On Friday, November 10th, the Pirate varsity football team finished their season with a loss to the Aggies from Poteet, 40-6. The Pirates played shorthanded most of the game. When the time the final buzzer sounded, only 16 players were able to play. The season did not go as planned. We faced a adversity on and off the field. We had 6 players quit, 5 season ending injuries, and a number of players playing (or not playing) hurt on a weekly basis from our original 30 players. During the second half of the Poteet game, we had a 2 linebackers and a defensive end playing in the secondary. For those of you that understand football, you know that is not good. Despite all the difficulties we faced, what we attempted to do with so few people was admirable. The players continued to compete. The filled in at positions they had never played. They had each other’s back. Everyone had to step out of their comfort zone and contribute. I am proud of the group that made it to the end!
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2
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Tristan Lowery
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4
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Kannon Hunter
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7
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Caleb Carrillo
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9
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Kobe Castro
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11
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John Martinez*
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Collar bone
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12
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Joseph Perez
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15
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Matthew San Miguel*
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Broken collar bone
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20
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Garrett Ralph
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22
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John DeRay
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23
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Adrian Soto*
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Knee injury
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32
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Anthony Garcia
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33
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Nakia Givens
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34
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Amador Colmenero
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44
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Johnny Paredes
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50
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Jack Hinshaw*
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Knee injury
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52
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Arnold Reyna
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54
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Caleb Rollins
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57
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Jared Martinez
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58
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Victor Garcia
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70
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Javier Garcia
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75
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Moses Henri
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77
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Conner Martinez
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80
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Benjamin Eldredge
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88
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Jacob Lytle*
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Knee injury
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98
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Michael Morales
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If you see one of the students, please congratulate them on finishing a tough season. We had many kids quit on the JV and Varsity. We preach in the classroom about “grit” and how important it is to not give up when something becomes difficult. These boys finished. They did not give up.
District Recap:
Vs. Devine 34-70 (L)
Vs. Pearsall 6-34 (L)
Vs. Carrizo 22-29 (L)
Vs. Crystal 6-42 (L)
Vs. Poteet 6-40 (L)
Thank you to those that made time to come watch our team play. The kids appreciate seeing your faces in the stands. I thank you for the constant words of encouragement and support. Back to work for next season!
Shayne Gallegos
Head Football Coach
Lytle High School
(830)709-5105 ext 4709
Skull Studios brings you Google Photo Albums featuring these games from the 2017-18 season: