Eagle Pass Eagles Host San Antonio Taft Raiders in 2020 Bi-District Football Championship
By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2020
The mighty Eagle Pass High School Eagles will host the San Antonio Taft High School Raiders in the 2020 Texas U.I.L. 6A, Division II Bi-District Football Championship on Friday, December 11, 2020 at 7 P.M. at the Eagle Pass Independent School District Cozel Foster-Veterans Stadium in Eagle Pass, Texas.
The Eagles enter the Bi-District Championship game with an undefeated record of 6-0 and as District 30-6A Champions while the visiting Taft Raiders sport an overall record of 6-3 and as the District 29-6A Runner-Up.
The Eagles’ self-proclaimed “War Eagles” offense is led by standout dual threat quarterback Jacob Ruiz together with running backs T.J. Mares and Lazaro Villarreal, wide receivers Dakota Kypuros, Cgc Ritchie, Carlos Santos, and O.J. Ruiz, tackles Arnie Perez and Alfredo Guevara, guards Emmanuel Balderas and Derek Ruiz, center Joel Tapia, and place kicker Lazaro Villarreal.
On defense, the Eagles self-proclaimed “Land Sharks” are led by standout linebacker Charlie Schuessler and linebackers Victor Chavez and Uriel Martinez, defensive ends Nathan Aguilera and Eric Lara, defensive tackles Tommy Cantu and Javier Santos, defensive backs Jose Hernandez and Mando De Los Santos, and safeties Chris Hiller and Isaac Stanwick.
The Taft Raiders are making their first playoff appearance since 2007 and are this year’s surprise team in the San Antonio metropolitan area with an explosive offense and stout defense. The Taft Raiders are led on offense by standout quarterback Justice Hurt, running backs TJ Andrews and Diego Martinez, tight end Isaac Jackson, and wide receiver Jamel Criswell. The Taft Raiders offense has plenty of speed and the Eagles’ Land Shark Defense will have its hands full.
The Bi-District Championship promises to be a fast and hard-hitting game between two highly competitive and talented teams.
Eagles Head Football Coach Tom Gonzalez stated the players have been working all season long to make the playoffs and are ready for the Bi-District Championship game.
The Eagle Pass Business Journal congratulates the Eagles on winning the District 30-6A Championship and wishes them all the best in the Bi-District Championship against the San Antonio Taft Raiders.
Go Eagles Baby! Beat the Taft Raiders!
