San Antonio Southwest Dragons
Head Coach: Alejandro Franco (7th season; 50-21 record)
Last Season: 8-3; 6-2 in district (Lost to Boerne-Champion in bi-district round)
Returning Lettermen: 29 (10 returning starters on offense; 5 on defense)
Southwest Key Players and Storylines
For the first time since 2017, Southwest will play on the biggest stage in Texas. With 20 consecutive playoff appearances in their back pocket, the Dragons hope to not skip a beat as they move back up to 6A.
However, a top four district finish is the minimum expectation for a group that returns 15 starters.
Offensively, the Dragons will look to ground and pound their opponents to oblivion. Last year, they finished with over 2,400 rushing yards compared to just 766 passing yards.
Junior running back Dre Voss (548 rushing yards and nine touchdowns) is “one of the best backs in the city” in the eyes of head coach Alejandro Franco. He’ll make a strong one-two punch with senior Ryan Garay (516 rushing yards and four touchdowns).
Check out my END of season highlights
C/o 28’ (8-3)Stats ( Offense ) 76 carries , 10 touchdowns
550+ rushing yards , 7.2 ypc , 0 fumbles , ( Defense ) 54 tackles , 21 solo , 7 TFL ,3 sacks @Kennyhill13 @CoachTeasley @COACHJMACRB @CoachKyleCooper https://t.co/VHDY9rr0ua pic.twitter.com/UNkIfHfkMs— Aadreaz voss (@AadreazVoss) December 20, 2025
6’4”, 280-pound tackle Caden Taylor will pave the way for those backs as part of a veteran offensive line. When Southwest does turn to the passing attack, Jaevon Means is the big-play threat. He averaged 18.8 yards per catch and finished with 471 receiving yards in 2025.
Defensively, middle linebacker Luis Alba (95 tackles) is exactly the leader teams want at the heart of their defense. Junior cornerback Tyshawn Holder (61 tackles, two INTs) burst onto the scene last year as the Defensive Newcomer of the Year while senior Romaeus Hernandez is one of several players Southwest will need to step up on an inexperienced defensive line.
The last time Southwest was in 6A from 2014-2017, the Dragons won 25 games across those four seasons. They’ll be expecting similar success this time around as they aim to contend for a district title this fall.
Southwest Dragons 2026 Football Schedule
*-Denotes District 30-6A Contest
- August 28 vs. Victoria East at Frazier Field 7:30
- September 3 @ SA Marshall at Gustafson 7:00
- September 11 vs. Alamo Heights at Frazier Field 7:30
- *September 18 @ Del Rio 7:30
- September 25 vs. Laredo United at Frazier Field 7:30
- *October 9 @ Eagle Pass 7:30
- *October 17 @ Laredo Alexander 7:30 p.m.
- *October 23 vs. Laredo LBJ at Frazier Field 7:30 p.m.
- *October 29 @ Laredo United South 7:30
- *November 6 vs. Legacy Southwest at Frazier Field 7:30
