QB Ricardo Luna scored on a keeper early in the first followed by the extra point by Jose Riojas making the score 7-0 Eagle Pass early.
The Eagle ‘D’ forced a punt by the visiting team, but the Mavericks proceeded to pin the Eagles back with strong defensive play and a series of penalties, but the Eagle drive was prolonged by a nice swing pass to Dee Andre Torres who got the first down. This led to a big play to Jose Riojas who took a Luna pass into the end zone with 6:17 remaining in the first quarter.
The Mavericks showed some fire on defense with a big QB sack by by Israel Villarreal which ended an Eagle drive with 3:12 remaining in the first quarter.
The Mavs showed some offensive promise after a nice run by Gustavo Cabrera for a first down with 2:00 left in the first quarter followed by a good run by Tony Flores for seven yards.
The Flores repeated the feat for a first down on a keeper at the end of the first quarter to seep the drive alive. Next was a nice run by Cabrera for six followed by another keeper by Flores for three, but a big sack by Mario Torres and David Santos put an abrupt end to the Winn drive.
Eagle defensive back Armando Monsivais also made a nice play for a loss on a 3rd and 1 to stop the maverick drive with 5:00 remaining in the half.
Maverick defensive lineman Ricardo Morales also had a nice sack on the Eagle quarterback with 1:37 remaining in the half.
The halftime shows left nothing to be desired as both bands came out firing with their 2017-2018 shows in all their splendor. The Silverline Dance Team performed to the gratification of the crowd.
The CC Winn Maverick Marching band played an incredible show opening with the song Turn To Stone which led to a marvelous performance that got a good response form the home crowd.
Next up was the Diamond Dancers who high kicked their way into the hearts of those gathered as well.
The Mighty Eagle Marching Band also performed their contest show followed by a rendition of Daddy Yankee’s ‘Despacito’.
Torres had an amazing 30 yard run to open up the second half of play followed by another 20 yarder and a fourteen yard run up the middle to score the third TD for the Eagles on three consecutive plays. Riots’ extra point attempt was wide right making the score 20-0 with 11:12 remaining in the third quarter.
A great return by Luis Olivera put the Mavs in business at the 44 yard line on their first touch of the second half, but an interception by Ryan Chisum with 9:42 remaining in the third quarter on an errant pass by Maverick QB Ethan Johnston followed by the Riojas PAT made the score Eagle Pass 27-Mavericks 0.
Torres capped off another Eagle scoring drive with a one yard plunge into the end zone with :48 remaining in the third quarter to make it 34-0 after the Riojas extra point.
News Gram Player of The Week Mikey De Los Santos picked up a bad snap and ran it back 60 yards for a Maverick touchdown with 4:26 remaining in the game giving the Winn faithful something to cheer about making the score 34-7 in the fourth quarter.
Ethan Johnston and Fernando Zapata showed some rushing promise, but a late interception by Christian Barcena put an end to the final Maverick drive.
Overall it was a balanced offensive performance by Luna and the Eagles who dominated in time of possession and kept the chains moving all night long.
