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That line of thinking was brushed aside as the UIL tossed a curveball in October, 2012, as its legislative council proposed sweeping changes for the 2013 and 14-15 seasons and approved them in January, 2013.

Creating the biggest rift

across all classifications in three decades, the UIL will add a fourth playoff team from each district in Classes 2A and 3A.

Classes 5A and 4A were previously the only conferences to allow four playoff teams per district and

An air of changeAnnual biennial changes? UIL offers up big changes in 3A and 2A...

W ith the University Interscholastic League’s biennial realignment and its usual slew of changes still a year away, the 2013 season was expected to pass

without much preseason fanfare.the new amendment now allows four teams in 3A and 2A.

The council also voted to place the creation of a split conference format for 3A football on a referendum ballot.

School superintendents voted in favor of the split format and that change will go into effect during the 2014-15 alignment.

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Features:

Sections:

Mayor Albert Alvarez, Mayor Pro-Tem Davina Trevino-Rodriguez, Council Members: Abel Nieto, Alex R. Hernandez, Chris Valadez, Conrad Carrasco,

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format will classify 3A teams as either Division I or Division II prior to the season and place them in districts accordingly.

The creation of a Class 6A conference is actually more of a renaming process as the six-man division will simply become 1A and 1A becomes 2A and all other conferences will follow suit.

Locally, Dilley and Cotulla will “move up” to 3A while Pearsall will compete in 4A, however, in name only.

The move is similar to one made prior to the 1980-81 school year when Class 5A was created and Class B become Class A.

Locally, coaches had mixed reactions to the proposed changes.

“No doubt the adding of another team will generate excitement among everybody,” Pearsall High School Athletic Director and Head Football Coach David Silva said. “Our district is pretty even so there will be some competition among everybody for the four playoff spots.

“It’s good, basically everybody has a legitimate shot at making it. Some people will say it’s going to be watered down and there’s going to be big mismatches but we’ll just have to see.

“Some districts in the state really have four legitimate playoff teams that can go far,” Silva said. “I guess you could also run into a scenario where a first place team from a strong district faces a fourth place team from a district that’s not so tough.”

“It will be good,” Silva said of the split conference format. “It’ll create, not parity, but maybe eliminate some of the bigger school playing smaller schools in the playoffs.”

“With a state this big and so many schools, something has to be done to try and even things out some. Increasing the number of seeded playoff

teams in 2A and 3A to four per district, I believe, ‘waters’ down the overall quality of playoff football teams and takes away from the allure of Texas high school football playoffs,” DHS Athletic Director

and Head Football Coach Jody Cantu. “Also, it creates a stage of foreseeable blowouts between top seeded teams and the lower seeded teams of neighboring districts.

“However, it is a great opportunity for all school districts and their football faithful to prolong their football seasons, which, in turn, will also generate extra revenue during a time when many school districts are strapped for cash.

“Creating a 6A conference and bumping lower classifications up

a level is definitely needed and long overdue,” Coach Cantu said. “It allows UIL to keep up with the exploding population of suburbias in the great state of Texas and keeping the playing field even.”

Cotulla Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Joseph Alvarado was unavailable for comment.

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Citing a firm belief in his athletes, staff and his own coaching philosophy, new Pearsall High School Athletic Director and Head Football Coach David Silva is optimistic the Mavericks can turn things around in 2013.

Silva came to Pearsall via Dilley, where he cut his teeth moving up the ranks under long-time coach Kelly Shull.

He was an integral part of the Wolves’ success through the years, having a hand in guiding them to the playoffs every year in the 1990s and 18 times in 22 seasons.

“I am an optimistic person, I took this job because I know we have the kids to turn it around and I know what it takes to win,” the coach said. “I was very fortunate to work under a great coach in Kelly Shull and a lot of the things we do here are a reflection of what I know works.

“The staff I’ve put together is a great football staff. I am confident that we will put our kids in a position to win every game we compete in.

“As I’ve mentioned before, I’m not experimenting with anything,” Silva said.

“The scheme I’m putting in has a 21-year patent behind it!”Known for his offensive prowess, Silva is also an old-school disciplinarian

who preaches the virtues of teamwork, character and discipline. “I want the 2013 Mavericks to be known as a team that plays hard, is a well-

disciplined team and displays character on and off the field,” he said. “We will pick the pace up from an offensive standpoint and put pressure on defenses to adjust on the run. Defensively, we are coming after you!

“I want other schools to know that we will not be one dimensional. We will be able to run and pass the ball.”

The Mavericks return a number of skill players on the offensive side of the ball and they’ve taken to Silva’s offensive scheme.

Photo by Manuel Azocar III

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I’m confident that we will put our kids in a position to win every game

we compete in...The scheme I’m putting in has a 21-year patent behind it,

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What it takesBy Manuel Azocar III

Fast Fact:Streaking:

After opening the season 2-0, Pearsall dropped seven of its final eight

games to finish 3-7 overall.

Pearsall Mavericks

Devine 9-2 (5-0)Carrizo Springs 4-7 (3-2)Lytle 5-6 (2-3) Hondo 6-4 (3-2) Pearsall 3-7 (1-4) Crystal City 0-10 (0-5)

District 29-3A Team ‘12 Record

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SA Memorial 48-34 WSA Burbank 14-6 WSA Edison 44-0 LSA Kennedy 20-7 LPoteet 13-6 LOPENLytle 26-20 L (OT)Devine 41-14 LHondo 28-7 LCrystal City 34-28 WCarrizo Springs 16-0 L

8-30 SA Memorial9-5 @SA Burbank9-13 vs. SA Edison9-20 @SA Kennedy9-27 @Poteet10-4 OPEN10-11 vs. Lytle10-18 @Devine10-25 vs. Hondo11-1 @Crystal City11-8 vs. Carrizo Springs

UIL EnRoLLMEnT - 637‘12 Record:

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BASE oFFEnSE:Nasty Slot

BASE DEFEnSE:4-3

Top Returning Quarterback:Jason Wolfe/TJ Navarro

Top Returning Rusher:Jerry Chairez

Top Returning Lineman:Silverio Trejo

Top Returning Defender:Zeke Fabela

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“Offensively, we look sharp,” he said. “Being able to put in the new scheme in January helped tremendously. Our run offense is solid but our pass offense needs more consistency, but will come with more live situations we face.”

Jason Wolfe is back at the quarterback position and in early workouts has shown vast improvement.

“He brings athleticism to the position,” the coach said. “Through the 7-on-7 summer league play and working on throwing fundamentals and mechanics, he will put stress on defenses now having to worry about throwing and

not just running the ball.“TJ Navarro will also get

playing time at quarterback. He brings a strong leadership ability to the position having run this offensive scheme last year at the junior varsity level.

“He has become a student of the game and knows all the ‘ins and outs’ of the offense.”

Jerry Chairez split time with Troy Rios a year ago, racking up 468 yards and a touchdown and figures to be one of the feature backs in Silva’s offense.

“He made the commitment to be an all-district player last spring and did all he

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George Brady Colton Briscoe

Gabe Cantu Jerry Chairez

Martin Delgado Zeke Fabela

Diego Garza Kevin Gonzales

Josh Hernandez Matt Hernandez

Tim Hernandez Milton Iraheta

had to do, (7-on-7 league play, spring weight work and summer conditioning camp) to help him reach that goal,” the coach said.

“Milton Iraheta, like Jerry, made the commitment of making the playoffs his senior year and also did what was asked of him.”

The wide receiver spot is a

position that has seen vast improvement as Joe Vela and Kevin Morales have been solid


in preseason play. “They worked hard last

spring and played all games in 7-on-7,” Silva said. “I am expecting a big season with big numbers for these two on the receiving end.

“George Brady has worked hard since last spring and will look to have a breakout year at fullback.

Ray Palomeque and Esteban Camacho also had great off-seasons and a great summer conditioning camp.”

Although losing many of their starters from last season, the defensive unit will still be led by Coach Randy Graf, who, despite the team’s 3-7 record, built a unit that kept Pearsall within striking distance in almost every game.

Graf ’s unit limited four opponents to 20 or fewer

PEARSALL MAVERICKS JUNIOR VARSITY TEAM(Back Row, L-R) Coaches Ismael Rocha, Manuel Ramos & Gabriel Lopez, (Third Row, L-R) Manuel Garcia, Jerrette Gonzales, Jorge Sanchez, Jarod Alcala, Israel Enriquez; (Second Row, L-R) Rene Garcia, Adrian Leal, Michael Del-gado, Albert Deleon, Garret Martinez, Brandon Rodriguez; (Front Row, L-R) Esteban Esparza, Adrian Garcia, Kaminski Gonzales, Josh Cuevas, Julian Martinez, Jesus Paredes, James Segovia; (Kneeling) Teddy Gandara & Fabian Peralta.

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PEARSALL MAVERICKS FRESHMEN TEAM(Back Row, L-R) Coaches Richard Sanchez, Jeff Sanford & Gabriel Lopez; (Third Row, L-R) Damian Santos, JR Torres, Quaid Embry, Michael Gonzales, Ben Stewart; (Second Row, L-R) Josiah Cantu, Robert Guerra, Dylan Ramirez, Roy Richardson, Kevin Gonzales, Bubba Cuevas; (Front Row, L-R) Ricardo Vasquez, Sol Rodriguez, Noah Fletcher, Rico Mendez, Moses Gonzales, Demitri Peralta, Antonio Esparza; (Kneeling) Rigo Arrebalo, Steven Maldonado, Marcos Trevino, Justin Munoz.

points and took seven opponents down to the wire.

“Defensively, we are gonna be an attacking defense, which fits our personnel,” Silva said.

“Not a lot of thinking, just reacting!”

Wolfe returns to man the secondary and will be joined by Gabe Cantu.

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Aug 29 @SA Memorial 5 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. Sept 6 SA Burbank (Fresh Away) 4:30 p.m. Sept 12 @SA Edison 5 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. Sept 19 SA Kennedy 5 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. Sept 26 Poteet 5 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. Oct 3 OPEN Oct 10 @Lytle* 5 p.m. & 7 p.m. Oct 17 Devine* 5 p.m. & 7 p.m. Oct 24 @Hondo* 5 p.m. & 7 p.m. Oct 31 Crystal City* 5 p.m. & 7 p.m. Nov 7 @Carrizo Springs* 5 p.m. & 7 p.m.

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Daniel Vasquez Joe Vela

Jason Wolfe Joseph Youngblood

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PHS VARSITY MAVERETTE DANCE TEAM(Back Row, L-R) Davina Leal, Destiny Leal, Alia Trevino, Ashley Escobar-Captain, Alyiah Carbajal, Clarissa Garza; (Middle Row, L-R) Chasity Iraheta, Harlee Carrasco, Destinee Reyes, Araceli Alvarez, Lorena Cantu; (Front Row, L-R) Stephanie Hernandez-Captain, Jessica Garcia-Captain and Raven Gonzales.

“Eugene Rodriguez will be a weapon with his kicking and punting ability and we must win all phases of the kicking game in each contest,” he added.

“Newcomers that will make an impact include Brian Martinez, Colton Briscoe, Josh Luna, Diego Lopez, Joseph Youngblood, Martin Delgado and Isaiah Lucio.”

Silva has set a goal for the team to return to the playoffs this year but maintains that the team will be in a battle

with perennial rivals Devine and Hondo.

“You really can’t argue with the fact that Devine will be the heavy favorite,” he said. “They have tradition and that alone goes a long way!

“Knowing that other teams lost a lot to graduation and our kids buying into our scheme and practicing with the confidence of knowing what to do and what their roles are, I feel we will be in the hunt for one of the three remaining playoff spots.”

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Aft e r y e a r s in t h e m a r o o n a n d g ray o f D i l l e y Hig h S ch o o l , Ke l l y Shu l l d i s c ip l e D a v i d Si l v a w a s n a m e d t h e n e w a t h l e t i c d i r e c t o r a n d h e a d f o o tb al l c o a ch o f t h e P e a r s a l l M a v e r i c k s . T h e R o y s e C i t y n a t i v e

p l ay e d f o ur y e a r s o f f o o tb al l whi l e a t t e n din g Sterling College in Kansas from 1985-88.

He then graduated fromEast Texas State Universityin Commerce.“My overall philosophy ties in to a lot of

different things,” Silva said. “A big one for me is that I treat kids the way I would want my son or daughter treated.

“Coach ‘em up is something I tell my coaches to do daily,” he said. “At the younger levels, things for me are about as basic as you can get; you practice, you play. That’s the key to keeping them in the program.”

The coach outlined his short-term and long-term goals for the Pearsall ISD program. “In the short-term, our goal is to get as many kids in athletics as possible. We want to increase participation,” Silva said. “We’re also about getting the kids to buy into the importance of academics.

Everything we do is based on a simple philosophy, just good old-fashioned values.“In the long-term, I would like to see that every program here is successful, boys

and girls,” he said. “One of my goals is to try and make it out to every single event

possible. I want the kids to know that I support them in everything they do whether its athletics, academics or other activities.

“I believe the highlight of any coaching or teaching career should be to see these kids walking across that graduation stage and seeing them move on to the next level.

“I feel like I’m a prime example of the fact that there’s a place for everyone,” Silva said. “I wasn’t the biggest kid out there and had to go two states away to play; but there is a place for everyone.”

So far, Silva spent his coaching career in Dilley, serving as the junior high coordinator in 1991 and as an assistant varsity baseball and football coach in ‘91-’92. The coach spent eight years coaching the varsity basketball and baseball teams and served as offensive coordinator from 1994 through the 2011-12 season.

Silva said that response from the community has been good.“I’m a very visible person, I want to get to know people. If I don’t know you and

you know me, come up and introduce yourself.”

My overall philosophy ties it to a lot of different things,

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District champions (18) - 1925, 38, 40, 46, 47, 50, 51, 57, 58, 67, 74, 75, 76, 86, 94, 96, 98, 2009Bi-District champions (8) - 1940, 47, 50, 51, 57, 58, 93, 2008, 09area champions (1) - 1993regional champions (6) - 1940, 47, 50, 51, 57, 58

pearsall mavericksregular season records, playoff history & team championshipswinning seasons in history: 51losing seasons in history: 40.500 seasons in history: 7most consecutive winning seasons: 8 (1935-1942)most consecutive losing seasons: 6 (1915-1920)most wins, season: 12 (1947,1950)most losses, season: 10 (1965,1969,2002,2003, 2010, 2011)

regular season recorDs anD District Finish(several district records incomplete)

2012 - 3-7, Overall (District 27-3A, 1-5) Fifth PlaceJuan Hinojosa

2011 - 0-10, Overall (District 27-3A, 0-6) Sixth PlaceJuan Hinojosa - New Head Coach

2010 - 0-10, Overall (District 27-3A, 0-6) Fifth PlaceJody Cantu - New Head Coach

2009 - 9-2, Overall (District 29-3A, 5-1) First PlaceTed Maple

2008 - 7-3, Overall (District 29-3A, 5-1) Second PlaceTed Maple

2007 - 2-8, Overall (District 28-3A, 0-4) Fifth PlaceTed Maple - New Head Coach

2006 - 3-8, Overall (District 28-3A, 2-2) ThirdShane Wilson

2005 - 5-5, Overall (District 29-3A, 2-3) FourthShane Wilson - New Head Coach

2004 - 6-4, Overall (District 29-3A, 2-3) FourthBobby Ortiz

2003 - 0-10, Overall (District 29-3A, 0-5) Last Bobby Ortiz

2002 - 0-10, Overall (District 29-3A, 0-5) LastBobby Ortiz

2001 - 4-7, Overall (District 28-3A, 4-3) ThirdBobby Ortiz - New Head Coach

2000 - 3-7, Overall (District 28-3A, 3-4) t-FourthHomer Hernandez

1999 - 7-4, Overall (District 28-3A, 6-1) SecondHomer Hernandez - New Head Coach

1998 - 10-1, Overall (District 28-3A, 7-0) FirstBobby Ortiz - New Head CoachNew UIL Rule - Third team allowed in playoffs

1997 - 2-8, Overall (District, 0-5) t-FourthKevin Sprinkles - New Head Coach

1996 - 9-2, Overall (District 29-3A, 4-1) t-FirstKiff Hardin

1995 - 5-5, Overall (District 29-3A, 2-3) FourthKiff Hardin

1994 - 9-2, Overall (District 29-3A, 5-0) FirstKiff Hardin

1993 - 9-4, Overall (District 29-3A, 4-1) SecondKiff Hardin

1992 - 4-5-1, Overall (District 29-3A, 3-2) ThirdKiff Hardin

1991 - 5-5, Overall (District 26-3A, 3-2) ThirdKiff Hardin - New Head Coach

1990 - 4-7, Overall (District 26-3A, 4-1) SecondGerald Klett

1989 - 4-6, Overall (District 29-3A, 3-2) ThirdGerald Klett

1988 - 2-8, Overall (District 29-3A, 1-4) FifthGerald Klett

1987 - 7-4, Overall (District 27-3A, 4-1) SecondGerald Klett

1986 - 6-5, Overall (District 27-3A, 5-0) FirstGerald Klett

1985 - 2-7, Overall (District 14-4A, 2-3) FourthGerald Klett

1984 - 0-8-1, Overall (District 14-4A, 0-4-1) t-LastGerald Klett - New Head Coach

1983 - 7-3, Overall (District 27-3A, 5-2) ThirdRaul Sanchez

1982 - 4-4-2, Overall (District 27-3A, 2-3-2) FifthRaul Sanchez - New Head CoachNew UIL Rule - Second Team Allowed in Playoffs

1981 - 2-7-1, Overall (District 28-3A, 1-3-1) T-FourthJuan Salinas - New Head Coach

1980 - 3-7, Overall (District 28-3A, 1-4) FifthCarl Copeland - New Head Coach

1979 - 6-4, Overall (District 28-2A, 4-3) FourthGeorge Boal

1978 - 6-4, Overall (District 28-2A, 5-2) Third George Boal

1977 - 7-2-1, Overall (District 28-2A, 5-1) SecondGeorge Boal - New Head Coach

1976 - 8-3, Overall (District 28-2A, 5-1) First Mike Williamson

1975 - 8-2-1, Overall (District 28-2A, 4-0) First Mike Williamson - New Head Coach

1974 - 5-6-1, Overall (District 28-2A, 3-1) FirstHarold Hill - New Head Coach

1973 - 7-3, Overall (District 28-2A, 4-2) T-SecondFrank Trevino

1972 - 7-3, Overall (District 28-2A, 4-2) Third Frank Trevino

1971 - 7-3, Overall (District 28-2A, 5-2) SecondFrank Trevino - New Head Coach

1970 - 3-7, Overall (District 28-2A, 3-4) FifthGerald Lowery

1969 - 0-10, Overall (District 30-2A, 0-7) EighthGerald Lowery - New Head Coach

1968 - 7-3, Overall (District 30-2A, 6-1) SecondGeorge Jackson

1967 - 8-3, Overall (District 30-2A, 4-1) FirstGeorge Jackson

1966 - 7-3, Overall (District 30-2A, 4-1) SecondGeorge Jackson - New Head Coach

1965 - 0-10, Overall (District 28-2A, 0-6) SeventhBill Gary

1964 - 4-6, Overall (District 28-2A, 1-5) T-SixthBill Gary - New Head Coach

1963 - 7-2-1, Overall (District 28-2A, 3-2) T-SecondFrank Schneider

1962 - 4-6, Overall (District 28-2A, 2-4) T-FourthFrank Schneider

1961 - 2-6-2, Overall (District 29-2A, 1-4-1) T-SixthFrank Schneider

1960 - 6-3-1, Overall (District 29-2A, 4-2) ThirdFrank Schneider - New Head Coach

1959 - 4-4-1, Overall (District 29-2A, 2-2) ThirdFrank (Dutch) O’Neill

1958 - 10-2-1, Overall (District 29-2A, 4-0) First Frank (Dutch) O’NeillMoved from 28-A to 28-2A

1957 - 12-1, Overall (District 28-A, 4-0) FirstFrank (Dutch) O’Neill

1956 - 9-1, Overall (District 28-A, 3-1) SecondFrank (Dutch) O’Neill - New Head Coach

1955 - 6-4, Overall (District 29-A, 1-4) Fourth

1954 - 3-7, Overall (District 28-A, 0-3) Fourth

1953 - 3-6-1, Overall (District 29-A, 2-2-1) Fourth

1952 - 2-7-1, Overall (District 29-A, 2-2-1) Fourth

1951 - 9-4, Overall (District 28-A, 4-0) First

1950 - 12-1, Overall (District 32-A, 4-0) First

1949 - 5-4-1, Overall (District 32-A, 3-3-1) 4th

1948 - 5-5, Overall (District 32-A, 3-4) 5th

1947 - 12-0, Overall (District, 3-0) First

1946 - 9-2, Overall (District, 5-1) First

1945 - 3-6, Overall (District, 2-4) Fourth

1944 - 1-8, Overall (District, 1-4) Fifth

1943 - 3-5-1, Overall (District, 3-1-1) Second

1942 - 6-2-1, Overall (District 38-A, 3-1-1) Second

1941 - 9-1, Overall (District 38-A, 4-1) Second

1940 - 11-0-1, Overall (District 38-A, 5-0-1) First

1939 - 5-3-1, Overall (District 38-A, 3-2) Third

1938 - 9-1-1, Overall (District 44-B, 6-0) First

1937 - 5-4, Overall (District 44-B, 3-2) Third

1936 - 6-3, Overall (District, 2-2) Third

1935 - 7-2, Overall (District, 4-1) Second

1934 - 3-6, Overall (District, 2-2) Third

1933 - 4-6, Overall (District, 4-1) Second

1932 - 4-3, Overall (District 29-B, 2-2) Third

1931 - 4-2, Overall (District 25-B, 0-0)

1930 - 5-4-1, Overall (District 25-B, 2-2) Second

1929 - 3-3-3, Overall (District 28-B, 1-3-1) Fourth

1928 - 6-1-4, Overall (District 25-B, 2-1-3) Third

1927 - 1-6-3 Overall (District, 0-0)

1926 - 4-2, Overall (District, 13-B, 2-2) Third

1925 - 7-1-1, Overall (District, 0-0) First

1924 - 4-1-2, Overall (District, 0-0)

1923 - 3-2-1, Overall (District 11-A, 1-2-1)

1922 - 2-6-1, Overall (District 11-A, 1-2-1)

1921 - 5-1, Overall (District 12-A, 0-0)

1920 - 1-4, Overall (District, 0-0)






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all-time winningest coaches (# oF wins)

years w l t pct.Frank Ish (‘30-’40) 63 34 4 .644Kiff Hardin (‘88-’96) 51 44 1 .536George Jackson (‘66-’68) 22 9 0 .710

2009 - Class 3A: Div. II, Bi-District - BYE Area - Sinton - 13 Pearsall - 122008 - Class 3A: Div. II, Bi-District - BYE Area - Sinton - 49 Pearsall - 142006 - Class 3A: Div. I, Bi-District - Pleasanton - 28 Pearsall - 152001 - Class 3A: Div. II, Bi-District - La Vernia - 40 Pearsall - 01999 - Class 3A: Div. II, Bi-District - Burnet - 35 Pearsall - 31998 - Class 3A: Division II, Bi-District - Llano - 41 Pearsall - 261996 - Class 3A: Bi-District - Sinton - 15 Pearsall - 141994 - Class 3A: Bi-District - Goliad - 26 Pearsall - 01993 - Class 3A: Bi-District - Pearsall - 13 Rockport-Fulton - 12 Area - Pearsall - 27 Hidalgo - 26 Regionals - Lampasas - 33 Pearsall - 01990 - Class 3A: Bi-District - Randolph - 38 Pearsall - 01987 - Class 3A: Bi-District - Medina Valley - 21 Pearsall - 20

1986 - Class 3A: Bi-District - Hondo - 45 Pearsall - 121976 - Class 2A: Bi-District - Hays Consolidated - 21 Pearsall - 141975 - Class 2A: Bi-District - Hondo - 16 Pearsall - 101974 - Class 2A: Bi-District - Pearsall - 14 Hondo - 7 Regionals - *La Grange - 20 Pearsall - 12 *La Grange finished as state semifinalists1967 - Class 2A: Bi-District - *Randolph - 30 Pearsall - 7 *Randolph was state runners-up1958 - Class 2A: Bi-District - Pearsall - 20 Freer - 13 Regionals - Pearsall - 26 Taft - 6 Quarterfinals - *Angleton - 28 Pearsall - 8 *Angleton was state runners-up1957 - Class A: Bi-District - Pearsall - 57 Schertz-Cibolo - 18 Regionals - Pearsall - 7 Eagle Lake - 0 Quarterfinals - Jourdanton - 12 Pearsall - 6

1951 - Class A: Bi-District - Pearsall - 53 Taft - 19 Regionals - Pearsall - 27 Benavides - 6 Quarterfinals - Vanderbuilt Industrial - 39 Pearsall - 131950 - Class A: Bi-District - Pearsall - 35 South San Antonio - 12 Regionals - Pearsall - 14 Sinton - 0 Quarterfinals - *Wharton - 48 Pearsall - 20 *Wharton won state title1947 - Class B: Bi-District - Pearsall - 47 Floresville - 7 *Regionals - Pearsall - 26 Port Lavaca Calhoun - 7 *Regional round was furthest teams advanced1946 - Class B: Bi-District - S.A. Edgewood - 33 Pearsall - 61940 - Class A: Bi-District - Pearsall - 25 Kenedy - 7 *Regionals - Pearsall - 6 Alice - 0 *Regionals was furthest teams advanced1938 - Class B: Bi-District - Cuero - 6 Pearsall - 01925 - Class A: First Round - Robstown - 42 Pearsall - 0

all-time playoFF recorD anD scores (38 games, 15-23 overall)

appearances: (25) 1925, 38, 40, 46, 47, 50, 51, 57, 58, 67, 74, 75, 76, 86, 87, 90, 93, 94, 96, 98, 99, 2001, 06, 08, 09

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Back in the playoffs for the first time in three years, Dilley revived its postseason fire and enters the 2013 season seeking, not only a return trip, but a district title and a deeper postseason push. “Our team goal is to win the district title, advance into the

state playoffs and make a push at the 2A Division II state championship,” Dilley High School Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Jody Cantu said. “After a two-year hiatus from the state playoffs and last year’s disappointing loss at Karnes City for a share of the district title...we have been working hard to earn a trip back. We want to win it outright and advance back into the playoffs.”

Citing its strength and conditioning program as a key to the team’s return to the playoffs last year, Cantu said that team strength, speed, stamina and endurance will be crucial once again this year.

“Strength and conditioning were some of the key components to our return to the state playoffs last year,” he said. “And I’m pleased how the boys have kept their overall strength and size throughout the summer.

“We have a couple of more weeks of game situation practices until I’m satisfied with our overall stamina and endurance. Coach Berrelez has taken

the position of strength and conditioning coach and done a magnificent job.”

Team conditioning will play a huge factor as offensive coordinator Moses Cantu is set to really the push the pace when the Wolves have the ball.

“We’re really working on pushing the pace and getting plays runs at a high up-tempo pace,” Moses Cantu said. “Everyone gets tired but we still want to be effective and execute when we’re tired.”

“Offensively, we have greatly increased our practice tempo,” Jody Cantu said. “What looked like a two-minute drill last year has now become our standard pace for our offense.

“The offense is extremely focused and have consistently executed our schemes at a high percentage.”

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After a two-year hiatus from the state playoffs, Dilley

returned to postseason play last season, falling to Banquete

in bi-district.

Dilley Wolves

UIL EnroLLmEnt - 246

‘12 record - 6-5 (5-2, 3rd in District 15-2A, DII)

BasE oFFEnsE:Spread

BasE DEFEnsE:Split

top returning Quarterback:Leo Garcia

top returning rusher:OJ Perez

top returning receiver:Sabby Torres

top returning Defender:Joe Dominick Garcia

District 15-2a, Div. 2 team ‘12 record

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8/31 Lago Vista9/7 Poteet9/14 Jourdanton9/21 Idle9/28 Stockdale10/5 @Nixon-Smiley10/12 Bloomington10/19 @Cotulla10/26 Natalia11/2 @Poth11/9 Karnes City

Karnes City 9-3 (7-0)Poth 9-2 (6-1)Dilley 6-5 (5-2)Cotulla 6-4 (4-3)Stockdale 5-5 (3-4)Natalia 2-8 (2-5)Nixon-Smiley 1-9 (1-6)Bloomington 1-10 (0-7)

him with an equally explosive threat.

“Leo Garcia will take the reins this year at quarterback. He brings with him leadership and confidence and the individual expectations as he has excelled in every position he has played for the Wolves.

“His ability to identify pre-

snap coverage alignments and zones during the play makes him an efficient passer and elusive read-option quarterback.”

With Orlando Bernal also gone, the Wolves will be young at the running back position but that youth will be in the form of what Cantu describes as a powerful,

patient runner. “OJ Perez will carry the

rock for the Wolves after a successful junior varsity season and successful outings

in two varsity games,” the coach said. “His frame and running style are reminiscent of Pearsall’s Mario Camacho

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and running back, Cantu, however, might have his biggest talent at the wide receiver spot in Sabby Torres.

“Sabby will lead the receiving corps this season after a successful off-season and dominant 7-on-7 showing,” Cantu said. “Expect to hear a lot from Torres. He brings 4.5 (second) speed, accompanied with a 31-inch vertical leap and can outrun and body-position any cornerback to pull the ball out of the air.”

Defensively, expect the Wolves to be moving around and causing chaos.

“We have schemed to maximize our team speed,” Silva said of the defense. “Mastering that scheme will only increase our closing speed and turnover ratio. The boys are flying to the ball and looking to make the big play.

“Joe Dominic Garcia is returning as a first-team all-district outside linebacker after posting 70 total tackles, seven quarterback sacks, four forced fumbles and a defensive touchdown.


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“He will remain at the position and our scheme will be catered to accommodate his dominant style of play and ability to create turnovers.”

Like most South Texas 2A school’s, Dilley’s never been known for its depth at any position and will once again rely on its front line to man both sides.

“Key players this year include Santana Aguilar (offensive tackle), Julius Gonzales (guard) and Alejandro Guzman (tackle), who will patrol the trenches on both sides of the line,” Cantu said. “They bring experience, size, strength and the tenacity needed to dominate in the trenches.

“Fabian Garza will take over at the free safety position and has had a tremendous camp this far while Daniel Autrey returns at inside linebacker with football smarts and punishing tackling.”

With his team back in the playoff hunt Cantu anticipates fighting it out with Karnes City and Poth for the top spot in the standings and the District 15-2A, Division II title.

“Karnes City will be defending the district title so I look forward to them continuing where they left off,” he said. “Poth, I look forward to them working to once

again finish on top of the district after last season.

“Strong safety Fabian Garza once told me that the Dilley Wolves were in the business of building championship-caliber young men, not a championship-

caliber football team,”Cantu said. “In hindsight he’s correct, however, I also believe that a team full of championship-caliber young men will only yield a championship-caliber football team.”

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Four years ago Nelly Cantu married her husband Jody, knowing fully the sacrifices that came with being a coach’s wife. She however, viewed this as a bonus. Before acquiring the position as athletic director for Dilley ISD prior to the 2012 season, he served in the same capacity at

Pearsall. His new job position requires long hours with responsibilities being stretched

throughout the school year for all sports, not just during football season. Following her husband’s job change, Nelly took a position with Dilley ISD as a payroll clerk and accountants payable.

She stresses, however, that even though the couple work within the very same school district, it is only on rare occasions that they see one another.

“It’s rare to eat together, sometimes I’ll take cold cuts and we’ll eat inside the board room at the administration office,” she said. “This is alone time for us.”

Two children and an increase in responsibility later, the couple cherish any alone time they get.

“We have one date during football season, and it’s usually during the off week,” she said.

The couple travels to San Antonio one night during the week and eat a nice dinner then return home. “I’m very thankful for my sister, Lucy, who will watch the girls so Jody and I can do this.”

Truly a woman of many hats, her day consists of being a wife, mother and employee. On a typical day she hits the ground running at 5 a.m.

After she gets herself ready for the day, she’ll wake the girls and get them dressed. The couple have two daughters, Madison, 5 and Olivia, 4. Jody is long gone by the time the girls wake up.

“Jody leaves before the girls get up and doesn’t get home till around 11 p.m.”Being a coach’s wife requires acceptance, understanding of the long hours, sacrifice

of family time, patience to keep their mouth shut, and just a general love for the game.

“I have all that,” Nelly says. She says the ultimate sacrifice the couple share is the time Jody loses with the girls.

He misses the little things. An imposing 6’3” man on the football field, Nelly says Jody lets his guard down when it comes to the girls. Through a smile she speaks of moments when he comes home unexpectedly early.

“It’s a surprise,” she says. “The girls will hear the keys and run and hide in his closet. He’ll walk through the house and knock on the walls-‘I hear something’-he’ll call out.”

She says the joy in their eyes and loud laughter as they scream with excitement and jump into his arms makes her forget about the time they’ve lost by sharing their ‘daddy’ and cherishes that priceless moment.

During the week, Nelly hits the track at 4:30 p.m. for some of ‘her’ time. After running two miles, she’ll pick up her girls and head home to Pearsall, to begin her

duties as a mother and wife. She laughs, joking that she feels like a single

mom helping daughter Madison with homework, making dinner, performing house-cleaning duties and being on ‘mommy-patrol’. After putting the girls to bed, her day continues. She irons clothes, gets bags ready for school, does laundry and cleans up after the children.

Gameday comes and Nelly is dressed from head to toe in spirit gear that coaches’ wives make during the week. She is ready to take on Friday. Today, like

every other day, she will be his biggest fan, his cheerleader. After work, she’ll pick up her girls from her mother-in-law and feeds them. She

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arrives at the stadium about an hour before kickoff to take care of any loose ends.

She sits in the bleachers, her cowbell in hand, cheering her husband on and also collects money from the sale of football programs. She is also his secretary. “I sit right on the 50-yard line,” she said. “I like to see everything.”

Nelly has developed a special bond with other coaches’ wives, one being her sister-in-law, Elia. “We sit together, our kids take care of one another, we are a family,” she says. These amazing women offer support and comfort as each football season poses a new journey. After every home game, the

‘family’ that shares many a long night, gathers at a designated home and has dinner.

The strong bond these women share helps make the negative banter expressed by some fans during and after games much easier to swallow. “You know one of the hardest things is dealing with negative remarks, especially to my children,” she said.

Lorena, Nelly’s oldest daughter, has questioned her mom about the negative comments aimed at her step-dad when he became the new AD. “I just told her not to listen, brush it off and smile.” She’s learned the value of tolerance and growing a thick

skin.Sunday’s are family day as

Jody fulfills his film-breakdown duties at home after church. “He’s here physically, but not mentally,” she laughed. Madison and Olivia, however, still enjoy their favorite pasttime with daddy, listening to music on the Ipad, especially Cody Johnson.

Nelly says she realizes that giving up time with Jody is not necessarily a bad thing. She’s learned to share him with athletes who need his guidance, not only on the field, but off it as well.

Some nights all she gets is a kiss on the forehead and a “babe, I’m home,” and she is content with that.

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Dilley Wolvesregular season recorDs, playoff history & team championships

District Champions (18) - 1950, 54, 55, 62, 68, 74, 79, 81, 84, 90, 91, 92, 94, 95, 96, 2002, 04, 06Bi-District Champions (13) - 1954, 55, 74, 84, 85, 90, 95, 96, 2004, 06, 07, 08, 09

WINNING SEASONS IN HISTORY: 47LOSING SEASONS IN HISTORY: 24.500 SEASONS IN HISTORY: 3MOST CONSECUTIVE WINNING SEASONS: 10 (1990-1999)MOST CONSECUTIVE LOSING SEASONS: 7 (1926-1930,1943-1944)MOST WINS, SEASON: 12 (1955)MOST LOSSES, SEASON: 10 (1965)

2009 - Class 2A: Bi-District Div. II Dilley - 14 Hebbronville - 10 Area - Refugio - 41 Dilley - 162008 - Class 2A: Bi-District Div. II Dilley - 27 Hebbronville - 21 (OT) Area - Refugio - 44 Dilley - 142007 - Class 2A: Bi-District Div. II - Dilley - 13 Poth - 7 Area - Refugio - 28 Dilley - 72006 - Class 2A: Bi-District Div. II Dilley - 34 Randolph - 24 Area - Three Rivers - 27 Dilley - 26 (OT)2005- Class 2A: Bi-District Div. II - Blanco - 41 Dilley - 72004 - Class 2A: Bi-District Div. II Dilley - 28 Blanco - 26 Area - Lexington - 32 Dilley - 132003 - Class 2A: Bi-District Div. II Randolph - 35 Dilley - 72002 - Class 2A: Bi-District Div. II Stockdale - 14 Dilley - 31999 - Class 2A: Bi-District Div. II - Poth - 16 Dilley - 14

1998 - Class 2A: Bi-District Division II Poth - 36 Dilley - 01997 - Class 2A: Bi-District - Nixon-Smiley - 15 Dilley - 61996 - Class 2A: Bi-District - Dilley - 22 Marion - 21 Area - Freer - 17 Dilley - 61995 - Class 2A: Bi-District - *Dilley - 15 Yorktown - 15 *Dilley advances on penetrations Regionals - Refugio - 40 Dilley - 01994 - Class 2A: Bi-District - Karnes City - 51 Dilley - 261993 - Class 2A: Bi-District - Freer - 40 Dilley - 71992 - Class 2A: Bi-District - Santa Rosa - 34 Dilley - 61991 - Class 2A: Bi-District - Poth - 47 Dilley - 01990 - Class 2A: Bi-District - Dilley - 12 Wimberley - 9 Regionals - Yorktown - 28 Dilley - 31985 - Class 2A: Bi-District - Dilley 15 Comfort 0 Regionals - Randolph - 48 Dilley - 61984 - Class 2A: Bi-District - Dilley - 13 Blanco - 12 Regionals - Jourdanton 3 Dilley 01981 - Class A: Bi-District - Blanco - 15 Dilley - 101979 - Class A: Bi-District - Comfort - 24 Dilley - 6

1974 - Class A: Bi-District Dilley - 14 Comfort - 10 Regionals - *Falls City - 7 Dilley - 7 *Falls City advances on penetrations1968 - Class A: Bi-District Johnson City - 34 Dilley - 6 1962 - Class A: Bi-District - Blanco - 6 Dilley - 01955 - Class B: Bi-District - Dilley - 47 Somerset - 0 *Regionals - Dilley - 40 Calallen - 0 *Regional round was furthest teams advanced1954 - Class B: Bi-District - Dilley - 24 La Coste - 0 Regionals - Ingleside - 26 Dilley - 71950 - Class B: Bi-District - Dilley - 19 Bandera - 18 Regionals - Palacios - 6 Dilley - 0

ALL-TIME PLAYOFF RECORD AND SCORES (41 GAMES, 15-26 OVERALL)Appearances: (26) 1950, 54, 55, 62, 68, 74, 79, 81, 84, 85, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 2002, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09

REGULAR SEASON RECORDS AND DISTRICT FINISH(Records unavailable prior to 1960, several district records incomplete)

2012 - 6-5, Overall (District, 5-2) ThirdJody Cantu

2011 - 7-3, Overall (District, 3-3) FourthDavid Silva (Interim)

2010 - 6-4, Overall (District, 3-3) FourthKelly ShullMoved from 31-2A to 14-2A, DII

2009 - 6-5, Overall (District, 4-2) ThirdKelly Shull

2008 - 8-4, Overall (District, 4-2) ThirdKelly ShullMoved from 30-2A to 31-2A

2007 - 7-5, Overall (District, 0-0) Kelly Shull

2006 - 10-2, Overall (District, 0-0) Kelly ShullMoved from 28-2A to 30-2A








1998 - 7-4, Overall (District, 0-0)Kelly ShullNew UIL Rule - 3rd Team Allowed in Playoffs

1997 - 6-4, Overall (District, 0-0)Kelly Shull

1996 - 8-3, Overall (District, 0-0)Kelly ShullMoved from 29-2A to 30-2A

1995 - 8-3-1, Overall (District, 0-0)Kelly Shull

1994 - 7-3-1, Overall (District, 0-0)Kelly ShullMoved from 31-2A to 29-2A



1991 -9-2, Overall (District, 0-0)Kelly Shull





1986 - 5-4-1, Overall (District, 5-0)Kelly Shull


1984 - 8-4, Overall (District, 0-0)Kelly Shull - New Head Coach

1983 - 5-4-1, Overall (District, 0-0)David Wehmeyer

1982 - 5-3-2, Overall (District, 0-0)David Wehmeyer - New Head CoachNew UIL Rule - 2nd Team Allowed in Playoffs

1981 - 8-3, Overall (District, 0-0) FirstDoug Patton - New Head Coach

1980 - 5-5, Overall (District, 0-0)Pat CaseyMoved from 30-A to 30-2A

1979 - 9-1-1, Overall (District, 0-0) First Pat Casey

1978 - 6-2-2, Overall (District, 0-0) Pat Casey - New Head Coach

1977 - 2-8, Overall (District, 0-0)Phil Danaher

1976 - 8-2, Overall (District, 0-0)Phil Danaher

1975 - 6-3-1, Overall (District, 4-0) Phil Danaher

1974 - 9-2-1, Overall (District, 0-0) FirstPhil Danaher - New Head CoachMoved from 28-2A to 30-A

1973 - 6-4, Overall (District, 0-0)Paul Curtis

1972 - 3-7, Overall (District, 0-0) Paul CurtisMoved from 30-A to 28-2A

1971 - 8-2, Overall (District, 0-0) Paul Curtis

1970 - 8-2, Overall (District, 0-0) Paul CurtisMoved from 29-A to 30-A

1969 - 7-3, Overall (District, 0-0)Paul Curtis

1968 - 9-2, Overall (District, 0-0) FirstPaul Curtis

1967 - 7-3, Overall (District, 0-0) Paul Curtis - New Head Coach

1966 - 7-3, Overall (District, 0-0)Ben Comalander - New Head Coach

1965 - 0-10, Overall (District, 0-0)Oran B. Casey - New Head Coach

1964 - 6-4, Overall (District, 0-0)Larry Tate - New Head CoachMoved from 30-A to 29-A

1963 - 5-4-1, Overall (District, 0-0)Clifton Pepper

1962 - 9-1-1, Overall (District, 0-0) FirstClifton PepperMoved from 29-A to 30-A

1961 - 6-4, Overall (District, 0-0)Clifton Pepper - New Head Coach


ALL-TIME WINNINGEST COACHES (# OF WINS) YEARS W L T PCT.Kelly Shull 1984-2009 171 106 3 .610Paul Curtis 1967-1973 48 23 0 .676Jerome Davis 1950-1955 47 16 2 .738

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After knocking on the doorstep of a playoff berth in 2012, the Cotulla Cowboys are primed to bust that door down this season as the team looks to make that final push and clinch a spot in the postseason tournament.

The Cowboys went 6-4 last season and 4-3 in league play, losing only to the three playoff qualifiers.

Aiding the Cowboys’ push this season will be a veteran defense that returns seven starters and an assist from the University Interscholastic League, which in January approved an amendment that will add a fourth playoff team from each district in Classes 3A and 2A.

Had that measure been in place a year ago, the Cowboys’ 6-4, 4-3 mark would have been good enough to place them in the Division II postseason bracket.

Instead, the team will have to achieve similar success this year, although they’ve lost a ton of talent on the offensive end.

Gone are quarterback JoJo Tellez, a three-year starter, Joel Garcia, a four-year contributor at running back and fullback David Garza. Linebacker Ryan

Umanzor will also be a big loss for the team in the leadership department. Cotulla’s defense will be counted on early to

hold things together as the offense finds its legs in pre-district play.

The Cowboys still possess a bevy of talent with four-year starter Saul Garcia toting the rock at fullback. He’ll ease the transition of new quarterback Kade Northcutt, who’ll look to replace Tellez’ production at quarterback.

Halfback Ricky Ayala and wide receiver Noe Rodriguez are also playmakers that will ease Northcutt’s transition under center.

The team played well to open the season, winning three of four games and battled 3A playoff contender Carrizo Springs in close outing.


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We hope to build on the success of winning our

last three games last season,

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Fast Fact:Playoff Performer:

Cotulla has alternated playoff berths over the last three seasons, failing to qualify in 2009 and ‘11. Could they keep the trend going with a

trip in 2012?

UIL EnroLLmEnt - 286

‘12 record - 6-4(4-3, 4th in District 15-2A, DII)

District 15-2A - Div. 2

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Karnes City 9-3 (7-0)Poth 9-2 (6-1)Dilley 6-5 (5-2)Cotulla 6-4 (4-3)Stockdale 5-5 (3-4)Natalia 2-8 (2-5)Nixon-Smiley 1-9 (1-6)Bloomington 1-10 (0-7)

Carrizo Springs 27-6 LCrystal City 20-19 WHebbronville 39-13 WOPENNatalia 43-26 LPoth 48-16 LKarnes City 19-7 LDilley 34-27 WNixon-Smiley 39-6 WBloomington **-** WStockdale 35-20 W

8/30 @Carrizo Springs9/6 @Crystal City9/13 vs. Hebbronville9/20 Idle9/27 vs. Natalia10/4 vs. Poth10/11 @Karnes City10/18 vs. Dilley10/25 @Nixon-Smiley11/1 vs.Bloomington11/8 @Stockdale

BAsE oFFEnsE:Slot T (Multiple)

BAsE DEFEnsE:4-3

top returning Quarterback:Kade Northcut

top returning rusher:Saul Garcia

top returning receiver:Noe Rodriguez

top returning Defender:Saul Garcia

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The team then went into a free-fall, losing three straight games to each of the eventual District 15-2A, Division II playoff teams, Poth, Karnes City and Dilley.

While Poth crushed the

Cowboys in their outing, Cotulla was on the verge of upsetting league champion Karnes City before dropping a heartbreaking 19-7 decision.

Still stinging from that loss, the Cowboys then took

on long-time rival Dilley and fell 34-27 in another classic

contest in the IH-35 series.

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We’ll be led by Saul Garcia, a two-way, four-year starter...Linebacker Johnny Perez has a natural

ability to find the ball and is a good hitter,CHS Head Coach Joseph Alvarado

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Ricky Ayala Rolando Benavidez

Griffin Benton Chase Billings

Leo Carrizales Edgar Chavez

Esteban Cruz Wesly Davis

Isaiah Esparza Patrick Flores

Angel Garcia Ernesto Garcia

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Those narrow losses ultimately cost the Cowboys their shot at the 2012 playoffs.

Cotulla is hoping to turn things around in 2013 behind its experienced defensive unit.

Veteran linebackers Saul Garcia, a four-year letter and all-district defensive selection Johnny Perez will lead the unit.

Garcia has seen varsity action since his freshman year and has valuable playoff experience while Cotulla Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Joseph Alvarado lauded Perez, saying the speedy junior “has a natural ability to find the ball and is a good hitter.”

Cornerbacks Rodriguez and Marcus Tellez return to the secondary where they will likewise provide valuable experience.

On the defensive front, tackle Jared Garcia is a solid prescence and sees action on both sides of the ball.

As the season heats up, Cotulla will need its offense to come around and score points.

Poth and Dilley are loaded this season and will be gunning for a district showdown.

Karnes City looks vulnerable with only five of 22 starters returning but have the league’s top passer returning in Dylan Lopez.

Stockdale could be a team to watch

for as they will feature the district’s top runner in Matt Valadez, the pre-season Offensive Most Valuable Player, according to Dave Campbell’s Texas Football magazine.

Cotulla was on the cusp of their second playoff berth in three years last season and things are aligning in 2013 for the Cowboys to ride into the postseason, barring injuries. A young offense will need to mature quickly for Cotulla to ‘get over the hump.’


John Garcia Jared Garcia

John Garcia Raul Garcia

Saul Gsrcia Eli Garza

Genaro Garza Jacob Gonzales

Marco Gonzales Marky Guzman

William Harrison Emiliano Hinojosa

Cotulla’s defense returns seven starters, including a four-year starter and all-district selections at the linebacker positions.

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2013 Cotulla Junior Varsity Cowboys Football Schedule

August 29 @Carrizo Springs 6 p.m.September 5 Crystal City 6 p.m.September 12 @Hebbronville 7:30 p.m.September 19 OPEN September 27 @*Natalia 5:30 p.m.October 3 @*Poth 5:30 p.m.October 10 *Karnes City 5:30 p.m. October 17 @*Dilley 5:30 p.m. October 24 *Nixon-Smiley 5:30 p.m.October 31 *La Pryor TBA November 7 *Stockdale 5:30 p.m.

Rene Lopez Matt Luna

Christian Munoz Noe Obregon

Christian Perales Johnny Perez

Mykal Perkins Joseph Rangel

Devlin Reese Enrique Rodriguez

Noe Rodriguez Viviano Rodriguez

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Cotulla Cowboysregular season records, playoff history & team championshipsInformation available courtesy of the late Wes Underwood; www.collier-sharp.com

District Champions (1) - 1959Bi-District Champions (1) - 2006Regional Semifinal Champions (1) - 2006Regional Champions (1) - 2006State Qualifier (1) - 2006 (Semifinals)

WINNING SEASONS IN HISTORY: 28LOSING SEASONS IN HISTORY: 55.500 SEASONS IN HISTORY: 8MOST CONSECUTIVE WINNING SEASONS: 3 (1937-1939), (‘49-’51), (2004-2006)MOST CONSECUTIVE LOSING SEASONS: 14 (1978-1993)MOST WINS, SEASON: 11 (2006)MOST LOSSES, SEASON: 10 (1974, 1981, 1989, 2000)

2010 - Class 2A: Bi-District Div. I - Santa Rosa - 28 Cotulla - 252007 - Class 2A: Bi-District Div. I - Randolph - 35 Cotulla - 122006 - Class 2A: Bi-District Div. I - Cotulla - 34 Geronimo Navarro - 14 Regional Semifinals - Cotulla - 38 George West - 20 Region IV Championship - Cotulla - 21 Hearne - 8 State Semifinals - Tatum - 40 Cotulla - 132005 - Class 3A: Bi-District Div. II - Ingleside - 44 Cotulla - 272004 - Class 3A: Bi-District Div. II - Ingleside - 41 Cotulla - 272002 - Class 3A: Bi-District Div. II - Aransas Pass - 31 Cotulla - 141997 - Class 3A: Bi-District - Goliad - 41 Cotulla - 61959 - Class A: Bi-District - Boerne - 19 Cotulla - 8

ALL-TIME PLAYOFF RECORD AND SCORES (10 gAMES, 3-7 OvERALL)

Appearances: Cotulla (8) 1959, 97, 2002, 04, 05, 06, 07, 10

ALL-TIME WINNINgEST COACHES (# of wins) YEARS W L T PCT. Marcus Booker 2002-2007 44 32 0 .627 J. Murray Stephenson 1933-1941 40 33 5 .545 Pat Ward 1993-1996 22 18 0 .550 Danny Bueno 1997-1999 12 18 0 .400

2012 - 6-4, Overall (District 15-2A, 4-3) 4thJoseph Alvarado


2010 - 5-6, Overall (District 15-2A, 3-2) 3rdJoseph Alvarado


2008 - 2-7, Overall (District 31-2A, 2-4) 5thMarcus Booker

2007 - 5-6, Overall (District 30-2A, 2-2) 3rdMarcus Booker

2006 - 11-2, Overall (District 30-2A, 3-1) 2ndMarcus Booker - Moved from 29-3A to 30-2A



2003 - 4-6, Overall (District 29-3A, 2-3) 4thMarcus Booker

2002 - 6-5, Overall (District 29-3A, 2-3) 3rdMarcus Booker - New Head Coach - Moved from 28-3A to 29-3A

2001 - 1-9, Overall (District 28-3A, 1-6) LastJason Brewer - New Head Coach

2000 - 0-10, Overall (District 28-3A, 0-7) LastRobert Harper - New Head Coach

1999 - 1-9, Overall (District 28-3A, 0-7) LastDanny Bueno

1998 - 5-5, Overall (District 28-3A, 4-3) t-3rdDanny Bueno - Moved from 29-3A to 28-3ANew UIL Rule - Third team allowed in playoffs

1997 - 6-5, Overall (District 29-3A, 4-1) 2ndDanny Bueno - New Head Coach

1996 - 5-5, Overall (District 29-3A, 2-3) 4thPat Ward

1995 - 7-3, Overall (District 29-3A, 3-2) 3rdPat Ward

1994 - 8-2, Overall (District 29-3A, 3-2) 3rdPat Ward

1993 - 3-6, Overall (District 29-3A, 0-5) LastPat Ward - New Head Coach

1992 - 4-6, Overall (District 29-3A, 1-4) LastLouis Rech - Moved from 26-3A to 29-3A

1991 - 3-7, Overall (District 26-3A, 0-5) LastLouis Rech

1990 - 3-7, Overall (District 26-3A, 0-5) LastLouis Rech - New Head Coach - Moved from 31-2A to 26-3A

1989 - 0-10, Overall (District 31-2A, 0-5) Last Roger Trevino

1988 - 1-8, Overall (District 31-2A, 0-0) Roger Trevino - New Head Coach - Moved from 28-3A to 31-2A

1987 - 1-9, Overall (District 28-3A, 0-0) Larry Kemp - New Head Coach

1986 - 2-8, Overall (District 28-3A, 0-0) Paul Smith - New Head Coach

1985 - 1-8-1, Overall (District 28-3A, 0-0)Pat Fischer

1984 - 1-8-1, Overall (District 28-3A, 0-0)Pat Fischer - New Head Coach - Moved from 27-3A to 28-3A

1983 - 2-8, Overall (District 27-3A, 0-0)Sonny Manser - New Head Coach

1982 - 2-7-1, Overall (District 27-3A, 0-0)Gary Kuhlmann - Moved from 28-3A to 27-3ANew UIL Rule - Second Team Allowed in Playoffs

1981 - 0-10, Overall (District 28-3A, 0-5) LastGary Kuhlmann - New Head Coach

1980 - 2-8, Overall (District 28-3A, 0-0)Van Nelson - Moved from 28-2A to 28-3A

1979 - 1-8-1, Overall (District 28-2A, 0-0)Van Nelson - New Head Coach

1978 - 1-8-1, Overall (District 28-2A, 0-0)Joe Trevino - New Head Coach

1977 - 7-3, Overall (District 28-2A, 0-0)Don Tate

1976 - 7-3, Overall (District 28-2A, 0-0)Don Tate

1975 - 3-6-1, Overall (District 28-2A, 0-0)Don Tate - New Head Coach

1974 - 0-10, Overall (District 28-2A, 0-5) LastLarry Hausenfluke

1973 - 0-9-1, Overall (District 28-2A, 0-0)Larry Hausenfluke

1972 - 1-8-1, Overall (District 28-2A, 0-0)Tommy Walker

1971 - 1-9, Overall (District 28-2A, 0-0)Tommy Walker

1970 - 7-3, Overall (District 28-2A, 0-0)Tommy Walker - New Head Coach - Moved from 30-2A to 28-2A

1969 - 4-6, Overall (District 30-2A, 0-0)Morris Jones

1968 - 6-4, Overall (District 30-2A, 0-0)Morris Jones

1967 - 0-9, Overall (District 30-2A, 0-5) LastMorris Jones - New Head Coach

1966 - 3-6-1, Overall (District 30-2A, 0-0)William (Buster) Gilbreth - Moved from 28-2A to 30-2A

1965 - 4-6, Overall (District 28-2A, 0-0)Buster Gilbreth

1964 - 6-4, Overall (District 28-2A, 0-0)Buster Gilbreth - New Head Coach

1963 - 7-3, Overall (District 28-2A, 0-0)E.L. (Bucky) Barrow

1962 - 4-6, Overall (District 28-2A, 0-0)E.L. (Bucky) Barrow - Moved from 29-2A to 28-2A

1961 - 6-4, Overall (District 29-2A, 0-0)E.L. (Bucky) Barrow - New Head Coach

1960 - 2-8, Overall (District 29-2A, 0-0)John Ray

REgULAR SEASON RECORDS AND DISTRICT FINISH(Records unavailable prior to 1960, several district records incomplete)



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