Eagle Pass Eagles Face San Antonio Sotomayor Wildcats in Bi-District Playoff, Recognize Standouts Against Del Rio Rams

Eagles Prepare for Playoffs, Recognize Standouts Against Del Rio

By Jose G. Landa

The Eagle Pass High School Eagles varsity football team closed the regular season with a 49-21 victory over the Del Rio Rams on Friday, November 6, 2026, finishing with a 5-5 overall record and a 4-3 mark in district competition. The Eagles placed fourth in District 30-6A and advanced to the Class 6A Division II state playoffs.

Eagle Pass will face the San Antonio Sotomayor Wildcats in the bi-district round on Thursday, November 12, at 7 p.m. at Gustafson Stadium in San Antonio. Sotomayor entered the postseason with a 7-3 record.

The Eagles also recognized players across their offensive, defensive and special teams units for their performances against Del Rio in the final regular-season game.

Offensive honors included running back Avery Embry, quarterback Alex Ruiz and offensive linemen Jayden Garcia and Chris Olvera, who were named Wareagles of the Week.

J. Hernandez, J. Jacquez, B. Marines and JC Rodriguez also received Wareagles of the Week recognition for their contributions against the Rams.

On defense, Arturo Hernandez, Alex Mallen, Tristan Villasenor and Caethan Hiller were selected as Landsharks of the Week.

Hernandez and Hiller were recognized at defensive end, Mallen at linebacker and Villasenor at defensive back.

Special Forces of the Week honors went to Isaiah Rodriguez, Ivan Cruz and JC Rodriguez. Isaiah Rodriguez was recognized as the snapper, Cruz as the kicker and JC Rodriguez as the holder.

The field goal and extra-point unit, kickoff unit and kickoff return unit also earned Units of the Week recognition.

The selections highlighted contributions throughout the Eagles’ lineup as the team completed its regular-season schedule and prepared for Thursday’s postseason matchup.

A victory over Sotomayor would give Eagle Pass the bi-district championship and advance the Eagles to the area round of the Class 6A Division II playoffs.