Eagle Pass Eagles

Head Coach: Roger Olivas (3rd season; 10-9 record)

Last Season: 6-4; 4-2 in district (Lost to San Marcos in bi-district round)

Returning Lettermen: 30 (4 returning starters on offense; 4 on defense)

Eagle Pass Key Players and Storylines

Roger Olivas didn’t have the debut he wanted as Eagle Pass’ head coach in 2024, when the Eagles missed the playoffs for the first time in eight years. They rectified that last season with a solid 6-4 campaign and a third place district finish.

Now, he and his players are turning their attention to trying to bring home Eagle Pass’ first playoff win since 2021. 

Any success offensively will begin behind an offensive line led by three-year starters Jayden Garcia and Gerardo Alvarez. Running back Avery Embry (336 rushing yards and five touchdowns) is ready to step up and lead the backfield with his “breakaway speed” after Eagle Pass’ leading rusher and starting quarterback both graduated. Out at receiver, junior Jeremiah Silva (398 receiving yards and six touchdowns) is poised to shine too after earning the district’s Newcomer of the Year award in 2025.

Defensively, linebackers Alex Ruiz (85 tackles, two sacks) and Alex Mallen (50 tackles, three forced fumbles) will need to replicate their 2025 seasons in what will be an otherwise inexperienced linebacking corps. Defensive end Arturo Hernandez (10 TFLs, five sacks) is a major threat off the edge, while cornerback Tristian Villasenor has great instincts going up against some of the district’s top receivers.

Despite only four returning starters on each side of the ball, Olivas believes this year’s team has just as much talent as last year’s. He said this group has been improving at all positions after a great offseason, a must if Eagle Pass is to break through with that elusive postseason victory.

Eagle Pass Eagles 2026 Football Schedule

*- Denotes District 30-6A Contest

• Friday August 28 vs. Eagle Pass Winn
• Friday September 4 @ San Antonio Taft
• Friday September 11 vs. Harlingen (Neutral)
• *Thursday September 17 @ Laredo United
• *Friday September 25 vs. Laredo Alexander
• *Friday October 9 vs. San Antonio Southwest
• *Thursday October 15 @ Laredo LBJ
• *Friday October 23 vs. Laredo United South
• *Friday October 30 @ Southwest Legacy
• *Friday November 6 vs. Del Rio