One week remains in the Rio Grande Valley high school football season, and several teams still have playoff spots to win. Three Big 7 teams have already qualified for the postseason, and two others are in a precarious position, according to the report.
The Sharyland Rattlers are 7-2 overall and 5-0 in District 16-5A II. They have won six games in a row and need one more win to claim an outright, undefeated district title. The team lost several players to graduation, including Calvin Harris and Mauricio Benavides, but it relies on size and speed, the report said.
Head Coach Craig Krell said the players have moved on from two non-district losses early in the season and that other players have stepped up to fill roles. The offense includes new offensive coordinator Kevin Ledesma, quarterback Will Taylor and athlete Francisco "Paco" Gomez, whose role grew after an injury to running back Kevin Alaniz.