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 CC Winn Mavericks were awarded several All-District selections including some unanimous choices such as Maverick Tight End Isaac Villarreal, who was given the highest honor for his continuous effort and seemingly limitless talent as a receiver who would score practically every time he touched the football.

A.D. Ibarra

Sports Writer

It's playoff time in Eagle Pass and both of our teams are still alive and fighting in Bi-District championships. 

A.D. Ibarra

Corpus Christi, Tx.

For the second year in a row, the C.C. Winn Mavericks will be facing a team from Corpus Christi; last year's squad knocked off perennial powerhouse Corpus Christi Carroll 21-14 in Round 1.

A.D. Ibarra

Sports Writer

With the impending home playoff game on the horizon, The Eagle Pass News Gram caught up with EPHS Head Football Coach Tom Gonzalez for an exclusive interview.

On the last week of the 2017 regular high school football season, it's time for us to recognize, in the great words of Coach Cozel Foster, the 'Bigguns', the men up front who are in the trenches, the unsung heroes of the game of football: our linemen. Both Coach Eric Villaseñor and Coach Tom Gonzalez have chosen two of their down linemen, the basis of their strong running games, the offensive line.

A.D. Ibarra

Sports Writer

The CC Winn Mavericks were playing for playoff seeding and a possible share of the District 29-AAAAA crown on Friday at Foster-Veterans Memorial Stadium and squaring off against a formidable foe, the Floresville Tigers who managed to come from behind late to take away a close 28-20 victory.

The CC Winn Mavericks came one step closer to making the State Playoffs with a 21-6 victory over the Harlandale Indians on Friday.

A.D. Ibarra

-Laredo, Tx.

The Eagle Pass News Gram caught up with young United South Head Coach Sergio Salinas who was fired up about two things, first, his team’s last second come from behind win over arch rival Laredo United last week and secondly, their big District 29-AAAAAA gametonightagainst the visiting Eagle Pass Eagles.

A.D. Ibarra

Sports Writer

     It was a cool, beautiful night for football on Thursday at Cozel Foster's deservedly monikered stadium as the CC Winn Mavericks of Eagle Pass hosted the McCollum Cowboys.