LB

RJ Hinojosa

Michael Menchaca

Keegan Westmoreland

Sophomore OL/DL

Senior TB/SS

Senior TE/LB

Team snapshot Head Coach Stephen Silva 2020 season record: 3-7 2020 Postseason: Did not Qualify

Returning Letterman: 12 Returning Starters: Off. 5 / Def. 7 Key Contributers: Sonny Mann (QB); Walker Widner (HB/LB) Game to watch: Sept. 17 vs. Santa Gertrudis

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TAFT GREYHOUNDS DISTRICT 16-3A DII

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: @ Woodsboro, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 3: @ West Oso, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 10: vs. Freer, 7;30 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: vs. Kenedy, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 24: vs. Hebbronville*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: @ Odem*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 8: vs. Santa Rosa*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: BYE Oct. 22: @ Banquete*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: vs. Monte Alto, 7 p.m.

Nov. 5: @ Skidmore-Tynan*, 7:30 p.m. * Denotes district games

Matthew Banda

Jacob Gomez

Anastacio Lopez

Senior DE

Senior DT

Junior OL/DL

Efrain Ozuna

Marc Quintero

Josh Suarez

Junior WR/DB

Senior OG/DT

Junior ATH

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2020 season record: 8-4

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2020 Postseason: Advanced to area playoffs

Returning Letterman: 18 Returning Starters: Off. 6 / Def. 6 Key Contributers: Jerek Sanchez (RB/LB); Steve Rivera; Zach Martinez (WR/DB); Enrique Rodriguez (WR/DB) Game to watch: Sept. 24. vs. Hebbronville

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CLASS 4A: EYES ON THEM Calallen, Miller to

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duel for 15-4A DI crown

By Kevin Narro Rio Sports Live

District 15-4A DI had a strong showing in the postseason last year as every team that qualified for the postseason secured at least one playoff win.

Leading that charge was the Corpus Christi Miller Bucs, who rode a second-round upset of then-No. 2 Lampasas all the way to the regional finals after finishing third in district.

Calallen, meanwhile, won the district crown and made its way to the regional semis.

Looking at this season Calallen remains the front runner and team to beat. The Wildcats return exactly eight on offense and eight on defense. After a run to the regional semifinals, the Wildcats look to do it again in 2021.

They will be led by linebacker Colton Calloway and on offense they will need to replace Jeremiah Earls.

Corpus Christi Miller will have to replace Andrew Body and will look to give the keys to Jaedyn Brown. While he will have Lonnie Adkism at his disposal, Adkism is arguably one of the top wideouts in the region. Along with Adkism as the bell cow will be running back Ethan Greenwood. De-

Arelia C. Williams / Special to Rio Sports Live Corpus Christi Miller quarterback Jaedyn Brown, above, scrambles away from a defender during an intrasquad scrimmage earlier thismonth. The Raymondville Bearkats, bottom right, participate in drills during team practices earlier this month.

fensively Dae’Jon Bisby will look to anchor the defensive line for the Bucs.

Port Lavaca Calhoun, which went two-deep in the postseason last year, has three back on offense and five back on defense. After falling short in the area round, the Sandcrabs will look to retool in one of the toughest districts in the region.

In 16-4A DI, La Feria has six back on offense and four back on defense. Aaron Trevino will now take charge of the Lions offense and look to his younger brother Joaquin Trevino and running back E.J. Serna.

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to continue that this season as the Pirates have five back on offense and four on defense.

Saul Hernandez returns to play on both the offensive and defensive line and was an allstate selection in 2020.

In 16-4A DII, the Sinton Pirates are hoping to build off its trip to the regional semifinals and they have all the tools to do it as twin brothers in quarterback Rene Galvan and running back Rylan Galvan lead an offense with 10 returning starters.

On defense, linebacker Jonathon Morin and defensive end Jaquae Stewart are two of nine total starters returning on that side of the ball.

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ALICE COYOTES DISTRICT 15-4A DI

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TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: vs. C.C. Veterans, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 3: vs. Victoria East, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 10: vs. Harlingen South, 7:30 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: vs. Hidalgo, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 24: @ H.M. King, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: BYE Oct. 8: @ C.C. Miller*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: @ Beeville*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: vs. Calallen*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: @ PL Calhoun, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5: vs. Tuloso-Midway*, 7:30 p.m. * Denotes district games

Kaleb Aguilar

David Cantu

Caleb Garcia

Senior RB/SS

Senior DE

Senior OL/DL

Michael Monsevais

Ryan Salas

Senior WR/DB

Senior WR/FS

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Team snapshot Head Coach Kyle Atwood 2020 season record: 3-3 2020 Postseason: Advanced to area playoffs

Returning Letterman: 31 Returning Starters: Off. 6 / Def. 6) Key Contributers: Noah Cervantes (LB); Miguel Saenz (DT); Justin Arrellano (RB/WR); Landon Rodriguez (RB/ WR) Game to watch: Oct. 22 vs. Calallen

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TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: vs. Flour Bluff, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 3: @ Victoria West, 7:30 p.m.

DISTRICT 15-4A DI

Sept. 10: vs. Pearsall, 7:30 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: @ Somerset, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 24: vs. La Feria, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: BYE Oct. 8: @ Calhoun*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: vs. Alice*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: @ Tuloso-Midway*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: vs. Calallen*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5: @ C.C. Miller*, 7:30 p.m. * Denotes district games

Bryce Foster

Victor Gonzales

Trey Martinez

Senior MLB

Senior QB/DB

Senior FB/LB

Eduardo Mendez

David Rodriguez

Matthew Salinas

Senior OL/DL

Senior DT/OT

Senior OL/DL

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Team snapshot Head Coach Chris Soza 2020 season record: 2-8 2020 Postseason: Did not qualify

Returning Letterman: 20 Returning Starters: Off. 5 / Def. 5 Key Contributers: Jaime Del Bosque (TE/DE), Arve Vasquez (OL); Xavier Aleman (DT); Dylan Farias (DT); Isaiah Gonzales (HB/DB) Game to watch: Oct. 15 vs. Alice

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CALALLEN WILDCATS

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: @ Gregory-Portland, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 3: vs. Jourdanton, 7:30 p.m.

DISTRICT 15-4A DI

Sept. 10: vs. Los Fresnos, 7:30 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: BYE Sept. 24: @ Kerrville-Tivy, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: @ S.A. Cornerstone, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 8: @ Tuloso-Midway*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct 15: vs. C.C. Miller*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: @ Alice*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: @ Beeville*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5: vs. Calhoun*, 7:30 p.m. * Denotes district games

William Burch

Colton Callaway

Terik Hickman

Senior ILB

Senior MLB

Senior QB

Cole Hobbs

Logan Kovall

Kade Wood

Senior OL

Senior LB

Senior CB

Team snapshot Head Coach Phil Danaher 2020 season record: 10-3 2020 Postseason: Advanced to regional semifinals

Returning Letterman: 16 Returning Starters: Off. 8 / Def. 8) Key Contributers: Marvin Beasely (RB); Jagger Wilson (DB); Sonny Carpinello (QB) Game to watch: Oct. 15 vs. C.C. Miller

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MILLER BUCCANEERS DISTRICT 15-4A DI

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: @ Ray, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 2: @ C.C. Veterans, 7 p.m.

Sept. 10: @ Sinton, 7:30 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 16: vs. Brownsville Hanna, 7 p.m.

Sept. 25: vs. Waco La Vega, 2:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: BYE Oct. 8: vs. Alice*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: @ Calallen*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 23: vs. Calhoun*, 2:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: @ Tuloso-Midway*: 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5: vs. Beeville*, 7:30 p.m. * Denotes district games

Lonnie Adkism

Anthony Allen

Dae’Jon Bisby

Junior WR

Senior LT

Senior DT

Jaedyn Brown

Teyren Clay

Ethan Greenwood

Sophomore QB

Senior LB

Junior RB

Team snapshot Head Coach Justen Evans 2020 season record: 9-5 2020 Postseason: Advanced to regional finals

Returning Letterman: 31 Returning Starters: Off. 8 / Def. 7 Key Contributers: McCullion Williams (RB); Damien Gutierrez (DE); Jayden Moreno (WR/DB); Demare Lister (WR); Nick Nunez (LB) Game to watch: Oct. 15 @ Calallen

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TULOSO-MIDWAY WARRIORS DISTRICT 15-4A DI

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: @ C.C. Moody, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 3: vs. C.C. Ray, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 10: @ Rockport-Fulton, 7:30 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: @ La Feria, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 24: vs. RGC Grulla, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: BYE Oct. 8: vs. Calallen*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: @ Calhoun*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: vs. Beeville*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: vs. C.C. Miller*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5: @ Alice*, 7:30 p.m. * Denotes district games

Noah Barrientez

Elijah Bueno

Aaron Mueller

Senior QB

Senior DT

Senior OT

Xavier Olivarez

Alan Rodriguez

Hector Tamez

Senior TB

Senior RB/LB

Senior TB/OLB

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GRULLA GATORS DISTRICT 16-4A DI

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TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 26: @ Brownsville Porter, 7 p.m.

Sept. 3: vs. Raymondville, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 10: @ Orange Grove, 7:30 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: vs. Laredo Martin, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 24: @ Tuloso-Midway, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: BYE Oct. 8: vs.Hidalgo*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: @ La Feria*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: vs. Zapata*, 7:30 p.m Oct. 29: BYE Nov. 5: @ H.M. King*, 7:30 p.m. * Denotes district games

Josue Barrera

Guadalupe Bazan Jr.

Austin Garcia

Senior WR/MLB

Senior OL

Senior QB

Jorge Guerrero

Jovanny Lopez

Senior MLB/RB

Senior OL/DL

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Returning Letterman: 20 Returning Starters: Off. 9 / Def. 7 Key Contributers: Roy Guzman (WR); Jason Vega (RB); Ryan Sifuentes (WR); Robert De La Garza (WR) Game to watch: Oct. 22 vs. Zapata

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HIDALGO PIRATES

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: vs. Valley View, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 3: vs. Orange grove, 7:30 p.m.

DISTRICT 16-4A DI

Sept. 10: @ Rio Grande City, 7:30 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: @ Alice, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 24: BYE Sept. 30: vs. Somerset (at Freer), 7 p.m.

Oct. 8: @ RGC Grulla*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: vs. H.M. King*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: BYE Oct. 29: @ La Feria*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5: vs. Zapata*, 7:30 p.m. * Denotes district games

Dustin Earhart

David Garza

Saul Hernandez

Senior DE

Senior OL/DL

Senior OL/DL

Isaac Longoria

Steven Martinez

Jeremiah Zepeda

Senior OL/Dl

Senior QB

Junior RB/DB

Team snapshot Head Coach Monty Stumbaugh 2020 season record: 5-4 2020 Postseason: Advanced to bi-district playoffs

Returning Letterman: 24 Returning Starters: Off. 5 / Def. 4 Key Contributers: Reynaldo Cantu (K/P); Ruben Guerra (OL/DL); Anthony Nava (QB/DB) Game to watch: Oct. 29 @ La Feria

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INGLESIDE MUSTANGS DISTRICT 16-4A DII

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TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: @ Mathis, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 3: vs. Aransas Pass, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 10: BYE

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: vs. Gonzales*, 7 p.m.

Sept. 24: @ Rio Hondo*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: vs. Robstown*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 8: vs. West Oso*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: @ Rockport-Fulton*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: vs. Port Isabel*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: @ Raymondville*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 4: vs. Sinton*, 7:30 p.m. * Denotes district games

Aiden Chalk

Arturo Gallegos III

German Lugo

Senior WR

Senior DT

Senior K/WR/SS

Jaxson Mabile

Christian Rocha

Leo Villarreal

Senior RB/LB

Senior RB

Junior QB

Team snapshot Head Coach Hunter Hamrick 2020 season record: 7-4 2020 Postseason: Advanced to bi-district playoffs

Returning Letterman: 21 Returning Starters: Off. 7 / Def. 5 Key Contributers: Noah Gutierrez(OL/DL); Elijah Bell (RB); Eric Edison (TE/DL); Wade Johnson (OL) Game to watch: Oct. 29 @ Raymondville

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TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 26: vs. Robstown, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 3: @ San Diego, 7:30 p.m.

DISTRICT 16-4A DI

Sept. 10: vs. Bishop, 7:30 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: @ Orange Grove, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 24:vs. Alice, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: @ Pleasanton, 7 p.m.

Oct. 8: BYE Oct. 15: @ Hidalgo*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: @ La Feria*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: @ Zapata*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5: vs. RGC Grulla*, 7:30 p.m. * Denotes district games

Damian Arredondo

Dorian Arredondo

Pedro Cruz

Senior DE/WR

Senior DE/WR

Senior DB/RB

Sergio Gonzales

Jayzel Montalvo

Ivan Rubalcaba

Senior QB/DB

Senior MLB/FB

Junior OL/LB

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Team snapshot Head Coach Mike Davila 2020 season record: 0-7 2020 Postseason: Did not qualify

Returning Letterman: 21 Returning Starters: Off. 7 / Def. 6 Key Contributers: Justin DeLeon (OL); Terrell Jackson (WR); Jayden Silguero (LB); Chris Noriega (RB) Game to watch: Sept. 24 vs. Alice

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TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: @ Raymondville, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 3: vs. La Joya, 7:30 p.m.

DISTRICT 16-4A DI

Sept. 10: vs. Donna North, 7:30 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: vs. Tuloso-Midway, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 24: @ Beeville, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: BYE Oct. 8: @ Zapata*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: vs. RGC Grulla*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: @ H.M. King*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: vs. Hidalgo*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5: BYE * Denotes district games

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Caleb Martinez

Senior DE

Senior G

Senior MLB

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Returning Letterman: 10 Returning Starters: Off. 6 / Def. 4

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Key Contributers: Aaron Trevino (QB); Orlando Morales (OL); Joaquin Trevino (WR); Justin Rodriguez (DB); Noah Vento (LB) Game to watch: Oct. 29 vs. Hidalgo

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PORT ISABEL TARPONS DISTRICT 16-4A DII

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: vs. Bro. St. Joe, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 3: @ Valley View, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 10: @ Aransas Pass, 7:30 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: BYE Sept. 24: @ Robstown*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: vs. Raymondville*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 8: @ Sinton*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: vs. Rio Hondo*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: @ Ingleside*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: vs. West Oso*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5: @ Rockport-Fulton*, 7:30 p.m. * Denotes district games

Hassiel Aguilar

Rodolfo Barrera

Kaleb Clinton

Senior OL/DL

Junior QB

Junior TE/DE

Jayden Gonzalez

Cross Martinez

Derrin Valdez

Junior OL/DL

Junior RB/LB

Senior FB/SF

Team snapshot Head Coach Tony Villarreal 2020 season record: 0-2 2020 Postseason: Did not qualify

Returning Letterman: 23 Returning Starters: Off. 6 / Def. 5 Key Contributers: Gilbert Media (RB/DB); Daniel Zammaron (DB/WR); Fernando Romero (TE/DE); Evan Galvan (QB/DB) Game to watch: Oct. 15 vs. Rio Hondo

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RAYMONDVILLE BEARKATS

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: vs. La Feria, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 3: @ RGC Grulla, 7:30 p.m.

DISTRICT 16-4A DII

Sept. 10: @ Lyford, 7:30 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: BYE Sept. 24: vs. Rockport-Fulton*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: @ Port Isabel*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 8: vs. Robstown*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: vs. Sinton*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: @ Rio Hondo*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: vs. Ingleside*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5: @ West Oso*, 7:30 p.m. * Denotes district games

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Team snapshot Head Coach Frank Cantu 2020 season record: 3-1 2020 Postseason: Advanced to area playoffs

Returning Letterman: 16 Returning Starters: Off. 4 / Def. 4 Key Contributers: Lando Cantu (DT); John Rubalacaba (OL); Chris Guerrero (LB) Game to watch: Sept. 24 vs. Rockport-Fulton

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RIO HONDO BOBCATS DISTRICT 16-4A DII

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 26: @ Juarez-Lincoln, 7 p.m.

Sept. 3: vs. PSJA Memorial, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 10: vs. Brownsville Rivera, 7:30 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: BYE Sept. 24: vs. Ingleside*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: @ West Oso*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 8: vs. Rockport-Fulton*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: @ Port Isabel*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: vs. Raymondville*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: @ Sinton*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5: vs. Robstown*, 7:30 p.m. * Denotes district games

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Senior MLB

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ROBSTOWN COTTONPICKERS

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug, 26: @ H.M. King, 7 p.m.

Sept. 3: vs. Falfurrias, 7:30 p.m.

DISTRICT 16-4A DII

Sept. 10: @ Banquete, 7:30 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: BYE Sept. 24: vs. Port Isabel*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: @ Ingleside*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 8: @ Raymondville*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: vs. West Oso*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: @ Sinton*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: vs. Rockport-Fulton*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5: @ Rio Hondo*, 7:30 p.m. * Denotes district games

Edwin Aguilar

Xavi Garza

Jayden Gonzalez

Senior C/DE

Senior WR/DB

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Mark Pena

Tommy Sanchez

Rodney Vaiz

Junior OL/DL

Senior MLB/RB

Senior WR/OLB

Team snapshot Head Coach Gage Perry 2020 season record: 1-7

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ROCKPORT-FULTON PIRATES DISTRICT 16-4A DII

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: vs. Aransas Pass, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 3: @ C.C. King, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 10: vs. Tuloso-Midway, 7:30 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: BYE Sept. 24: @ Raymondville*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: vs. Sinton*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 8: @ Rio Hondo*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: vs. Ingleside*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: @ West Oso*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: @ Robstown*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5: vs. Port Isabel*, 7:30 p.m. * Denotes district games

John Chupe

Brian Cunningham

Ricky Franks

Senior RB

Senior OL

Senior CB

Phillip Krupa

Payton McAlister

Joe Moreno

Senior OLB

Senior LB

Senior LB

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SINTON PIRATES

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: vs. Orange Grove, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 2: @ C.C. Carroll, 7 p.m.

DISTRICT 16-4A DII

Sept. 10: vs. C.C. Miller, 7:30 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: BYE Sept. 24: vs. West Oso*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: @ Rockport-Fulton*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 8: vs. Port Isabel*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: @ Raymondville*, 7:30 p.m.

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Oct. 29: vs. Rio Hondo*, 7:30 p.m.

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2020 season record: 8-4 2020 Postseason: Advanced to Regional Semifinals

Returning Letterman: 26 Returning Starters: Off. 10 / Def. 9 Key Contributers: Elijah Brown (OL); Johnathon Morin (LB); Jaquae Stewart (DE); Blake Mitchell (LB) Game to watch: Oct. 1 @ Rockport-Fulton

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WEST OSO BEARS

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: @ Odem, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 3: vs. Taft, 7:30 p.m.

DISTRICT 16-4A DII

Sept. 10: vs. San Diego, 7:30 p.m.

SIX PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: BYE Sept. 24: @ Sinton*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: vs. Rio Hondo*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 8: @ Ingleside*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: @ Robstown*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: vs. Rockport-Fulton*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: @ Port Isabel*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5: vs. Raymondville*, 7:30 p.m. * Denotes district games

Jacob Galvan

Elijah Huff

Anthony Pena

Senior WR

Junior RB/OLB

Senior QB

Team snapshot Head Coach Brad Smithey 2020 regular season: 2-8 2020 Postseason: Did not qualify

Returning Letterman: 24 Returning Starters: Off. 7 / Def. 8 Key Contributers: Patrick Garcia (DE/TE; Daniel Esquivel (LB/RB); Zephaniah Rankin (WR/LB); Jayden GarciaDB/WR; Joe Medina (DB/WR) Game to watch: Oct. 8 @ Ingleside

Jared Pettit

Josh Williams

Junior DT/RG

Sophomore WR/DE/CB

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ZAPATA HAWKS

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 26: @ Laredo Cigarroa, 7 p.m.

Sept. 3: vs. Laredo Martin, 7 p.m.

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DISTRICT 16-4A DI

Sept. 10: @ Crystal City, 7:30 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: vs. Laredo Nixon, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 24: @ Carrizo Springs, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: vs. Uvalde, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 8: vs. La Feria*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: BYE Oct. 22: @ RGC Grulla*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: vs. H.M. King*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5: @ Hidalgo*, 7:30 p.m. * Denotes district games

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Josh Alvarez

Danny Guerra

Alan Pina

Senior WR

Senior OLB

Junior RB

Eliazar Zavala

Delfino Lozano

Heriberto Madrigal

Senior MLB

Sophomore OL

Sophomore Center

Team snapshot Head Coach Joel Lopez 2020 season record: 5-2 2020 Postseason: Advanced to bi-district playoffs

Returning Letterman: 23 Returning Starters: Off. 6 / Def. 3 Key Contributers: XXX Game to watch: Nov. 5 @ Hidalgo

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District Predictions Champion Predictions & Big Games Tapps DII

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SAn Antonio SW Legacy

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District 15-5A DI could be as interesting a district to watch as there is in the Coastal Bend. While Corpus Christi Veterans remains the team to beat after advancing all the way to the Class 5A state semifinal, they will have a new head coach in Ben Bitner.

The Eagles return four players on each side of the ball, but one big hole that will have to be filled will be the one left by quarterback Carter Centerfit, who graduated after leading the way to the state semis.

All-state wideout Cam De La Pena returns for his final season and will be a key cog in the offense after hauling in 76 catches for more than 1,200 yards and 14 scores.

That will be a big help for junior quarterback Elijah Durrette. As a sophomore, Durrette did see action late in games, throwing for more than 500 yards and seven touchdowns in those instances.

Defensively, linebacker Romero Lara and defensive back Nick Reyes will anchor a defense with some nice parts, such as defensive end Josiah Lewis and defensive back Luke Johnson.

Also in line to compete for the 15-5A DI crown is Flour Bluff, who fell to Veterans Memorial in the state quarterfinals.

The Hornets’ run was an impressive one on its own as they finished the season 112, with their only two losses

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coming at the hands of Veterans during district play and in the postseason.

Flour Bluff hopes to repeat that magic and will look to quarterback Nash Villegas, who leads an offense that returns just three. Defensively, the Hornets return five on defense, headlined by linebacker Ben Escamilla and defensive linemen Carlos Riojas and Jacob Rose.

District 16-5A DI will be an interesting district in 2021.

Weslaco East opens up as the team to beat. While the Wildcats return four starters on each side of the ball, but with a heavy run offense Jay Vasquez will look to use his speed while QB Javy Garza directs the traffic under center.

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McAllen Memorial had longtime coach Bill Littleon retire this past offseason. Moses Patterson will now direct the Mustang ship in 2021. Memorial does return eight on offense

and nine on defense and that is enough experience to make a run at another district title.

In District 16-5A DII, Sharyland Pioneer is fresh off a run to the region final, but

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took a heavy loss as it returns just two starters on each side of the ball, including the departure of star quarterback Eddie Lee Marburger. Junior wideout Joseph Graham Jr. will take up the slack on offense, while linebacker Caleb Fuentes will anchor the defense.

The Favorite in the district is Mercedes with six returning starters on each side, led by quarterback Michael Cisneros, who is a third-year player who filled up the stat sheet with more than 1,400 yards passing, 500 rushing and 19 total touchdowns. Behind him will berunning back Miguel Jimenez, who is going to be leaned on in the running game and, receiver Tyrell Trevino.

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LOPEZ LOBOS

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 26: @ S.A. Southside (at Buc Stadium), 7 p.m.

DISTRICT 16-5A DI

Sept. 3: vs. Brownsville Pace*, 7 p.m.

Sept. 9: @ McAllen Rowe*, 7 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: vs. McAllen Memorial*, 7 p.m.

Sept. 24: @ Donna High*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 1: BYE Oct. 7: vs. Brownsville Vets*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 15: @ Brownsville Porter*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 21: vs. Weslaco East*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 29: @ McAllen High*, 7 p.m.

Nov. 6: vs. Palmview*, 11 a.m. * Denotes district games

Manuel De La Cruz

Juan Jaramillo

Eric Machado

Senior MLB

Senior WR

Senior LB

Alex Martinez

Gerardo Martinez

Agustin Rodriguez

Senior OL

Senior FS/K

Senior CB June 2021

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Brownsville I n d e p e n d e n t

S c h o o l

D i s t r i c t

The Best Choice

Head Coach Armando Gutierrez

From Pre-K3 Through Early College High School

2020 season record: 1-4 2020 Postseason: Did not qualify

Returning Letterman: 15 Returning Starters: Off. 6 / Def. 9 Key Contributers: Andrew Hernandez (DL); Omar Cervantes; Carlos Delgado (OL); Jacob Cortinas ((QB); Jonathan Munoz (WR); Logan Garcia (RB/LB) Game to watch: Oct. 15 @ Brownsville Porter

6th through 12th Grade

Pre-K3 through 5th Grade • Nationally Recognized Chess Teams • Quality Pre-K3/Pre-K4 Classes • Open Enrollment at any Elementary School • Elementary Fine Arts Choices • Brainsville Inventions Opportunities • Destination Imagination Teams • Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics (STEAM) Academy --at Six Elementary Schools

Come join our BISD family!

Where innovative and creative programs are aligned to College and Career Readiness.

For more information, call 956.544.3966.

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Seven Early College High Schools 2020 Grads offered over $95 million in Scholarships Award-Winning Secondary Fine Arts Choices STEM Middle School Magnet Program STAMP & SPACE College Preparatory Opportunities Advanced Placement Offerings Associate Degrees/Dual Enrollment Offerings Career & Technical Education Programs and Certifications

BISD is ready to provide your child with the educational resources and technology they need to succeed. Enrollment continues at all campuses.

Our campuses are always open to…

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PACE VIKINGS DISTRICT 16-5A DI

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TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: @ Sharyland High, 7 p.m.

Sept. 3: @ Brownsville Lopez*, 7 p.m.

Sept. 10: vs. Brownsville Porter*, 7 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 16: vs. McAllen Rowe*, 7 p.m.

Sept. 24: @ Weslaco East*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 1: BYE Oct. 8: vs. McAllen Memorial*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 15: @ McAllen High*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 21: @ Donna High*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 30: vs. Palmview*, 7 p.m.

Nov. 5: @ Brownsville Vets*, 7 p.m. * Denotes district games

Alexander Agado

Andrew Gonzalez

Jonathan Lerma

Senior WR

Junior LB/DB

Senior LB

Chase Morales

Brandon Narvaez

Jorge Rodriguez

Senior TE/QB

Junior QB

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Team snapshot

Brownsville I n d e p e n d e n t

S c h o o l

Senior LB

D i s t r i c t

The Best Choice

Head Coach Danny Pardo

From Pre-K3 Through Early College High School

2020 season record: 4-2

• Nationally Recognized Chess Teams • Quality Pre-K3/Pre-K4 Classes • Open Enrollment at any Elementary School • Elementary Fine Arts Choices • Brainsville Inventions Opportunities • Destination Imagination Teams • Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics (STEAM) Academy --at Six Elementary Schools

Come join our BISD family!

Where innovative and creative programs are aligned to College and Career Readiness.

For more information, call 956.544.3966.

2020 Postseason: Advanced to bi-district playoffs

6th through 12th Grade

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Seven Early College High Schools 2020 Grads offered over $95 million in Scholarships Award-Winning Secondary Fine Arts Choices STEM Middle School Magnet Program STAMP & SPACE College Preparatory Opportunities Advanced Placement Offerings Associate Degrees/Dual Enrollment Offerings Career & Technical Education Programs and Certifications

BISD is ready to provide your child with the educational resources and technology they need to succeed. Enrollment continues at all campuses.

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Returning Letterman: 21 Returning Starters: Off. 5 / Def. 6 Key Contributers: Ivan Gonzalez (RB); Gabriel Galvan (DE); Nathan Herrera (WR/DB); Joaquin Salcedo (OL) Game to watch: Nov. 5 @ Brownsville Veterans

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PORTER COWBOYS DISTRICT 16-5A DI

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 26: vs. RGC Grulla, 7 p.m.

Sept. 2: vs. Brownsville Vets*, 7 p.m.

Sept. 10: @ Brownsville Pace*, 7 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: @ Weslaco East*, 7 p.m.

Sept. 23: vs. McAllen High*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 1: BYE Oct. 7: @ Palmview*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 15: vs. Brownsville Lopez*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 22: @ McAllen Rowe*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 28: @ McAllen Memorial*, 7 p.m.

Nov. 5: @ Donna High*, 7 p.m. * Denotes district games

Isai Hernandez

Alejandro Stevens

Adriel Trevino

Senior SS

Junior QB

Senior FS

Brock Williams

Gunnar Williams

Senior WR

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Brownsville I n d e p e n d e n t

S c h o o l

D i s t r i c t

The Best Choice

Head Coach Carlos Uresti

From Pre-K3 Through Early College High School

2020 season record: 3-3

• Nationally Recognized Chess Teams • Quality Pre-K3/Pre-K4 Classes • Open Enrollment at any Elementary School • Elementary Fine Arts Choices • Brainsville Inventions Opportunities • Destination Imagination Teams • Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics (STEAM) Academy --at Six Elementary Schools

Come join our BISD family!

Where innovative and creative programs are aligned to College and Career Readiness.

For more information, call 956.544.3966.

2020 Postseason: Did not qualify

6th through 12th Grade

Pre-K3 through 5th Grade • • • • • • • •

Seven Early College High Schools 2020 Grads offered over $95 million in Scholarships Award-Winning Secondary Fine Arts Choices STEM Middle School Magnet Program STAMP & SPACE College Preparatory Opportunities Advanced Placement Offerings Associate Degrees/Dual Enrollment Offerings Career & Technical Education Programs and Certifications

BISD is ready to provide your child with the educational resources and technology they need to succeed. Enrollment continues at all campuses.

Our campuses are always open to…

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Brownsville Independent School District 1900 E. Price Road Brownsville, Texas 78521

Returning Letterman: 12 Returning Starters: Off. 2 / Def. 5 Key Contributers: Arath De La Torre (DE); Sam Moreno (DL); Alexi Ibarra (RB); Sabas Pena (DB); Adolfo Gonzalez (WR); ErikMelendez (LB) Game to watch: Oct. 15 vs. Brownsville Lopez

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TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: @ Harlingen South, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 2: @ Brownsville Porter*, 7 p.m.

DISTRICT 16-5A DI

Sept. 10: vs. Weslaco East*, 7 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: @ McAllen High*, 7 p.m.

Sept. 25: vs. Palmview*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 3: BYE Oct. 7: @ Brownsville Lopez*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 14: vs. McAllen Rowe*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 21: @ McAllen Memorial*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 29: vs Donna High*, 7 p.m.

Nov. 5: vs. Brownsville Pace*, 7 p.m. * Denotes district games

Jorge Alvarado

Jose Moreno

Joseph Perez

Senior RB/LB

Senior CB/FB

Senior OL/DL

Diego Varela

Emmanuel Vega

June 2021Senior SS

Senior FS/RB

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Brownsville I n d e p e n d e n t

S c h o o l

D i s t r i c t

The Best Choice

Head Coach Kelly Lee

From Pre-K3 Through Early College High School

2020 season record: 2-5 2020 Postseason: Did not qualify

Returning Letterman: 15 Returning Starters: Off. 5 / Def. 6 Key Contributers: William Wassen (LB); Austin Barnes; Manny Lerma (DE); Michael McHale (RB); Miguel Ortiz (QB) Game to watch: Nov. 5 vs. Pace

6th through 12th Grade

Pre-K3 through 5th Grade • Nationally Recognized Chess Teams • Quality Pre-K3/Pre-K4 Classes • Open Enrollment at any Elementary School • Elementary Fine Arts Choices • Brainsville Inventions Opportunities • Destination Imagination Teams • Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics (STEAM) Academy --at Six Elementary Schools

Come join our BISD family!

Where innovative and creative programs are aligned to College and Career Readiness.

For more information, call 956.544.3966.

• • • • • • • •

Seven Early College High Schools 2020 Grads offered over $95 million in Scholarships Award-Winning Secondary Fine Arts Choices STEM Middle School Magnet Program STAMP & SPACE College Preparatory Opportunities Advanced Placement Offerings Associate Degrees/Dual Enrollment Offerings Career & Technical Education Programs and Certifications

BISD is ready to provide your child with the educational resources and technology they need to succeed. Enrollment continues at all campuses.

Our campuses are always open to…

New students to BISD Returning students to BISD Children of parents who work for BISD, work in Brownsville, or own businesses within district boundaries and pay school taxes

Interested in a campus tour?

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CARROLL TIGERS

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: vs. Eagle Pass (at Jourdanton), 7 p.m.

DISTRICT 15-5A DI

Sept. 2: vs. Sinton, 7 p.m.

Sept. 9: @ Victoria East*, 7 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: vs. Gregory-Portland*, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 24: @ Ray*, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 30: vs. Moody*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 8: BYE Oct. 15: @ C.C. Veterans*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: vs. Flour Bluff*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: vs. Victoria West*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 4: vs. King*, 7 p.m. * Denotes district games

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Adrian Benavides

Benny Hernandez

Jasion Juarez

Senior WR/LB

Junior QB

Junior WR/DB

Leroy Rodriguez

Benjamin Sandoval

Mark Ybanez

Junior RB/FS

Junior WR/DB

Senior OL/DE

Team snapshot Head Coach Juan Rodriguez 2020 season Record: 2-7 2020 Postseason: Did not qualify

Returning Letterman: NA Returning Starters: Off. 6 / Def. 8 Key Contributers: Jonathan Ore (DB); Gabriel Garza (QB); Benjamin Cruz (DB); Kyle Yreugas.

Game to watch: Nov. 4 vs. C.C. King

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KING MUSTANGS DISTRICT 15-5A DI

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TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: @ S.A. Lanier, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 3: vs. Rockport-Fulton, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 10: vs. C.C. Veterans*, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 17: @ Flour Bluff*, 7:30 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 24: vs. Victoria West*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: BYE Oct. 8: @ Victoria East*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: vs. Gregory-Portland*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 21: @ Ray*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 29: vs. Moody*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 4: @ Carroll*, 7p.m. * Denotes district games

Michael Vick Barrera

Ladarin Beasley

J.P. Deleon

Senior LB

Senior LB

Junior OL

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Bryan Guillen

Jacob Norwood

Nathan Reyes

Junior QB

Senior DE

WR

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2020 season record: 1-8 2020 Postseason: Did not qualify

Returning Letterman: 30 Returning Starters: Off. 7 / Def. 8 Key Contributers: Jaylin Davis (DB; Troy Cano (LB); Andre Rodriguez (OL); Juan Pablo DeLeon (OL); Rylan Brewer (QB/DB) Game to watch: Nov. 4 @ C.C. Carroll

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MOODY TROJANS

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: vs. Tuloso-Midway, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 3: vs. S.A. Jefferson, 7:30 p.m.

DISTRICT 15-5A DI

Sept. 10: @ Gregory-Portland*, 7:30 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: vs. Ray*, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 24: BYE Sept. 30: @ Carroll*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 8: vs. C.C. Veterans*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: @ Flour Bluff*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: vs. Victoria West*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: @ King*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5: vs. Victoria East*, 7:30 p.m. * Denotes district games

Ryan Martinez

Clarence McGill

Darrell Nation

Senior DB

Senior WR/DB

Senior RB/WR/CB

Luis Pena

Nathaniel Sada

Elias Sierra

Senior DB/WR

Senior WR/RB

Senior MLB

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Team snapshot Head Coach Michael Cantu 2020 season record: 3-6 2020 Postseason: Did not qualify

Returning Letterman: 40 Returning Starters: Off. 6 / Def. 6 Key Contributers: Ryan Martinez (WR/DB); Roger Saenz (DL/OL) Game to watch: Sept. 10 @ Gregory-Portland

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RAY TEXANS

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: vs. C.C. Miller, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 3: @ Tuloso-Midway, 7:30 p.m.

DISTRICT 15-5A DI

Sept. 10: BYE

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: @ Moody*, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 24: vs. C.C. Carroll*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: @ C.C. Veterans*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 7: vs. Flour Bluff*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 15: @ Victoria West, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 21: vs. C.C. King*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 29: @ Victoria East*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 4: vs. Gregory-Portland*, 7 p.m. * Denotes district games

Juan Cavazos

Marcos Cavazos

Brandon Chapa

Junior QB/RB

Senior WR/DB

Sophomore RB

Benjamin De La Cerda

Justin Diaz

Aiden Navarre

Senior QB

Junior LB

Sophomore WR

Team snapshot Head Coach Craig Charlton 2020 season record: 2-8 2020 Postseason: Did not qualify

Returning Letterman: 17 Returning Starters: Off. 5 / Def. 5 Key Contributers: Javari Ayala (DB/WR); Juan Cavazos (RB/QB); Colin Flinchbaugh (OL); Jacob Longoria (LB/ DB); Cameron Dunbar (LB) Game to watch: Sept. 24 vs. C.C. Carroll

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C.C. VETERANS MEMORIAL EAGLES DISTRICT 15-5A DI

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: @ Alice, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 2: vs. Miller, 7 p.m.

Sept. 10: @ King*, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 16: vs. Victoria East*, 7 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 24: @ Gregory-Portland*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: vs. Ray*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 8: @ Moody*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: vs. Carroll*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: BYE Oct. 29: @ Flour Bluff*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5: @ Victoria West*, 7:30 p.m. * Denotes district games

Rylan Burch

Jacob Hernandez

Tracy Jones

Senior DE

Senior QB/RB

Senior CB/RB

Theo Palakis

Nicholas Reyes

Andy Rivera

Senior LB

Senior CB

Senior OL

Team snapshot Head Coach Ben Bitner 2020 season record: 13-1 2020 Postseason: Advanced to State semifinals

Returning Letterman: 28 Returning Starters: Off. 4 / Def. 4 Key Contributers: Cameron De La Pena (WR); Ean Perez (OL); Jeremy Hernandez (OL); Romero Lara (LB); Nick Reyes (DB); Elijah Durrette (QB); Josiah Lewis (DE) Game to watch: Oct. 29 @ Flour Bluff

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DONNA REDSKINS DISTRICT 16-5A DI

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TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: vs. Donna North, 7 p.m.

Sept. 3: @ Weslaco East*, 7 p.m.

Sept. 10: vs. McAllen High*, 7 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 16: @ Palmview*, 7 p.m.

Sept. 24: vs. Brownsville Lopez*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 1: BYE Oct. 8: @ McAllen Rowe*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 15: vs. McAllen Memorial*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 21: vs. Brownsville Pace*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 29: @ Brownsville Vets*, 7 p.m.

Nov. 5: vs. Brownsville Porter*, 7 p.m. * Denotes district games

Francisco Contreras

Evan Frias

Gabriel Ortiz

Senior FS

Senior MLB

Senior OL

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Alejandro Sanchez

Jakob Yanez

Senior DE

Junior QB

Senior WR

Team snapshot Head Coach Mike Gonzales 2020 season record : 2-4 2020 Postseason: Did not qualify

Returning Letterman: 15 Returning Starters: Off. 5 / Def. 8 Key Contributers: Matthew Lopez (LB); Marco De Los Rios (DB); Ryan Ramirez (LB); Luis Silva (RB); Juan Vargas (OL) Game to watch: Nov. 5 vs. Brownsville Porter

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EDCOUCH-ELSA YELLOWJACKETS

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: vs. Los Fresnos, 7 p.m.

Sept. 2: vs. PSJA North, 7:30 p.m.

DISTRICT 16-5A DII

Sept. 10: @ Sharyland High*, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 17: vs. PSJA SW*, 7:30 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 23: @ Mission Vets (at Sharyland High)*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 1: @ Mercedes*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 8: @ Pioneer*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: vs. PSJA Memorial*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: @ Valley View*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: vs. Roma*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5: BYE * Denotes district games

Justyn Esquivel

Nico Herrera

Franky Martinez

Senior OL

Senior DE

Senior DE

Team snapshot Head Coach Christian Navarro 2020 regular season: 5-2 2020 Postseason: Advanced to bi-district playoffs

Returning Letterman: 14 Returning Starters: Off. 7 / Def. 7 Key Contributers: Alexis Rodriguez (DB); Diego Valdez (DB); Sean Marmolejo (OL); Victor Guerrero (OL) Game to watch: Oct. 1 @ Mercedes

Isaiah Reyes

Justin Sandoval

Senior LB

Senior DT

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TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: @ Beeville, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 3: vs. Laredo Alexander, 7:30 p.m.

DISTRICT 15-5A DI

Sept. 10: @ Victoria West*, 7:30 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: vs. C.C. King*, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 24: @ Victoria East*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: vs. Gregory-Portland*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 7: @ C.C. Ray*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 15: vs. C.C. Moody*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: @ C.C. Carroll*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: C.C. Veterans*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5: BYE * Denotes district games

Wyatt Elwood

Ben Escamilla

Jose Martinez

Junior WR

Senior LB

Junior RB

Dylan Shaw

Jacob Rose

Nash Villegas

Junior OL

Senior DE

Senior QB

Team snapshot Head Coach Chris Steinbruck 2020 season record: 11-2 2020 Postseason: Advanced to Regional Final

Returning Letterman: 16 Returning Starters: Off. 3 / Def. 5 Key Contributers: Johnny Dickson (OL); Carlos Riojas (DL); Carlos Hernandez (WR/DB); Cameron Dejong (WR/DB); Conner Tyler (RB/LB) Game to watch: Oct. 29 vs. C.C. Veterans

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McALLEN BULLDOGS

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: @ Edinburg High, 7 p.m.

Sept. 3: vs. McAllen Memorial*, 7 p.m.

DISTRICT 16-5A DI

Sept. 10: @ Donna High*, 7 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: vs. Brownsville Vets*, 7 p.m.

Sept. 23: @ Brownsville Porter*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 1: BYE Oct. 7: vs. Weslaco East*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 15: vs. Brownsville Pace*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 22: @ Palmview*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 29: vs. Brownsville Lopez*, 7 p.m.

Nov. 5: @ McAllen Rowe*, 7 p.m. * Denotes district games

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Thomas Alaniz

Obed Olivarez

Hunter Curl

Senior FS

Sophomore WR

Senior QB

Weston Guzman

Darron Saenz

Dylan Yanez

Senior RB/DB

Senior OL/DL

Senior LB

Team snapshot Head Coach Patrick Shelby 2020 season record: 2-4 2020 Postseason: Did not qualify

Returning Letterman: 27 Returning Starters: Off. 5 / Def. 5 Key Contributers: Steven Garza (LB); Holden Hood (DB); A.J. Gonzalez (WR); Salomon Arroyo (OL/DL); Christian Echazarrera (WR) Game to watch: Sept. 3 vs. McAllen Memorial

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McALLEN MEMORIAL MUSTANGS DISTRICT 16-5A DI

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: vs. Edinburg Vela, 7 p.m.

Sept. 3: @ McAllen High*, 7 p.m.

Sept. 10: vs. Palmview*, 7 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: @ Brownsville Lopez*, 7 p.m.

Sept. 24: vs. McAllen Rowe*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 1: BYE Oct. 8: @ Brownsville Pace*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 15: @ Donna High*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 21: vs. Brownsville Vets*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 28: @ Brownsville Porter*, 7 p.m.

Nov. 4: vs. Weslaco East*, 7 p.m. * Denotes district games

Marcos De La Cruz

Marcos De Ochoa

Thomas Domain

Senior WR

Senior DT

Junior OL

Ethan Garcia

Eric Rodriguez

Devin Villarreal

Senior RB

Senior TE

Senior OL

Team snapshot Head Coach Moses Patterson

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Returning Letterman: 33 Returning Starters: Off. 8 / Def. 9 Key Contributers: Jalen Muhammad (DB); Jadem Muhammad (DB); Alejandro Avila (OL); Matthew Lopez (LB); Derek Silva (QB) Game to watch: Nov. 4 vs. Weslaco East

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McALLEN ROWE WARRIORS

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: @ San Benito, 7 p.m.

Sept. 3: @ Palmview*, 7 p.m.

DISTRICT 16-5A DI

Sept. 9: vs. Brownsville Lopez*, 7 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 16: @ Brownsville Pace*, 7 p.m.

Sept. 24: @ McAllen Memorial*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 1: BYE Oct. 8: vs. Donna High*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 14: @ Brownsville Vets*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 22: vs. Brownsville Porter*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 29: @ Weslaco East*, 7 p.m.

Nov. 5: vs. McAllen High*, 7 p.m. * Denotes district games

Yahir Garcia

Tito Gonzalez

Mateo Llanas

Senior LB/RB

Senior DB

Senior QB

Jason Neal

Diego Pacheco

Victor Vega

Senior DB

Senior CB/WR

Senior DE

Team snapshot Head Coach Bobby Flores 2020 season record: 4-4 2020 Postseason: Advanced to bi-district playoffs

Returning Letterman: 20 Returning Starters: Off. 5 / Def. 8 Key Contributers: Marco Cisneros (TE); Nelson Ramirez (WR/DB); Andres Espinoza (WR/DB) Game to watch: Sept. 24 @ McAllen Memorial

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MERCEDES TIGERS DISTRICT 16-5A DII

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: @ Hanna, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 3: vs. Edinburg North, 7 p.m.

Sept. 10: vs. PSJA Memorial*, 7:30 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: @ Valley View*, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 24: vs. Roma*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: vs. Edcouch-Elsa*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 8: vs. Sharyland High*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 14: @ PSJA SW*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 22: vs. Mission Vets*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: BYE Nov. 5: @ Pioneer*, 7:30 p.m. * Denotes district games

Jonathan Alvarado

Michael Cisneros

Roan Galvan

Senior LB

Senior QB

Senior DE

Miguel Jimenez

Joseph Rocha

John Rosales

Senior RB

Senior WR

Senior CB

Team snapshot Head Coach Roger Adame 2020 season record: 6-2 2020 Postseason: Advanced to Area Playoffs

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MISSION VETERANS PATRIOTS

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 26: vs. Mission (at Hidalgo), 7 p.m.

Sept. 3: @ San Benito, 7 p.m.

Sept. 9: vs. Valley View*, (at Sharyland), 7 p.m.

Sept. 17: @ Roma*, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 23: vs. Edcouch-Elsa* (at Sharyland), 7 p.m.

Sept. 30: vs. Sharyland* (at Mercedes), 7 p.m.

Oct. 7: vs. PSJA SW*, (at Mercedes), 7 p.m.

Oct. 15: BYE Oct. 22: @ Mercedes*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 28: @ Pioneer*, 7 p.m.

Nov. 4: @ PSJA Memorial*, 7 p.m. * Denotes district games

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PLAYERS TO WATCH

Erik Arredondo

Adrian Garcia

Ricky Reyna

Senior DB

Senior DL

Senior QB

Eddie Salinas

Pedro Salinas

Dylan Velasquez

Senior LB

Senior DB

Senior WR

Team snapshot Head Coach David Gilpin 2020 regular season: 1-5 2020 Postseason: Did not qualify

Returning Letterman: 33 Returning Starters: Off. 4 / Def. 8 Key Contributers: Luis DeHoyos (LB); Noah Garcia (RB); Mark Champion (DL); Cody Von Wald (LB); Joe Padilla (OL); Vincent Abrego (ATH) Game to watch: Oct. 22 @ Mercedes

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PSJA MEMORIAL WOLVERINES DISTRICT 16-5A DII

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 26: @ Edinburg North, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 3: @ Rio Hondo, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 10: @ Mercedes*, 7:30 p.m.

SIX PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: vs. Pioneer*, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 24: BYE Oct. 1: @ Valley View*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 7: vs. Roma*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 15: @ Edcouch-Elsa*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: vs. Sharyland*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: vs. PSJA SW*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 4: vs. Mission Vets*. 7 p.m. * Denotes district games

Jaden Cruz

Victor Ibarra

Mark Pena

Senior QB

DL

OL

Victor Martinez

Giovani McCullough

Isaac Rodriguez

OL

Safety

Senior WR

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Returning Letterman: 24 Returning Starters: 13 (Off. 8 / Def. 5) Key Contributers: : Ricky Vera (LB); Jesus Fonseca (RB); Gilbert Alvarado; Rolando Maldonado (DB); Cesar Rangel (DL) Game to watch: Oct 29 vs. PSJA SW

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PSJA SOUTHWEST JAVELINAS

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 26: vs. Economedes, 7 p.m.

Sept. 3: @ PSJA High, 7:30 p.m.

DISTRICT 16-5A DII

Sept. 9: vs. Roma*, 7 p.m.

Sept. 17: @ Edcouch-Elsa*, 7:30 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 24: vs. Sharyland*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: BYE Oct. 7: @ Mission Vets*, (at Mercedes), 7 p.m.

Oct. 14: vs. Mercedes*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 22: @ Pioneer*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 29: @ PSJA Memorial*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5: @ Valley View*, 7:30 p.m. * Denotes district games

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Joan De la Garza

Lupe Garcia

Angel Hernandez

Senior DL

Sophomore OL/DL

Junior WR/DB

Erik Malpica

Aaron Martinez

Andrew Reyna

Senior QB

Freshman QB/DB

Senior RB/LB

Team snapshot Head Coach Mike Evans 2020 season record: 4-4 2020 Postseason: Advanced to bi-district playoffs

Returning Letterman: 7 Returning Starters: Off. 2 / Def. 4 Key Contributers: Oscar De La Cruz (OL); Sebastian Sanchez (DE); Josue Lopez (DB); Game to watch: Sept. 24 vs. Sharyland High

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TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: vs. Roma, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 2: @ Laredo LBJ, 7 p.m.

Sept. 10: vs. Hidalgo, 7:30 p.m

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 16: @ Laredo Alexander, 7 p.m.

Sept. 24: vs. S.A. Southwest*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 1: BYE Oct. 8: @ Laredo Cigarroa*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: vs. S.A. Southside*, 7:30 p.m, Oct. 22; @ S.A. S.W. Legacy*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: vs. Laredo Martin*, 7 p.m.

Nov. 5: @ E.P. Winn*, 7:30 p.m. * Denotes district games

Miguel Compean

Hiram Gonzalez

Julio Moreno

Senior SS/Ath

Senior OT

Senior OG

George Pena

Bryan Perez

Evan Valdonivas

Senior TE/DE

Senior QB

Senior CB

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Team snapshot Head Coach Jesus Lozano 2020 season record: 2-6 2020 Postseason: Did not qualify

Returning Letterman: 10 Returning Starters: Off. 3 / Def. 4 Key Contributers: Aiden Stafford (DL); Christian Javier Garcia (RB); Jesus Flores (LB); Victor Cardenas Game to watch: XXX

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ROMA GLADIATORS DISTRICT 16-5A DII

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: @ Rio Grande City, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 3: @ Economedes, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 9: @ PSJA SW*, 7 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: vs. Mission Vets*, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 24: @ Mercedes*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: vs. Pioneer*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 7: @ PSJA Memorial*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 15: vs. Valley View*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22; BYE Oct. 29: @ Edcouch-Elsa*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 4: @ Sharyland*, 7 p.m. * Denotes district games

Gabriel Garcia

Jesus Garcia

Adan Gonzalez

Senior LB

Senior OL

Senior LB

Alex Perez

Jesus Salinas

David Villarreal

TB/HB

Senior LB

Senior OL

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Team snapshot Head Coach Francisco Villanueva 2020 season record: 0-3 2020 Postseason: Did not qualify

Returning Letterman: 27 Returning Starters: Off. 5 / Def. 8 Key Contributers: Sebastian Garza (RB); Ricardo Morales (QB); Jesus Garcia (OL); Reynaldo Hovey (TE) Game to watch: Sept. 9 @ PSJA Southwest

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TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: vs. Brownsville Pace, 7 p.m.

Sept. 4: @ Brownsville Hanna, 11 a.m.

Sept. 11: vs. Edcouch-Elsa*, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 18: BYE

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 24: @ PSJA SW*, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 30: @ Mission Vets (at Mercedes)*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 8: @ Mercedes*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: vs. Pioneer*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: @ PSJA Memorial*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: vs. Valley View*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 4: vs. Roma*, 7 p.m. . * Denotes district games

Alejandro Altamirano

Tennesse Cano

Alek Gonzalez

Senior RB

Senior ILB

Junior WR/CB

Alan Gonzalez

Javier Trevino

Diego Zavala

Junior DB

Senior LB

Senior WR

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Team snapshot Head Coach Craig Krell 2020 season record: 3-2 2020 Postseason: Did not qualify

Returning Letterman: 27 Returning Starters: Off. 4 / Def. 4 Key Contributers: Dimas Lopez (QB); Ricky Vasquez (WR); Jacob Cano (LB); Luis Villarreal (DE); Fabian Garza (ATH) Game to watch: Oct. 15 vs. Sharyland Pioneer

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TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 26: vs. PSJA High, 7 p.m.

Sept. 3: vs. Harlingen South, 7:30 p.m.

DISTRICT 16-5A DII

Sept. 10: BYE

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: @ PSJA Memorial*, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 24: vs. Valley View*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: @ Roma*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 8: vs. Edcouch-Elsa*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: @ Sharyland*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: vs. PSJA SW*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 28: vs. Mission Vets*, 7 p.m.

Nov. 5: vs. Mercedes*, 7:30 p.m. * Denotes district games

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Leo Espinoza

Caleb Fuentes

Joseph Grahm

Sophomore WR

Senior LB

Junior WR

Shawn Halbritter

Trevor Huddleston

Cipriano Martinez

Senior OL

Senior DE

Senior WR

Team snapshot Head Coach Eddie Galindo 2020 season record: 8-1 2020 Postseason: Advanced to Regional Semifinals

Returning Letterman: 16 Returning Starters: Off. 2 / Def. 2 Key Contributers: Joseph Graham (ATH); Joseph Cuellar (WR); Alec Espericueta (LB); Game to watch: Oct. 15 @ Sharyland High

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VALLEY VIEW TIGERS

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: @ Hidalgo, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 3: vs. Port Isabel, 7:30 p.m.

DISTRICT 16-5A DII

Sept. 9: vs. Mission Vets (at Sharyland)*, 7 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: vs. Mercedes*, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 24: @ Pioneer*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: vs. PSJA Memorial*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 8: BYE Oct. 15: @ Roma*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: vs. Edcouch-Elsa*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: @ Sharyland*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5: vs. PSJA SW*, 7:30 p.m. * Denotes district games

Diego Aleman

Isaac Cervantes

Jesus Flores

Senior LB

Senior DB

Senior LB

Rene Rodriguez

Diego Sepulveda

Felipe Zarate

Senior OL

Senior DL

Senior WR

Team snapshot Head Coach Elifonso Esquivel 2020 season record: Did not compete 2020 Postseason: NA

Returning Letterman: NA Returning Starters: NA Key Contributers: Andres White (DE); Joe Casillas (WR); Cesar De Leon (DB); Raul Ramirez (QB) Game to watch: Oct. 1 vs. PSJA Memorial

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VICTORIA EAST TITANS

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: @ West Columbia, 7 p.m.

Sept. 3: @ Alice, 7:30 p.m.

DISTRICT 15-5A DI

Sept. 9: vs. C.C. Carroll*, 7 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 16: @ C.C. Veterans*, 7 p.m.

Sept. 24: vs. C.C. Flour Bluff*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: @ Victoria West*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 8: vs. C.C. King*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: BYE Oct. 22: @ Gregory-Portland*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: vs. C.C. Ray*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5: @ C.C. Moody*, 7:30 p.m. * Denotes district games

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Macario Martinez

Zakary Mendieta

Terrance Terrell

OL

DT

WR

Team snapshot Head Coach Roland Gonzalez 2020 season record: 6-4 2020 Postseason: Advanced to bi-district playoffs

Returning Letterman: 20 Returning Starters: Off. 4 / Def. 4 Key Contributers: Brysyn Gardner (CB); Matthew Jackson (WR); Ja Carrien Giles (RB); Thomas Vargas (WR); Xzabrien Jones (DE); Kevin Martin (DT) Game to watch: Oct. 1 @ Victoria West

Jadon Williams

Trent Zappe

QB

LB

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TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: @ Lockhart, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 3: vs. Beeville, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 10: vs. Flour Bluff*, 7:30 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: BYE Sept. 24: @ C.C. King*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: vs. Victoria East*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 8: @ Gregory-Portland*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: vs. C.C. Ray*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: @ C.C. Moody*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: @ C.C. Carroll*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5: vs. C.C. Veterans*, 7:30 p.m. * Denotes district games

Damian Diaz

D’Andre Fillmore

Araqua Franklin

Senior OL

Junior WR

Senior DL

Dion Green

Kievan Myles

Joel Silva

Senior WR/RB

Senior DL

Senior LB

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Team snapshot Head Coach Courtney Boyce 2020 season record: 8-4 2020 Postseason: Advanced to Regional Semifinal

Returning Letterman: 23 Returning Starters: Off. 4 / Def. 4 Key Contributers: Joshua Zatopek (OL); A’zorea Morgan (WR/DB); Jeremiah Baldwin (WR/QB/DB); Caden Luedeker (QB/DB) Game to watch: Oct. 1 vs. Victoria East

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WESLACO EAST WILDCATS DISTRICT 16-5A DI

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: vs. Weslaco High, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 3: vs. Donna High*, 7 p.m.

Sept. 10: @ Brownsville Vets*, 7 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: vs. Brownsville Porter*, 7 p.m.

Sept. 24: vs. Brownsville Pace*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 1: BYE Oct. 7: @ McAllen High*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 15: vs. Palmview*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 21: @ Brownsville lopez*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 29: vs. McAllen Rowe*, 7 p.m.

Nov. 4: @ McAllen Memorial*, 7 p.m. * Denotes district games

Ashton Guajardo

Silver Rangel

Diego Ruiz

Junior RB

Junior LB

Junior LB

Jonathan Valadez

Jay Vasquez

Armando Santos

Senior RB

Junior RB

Senior OLB

Team snapshot Head Coach Michael Burget

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2020 Postseason: Advanced to Area Playoffs

Returning Letterman: 28 Returning Starters: Off. 4 / Def. 4 Key Contributers: Javy Garza (QB); David trevino (TE); Josue Mendez (DE); Joe Lugo (LB); Devin Cantu (RB) Game to watch: Nov. 4 @ McAllen Memorial

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CLASS 6: BATTLE READY Looking 6A Outlook

in on the RGV’s 6A districts

By Kevin Narro Rio Sports Live

Heading into the new year, with teams across the RGV all being able to go through a normal offseason, it makes for an interesting bounce back year.

Out of 32-6A Harlingen High will look to win the district for a second straight year.

The Cards return Nathan Huerta along the defensive line and on the offensive side, Izaiah Bell looks to be the bell cow.

Brownsville Hanna returns Ethan and Kriz Pena.

The Pena brothers look to help lead the Hanna offense.

Meanwhile San Benito supplies plenty of firepower with Jermaine Corbin and athlete Rodney Rodriguez.

Meanwhile Harlingen South could be the darkhorse in a loaded 32-6A. The defense returns Levi Ince along with Jeremiah Rivera to lead the Hawk defense.

In the upper Valley, PSJA North is looking to shake up the district.

The Raiders return the RGV leading rusher from 2020 in Isaac Gonzalez and have Jack Lugo back who can line up on all three phases.

Edinburg Vela, like PSJA North will look to lean on senior running back PJ Rivera and Justin Vega will lead the air attack.

Kevin Narro / Rio Sports Live The Edinburg Vela Sabercats run through contact drills during practice earlier this month. The Sabercats are looked at as the 31-6A favorite and are always a threat to maake a lengthy postseason run. PSJA North quarterback, below, Ale Aparicio hands off the football during a spring practice earlier this season. PSJA North is slated to be a contender for a postseason spot in a tough District 31-6A that featurs teams like Edinburg Vela, Edinburg High and Mission High.

Mission has a new coach in Danny Longoria. The Eagles will be anchored by linebacker Luis Balderas and running back Damian Cortez.

Edinburg High like Mission is under a new head coach. Rene Guzman returns to his alma mater and will look to get Edinburg back in the playoffs. The Bobcats return five on each side of the ball.

Edinburg Economedes also has a new head coach.

Sean Van De Merghel will head across town to coach the Jags. Van De Merghel

is no stranger to 31-6A or the city of Edinburg, as he served as the Edinburg Vela offensive coordinator over the last few seasons.

The coaching carousel continues in Los Fresnos.

Former Brownsville Veterans head coach David Cantu returns to his alma mater.

This will be Cantu’s second stint in Los Fresnos, this time as a head coach.

Cantu will bring back the spread offense after the Falcons missed the playoffs in 2020.

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Pre-K3 through 5th Grade • Nationally Recognized Chess Teams • Quality Pre-K3/Pre-K4 Classes • Open Enrollment at any Elementary School • Elementary Fine Arts Choices • Brainsville Inventions Opportunities • Destination Imagination Teams • Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics (STEAM) Academy --at Six Elementary Schools

Come join our BISD family!

Where innovative and creative programs are aligned to College and Career Readiness.

For more information, call 956.544.3966.

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Seven Early College High Schools 2020 Grads offered over $95 million in Scholarships Award-Winning Secondary Fine Arts Choices STEM Middle School Magnet Program STAMP & SPACE College Preparatory Opportunities Advanced Placement Offerings Associate Degrees/Dual Enrollment Offerings Career & Technical Education Programs and Certifications

BISD is ready to provide your child with the educational resources and technology they need to succeed. Enrollment continues at all campuses.

Our campuses are always open to…

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Brownsville Independent School District 1900 E. Price Road Brownsville, Texas 78521

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HANNA GOLDEN EAGLES

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: vs. Mercedes, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 4: vs. Sharyland, 11 a.m.

DISTRICT 32-6A

Sept. 10: BYE

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 16: @ C.C. Miller, 7 p.m.

Sept. 24: @ Harlingen South*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 1: vs. San Benito*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 8: @ Donna North*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 16: vs. Brownsville Rivera*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 22: @ Weslaco High*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 29: vs. Los Fresnos*, 7 p.m.

Nov. 5: @ Harlingen High*, 7 p.m. * Denotes district games

June 2021

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S c h o o l

Beto Garcia

Jose Santos Marcos

Gilbert Morales

Senior DL

Senior OL

Junior TE

Ethan Perez

Ramon Reyes

German Woo

Senior WR

Senior LB/DB

Senior OL

D i s t r i c t

The Best Choice

From Pre-K3 Through Early College High School

6th through 12th Grade

Pre-K3 through 5th Grade

• Nationally Recognized Chess Teams • Quality Pre-K3/Pre-K4 Classes • Open Enrollment at any Elementary School • Elementary Fine Arts Choices • Brainsville Inventions Opportunities • Destination Imagination Teams • Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics (STEAM) Academy --at Six Elementary Schools

Come join our BISD family!

Where innovative and creative programs are aligned to College and Career Readiness.

For more information, call 956.544.3966.

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Seven Early College High Schools 2020 Grads offered over $95 million in Scholarships Award-Winning Secondary Fine Arts Choices STEM Middle School Magnet Program STAMP & SPACE College Preparatory Opportunities Advanced Placement Offerings Associate Degrees/Dual Enrollment Offerings Career & Technical Education Programs and Certifications

BISD is ready to provide your child with the educational resources and technology they need to succeed. Enrollment continues at all campuses.

Our campuses are always open to…

New students to BISD Returning students to BISD Children of parents who work for BISD, work in Brownsville, or own businesses within district boundaries and pay school taxes

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Brownsville Independent School District 1900 E. Price Road Brownsville, Texas 78521

Team snapshot Head Coach Mark Guess 2020 season record: 4-1 2020 Postseason: Advanced to bi-district playoffs

Returning Letterman: 18 Returning Starters: Off. 7 / Def. 5 Key Contributers: Anthony Ambriz (DB); Manrique Cantu (DE); Arturo Perez (DB); Joshua Vela (ATH) Game to watch: Sept. 16 @ C.C. Miller

June 2021

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S c h o o l

D i s t r i c t

The Best Choice

From Pre-K3 Through Early College High School

6th through 12th Grade

Pre-K3 through 5th Grade

• Nationally Recognized Chess Teams • Quality Pre-K3/Pre-K4 Classes • Open Enrollment at any Elementary School • Elementary Fine Arts Choices • Brainsville Inventions Opportunities • Destination Imagination Teams • Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics (STEAM) Academy --at Six Elementary Schools

Come join our BISD family!

Where innovative and creative programs are aligned to College and Career Readiness.

For more information, call 956.544.3966.

• • • • • • • •

Seven Early College High Schools 2020 Grads offered over $95 million in Scholarships Award-Winning Secondary Fine Arts Choices STEM Middle School Magnet Program STAMP & SPACE College Preparatory Opportunities Advanced Placement Offerings Associate Degrees/Dual Enrollment Offerings Career & Technical Education Programs and Certifications

BISD is ready to provide your child with the educational resources and technology they need to succeed. Enrollment continues at all campuses.

Our campuses are always open to…

New students to BISD Returning students to BISD Children of parents who work for BISD, work in Brownsville, or own businesses within district boundaries and pay school taxes

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Call 956.548.8000.

Brownsville Independent School District 1900 E. Price Road Brownsville, Texas 78521

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RIVERA RAIDERS DISTRICT 32-6A

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TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: @ PSJA North, 7 p.m.

Sept. 3: vs. Edinburg, 7 p.m.

Sept. 10: @ Rio Hondo, 7:30 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: BYE Sept. 24: vs. Harlingen High*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 1: @ Weslaco High*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 9: vs. Los Fresnos*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 16: @ Brownsville Hanna*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 22: vs. Harlingen South*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 28: vs. San Benito*, 7 p.m.

Nov. 4: vs. Donna North*, 7 p.m. * Denotes district games

Eric Arevalo

Abel Campos

Alek Guzman

Junior DE

Junior MLB

Junior CB

June 2021

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S c h o o l

D i s t r i c t

The Best Choice

From Pre-K3 Through Early College High School

6th through 12th Grade

Pre-K3 through 5th Grade

• Nationally Recognized Chess Teams • Quality Pre-K3/Pre-K4 Classes • Open Enrollment at any Elementary School • Elementary Fine Arts Choices • Brainsville Inventions Opportunities • Destination Imagination Teams • Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics (STEAM) Academy --at Six Elementary Schools

• • • • • • • •

Seven Early College High Schools 2020 Grads offered over $95 million in Scholarships Award-Winning Secondary Fine Arts Choices STEM Middle School Magnet Program STAMP & SPACE College Preparatory Opportunities Advanced Placement Offerings Associate Degrees/Dual Enrollment Offerings Career & Technical Education Programs and Certifications

BISD is ready to provide your child with the educational resources and technology they need to succeed. Enrollment continues at all campuses.

Come join our BISD family!

Our campuses are always open to…

Where innovative and creative programs are aligned to College and Career Readiness.

For more information, call 956.544.3966.

New students to BISD Returning students to BISD Children of parents who work for BISD, work in Brownsville, or own businesses within district boundaries and pay school taxes

Interested in a campus tour?

Call 956.548.8000.

Jesus Hernandez

Devin Parker

OL

Junior WR

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S c h o o l

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Senior QB

Brownsville Independent School District 1900 E. Price Road Brownsville, Texas 78521

Team snapshot

The Best Choice

Head Coach Beto Leal

From Pre-K3 Through Early College High School

Come join our BISD family!

Where innovative and creative programs are aligned to College and Career Readiness.

For more information, call 956.544.3966.

2020 Postseason: Did not qualify

6th through 12th Grade

Pre-K3 through 5th Grade

• Nationally Recognized Chess Teams • Quality Pre-K3/Pre-K4 Classes • Open Enrollment at any Elementary School • Elementary Fine Arts Choices • Brainsville Inventions Opportunities • Destination Imagination Teams • Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics (STEAM) Academy --at Six Elementary Schools

2020 season record: 1-3

• • • • • • • •

Seven Early College High Schools 2020 Grads offered over $95 million in Scholarships Award-Winning Secondary Fine Arts Choices STEM Middle School Magnet Program STAMP & SPACE College Preparatory Opportunities Advanced Placement Offerings Associate Degrees/Dual Enrollment Offerings Career & Technical Education Programs and Certifications

BISD is ready to provide your child with the educational resources and technology they need to succeed. Enrollment continues at all campuses.

Our campuses are always open to…

New students to BISD Returning students to BISD Children of parents who work for BISD, work in Brownsville, or own businesses within district boundaries and pay school taxes

Interested in a campus tour?

Call 956.548.8000.

Brownsville Independent School District 1900 E. Price Road Brownsville, Texas 78521

Returning Letterman: 25 Returning Starters: Off. 7 / Def. 8 Key Contributers: Damian Rubalcava (DL); J.R. Hernandez (RB); Juan Cuello (DL); Matthew Ybarbo (OL) Game to watch: Oct. 9 vs. Los Fresnos

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EDINBURG BOBCATS DISTRICT 31-6A

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TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: vs. McAllen High, 7 p.m.

Sept. 3: @ Brownsville RIvera, 7 p.m.

Sept. 9: vs, Juarez-Lincoln*, 7 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: @ Economedes*, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 23: vs. Mission High*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 1: @ Edinburg Vela*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 7: vs. PSJA North*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 15: @ La Joya*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: vs. Edinburg North*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 29: BYE Nov. 5: @ PSJA High*, 7:30 p.m. * Denotes district games

Rolando Abrego

Jordan Ayala

Alessandro Escobedo

Senior QB

Junior DE

Junior OL

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Ben Gonzalez

Noel Serna

Edward Zuniga

Junior DB

Junior RB

Junior DE

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Team snapshot Head Coach Rene Guzman 2020 season record: 3-2 2020 Postseason: Did not qualify

Returning Letterman: 30 Returning Starters: Off. 5 / Def. 5 Key Contributers: Jonathan Duran (LB); Aven Alonzo (LB); Abraham Gonzalez (RB); Dylan Garza (WR) Game to watch: Oct. 1 @ Edinburg Vela

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ECONOMEDES JAGUARS

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 26:@ PSJA Southwest*, 7 p.m.

Sept. 3: vs. Roma, 7:30 p.m.

DISTRICT 31-6A

Sept. 10: @ Edinburg North*, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 17: vs. Edinburg High*, 7:30 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 23: @ PSJA High*, 7 p.m.

Sept. 30: vs. Juarez-Lincoln*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 8: BYE Oct. 15: @ Mission High* (at Valley View), 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 21: vs. Edinburg Vela*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 28: @ PSJA North*, 7 p.m.

Nov. 5: vs. La Joya*, 7:30 p.m. * Denotes district games

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Josue Arredondo

Ethan Barron

J.C. Balderas

Senior DB

Junior WR

Junior WR

Timothy Plata

Roy Salinas

Jonathan Rubalcaba

Junior LB

Junior DB

Senior RB

Team snapshot Head Coach Sean Van De Merghel 2020 season record: 0-5 2020 Postseason: Did not qualify

Returning Letterman: 32 Returning Starters: Off. 7 / Def. 6 Key Contributers: Robert Garza (DL); Preston Alvarado (OL); Saul Garcia (OL); Javier Medellin (DB) Game to watch: Sept. 10 @ Edinburg North

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EDINBURG NORTH COUGARS DISTRICT 31-6A

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TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 26: vs. PSJA Memorial, 7 p.m.

Sept. 3: @ Mercedes, 7 p.m.

Sept. 10: vs. Economedes*, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 17: @ Mission High* (@ Hidalgo),

PLAYERS TO WATCH

7:30 p.m.

Sept. 24: vs. Edinburg Vela*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: @ PSJA North*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 8: vs. La Joya*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: BYE Oct. 22: @ Edinburg High*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 29: vs. PSJA High*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5: @ Juarez-Lincoln*, 7:30 p.m. * Denotes district games

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Candace Divin

Samuel Cerda

J.J. Hernandez

Yahir Rodriguez

Junior LB

Senior WR

Senior WR

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Jose Suares

Jose Zuniga

Sophomore WR

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Team snapshot Head Coach Damian Gonzalez 2020 season record: 2-5 2020 Postseason: Advanced to bi-district playoffs

Returning Letterman: 36 Returning Starters: Off. 5 / Def. 5 Key Contributers: Daniel Rodriguez (LB); Evan Medrano (QB): Isaiah Cepeda (DL); Jean Carlo Reyes (RB) Game to watch: Oct. 22 @ Edinburg High

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EDINBURG VELA SABERCATS

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: @ McAllen Memorial, 7 p.m.

Sept. 2: vs. Harlingen High, 7 p.m.

DISTRICT 31-6A

Sept. 10: @ PSJA North*, 7:30 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 16: vs. La Joya*, 7 p.m.

Sept. 24: @ Edinburg North*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: vs. Edinburg High*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 8: @ PSJA High*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: vs. Juarez-Lincoln*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 21: @ Economedes*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 28: vs, Mission High*, 7 p.m.

Nov. 5: BYE * Denotes district games

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Chase Campbell

Joshua Garcia

Mark Gomez

Senior QB

Senior DB

Senior OL

Matthew Luna

P.J. Rivera

Carlos Tamez

Senior DB

Senior RB

Junior WR

Team snapshot Head Coach John Campbell 2020 season record: 6-1 2020 Postseason: Advanced to Area Playoffs

Returning Letterman: 43 Returning Starters: Off. 8 / Def. 7 Key Contributers: Justin Vega (WR); Ryan Rodriguez (LB); Joshua Garcia (DB); Jake Dufner (DL) Game to watch: Oct. 28 vs. Mission High

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HARLINGEN CARDINALS DISTRICT 32-6A

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TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: @ Laredo United South, 7 p.m.

Sept. 2: @ Edinburg Vela, 7 p.m.

Sept. 10: vs. Laredo United, 7 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: BYE Sept. 24: @ Brownsville Rivera*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 1: vs. Harlingen South*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 8: vs. Weslaco*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 15: @ San Benito*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 22; vs. Los Fresnos*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 29: @ Donna North*, 7 p.m.

Nov. 5: vs. Brownsville Hanna*, 7 p.m. * Denotes district games

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Candace Divin

Izaiah Rosales-Bell

Nathan Huerta

Christian Luna

Junior RB

Senior DL

Senior DE

JC Moradel

Ian Solis

Kian Torres

Senior LB

Senior TE/WR

Junior RB

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1702 E Tyler Ave Ste 1 Harlingen, TX

Team snapshot Head Coach Manny Gomez 2020 season record: 6-1

Club of North Harlingen

2020 Postseason: Advanced to Area playoffs

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Returning Letterman: 23 Returning Starters: Off. 5 / Def. 4 Key Contributers: Paul Price (WR/DB); Remzi Memik (DL); Adrian Aguirre (OL) Game to watch: Oct. 15 at San Benito

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HARLINGEN SOUTH HAWKS

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: vs. Brownsville Vets, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 3: @ Sharyland-Pioneer, 7:30 p.m.

DISTRICT 32-6A

Sept. 10: @ Alice, 7:30 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: BYE Sept. 24: vs. Brownsville Hanna*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 1: @ Harlingen High*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 8: @ San Benito*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 15: vs. Donna North*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 22: @ Brownsville Rivera*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 29: vs. Weslaco High*, 7 p.m.

Nov. 5: @ Los Fresnos*, 7 p.m. * Denotes district games

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Xander Casarez

Caleb Davis

Marcos Gonzales

Senior QB

Senior OL

Senior RB/LB

Levi Ince

Devon Montemayor

Jeremiah Rivera

Senior LB

Senior OLB/SS

Senior WR/SS

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Team snapshot Head Coach Israel Gonzalez 2020 season record: 2-4 2020 Postseason: Did not qualify

Returning Letterman: 32 Returning Starters: Off. 8 / Def. 6 Key Contributers: Caleb Anaya (LB); Ethan Garza (RB) Game to watch: Oct. 1 @ Harlingen High

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LA JOYA COYTES DISTRICT 31-6A

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: vs. Palmview, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 3: @ La Feria, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 10: vs. Mission High*, 7:30 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 16: @ Edinburg Vela*, 7 p.m.

Sept. 24: vs. PSJA North*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: BYE Oct. 8: @ Edinburg North*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: vs. Edinburg High*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 21: @ PSJA High*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 29: vs. Juarez-Lincoln*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5: @ Economedes*, 7:30 p.m. * Denotes district games

Ivan Garces

Arturo Jimenez

Jaime Sandoval

Senior RB

Senior DE

Senior LB

Sirius Solis

Tristen Trevino

Senior WR

Senior QB

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Team snapshot Head Coach Ruben Farias 2020 season record: Did not compete 2020 Postseason: NA

Returning Letterman: 15 Returning Starters: Off. 4 / Def. 4 Key Contributers: Sal Carmona (DB); Carlos Perez (LB Game to watch: Oct. 29 vs La Joya Juarez-Lincoln

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JUAREZ-LINCOLN HUSKIES

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 26: vs. Rio Hondo, 7 p.m.

Sept. 3: @ Donna North,7 p.m.

DISTRICT 31-6A

Sept. 9: @ Edinburg High*, 7 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: vs. PSJA High*, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 24: BYE Sept. 30: @ Economedes*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 8: vs. Mission High*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: @ Edinburg Vela*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: vs. PSJA North*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: @ La Joya*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5: vs. Edinburg North*, 7:30 p.m. * Denotes district games

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Jaime Flores

Milton Gomez

Juan Gutierrez

Junior LB/WR

Junior WR

Senior DT

Team snapshot Head Coach Tomas Garcia 2020 season: Did not compete 2020 Postseason: NA

Returning Letterman: NA Returning Starters: Off. - / Def. Key Contributers: Brandon Mendez (DL); Javier Castillo (QB); Axel Gonzalez (OL) Game to watch: Sept. 29 @ La Joya

Alexis Montalvo

Joan Nieto

Sopjomore WR

Senior DL

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LOS FRESNOS FALCONS

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: vs. Edcouch-Elsa, 7 p.m.

Sept. 3: vs. Gregory-Portland, 7 p.m.

DISTRICT 32-6A

Sept. 10: @ C.C. Calallen, 7:30 p.m.

SIX PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: BYE Sept. 24: @ San Benito*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 1: vs. Donna North*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 9: @ Brownsville Rivera*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 15: vs. Weslaco High*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 22: @ Harlingen High*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 29: @ Brownsville Hanna*, 7 p.m.

Nov. 5: vs. Harlingen South*, 7 p.m. * Denotes district games

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Gerardo Garcia

Ethan Gonzalez

Gregory Jones

Senior OL

Senior DB

Senior LB

Hector Muniz III

Jaime Palafox

Cody Taylor

Senior WR

Senior OL

Senior WR

Team snapshot Head Coach David Cantu 2020 season record: 2-4 2020 Postseason: Did not qualify

Returning Letterman: 16 Returning Starters: Off. 3 / Def. 2 Key Contributers: Mathew Padilla (QB); Miles McWhorter; RJ Limon (WR/LB); Vince Rocio (DL) Game to watch: Sept. 10 @ Calallen

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MISSION EAGLES DISTRICT 31-6A

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TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 26: vs. Mission Vets (at Hidalgo), 7 p.m.

Sept. 2: vs. Weslaco High*, 7 p.m.

Sept. 10: @ La Joya*, 7:30 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: vs. Edinburg North*, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 23: @ Edinburg High*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 1: vs. PSJA High*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 8: @ Juarez-Lincoln*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: vs. Economedes*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: BYE Oct. 28: @ Edinburg Vela*, 7 p.m.

Nov. 4: vs. PSJA North*, 7 p.m. * Denotes district games

Luis Balderas

Luis Briseno

Damian Cortez

Senior LB/RB

DB/WR

Senior RB

Eduardo Garcia

Cristian Hernandez

Joel Pedraza

Senior TE

Senior DE

Senior DB/WR

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Team snapshot Head Coach Daniel Longoria 2020 season record: 5-2 2020 Postseason: Advanced to Area Playoffs

Returning Letterman: 34 Returning Starters: Off. 6 / Def. 5 Key Contributers: xEzekiel Cuadros (DE); Jude Jaime (LB); Sebastian Balderas (LB); Ashton Guzman (DL) Game to watch: Oct. 28 @ Edinburg Vela

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PSJA BEARS

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 26: @ Sharyland Pioneer, 7 p.m.

Sept. 3: vs. PSJA Southwest, 7:30 p.m.

DISTRICT 31-6A

Sept. 10: BYE Sept. 17: @ Juarez-Lincoln*, 7:30 p.m.

SIX PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 23: vs. Economedes*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 1: @ Mission High* (at Hidalgo), 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 8: vs. Edinburg Vela*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: vs. PSJA North*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 21: vs. La Joya*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 29: @ Edinburg North*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5: vs. Edinburg High*, 7:30 p.m. * Denotes district games

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Christian Gamboa

Jaime Rodriguez

Esteban Martinez

WR

Quarterback

Safety

Brandon Ochoa

Oscar Tolentino

Lee Torres

DL

Senior LB

Senior RB

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Team snapshot Head Coach Lupe Rodriguez 2020 season record: 1-4 2020 Postseason: Did not qualify

Returning Letterman: 25 Returning Starters: Off. 4 / Def. 3 Key Contributers: Vigo Rodriguez (WR); Andrew Castillo (WR); Nevin Herrer (DB); Julius Ramirez (LB) Game to watch: Oct. 15 vs. PSJA North

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PSJA NORTH RAIDERS DISTRICT 31-6A

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TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: vs. Brownsville Rivera, 7 p.m.

Sept. 2: vs. Edcouch-Elsa, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 10: vs. Edinburg Vela*, 7:30 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: BYE Sept. 24: @ La Joya*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: vs. Edinburg North*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 7: @ Edinburg High*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 15: @ PSJA High*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: @ Juarez-Lincoln*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 28: vs. Economedes*, 7 p.m.

Nov. 4: @ Mission*, 7 p.m. * Denotes district games

Anthony Garcia

Zachary Gonzalez

Jack Lugo

Senior OL

Senior DB

ATH

Ram Martinez

Santiago Pena III

Christian Ramirez

Senior LT

Senior TE

Senior DB

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Team snapshot Head Coach Marcus Kaufmann 2020 regular season: 5-4 2020 Postseason: Advanced to Area Playoffs

Returning Letterman: 21 Returning Starters: Off. 11 / Def. 6 Key Contributers: Isaac Gonzalez (RB); Ale Aparicio (QB); Daniel Garcia (DL); Dante Garcia OL Game to watch: Sept. vs. Edinburg Vela

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SAN BENITO GREYHOUNDS DISTRICT 32-6A

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: vs. McAllen Rowe, 7 p.m.

Sept. 3: vs. Mission Veterans, 7 p.m.

Sept. 9: vs. Schertz Clemens, 7 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: BYE Sept. 24: vs. Los Fresnos*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 1: @ Brownsville Hanna*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 8: vs. Harlingen South*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 15: vs. Harlingen High*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 22: @ Donna North*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 28: @ Brownsville Rivera*, 7 p.m.

Nov. 5: @ Weslaco High*, 7 p.m. * Denotes district games

Jermain Corbin

Mariano Garcia

Nathaniel Garcia

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Junior OLB/SS

Senior OL

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Team snapshot Head Coach Dan Gomez 2020 regular season: 3-3 2020 Postseason: Advanced to bi-district playoffs

Returning Letterman: 18 Returning Starters: Off. 3 / Def. 2 Key Contributers: Rodney Rodriguez (ATH); Nova Bejaran (DL); Fabian garcia (RB); Chris Thirekill (TE) Game to watch: Oct. 15 vs. Harlingen High

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TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: @ Weslaco East, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 2: @ Mission High, 7 p.m.

Sept. 10: vs. Laredo Nixon, 7 p.m.

SIX PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: BYE Sept. 23: @ Donna North*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 1: vs. Brownsville Rivera*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 8: @ Harlingen High*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 15: @ Los Fresnos*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 22: vs. Brownsville Hanna*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 29: @ Harlingen South*, 7 p.m.

Nov. 5: vs. San Benito*, 7 p.m. * Denotes district games

Izaiah Dominguez

Devin Fuentes

Cesar Gomez

Senior TE/S

Junior LB

Junior OLB/DB

Ellian Rodriguez

Justin Rodriguez

Roman Saldana

Senior RB/DB

Senior QB

Senior DT

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2020 season record: 3-2

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2020 Postseason: Advanced to bi-district playoffs

Returning Letterman: 11 Returning Starters: Off. 1 / Def. 2 Key Contributers: Evan Zamora (DB); Marcus Saenz (RB); Alex Medrano (DL); Dohnavin Lincoln (WR/DB) Game to watch: Oct. 22 vs. Brownsville Hanna

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St. Joe, JPII adapt to changes

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By Kevin Narro Rio Sports Live

As the curtain rises for TAPPS Football Division II two teams from the area gear up with a real fact that they played against the best last season and that they will be seeing a returning state champion in October.

A playoff run for either Brownsville St. Joseph or John Paul II will come down to replacing key starters or adapting to a new coach.

Last season had every team making the playoffs due to the effects of COVID-19. Both John Paul II and Brownsville St. Joseph ended their seasons in a second round playoff game. This season, both look to bring in a ton of new talent to the mix in hopes of making a deeper run.

For the Bloodhounds of St. Joseph, this will mark a second time since being the head coach that Tino Villareal will be starting a season with a handful of players that took most of the snaps from a previous year.

“We have been here before,” said Villareal during his Midnight Madness Practice, “but with a coaching staff that understands how to work through that kind of offseason and with the kids being able to participate in conditioning all along, we feel that we can have players ready to go when we take that first

Kevin Narro / Rio Sports Live St. Joseph coach Tino Villarreal looks on during a practice earlier this month at St. Joseph Academy in Brownsville. The Bloodhounds will be looking to face some stiff competition early in the season in hopes of preparing for a playoff run.

snap on the road at Port Isabel.”

The Bloodhounds have once again stacked their non-district games with opponents that bring a variety of offensive and defensive schemes each game.

“That is by design,” Villareal said, “We know that down the line we are going to see play-makers and we try to let our kids experience as many types of game scenarios so

that they can be ready for anything they see once we play the teams up north in our district.”

For John Paul II their season begins with a game at home against the London Pirates on Aug. 27 and returns most of their core starters. If they can get that offense in gear, they too may be able to ring up points in big bunches.

Last season the Centurions averaged nearly 40 points

per game in their wins.

The Centurions will be hoping to build on the returners as they take on the personality of a new coach. They will also navigate through a tough non-district schedule before they play St. Joseph in the final regular season game November 5.

Both John Paul II and Brownsville St. Joseph knows full well that sitting in their district is last year’s Tapps

Division II State Champion Austin Regents. For the Centurions, they play Regents Oct. 29, while St Joseph will play Regents a week before that on Oct. 22. Regents returns half of their starters on the offense and defense which means that any goals of a deep run for anyone in TAPPS DII will certainly have to include keeping tabs on how fast Regent replaces those missing pieces.

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ST. JOE BLOODHOUNDS TAPPS DISTRICT 3-DII

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: @ Port Isabel, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 3: vs. Santa Rosa, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 10: BYE

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 17: @ Hebbronville, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 24: @ S.A. St. Anthony’s*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: vs. Brentwood Christian*, 6 p.m.

Oct. 8: vs. Boerne Geneva*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 15: @ Austin St. Michaels*, 6 p.m.

Oct. 22: @ Austin Regents*, 5 p.m.

Oct. 29: vs. Austin Hyde Park Baptist*, 5 p.m.

Nov. 5: vs. C.C. John Paul II*, 7 p.m. * Denotes district games

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Team snapshot Head Coach Tino Villarreal 2020 season recod: 5-5 2020 Postseason: Advanced to Area Playoffs

Last Season: Returning Letterman: Overall Record: 5-5 Returning Starters: District Record: 3-4 Off. - / Def.Key Contributers: Playoff Record: 1-1 Game to to watch: watch: Oct Nov.22 5 vs.

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JOHN PAUL II CENTURIONS

TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: @ C.C. London, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 3: vs. Bishop, 7:30 p.m.

TAPPS DISTRICT 3-DII

Sept. 10: @ Bryan Brazos Christian, 7 p.m.

Sept. 17: BYE

SIX PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 24: @ Boerne Geneva*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 1: @ Austin St. Michael’s*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 8: vs. S.A. St. Anthony’s*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 15: vs. Austin Hyde Park*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 22: @ Austin Brentwood Christian*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 29: vs. Austin Regents, 7 p.m.

Nov. 5: @ Brownsville St. Joe*, 7 p.m. * Denotes district games

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Christina Palomo

Aliajah Allen

Chance Dittman

Dashawn Fillmore

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Senior WR

Senior DB

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Team snapshot Interim Head Coach Marco Hernandez 2020 season: 5-5 2020 Postseason: Advanced to Area Playoffs

Returning Letterman: 28 Returning Starters: Off. 8 / Def. 7 Key Contributers:Joel Adame OL); Jacob Guerrero (RB/LB); Oscar Anderson (RB/DB), Connor McCullion (DB); MAndo Rivera (DB) Game to watch: Nov. 5 @ Brownsville St. Joe

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TEAM SCHEDULE Aug. 27: vs. Santa Maria, 7 p.m.

Sept. 3: BYE

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Sept. 9: vs. Monte Alto, 7 p.m.

SIX PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 16: vs. Lyford JV, TBD Sept. 24: vs. Premont, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 30: @ La Villa, 7 p.m.

Oct. 9: vs. Houston Kipp Generations, TBD Oct. 15: @ Houston Kipp Academy, 5 p.m.

Oct. 23: vs. Houston ProVision Academy, 3 p.m.

Oct. 29: vs. S.A. Brooks Academy, 5 p.m.

Nov. 5: BYE * Denotes district games

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Walker Webb

Terrence Young

Senior MLB/TE

Junior DE/RB

Senior OL/DL

Team snapshot Head Coach Jim Morton 2020 season record: 5-1 2020 Postseason: NA

Returning Letterman: Returning Starters: Off. 5 / Def. 5 Key Contributers: Game to watch: Sept. 24 vs. Premont

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TAMU-KINGSVILLE JAVELINAS

TEAM SCHEDULE Sept. 4: @ Saginaw Valley State, 6 p.m.

Sept. 11: vs. Western Oregon, 7 p.m.

NCAA DII - LONE STAR CONFERENCE

Sept. 18: @ Eastern New Mexico*, TBA

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sept. 25: vs. TAMU-Commerce*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 9: @ Midwestern State*, TBA Oct. 16: vs. Lincoln (Calif.)

Oct 23: @ Western New Mexico*, TBA Oct. 30: vs. West Texas A&M*, 7 p.m.

Nov. 6: @ UT-Permian Basin*, TBA Nov. 13: vs. Angelo State*, 7 p.m. * Denotes conference games

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Amonte Bowen

Amos Coleman III

Darrian Hambrick

Senior RB

Sophomore DB

Senior WR

Jacob Clarkson

Ty Chisum

Zadock Dinkleman

Senior DE

Senior WR

Sophomore QB

Team snapshot Head Coach Mike Salinas 2020 season: NA 2021 abbreviated spring campaign: 0-2

Returning Letterwinners: 45 Returning Starters: 21 Preseason Ranking: Seventh in Lone Star Conference preseason poll Game to watch: Oct. 30 vs. West Texas A&M

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