The Eagle Pass Independent School District Board of Trustees held a meeting on Tuesday, December 12 in which they recognized the 2017 Eagle Pass High School football team.  During the recognition ceremony the school district recognized the football team’s achievements including the breaking of a 3 year playoff drought, a 21 year District Championship drought, a 7 year by-district championship drought, a 6 - 1 district record and a total record of nine wins and three losses resulting in the Eagles being named district champions.  Preseason polls predicted the Eagle Pass football team would finish in 6th place in the 29-6A district.  The Eagles also had two of their players named Most Valuable Player in the 29-6A district including for Dee Andre Torres (offense) and Sebastian Hernandez (defense).  The Eagles also had nine of their players named to the 29-6A first team in district elections.

During the presentation, the EPISD administration and school board members including Rudy Bowles recognized Eagles football Coach Tom Gonzales for being named 29-6A head coach of the year.

   For offense ;Albert Guevara ,wide receiver, Jose Riojas slot receiver and punter.,Tito Villareal tackle, Jorge Guardado , guard, and Jose Laguna center. On the defensive front; Moises Rocha, defensive tackle, David Kypuros , outside linebacker, Josh Monsivais corner and a unanimous selection. 2nd Team 29-6A All District Selections ; Offense , wide receiver Rey Mendoza, slot receiver Norby Zavala, guard Rey Galindo, Defense, Mario Torres defensive end, inside linebacker Haran Rodriguez, and outside linebacker Armando Monsivais. 29-6A Honorable Mention Selections on offense; Rishard Luna Quarterback, tackle Alex Martinez,wide receiver Ralph Guerrero, Defensel David Santos , nose tackle, defensive tackle Manny Rodriguez, corner Raul Lechler, safety Nico Moyeda, outside linebacker Roger Ulloa and safety Kristian Barcena. 

A.D. Ibarra

Sports Writer

The Eagle Pass Eagles were very well represented when it came time to pass out All-District 29-AAAAAA honors this season, a season which found the program in full resurgence, winning a share of the district title and even a convincing Bi-District Championship.

The Eagle Pass Independent School district Board of Trustees recognized C.C. Winn High School Football coach Eric Villaseñor for being named region coach of the year by Dave Cambell’s Texas Football Magazine, during their meeting held on Tuesday March 7, 2017. 

Eagle Pass High School Head Tennis Coach Robert Gonzalez was recognized at the EPISD board meeting for being named Region IV - 6A Tennis Coach of the Year by the Texas Tennis Coach Association.