Eagle Pass Winn Mavericks Open 2018 Football Season Against Crystal City Javelinas
By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018
The thundering Eagle Pass C. C. Winn High School Mavericks open the 2018 Texas High School Football Season against the Crystal City High School Javelinas in a non-district game on Friday, August 31, 2018, at 7:30 P.M. at Crystal City Independent School District Football Stadium in Crystal City, Texas, announced Mavericks Head Football Coach Eric Villasenor.
The Mavericks will seek to avenge last year’s loss to the Crystal City Javelinas 20-13 at home in a thrilling and hard fought game. Crystal City Javelinas took the momentum from their win over the Mavericks last year to enjoy an outstanding season with an overall record of 9-3 and earning a Bi-District Championship and Area Championship Finalist.
The Mavericks seek to improve their 3-8 overall record and fourth place finish in District 29-5A from 2017, which culminated with a Bi-District Championship loss against Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial Eagles 35-0.
The Mavericks have been realigned by U.I.L. to a new District 14-5A Division I for football purposes in 2018 that includes San Antonio Southwest Dragons, Southwest Legacy Titans, San Antonio Harlan Hawks, San Antonio Harlandale Indians, San Antonio McCollum Cowboys, and Laredo Martin Tigers. Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Magazine picked the Mavericks to finish second in the new District 14-5A Division I.
The Mavericks will field a more experienced team in 2018 than last year with 29 returning lettermen, including eight offensive starters and six defensive starters. The Mavericks have been working very hard and improving their skills during the past year to enjoy a successful 2018 Season.
Leading the thundering Mavericks on Offense are Quarterback Ethan Johnston, Running Backs Marc Cardenas and Fernando Zapata, Wide Receivers Jose Blanco and Ernesto Vasquez, Inside Receivers Jared Roiz and Raul Solis, Center Daniel Ruiz, Guards Adrian Munoz and Juan Guerra, Tackles Cesar Valdez and Jaime Rodriguez, Kickers Mario Contreras and Ernesto Fuentes, Punter Emmanuel Oviedo, and Deep Snapper Austin Flores.
Heading the stampeding Mavericks Defense are Linebackers Miguel De Los Santos, Patricio Hernandez, and Alex Garcia, Defensive Tackles Alejandro Ontiveros and Alexis Ontiveros, Defensive Ends Joe Hinojosa and Ricardo Morales, Strong Safety Domingo Duran, Weak Safety Azael Rodriguez, Free Safety Hector Nunez, and Cornerbacks German Velasquez and Gilberto Vasquez.
The Mavericks 2018 Season Opener against the Crystal City Javelinas promises to be another classic hard fought and thrilling game as both teams are well-coached and trained.
Mavericks Head Coach Eric Villsenor stated the Mavericks will be prepared for the 2018 Season Opener versus the Crystal City Javelinas.
Assisting Head Coach Villasenor include Offensive Coordinator Heriberto Roiz, Co-Defensive Coordinators Rene Ramirez and Saul Salas, Co-Special Teams Coordinators J.J. Iracheta and Carlos Soto, and Assistant Coaches Ricardo Hoffman, Jonathan Hernandez, Domingo Lopez, Fred Paniagua, and Isaac Gracia. Freshmen Coaches are Paulo Valero, Tony Martinez, and Randy Garza. Athletic Trainers are Dwight Arganbright and Eloy Salazar. Athletic Director is Edward Graf.
Mavericks’ Team Managers include Cynthia Rodriguez, Alexia Guedea, Silvy Saucedo, Mia Roque, and Eddie Ramirez.
All Maverick Nation football aficionados are encouraged to travel to Crystal City to support and cheer the thundering Mavericks to victory on Friday, August 31st, against the Crystal City Javelinas. Go Mavericks!
