Eagle Pass ISD: Battle on the Border – Mavericks vs. Eagles
(Press Release)
Day 1: Tuesday, September 6, 2016 – “Ring” in the Week
At 7:30 on Tuesday, both schools with their perspective representatives will gather at Peter Piper Pizza for a friendly spirit competition.
Head Coaches will hit a bell, which will officially begin “Battle on the Border” week.
Once the bell is rung, a spirit competition will begin!
Representatives from each high school will be asked to come out and show what makes their school spirited.
Points in the Most Spirited School Competition will be awarded.
All schools are invited to come and watch the beginning of week unfold!
The high school with the largest staff and student participation will be awarded 25 points in spirit competition.
Day 2: Wednesday, September 7, 2016 – Battle of the MINIS
At 7:30 on Wednesday, we will host a “Battle of the MINIS” at Old Eagle Field (Elementary, Early Childhood, and Junior contest). This will consist of a Car/Truck Decorating Contest and Run-Through Sign competition. The school will craft their car/track design based on the high school they feed into. While the judges are tabulating their scores, we will be having a parade of sorts around the track. The Eagle and Maverick feeder schools with the highest combined scores from the vehicle and sign contest will win:
• 8 seats at the First Annual Unity Press Conference,
• Respective dance teams will perform at half time at the JV Eagle vs Maverick game
• Respective cheerleaders will cheer at JV Eagles vs. Mavs game
• 3 Sixth grade boys (or oldest your school has to offer) will participate in the Varsity game coin toss and have reserved seating in the end zone
• Earn 25 points for the Most Spirited School Competition
First place in the Car/Truck Decoration Contest (North and South): Picture on School’s Website Banner and 20 points in the Most Spirited School Competition
First place in Run-Through Sign Competition (North and South): Sign will be used during the Varsity game and 20 points in the Most Spirited School Competition
Second place in Run-Through Sign Competition (North and South): Sign will be used during the JV game and 15 points in the Most Spirited School Competition
NOTE: NO 18-WHEELERS, TRACTORS, GOLF CARTS, MONSTER TRUCKS, TRAILERS (GOOSENECK OR PULL) ALLOWED IN DECORATING CONTEST. ONLY A TRUCK OR CAR!
NOTE: SIGNS MUST NOT EXCEED 8FT LONG 8FT WIDE
Day 3: Thursday September 8, 2016 – 1st Annual Unity Press Conference and Breakfast
Freshmen and JV Game Day
Thursday morning: From 9 – 10am meet and greet at the Fine Arts building Exhibit Room A. During this time there will be a red carpet and photo opportunity for all the distinguished guests. The press conference will begin promptly at 10:00 am and begin with words from our Superintendent, Campus Principals, Athletic Director, and Head Coaches. The press conference will consist of questions and predictions from various sports outlets, followed by a short Q&A session.
Thursday evening: Freshmen game will be played at 6 pm, followed by the JV game at 8pm. The teams will run through the second place run through signs. The winning schools cheer and dance teams will be featured.
Day 4: Friday September 9, 2016 – Eagles vs Mavericks Game Day
“Battle on the Border”
Friday Morning: Respective Campus Pep Rallies
Friday Evening: 11th Annual Battle on the Border. Winning Schools’ 6th graders will be present for coin toss and have reserved seating in the end zone.
