We finished the fight. Together.

This past Friday night, under the lights of Walter Joyce Stadium, our young men took the field one final time in 2026, and we walked away with a 26–7 victory over Crystal City. But what made Nov. 6 night special wasn't simply the scoreboard. It was who we finished with, who we finished for, and what we represented along the way.

It was a night filled with pride, purpose, gratitude, and love. A night to honor our seniors, celebrate their journey, and remind them that the relationships they've built and the lives they've impacted will always mean more than the games they've played.

As we reflect on this season, we can't help but think about how far we've come as a football program, but more importantly, how far we've grown as people.

Four years ago, we began a journey to change the direction of Pirate Football. Not simply to change the scoreboard, but to change the standard. To build something rooted in relationships, energy, belief, and love.

And while our journey hasn't always been easy, it has always been worth it.

We've experienced victories that brought our community together, defeats that challenged our character, and moments that demanded more from us than we thought we had to give.

But through it all, we've continued to grow.

Because building a program isn't just about developing better football players. It's about developing better young men.

Young men who understand the value of showing up, doing hard things, serving others, loving their teammates, and responding to adversity with courage and confidence.

That's what our 2026 theme, G.R.O.W, was all about.

We challenged our young men to give more, put relationships first, own everything, and win together. And while we certainly didn't accomplish everything we wanted on the football field, I believe we accomplished things that will carry far beyond it.

To our seniors: Thank you for trusting us, believing in what we're building, and leaving your footprints on this program. Your legacy will never be measured solely by wins and losses, but by the example you've set and the people you've impacted. You helped build something that the next generation of Pirates will inherit.

To our coaching staff and their families: Thank you for your sacrifice, commitment, and love for these young men. The early mornings, long nights, difficult conversations, and countless hours of preparation don't go unnoticed. Coaching is a calling, and I'm grateful to walk alongside men who continue to answer that call.

To our teachers, administrators, and district staff: Thank you for being part of this journey. Every encouraging word in the hallway, every conversation in the classroom, every act of support, and every moment of belief matters. What happens on Friday nights is a reflection of the people who pour into our students Monday through Friday. You are helping shape these young men just as much as we are.

To our parents, families, and community: Thank you for continuing to show up. Thank you for filling the stands, cheering through the victories, standing beside us through the adversity, and believing in these young men. A program is only as strong as the people who surround it, and we are blessed to have a Pirate Family that continues to walk alongside us.

As we close the chapter on 2026, we are reminded that progress isn't always a straight line. Growth doesn't always show up immediately on a scoreboard. And success isn't always measured by what we accomplish, but by who we become in the process.

Four years ago, we set out to change a football program. Along the way, we've been given the opportunity to impact lives, build relationships, and change the expectations of what Pirate Football can become.

And we're not finished.

Our goal remains the same: to build the hardest team to play against, but the easiest team to love.

Thank you, Pirate Family, for believing in our young men, supporting our coaches, and being part of something much bigger than football!

We didn't just finish a football season this past Friday night. We finished the fight. We finished it together. And we laid another foundation for what comes next!

Overall Record: 3-7 (2-5 in district)

- Coach Trevino

Photos from the game are available at this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/sqv2YRKtPTs1K7yeA