Sports

ATHLETIC HONORS

Dilley High School celebrated their athletes accomplishments at their annual Athletic Banquet Wednesday, May 15.

The night started with a prayer for the family of Coach Juan Dominguez who passed away May 4. Dominguez was a substitute teacher at Dilley ISD and, led by Coach Flores, the entire Dilley family paid their respects to him and his family.

Following the prayer, DISD Athletic Director Lamar Rodriguez thanked the school board, superintendent, and staff of Dilley ISD for their hard work and dedication to their athletic program. Academic All-District Teams, All-State, and Honor Roll athletes were then introduced in the cafetorium.

ATHLETIC HONORS

Pearsall ISD celebrated its athletes for their achievements during the Spring Sports Banquet on Monday, May 20 at the PHS cafeteria.

Chris Martinez and Aracely Ortiz were awarded the Maverick and Lady Maverick honors.

Ortiz was also presented with the Maverick Club Scholarship. The Maverick Club is the volunteer athletic booster organization that raises funds for the high school and junior high athletes and coaches.

The event honored athletes that participated in Spring Sports during the school year, including basketball and powerlifting.

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By MANUEL AZOCAR III

STATE TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Dilley's Scottie Reyes was crowned the Class 3A state shot put champion after the senior recorded a throw of 53'1” at Austin's Mike A. Myers Stadium.

Reyes' crowning achievement didn't come without some drama. He got off to a slow start and sat ninth overall in the event following his three throws in prelims.

He then uncorked his personal best toss to open the finals and then sat and waited out the competition.

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By MANUEL AZOCAR III

Cotulla ISD honors its student-athletes Monday evening, May 13 during its annual honors banquet at the high school cafeteria.

The event annually recognizes student-athlete achievements in sporting events throughout the school year.

Following a dinner and introductions by Athletic Director and Head Football Coach David Silva, all underclassmen athletes and senior athletes were recognized for their achievements in their respective sports they participated in.

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UIL STATE SOFTBALL PLAYOFFS

Pearsall's prolific offense was limited to five runs over two games as the team dropped its best-of-three area playoff series to Rio Hondo two games to none last weekend in Hebbronville.

Weather and scheduling conflicts resulted in the game being changed three times before eventually landing in Hebbronville last Friday and Saturday.

In their opener on Friday night, Pearsall came up on the short end of a pitching duel, losing a taut 2-1 decision. They then returned Saturday afternoon and in a back-and-forth shootout, fell 6-4.

“We finally managed to start hitting their pitcher, she is pretty good, she has already signed to play for Division I UTSA,” Pearsall Head Softball Coach Reynaldo Ramirez said. “I think we outhit them in the series but their hits were in key

UIL TRACK & FIELD STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

Dilley senior Scottie Reyes will look to capture a state championship this weekend as he competes at the UIL Track & Field State Championship in Austin.

Reyes, the Region IV, 3A, Area and District 30-3A discus champion is among the favorites in the shot put and sits among the state leaders in the discus as well.

Reyes is a four-time District 30-3A and Area champion and has now added a regional title to his accolades this year.

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By MANUEL AZOCAR III

UIL STATE SOFTBALL PLAYOFFS

For a third straight year Pearsall has laid claim to the bi-district softball title.

The Lady Mavs cruised to a 2-0, best-of-three playoff series win over Pleasanton on Thursday and Friday, April 25 and 26.

Playing host on Thursday, Pearsall blasted the Lady Eagles 11-3 behind a strong performance on the mound from Aracely Ortiz and a huge offensive team outing.

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By MANUEL AZOCAR III

REGION IV TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Dilley's Scottie Reyes capped his senior season with a trip to the UIL Track & Field State Championship after winning the Region IV, 3A discus title and taking second in the shot put last week in San Antonio.

Reyes is a two-time District 30-3A and two-time Area champion and has now added a regional title to his accolades this year.

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Seven Pearsall athletes have earned qualifying spots at the Region IV Track and Field Championships in Kingsville this weekend.

The Lady Mavs were fifth overall at the meet with 54 points. Gonzales won the event with 103 points.

Kiana Kebbi was crowned area champion in the 200m dash and was also second in the 400m dash.

She also took second with the Lady Mavs sprint relay team.

Aracely Ortiz was second in the 100m dash while Alba Dominguez pulled off perhaps the upset of the meet, finishing second in the 100m hurdles.

She came in to the race with the eighth best time and stunned the field as she crossed the finish line as the area runner-up.

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