4A Team of the Week: San Elizario Eagles
It hadn’t exactly been the season San Elizario would have envisioned heading into last Friday. The Eagles were just 1-7 and had only scored seven total points in their first three district games.
Their struggled looked set to continue as they trailed Irvin 20-7 at halftime.
However, San Elizario’s players delivered the second half they needed. The Eagles outscored Irvin 18-0 after the break to earn a 25-20 victory. That win moved them above Irvin in the district standings and secured them their first playoff berth in three years.
@SanEliFB takes the win vs Irvin 25 – 20 and earned their ticket towards the state playoffs. Amazing energy from the fans at the Eagle Stadium!@SanElizarioISD @Fchavezeptimes #WeAreSanEli #DaleSanEli pic.twitter.com/rEkm8h5mUl
— Cesar Morales (@SanEliAthletics) October 28, 2023
Zamar Vargas was San Elizario’s workhorse on the night. He rushed for 245 yards and three touchdowns on 36 carries. The Eagle defense also had a big game as Vargas, Freddy Garcia, and Andrew Cedillo all had interceptions.
Congratulations Zamar!! San Elizario 🏈 1000 yard rusher. TPW!#SanEliNation#TDEP pic.twitter.com/j3a3jj9Wlj
— Coach Robert Herrera (@RHerreraHFC) October 28, 2023
San Elizario played for ten straight weeks, so the Eagles will now have their bye week this week. They’ll play Brownwood, who has locked up the 2-4A Division I title, in the bi-district round in two weeks.
*Stats from MaxPreps
Previous 4A Teams of the Week
Week One: Wharton
Week Two: Houston Scarborough
Week Three: Stephenville
Week Four: Beeville Jones
Week Five: Kaufman
Week Six: Iowa Colony
Week Seven: Waco Connally
Week Eight: Lindale
Week Nine: Farmersville
