Now that they're grown and literally living in different parts of the world, they still recall Sunday mornings and visiting a little store at the corner of Ferry and Jefferson for 'tatema' or barbacoa, where this young man's grandparents would greet them like family and even bestow treats and foremost love.

His aunt's and uncles have also gone through our school system and are also leaders in their respective communities while remaining close friends.

I give you Eagle Pass Eagle Golfer Gerardo Castaño.

First of all congratulations for being selected Player Of The Week by your Coach. How long have you played the sport?

Since I was 8 years old.

What are your parents names? Siblings names?

Gustavo Castaño, Lizette Castaño, Gustavo Castaño, and Geronimo Castaño.

Who do you look up to? Who are your heroes?

I look up to my dad.

What's your career 

highlight?

When I broke 80.

Who's your favorite 

college team?

My favorite college team is Texas A&M.

Favorite professional player. Male or female?

My favorite player is Abraham Ancer.

What are your first memories of playing golf?

My first memory of playing golf is that I was playing with my dad.

Tell me your favorite shot during a round? What is your strong point?

My favorite shot is when I hit my driver

Because it’s my favorite club.

Favorite food?

My favorite food is Pizza.

What makes a good teammate?

A great teammate consistently shows a positive and energetic attitude.

Tell me about your coach.

My coach is a good and awesome Coach.

What advice would you give to a boy playing golf for the first time?

Some advice I would give to a kid that is playing golf for the first time is to not give up if he doesn’t hit the ball the first few swings

What do you think when you hear our fight song?

It’s an amazing fight song.