What can you tell our readers about last week's game and your performance? It was a very tough matchup against one of the best teams we have faced. They were very fast and very accurate. I think I did pretty well on both ends of the floor but there is still a lot of room for me to improve.

 

What position do you play? What's your jersey number? 

I’m a point guard and my number is #1.

 

What are your parents names? Siblings? 

My parents name are Javier Zamora and Carol Villa I have one sibling which is my sister Paulina Zamora.

 

Who do you look up to? Who are your heroes? 

I’ve always looked up to my dad. He has given me an example of how things should be done.

 

What's your 

career highlight?

My carrer highlight is being awarded with an MVP in a national championship.

 

Who's your favorite 

college team?

Ucla.

 

Favorite NBA team?

Chicago Bulls.

 

What are your first memories of playing basketball?

Playing in a small blue hoop I had in my house.

 

"Who's your favorite athlete and why?" 

The sport does not matter. 

My favorite athlete is Michael Jordan I’ve always been inspired by the dedication he had for the game of basketball.

 

Offense or defense, it's up to you, give me your favorite play during a game? What is it called?

I prefer offense. It lets me choose what move I wanna do. My favorite play to run is horns 2.

 

Why do you like this kind of play, what do you do? What's your 

responsibility?

I like horns 2 because i get the chance of shooting, getting a layup or finding my teammate wide open depending on how the defense reacts. 

What can you tell our readers about last week's game vs Somerset ?

The game was pretty good and the guys gave it their all to the very last second.

What are your responsibilities as the Head Manager? How long have you been with the program.

As the head manager I have to keep everything on track to make sure our coaches schedule stays on task. Also to make sure each one of our players have everything and that their okay. I’ve been in the program for 3 years already .

What are your parents names? Siblings?

My parents are Eduardo Ortiz and Margarita Ortiz. My siblings are Nathan Ortiz and Adriana Ortiz

Who do you look up to? Who are your heroes?

I look up to my parents cause I see them work hard and do anything to see us happy. My hero is my dad cause he’s such a hard working fathers and he makes sure to always be there to support me and to make sure I have everything that I need in life.

Who's your favorite college team?

My favorite college team is Texas A&M and UTSA

Favorite NBA team?

My favorite NBA team is the Spurs

What are your first memories of playing basketball or as a manager?

My first memories as a manager is when I was manager for JV. While I was with them I learned so much from them and now I consider these guys as my family.

"Who's your favorite athlete and why?" The sport does not matter. 

My favorite athlete is Tim Duncan because in my opinion he was such an amazing player and brought 5 championships to the San Antonio Spurs.

Offense or defense, it's up to you, give me your favorite play during a game? What is it called?

My favorite Play that they do is G

 

What are your favorite game day responsibilities?

My favorite game day responsibilities are that I make sure everyone and everything is ready.

Any hobbies?

My hobbies are spending time with my best friends

Favorite food?

Chicken Alfredo and chicken nuggets

What makes a 

good teammate?

A good teammate shows positive and energetic attitude and works with everyone to make the play work. Also is always prepared for anything and is ready to lead any role that they to make.

Talk to me about 

your Coach.

Our coach is very hard working he works with the team a lot. He’s always working on new plays for the guy’s and also make sure that everyone is okay.

What's on your playlist? 

No role Modelz  -J. Cole

What advice would you give a kid playing basketball for the first time?

My advice for a new kid will be that it will take sometime to adjust to something new and also to work hard.

What advice would you give to a new manager coming out to the program?

To a new manager I’ll tell them that these guys are such great guys and the nonstop laughs with them are memorable. Being in the program is such a great feeling and your appreciated for everything that you do.

Now that they're grown and literally living in different parts of the world, they still recall Sunday mornings and visiting a little store at the corner of Ferry and Jefferson for 'tatema' or barbacoa, where this young man's grandparents would greet them like family and even bestow treats and foremost love.

His aunt's and uncles have also gone through our school system and are also leaders in their respective communities while remaining close friends.

I give you Eagle Pass Eagle Golfer Gerardo Castaño.

First of all congratulations for being selected Player Of The Week by your Coach. How long have you played the sport?

Since I was 8 years old.

What are your parents names? Siblings names?

Gustavo Castaño, Lizette Castaño, Gustavo Castaño, and Geronimo Castaño.

Who do you look up to? Who are your heroes?

I look up to my dad.

What's your career 

highlight?

When I broke 80.

Who's your favorite 

college team?

My favorite college team is Texas A&M.

Favorite professional player. Male or female?

My favorite player is Abraham Ancer.

What are your first memories of playing golf?

My first memory of playing golf is that I was playing with my dad.

Tell me your favorite shot during a round? What is your strong point?

My favorite shot is when I hit my driver

Because it’s my favorite club.

Favorite food?

My favorite food is Pizza.

What makes a good teammate?

A great teammate consistently shows a positive and energetic attitude.

Tell me about your coach.

My coach is a good and awesome Coach.

What advice would you give to a boy playing golf for the first time?

Some advice I would give to a kid that is playing golf for the first time is to not give up if he doesn’t hit the ball the first few swings

What do you think when you hear our fight song?

It’s an amazing fight song.

I give you CC Winn Maverick Golfer Ricardo Chavarría.

First of all congratulations for being selected Player Of The Week by your Coach. What can you tell our readers about last week's performance? I think we did good for our first game of the season, gave our heart out there.

How long have you played the sport?

I have been for 3 year snow, since 8th grade.

What are your parents names? Siblings names?

My parents names are Ricardo and Rebecca Chavarria and my brother's name is Roger.

Who do you look up to?

Who are your heroes?

I look up to my parents, who encourage me to do my best.

What's your career highlight?

My career highlight was when I got a birdie on a par 3 hole.

Who's your favorite college team?

The Longhorns.

 

Favorite professional player. Male or female?

Phil Mickelson

What are your first memories of playing golf?

Going to Memorial and hitting golf balls in inner park of the track.

Who's your favorite female athlete and why?

Simone Biles because she never gives up.

Tell me your favorite shot during a round? What is your strong point?

Favorite shot is the in between shots from the tee box to the green. My strong points is that I hit the ball far.

Why do you like this kind

 of shot?

Let's you be able to hot it as hard as you can and if your lucky it gets to the green.

Any hobbies?

Watching any superhero movies.

Favorite food?

Favorite food is burgers.

What makes a good teammate?

A good teammate is someone who is happy to be there.

Talk to me about your Coach.

She is a great coach,  but tells you when ever you do something good.

Favorite food?

Favorite food is burgers.

What's on your playlist?

GONE, GONE I THANK YOU by Tyler the Creator.

What advice would you give a kid playing golf for the first time?

I would say that it takes time to know all the little bits to get a good swing.

What do you think of when you hear our fight song?

I think of how great my school is.

Now that they're grown and literally living in different parts of the world, they still recall Sunday mornings and visiting a little store at the corner of Ferry and Jefferson for 'tatema' or barbacoa, where this young man's grandparents would greet them like family and even bestow treats and foremost love.

His aunt's and uncles have also gone through our school system and are also leaders in their respective communities while remaining close friends.

I give you Eagle Pass Eagle Golfer Gerardo Castaño.

First of all congratulations for being selected Player Of The Week by your Coach. How long have you played the sport?

Since I was 8 years old.

What are your parents names? Siblings names?

Gustavo Castaño, Lizette Castaño, Gustavo Castaño, and Geronimo Castaño.

Who do you look up to? Who are your heroes?

I look up to my dad.

What's your career 

highlight?

When I broke 80.

Who's your favorite 

college team?

My favorite college team is Texas A&M.

Favorite professional player. Male or female?

My favorite player is Abraham Ancer.

What are your first memories of playing golf?

My first memory of playing golf is that I was playing with my dad.

Tell me your favorite shot during a round? What is your strong point?

My favorite shot is when I hit my driver

Because it’s my favorite club.

Favorite food?

My favorite food is Pizza.

What makes a good teammate?

A great teammate consistently shows a positive and energetic attitude.

Tell me about your coach.

My coach is a good and awesome Coach.

What advice would you give to a boy playing golf for the first time?

Some advice I would give to a kid that is playing golf for the first time is to not give up if he doesn’t hit the ball the first few swings

What do you think when you hear our fight song?

It’s an amazing fight song.

The Winn Boys Basketball team this week had their previously scheduled bye week in order to recover from their first 21 games of the year. The Mavericks are currently sitting at 11-10 with key wins over SA Highlands, SA Burbank, Lytle, Uvalde, and their championship win at the Poteet Tournament over the Pearsall Mavericks. The Mavericks have one non-district game left on Tuesday December 21st at 1:00 pm at Winn High School before 9 days to get ready for the start of the district season. The Mavericks will open up district play on Thursday     

December 30th at 11:00 AM vs the Southwest Legacy Titans and we want to invite the entire community to come out and support the Process as they look to make school history and make the playoffs for the first time in school history. It will be a difficult journey as District 28-5A is filled with many great teams, but it’s a task that this player/senior lead team is ready to take on. 

The Mavericks quest for their first playoff berth will begin at home vs the Legacy Titans led by Head Coach Pete Abbott. Local Eagle Pass turned Titan Erick Aranda (Senior) will lead the Titans on defense while 6-3 Small Forward Michael Terrazas will lead them on offense. 

The Mavericks will then travel back to back games once they are back from the break on January 4th and 7th to San Antonio Harlandale & Floresville. Harlandale is led by Head Coach Eric De Los Santos. The Indians are returning co-new comer of the year in Sophomore Jonathan Regalado and are led by 6-0 Jr Saxon Langenberg. Floresville is led by Head Coach Damon Liverett and their home court advantage is unlike any other in the district. The Tigers don't have a main player to fall back on, but they have a really good starting 5 that has gelled together and are putting wins together this year. The Mavericks will close off the first 25% of district play with a home game on January 1th at Winn at 6:30 pm vs the Southwest Dragons. The Dragons are led by Head Coach Danny Stewart and returning 3 year letterman , 6-2 F Dion Saldivar. The Dragons have a total of 9 returning varsity players and will be looking to make a playoff push. 

Games 5-8 will start off with the Mavs making a trip to San Antonio McCollum, led by Head Coach Marcus Alvarado. 

The Winn Boys Basketball team this week had their previously scheduled bye week in order to recover from their first 21 games of the year. The Mavericks are currently sitting at 11-10 with key wins over SA Highlands, SA Burbank, Lytle, Uvalde, and their championship win at the Poteet Tournament over the Pearsall Mavericks. The Mavericks have one non-district game left on Tuesday December 21st at 1:00 pm at Winn High School before 9 days to get ready for the start of the district season. The Mavericks will open up district play on Thursday     

December 30th at 11:00 AM vs the Southwest Legacy Titans and we want to invite the entire community to come out and support the Process as they look to make school history and make the playoffs for the first time in school history. It will be a difficult journey as District 28-5A is filled with many great teams, but it’s a task that this player/senior lead team is ready to take on. 

The Mavericks quest for their first playoff berth will begin at home vs the Legacy Titans led by Head Coach Pete Abbott. Local Eagle Pass turned Titan Erick Aranda (Senior) will lead the Titans on defense while 6-3 Small Forward Michael Terrazas will lead them on offense. 

The Mavericks will then travel back to back games once they are back from the break on January 4th and 7th to San Antonio Harlandale & Floresville. Harlandale is led by Head Coach Eric De Los Santos. The Indians are returning co-new comer of the year in Sophomore Jonathan Regalado and are led by 6-0 Jr Saxon Langenberg. Floresville is led by Head Coach Damon Liverett and their home court advantage is unlike any other in the district. The Tigers don't have a main player to fall back on, but they have a really good starting 5 that has gelled together and are putting wins together this year. The Mavericks will close off the first 25% of district play with a home game on January 1th at Winn at 6:30 pm vs the Southwest Dragons. The Dragons are led by Head Coach Danny Stewart and returning 3 year letterman , 6-2 F Dion Saldivar. The Dragons have a total of 9 returning varsity players and will be looking to make a playoff push. 

Games 5-8 will start off with the Mavs making a trip to San Antonio McCollum, led by Head Coach Marcus Alvarado. 

Coach Ernesto Reyes was pleased with his charges who played strong defense while accumulating boards and points.

"After our great experience for our young squad at the River City Classic in New Braunfels we jumped back into action vs Kenedy. Our defense was able to set the tone early and we capitalized with some easy buckets. We are starting to get better offensively and running our sets more fluently.

 

Ernesto Reyes 16 pts 4 assist 5 steals 3 rebounds

 

Arturo Reyes 16 pts         6 steals

 

Chris Jimenez 10 pts                2 rebounds

 

Frank Torres 8 pts                7 rebounds

 

Santiago Garza 4 pts                9 rebounds            3 blocks

 

         Led by a plethora of seniors , the Tigers were heavy favorites but your local boys would not back down. The Mavericks started off with a 4-0 lead that extended through the end of the 1st quarter 21-20 led by 3 point specialist Ryan Rodriguez who hit a total of three daggers in the 1st and 5 overall for the game. The experienced Tigers led by 6'6 Senior TJ Johnson relied on their outside shooting and defensive length to take control in the 2nd quarter and take the first win of the tournament by a final score of 69-47. Josue Jimenez was able to contribute with 12 of his own points but it wasn't enough for the over-matched Mavericks who moved on to the consolation portion of the tournament. 

     The next day the Mavericks were matched up vs potential Bi-District playoff competition the Highlands Owls. The Mavericks came out a bit sluggish down 14-19 after the first, but a total of 4 Mavericks entered the scoring column and it was only a matter of time before their 'Strength In Numbers' mantra would take over.  A defensive switch to the 1-3-1 held the Owls to 10 points in the 2nd quarter and the Mavericks, led by Jovan Jimenez (23 points) and Angel Gomez (16 points) were able to take a 5 point lead into the half at 34-29. Some halftime adjustments from the Owls brought them back to life as Jonas Garza was able to score 15 of his 17 points in the 3rd quarter and lead his team to a 48-50 lead after the 3rd quarter. Some key defensive stops in the 4th led by Henry Suke and Cesar Juarez (9 points) and key free-throws being hit led the Mavericks as they were able to get one final stop at the buzzer to hold on to the 66-64 win and advance to the Consolation Semi-Finals.

     The Semi-Finals saw them match up with another potential Bi-District playoff opponent in the Burbank Bulldogs in a rematch from earlier on in the year were the Mavericks lost by 1 at Burbank. Some key adjustments early frustrated the Bulldogs led by R. Salazar (32 points last game) and held him to 6 points in the first half. The Mavericks were able to jump on them early with a 21-16 lead after the 1st quarter but they knew it would take 32 minutes of hardwork to win this one. The Bulldogs cut into the lead and trailed by 3 at the half with a score of 41-38. The Mavericks experienced post presence led by Angel Gomez (15 points) led the way early. Chuy Rodriguez and Jovan Jimenez both put on a show in the 2nd half each scoring 18 points for the game and making key plays down the stretch. Robert Zapata (4 points was able to frustrate them inside, holding them to one shot consistently and key steals and lay-ups by Cesar Juarez (10 points) led the way all game and the Mavericks were able to take the win by the final score of 73-69. The Mavericks would move on to the Consolation Championship with their only loss coming against the Belton Tigers who had advanced to the Championship of the main bracket. 

     The United South Panthers, also 2-1 and with their only loss coming to Tournament Champions the Antonian Prep Apaches were ready for their championship game vs the Mavericks. This game was being played at the prestigious Alamo Convocation Center and the Mavericks were ready for battle coming out hot on offense and abel to hold their own on defense building an early 6-0 and 8-2 lead before some hot shooting by the Panthers allowed them to take a 12-8 lead at the end of the first. United South was relentless in the 2nd quarter from behind the arc knocking down a total of seven 3s in the 2nd quarter to build a lead they wouldn't relinquish and take the consolation championship by the final score of 66-46. Jose Balbuena and Julio Escobedo were able to contribute in this one off the bench for the Mavericks, but it wasn't enough to get them over the top.

     After the game the SAISD Tournament host made the announcement that Sophomore Jovan Jimenez had been chosen by the coaches in the tournament as one of 10 All Tournament Selections. Jovan led the way for the Mavericks with a total of 60 points throughout the 4 games. 

 

     "After that match we continued facing very tough competition. We played 5 games with a 7 man rotation due to sickness and injuries. We ended the tournament with a 3-2 record. This group of kids are young but they want to win and they leave it all on the wood."

Vs Weslaco   59-54

Frank torres 22 pts, 

5 rebounds, 3 blocks

Chris Jimenez 15 pts, 

3 rebounds

Ernesto Reyes 8 pts, 

6 rebounds, 4 assists, 

3 steals

Arturo Reyes 8 pts, 4 steals, 4 assists

Vs Smithson Valley  47-69

Ernesto Reyes 20 pts 6-7 from the  3 point land

Frank Torres 10 pts, 

7 rebounds, 3 assists

Arturo Reyes 8 pts, 3 steals

Santiago Garza 5 pts, 

6 rebounds, 3 blocks

Pflugerville Weiss

48-63

Frank Torres 18 pts, 

6 rebounds, 3 assists

Arturo Reyes 8 pts, 3 steals, 4 rebounds

Ernesto Reyes 8 pts, 

3 rebounds 

Santiago Garza 5 pts, 

5 rebounds, 2 blocks

El Paso Eastwood  54-49

Ernesto Reyes 14 pts, 

4 rebounds, 2 steals

Frank Torres 12 pts, 

7 rebounds, 2 blocks 

Arturo Reyes 10 pts 5 steals 

Chris Jimenez 6 pts, 

3 rebounds

Vs Mangolia 49-41

Chris Jimenez 22 pts, 

6-8 from the 3 line

Frank Torres 18, pts 

5 rebounds.