2016 District 29-5A Most Valuable Football Player Carlos Tijerina Signs National Letter of Intent to Play With Sul Ross State University Lobos

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2017

The Eagle Pass C.C. Winn High School Mavericks parade of student-athletes signing national collegiate letters of intent continued on Thursday, June 1, 2017, as standout senior Defensive Lineman and 2016 District 29-5A Most Valuable Football Player Carlos Tijerina signed a national letter of intent to play college football with the Sul Ross State University Lobos in Alpine, Texas.

Tijerina was the defensive key in the Mavericks 2016 historic playoff season, dominating the line of scrimmage like a beast and manhandling the opponents’ offensive linemen, quarter backs, and running backs throughout the whole season.  He was a man among boys in the gridiron field.

Tijerina also occasionally carried the football as a running back scoring several touchdowns and did the punting for the Mavericks during 2016.  Opponents feared his dominant play and fearless bone-crushing tackling and pass rushing capabilities.  He was rewarded for his outstanding play by being named the 2016 District 29-5A Most Valuable Football Player, an award normally given to an offensive quarterback or running back, by the District head football coaches.

Mavericks Head Football Coach Eric Villasenor stated that “Carlos Tijerina developed into an extraordinary football player through dedication, discipline, and trusting the process established by his football coaches, resulting in the most dominant season ever experienced by a Mavericks defensive football player.”  “I am extremely happy and excited that Carlos Tijerina will be able to take his football skills at the collegiate level with the Sul Ross State University Lobos with Head Coach John Pearce in Alpine,” added Villasenor.

In addition to his football accolades, Tijerina is also a state-ranked track and field athlete in the Discus Throw within 5A by earning back to back state track and field championship appearances in the Discus Throw, placing Fourth in 2017 and among top ten in 2016.  Tijerina shattered the City of Eagle Pass and C. C. Winn High School Discus Throw record in 2017 at the District 29-5A and District 30-5A Regional Track and Field Meet in Corpus Christi, Texas with an impressive throw of 174 Feet and 3 1/2 inches.  The Sul Ross State Lobos are blessed to be gaining a two-sport standout athlete in Tijerina.

Tijerina was accompanied by his parents, family, coaches, teammates, and friends at the June 1st Letter of Intent Signing Ceremony held at the C.C. Winn High School Library.

The Eagle Pass Business Journal congratulates Carlos Tijerina on signing a national letter of intent to play college football with the Sul Ross State University Lobos and wish him all the best in his future endeavors. Go Mavericks!