by Michael Robinson | Uvalde Hesperian

11-01-24

At halftime at tonight’s Uvalde High School Homecoming matchup against the Pleasanton Eagles, the 2024 Homecoming King and Queen were crowned,

Alejandro Alvarez and Ashlynn Aguero won the honors of representing this year’s homecoming court and the class of 2025.

by Michael Robinson\ Uvalde Hesperian

Top Photo: A student holds up a smart phone taking a video of the bonfire.

10-31-24

  Hundreds of people showed up for the Uvalde High School Bonfire outside the Honey Bowl Wednesday evening, October 30th following the Homecoming Parade. The Uvalde High School band played just before the big UHS letters and the accumulated cardboard pile were lit.

   As the fire grew, many students near the pile could be seen holding up cell phones taking pictures and video of the scene. 

Just across the street from the Honey Bowl, long lines of people were seen just outside Crossroads Community Church for the free snow cones being given away. 

The Uvalde Volunteer Fire Department was on hand with their big tower truck parked near the field where the bonfire was located. 

By Michael Robinson | Uvalde Hesperian

(The Uvalde Hesperian arrived at the game at halftime.)

  At halftime, the score was Uvalde Coyotes 7; Fredericksburg Billies 7. Throughout much of the third quarter, possession of the ball seemed to go back and forth between the Coyotes and the Billies. 

 However, the Fredericksburg team broke free and ran the ball back for a touchdown. Near the end of the third quarter the Coyotes fumbled the ball near their end zone and the Billies were able to recover the ball for a Safety. During the third quarter the Billies scored a total of two touchdowns and a safety creating a large score deficit for the Coyotes to make up to have a chance at winning the game. 

 In the early part of the 4th quarter the Coyotes ran a gutsy play resulting in the Coyotes scoring a touchdown but failed to make the extra point.  

 The fourth quarter clock was against the Coyotes, and they were unable to put any more points on the board.

by Michael Robinson | Uvalde Hesperian 

Top Picture: Jett Flores arrives at Cartender’s Parking lot greeted by family, friends and supporters. 

Picture is a still image from a video shared with the Hesperian by Chaparita Rodriguez

09/21/24

  A gathering of several dozen people assembled at the Cartender’s parking lot Saturday evening shortly after 6 PM Saturday to welcome Uvalde Coyote’s Quarterback Jett Flores home after being released from a San Antonio hospital.  On September 20th, Flores was airlifted to a hospital in San Antonio after being helmet struck by a Crystal City Javelina player at Friday night’s away game in Crystal City.

The Uvalde Hesperian spoke with Jett Flores’ father Leo “Chato” Flores who said he wanted to thank the many, many people for the outpouring of love and prayers and believes those prayers made all the difference.

 UvaldeRadio.net announcer Simon Ortiz who was at the game said, “Jett was running an option sweep to his right when he decided to run with the ball. He turned the corner and was about to head upfield when one of the defensive players hit him around the shoulders and neck leading with his helmet. The CC player had a running start, and he did lead with the crown of his helmet which is called targeting. Nowadays that type of tackle is illegal.

  Chato and Melissa Flores posted the following on their Facebook Page Saturday afternoon: “Our #4 is headed home! ETA 1 hr. Uvalde “home” has a whole different meaning to it!! We are blessed to be part of such an amazing community! Uvalde Strong”