Eagle Pass Winn Mavericks Face Victoria West Warriors in 2020 U.I.L. 5A, Division I Area Championship on December 17th
By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2020
Fresh off their hard-fought Bi-District Football Championship win over the San Antonio Lanier Voks on December 11, 2020, the thundering Eagle Pass C. C. Winn High School Mavericks will face the Victoria West High School Warriors in the 2020 University Interscholastic League (U.I.L.) 5A, Division I Area Championship on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 7 p.m. at the San Antonio Northeast Independent School District Comalander Stadium, 12002 Jones-Maltsberger Road, San Antonio, Texas.
The Mavericks sport an overall 5-2 record while the Warriors own a 7-3 mark coming into the Area Championship game. The Mavericks are representing District 14-5A, Division I while the Warriors represent District 15-5A, Division I. The Mavericks defeated San Antonio Lanier Voks 17-11 in a defensive battle last week in Bi-District while the Warriors outlasted the McAllen Memorial Mustangs 61-35 in a high scoring offensive game. Both teams are talented and excited to be in the second round of the state playoffs.
The Mavericks offense is led by standout quarterback Jose Padilla, running backs Ethan Cazares and Carlos Soto, wide receivers Michael Olivo, Eric Martinez, Abdiel Cardona, Joe Garza, Mario Olivo, and tight end Edgardo Sanchez, offensive linemen Jimmy Joe Lopez, Jose Reyes, Jose Anzures, Alejandro Oviedo, and Raul Riza, and place kicker/punter Emanuel Oviedo.
On defense, the Mavericks wrecking crew is led by linebackers Noe Castillon, Lee Roy Alvarez, JP Ramos, and Jeremiah Robinson, defensive tackles Angel Rosales, Rey Flores, Domingo Fuentes, and Juan Estrada, defensive ends Alejandro Alferes and Víctor Alonzo, cornerbacks Argenis Gonzalez and Angel De La Torre, and safeties Joey Aguilar and Ty Velasquez.
The Warriors offense is led by standout quarterback Blake Buzzell, running back Chase Patek, and wide receivers D’Andre Fillimore, Dion Green, and La’trell Barfield, while the Warriors defense is led by middle linebacker Jody Ybarra, strong safety John Martinez, cornerbacks Wade Leath and Sammy Brito. The Warriors have a balanced offensive attack, but love to pass to their speedy wide receivers.
Mavericks Head Football Coach Eric Villasenor stated that the Mavericks have worked extremely hard all season long and are excited to be playing for the Area Championship.
Tickets for the Mavericks-Warriors football game are available online at northeastisd.brushfire.com or at the gate for the cost of $4 for students and $8 for adults.
All Maverick Nation aficionados are encouraged to attend the Mavericks Area Football Championship game to support and cheer them on to victory.
The Eagle Pass Business Journal wishes the Winn Mavericks all the best in their Area Football Championship against the Victoria West Warriors.
Roll Mavericks Roll! Beat the Warriors!
