C.C. Winn Mavericks first playoff appearance dashed by Somerset Bulldogs, 33-28

Photo by: Kamille Donley/EPBJ
By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Copyright 2014, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc.

The Eagle Pass C. C. Winn High School Mavericks first football playoff appearance in school history was dashed by the District 29-5A Co-leader Somerset High School Bulldogs 33-28 on Friday, November 7, 2014, at Somerset, Texas, as a Maverick kick-off team member recovered an onside kick with 23 seconds remaining in the game and what appeared to be a go-ahead touchdown was called back for allegedly recovering the onside kick before it traveled the mandatory 10 yards to the dismay of the Mavericks players, coaching staff, and loyal Mavericks Nation fans in attendance, ending the Mavericks historic season with a 4-6 wins overall season record and 3-4 in District 29-5A standings.

The Mavericks battled valiantly and courageously against the favorited Bulldogs for four quarters deserving to win but the football bounces funny and a game’s outcome is often decided by a discretionary human decision of a referee. The Mavericks had an outstanding season and represented Eagle Pass elegantly with gritty determination, perseverance, and resilience to battle until the end.

Congratulations to the C. C. Winn Mavericks’ football players, Band members, cheerleading and dance teams, parents, coaching staff, sports medicine staff, students, and administration for raising the honor and reputation of C. C. Winn High School and our community to a higher level in the State of Texas.

Kudos to the C. C. Winn seniors in football, band, cheerleading and dance teams, sports medicine, student council, and student body for the beautiful memories, thrills, excitement, smiles, energy, and Maverick pride during your four years at C. C. Winn High and best wishes in your future endeavors.