Eagle Pass Winn Mavericks Stomp Laredo Martin Tigers 52-6 in District 14-5A Matchup
By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2020
The Eagle Pass C. C. Winn High School Mavericks stomped District 14-5A nemesis Laredo Martin High School Tigers 52-6 in a key district football game on Thursday, November 5, 2020, at Shirley Field in Laredo, Texas, improving to 2-0 in both season and district standings.
Fresh from their hard fought win over District 14-5A rival Laredo Cigarroa Toros 28-14 on October 29, 2020, the thundering Mavericks came out firing on all cylinders against the Laredo Martin Tigers by dominating the line of scrimmage on both offense and defense during the first quarter of the game.
The potent Mavericks offense led by senior quarterback Jose Padilla engineered the first touchdown drive in the game with a combination of runs and passes culminating with Padilla punching it in the Tigers end zone on a five yard keeper and place kicker Emanuel Oviedo point after attempt split the uprights to give the visiting Mavericks a quick 7-0 lead over the Tigers early in the first quarter.
The stout Mavericks defense led by linebackers Noe Castillon, JP Ramos, Lee Roy Alvarez, and Jeremiah Robinson stifled the Tigers offense in the first quarter as well as the entire game.
The Mavericks quickly added a second touchdown in the first quarter on a six yard scamper by quarterback Jose Padilla and place kicker Emanuel Oviedo extra point was good, extending the Mavericks lead over the Tigers 14-0 early in the first quarter.
The Mavericks defense under defensive tackles Juan Estrada and Rey Flores, defensive ends Victor Alonzo and Alejandro Alferes, and defensive backs Angel De La Torre, Jose Aguilar, Argenis Gonzalez, and Alexis Aleman muzzled the explosive Tigers offense the entire game.
The thundering Mavericks offense led by offensive tackles Jose Anzures and Alejandro Oviedo, guards Jose Reyes and Jimmy Joe Lopez, center Raul Riza, tight end Patrick Solis, running backs Santos Perez and Ethan Casares, and wide receivers Joe Garza and Michael Olivo manhandled the Tigers defense early and all game long.
The Mavericks offense scored a third touchdown in the first quarter against the hapless Tigers defense as quarterback Jose Padilla dashed into the end zone on an eight yard keeper and place kicker Emanuel Oviedo point after attempt sailed through the goal posts to extend the Mavericks lead 21-0 over the Tigers.
In the second quarter, Mavericks place kicker Emanuel Oviedo booted a 22 yard field goal to extend the Mavericks lead to 24-0 over the Tigers. The Mavericks took a 24-0 lead at halftime.
In the third quarter, the Mavericks exploded for three touchdowns against the Tigers. First, Mavericks running back Ethan Casares broke loose for a 31 yard touchdown run and Emanuel Oviedo added the point after attempt to extend the lead 31-0. Secondly, quarterback Jose Padilla exploded for a 55 yard touchdown run through the Tigers defense into the end zone and Emanuel Oviedo extra point was good, extending the Mavericks lead 38-0. Thirdly, Mavericks running back Carlos Soto scampered for a five yard touchdown and Emanuel Oviedo point after attempt was perfect to extend the Mavericks lead to 45-0.
In the fourth quarter, the Mavericks defense scored a touchdown of their own as defensive lineman Alejandro Alferes scooped up a blocked punt and returned it for six points and Emanuel Oviedo capped the evening with his sixth extra point to extend the Mavericks lead to 52-0.
The never say die Tigers offense finally punched the Mavericks end zone on a 38 yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter against the Mavericks reserve defense and the extra point failed to avoid the shutout. The Mavericks completely dominated the Tigers to come out with a hard earned 52-6 District 14-5A win.
Mavericks quarterback Jose Padilla rushed 18 times for 166 yards while scoring four touchdowns in the game. The Mavericks pounded the Tigers defense for a total of 372 yards while the Mavs defense held the Tigers offense to only 124 total yards in the game.
The Mavericks next play in two weeks against District 14-5A powerhouse San Antonio Southwest Dragons on Friday, November 20, 2020 at 7:30 P.M. at Cozel Foster-Veterans Memorial Stadium in Eagle Pass, Texas.
Roll Mavericks Roll!
