29-9A ALL-DISTRICT FOOTBALL SELECTION
32 Eagles selected to
All-District Football Team
Samaniego, Conde, Schuessler
Unanimous Selections
By: Conrado Perez, Jr. – Eagle Pass Sports Central
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With all four District 6A football teams representatives having been eliminated from the post season, Eagle Pass Sports Central has been authorized by Eagle Pass High School Eagles head football coach Tom Gonzalez to announce the selections to the elite 2019 District 29-6A all-district squad as chosen by the respective district head football coaches at their post regular season meeting held at Laredo United South High School on Wednesday, November 13, 2019.
A total of 32 members of the 2019 Eagle Pass Eagles varsity football players were selected to this prestigious squad by the respective district head football coaches Spearheading the local selections were two players selected to the all-district first team offense led by their stellar slot back Carlos Santos who led the team in receptions with 55 and in yards receiving with 705 as well as wide receiver Jacob Ruiz. The Eagles Famed “Land Sharks” defense were represented on the all-district first team squad who had six players selected to the first team all-district defensive team including three of those players being selected unanimously by the district’s head football coaches which include their truly outstanding and hard hitting outside linebacker Joe Samaniego who led the team with a phenomenal total of 148 tackles which are one of the top most tackled in a single season in the modern history of the 100 year old program thus earning a unanimous selection as well as teammate defensive end Charlie Schuessler who was a unanimous selection and defensive tackle Andres Conde who was also a unanimous selection. The other three players selected to the first team all-district defensive squad were inside linebacker Jacob Salinas, defensive corner David Lopez and safety Kristian Barcena who led the team with 6 interceptions this season. Also selected to the all-district first team squad was punter Erick Ramirez.
Earning a berth on the all-district second team offensive squad were bruising running back Isaac Caballero, sure handed wide receiver Dakota Kypuros, offensive tackle Arnie Perez and offensive guard Emmanuel Balderas. Chosen to the all-district second team defensive unit were defensive tackle Tommy Cantu and defensive corner Jacob Ruiz as well as placekicker Erick Ramirez.
Selected to the honorable mention offensive squad were quarterback Allan Rodriguez, fullback Saul Peralez, wide receiver Carlos Lopez, wide receiver CgC Ritchie, tight end Domingo Fuentes, center Martin Rodriguez, tackle Alex Martinez and guard Emmanuel Jimenez. Garnering a berth in the honorable mention defensive squad were outside linebacker Saul Peralez, defensive end MJ McGehee, strong safety Jose Hernandez, defensive tackle Santana Martinez, defensive end Nathan Aguilera, and linebacker Uriel Martinez.. Earning a spot on the Specialty Teams Specialist squad was deep snapper Orly Martinez.
Eagle Pass Sports Central would like to congratulate each and every one of these Eagles varsity football players on your most outstanding and deserving recognition in being selected to the elite 2019 District 29-6A all-district football team and wish each of you the very best of luck in all of your respective future endeavors! GO EAGLES!