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Nixon-SmileyCotulla

Mustangs
7
Cowboys
6

The Cotulla (TX) varsity football team lost Friday's home conference game against Nixon-Smiley (Nixon, TX) by a score of 7-6.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Nixon-Smiley00077
Cotulla06006
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Box Score Stats

Nixon-Smiley (25-26)

Cotulla (25-26)
56
Total Plays
58
11
First Downs
14
10
Penalties
8
110
Penalty Yards
77

Game Stats

Nixon-Smiley (25-26)

Cotulla (25-26)

Nixon-Smiley

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals2738.28619.049.7
2Eric Rodriguez (Jr)1420.25020.047.9
22Julian Amaya (Sr)1318.33318.054.9
Cotulla

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals720100.35014.352.1
2Frank Torres (Jr)720100.35014.352.1
Nixon-Smiley

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals401273.21301
2Eric Rodriguez (Jr)13302.31301
5Garet Gonzales (Jr)12504.2110
17Joe White (So)8415.1120
22Julian Amaya (Sr)760.940
Cotulla

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals301685.611
2Frank Torres (Jr)151187.911
3Ricardo Ruiz (Sr)5275.40
4Rene Barrera (Jr)362.00
12Roberto Perales (Jr)252.50
20Marco Benavidez (Sr)5122.40
Nixon-Smiley

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals23819.020
5Garet Gonzales (Jr)23819.020
Cotulla

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals710014.3
4Rene Barrera (Jr)24623.0
9Ryan Sanchez (Jr)23015.0
12Roberto Perales (Jr)2157.5
20Marco Benavidez (Sr)199.0
Nixon-Smiley

Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks

#Athlete NameFumLostPnk Blk
Team Totals32
2Eric Rodriguez (Jr)1
22Julian Amaya (Sr)22

Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks

Cotulla has not entered any offensive fumbles and pancake blocks stats.
Nixon-Smiley

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals1273815180
2Eric Rodriguez (Jr)3030
5Garet Gonzales (Jr)503888
12Henry Benavediz (So)1515
17Joe White (So)4141
22Julian Amaya (Sr)66
Cotulla

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals168100268
2Frank Torres (Jr)118118
3Ricardo Ruiz (Sr)2727
4Rene Barrera (Jr)64652
9Ryan Sanchez (Jr)3030
12Roberto Perales (Jr)51520
20Marco Benavidez (Sr)12921
Nixon-Smiley

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals1273838165
2Eric Rodriguez (Jr)302050
5Garet Gonzales (Jr)503888
17Joe White (So)4141
22Julian Amaya (Sr)61824
Cotulla

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals168100100268
2Frank Torres (Jr)118100218
3Ricardo Ruiz (Sr)2727
4Rene Barrera (Jr)64652
9Ryan Sanchez (Jr)3030
12Roberto Perales (Jr)51520
20Marco Benavidez (Sr)12921
Nixon-Smiley

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals1844622.0
2Eric Rodriguez (Jr)123
4Jaydin Munoz (Jr)33
5Garet Gonzales (Jr)4262.0
10Matthew Wilke (Jr)123
12Henry Benavediz (So)112
20Khali Jantes (Jr)61016
22Julian Amaya (Sr)11
30J. Rodriguez (Jr)44
35Avery Casas (Sr)189
40Noe Hernandez (Sr)178
62Alan Espino (Sr)325
68D. Gutierrez (Jr)22
Cotulla

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals1453677.0
1Joe Rodriguez (Sr)221.0
2Frank Torres (Jr)123
3Ricardo Ruiz (Sr)881.0
4Rene Barrera (Jr)11
5Jerome Ramirez (Sr)11
9Ryan Sanchez (Jr)5712.5
11B. Rodriguez (Jr)11
12Roberto Perales (Jr)246
18Alec Leija (So)111.0
20Marco Benavidez (Sr)11011.5
21Reese Garcia (So)134
24Jimmy Rodriguez (Sr)11
50Deric Aldaco (Jr)145
55Eduardo Ortega (Sr)1563.0
64M. Rodriguez (So)22
70Benito Castillo (Jr)33
Nixon-Smiley

Sacks

#Athlete NameSacksYdlHurs
Team Totals1.0
5Garet Gonzales (Jr)1.0
Cotulla

Sacks

#Athlete NameSacksYdlHurs
Team Totals1.03
18Alec Leija (So)1.0
50Deric Aldaco (Jr)1
55Eduardo Ortega (Sr)1
70Benito Castillo (Jr)1

Defensive Statistics

Nixon-Smiley has not entered any defensive statistics stats.
Cotulla

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals321
2Frank Torres (Jr)11
9Ryan Sanchez (Jr)1
11B. Rodriguez (Jr)1
12Roberto Perales (Jr)1
21Reese Garcia (So)1
Nixon-Smiley

Kickoffs

#Athlete NameKOYdsAvgLngTB
Team Totals15050.050
80Elian Mendoza (Jr)15050.050

Kickoffs

Cotulla has not entered any kickoffs stats.
Nixon-Smiley

Punts

#Athlete NamePYdsAvgLngIn 20
Team Totals28040.048
22Julian Amaya (Sr)14848.048
80Elian Mendoza (Jr)13232.032

Punts

Cotulla has not entered any punts stats.
Nixon-Smiley

Kickoff and Punt Returns

#Athlete NameKO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
Team Totals11515.01515
12Henry Benavediz (So)11515.01515

Kickoff and Punt Returns

Cotulla has not entered any kickoff and punt returns stats.
Nixon-Smiley

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals161
2Eric Rodriguez (Jr)16
80Elian Mendoza (Jr)1
Cotulla

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals16
2Frank Torres (Jr)16
Nixon-Smiley

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals111.01
80Elian Mendoza (Jr)111.01

PATs and Field Goals

Cotulla has not entered any pats and field goals stats.
Nixon-Smiley

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals11
2Eric Rodriguez (Jr)11
Cotulla

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals11
2Frank Torres (Jr)11

Game Story

Texas High School Football - Cotulla edged by Nixon-Smiley

September 26, 2025: Cotulla, TX 78014

In Friday's league game, the Nixon-Smiley Mustangs (Nixon, TX) football team edged the host Cotulla Cowboys (Cotulla, TX), by a tally of 7-6.

In their next game, the Mustangs face the Poth Pirates (Poth, TX) in a 3A-2 Region IV District 15 outing, on Friday, October 3. Nixon-Smiley will attempt to move on its 4-0 season record. The Pirates come into the outing with a 3-1 record after their 42-6 league win over Karnes City (Karnes City, TX).

With the defeat, Cotulla drops to 2-2 on the year. The Cowboys travel to Stockdale (Stockdale, TX) to battle the Brahmas in a 3A-2 Region IV District 15 game on Friday, October 3. The Brahmas enter the game with a record of 3-1. Stockdale won 51-0 in their recent league game against Young Men's Leadership Academy (San Antonio, TX)

Jessica GarciaMustangs Reporter
Luis MartinezCowboys Reporter
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  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. NSHS 0, Cotulla 0
    Posted @ 6:48p

  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance Hundreds
    Posted @ 6:48p

  3. Field Conditions

    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 6:48p

  4. Weather Conditions

    Weather Conditions Fair
    Posted @ 6:48p
  5. 0 - 0

    Start of Game

    Cotulla1st Quarter
    Cotulla kicking off to Nixon-Smiley.
    Posted @ 7p
  6. 0 - 0

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    NSHS 0, Cotulla 0
    Posted @ 7:25p
  7. 0 - 6

    Rushing Touchdown

    Cotulla2nd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Cotulla - #2 Frank Torres with a 2 Yd Rushing TD. NSHS 0, Cotulla 6
    Posted @ 7:35p
  8. 0 - 6

    Rushing Two Point Conversion Failed

    Cotulla2nd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Cotulla - 2Pt Conversion Failed. NSHS 0, Cotulla 6
    Posted @ 7:35p
  9. 0 - 6

    Halftime

    Halftime
    NSHS 0, Cotulla 6
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 8:03p
  10. 0 - 6

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Nixon-Smiley3rd Quarter
    Nixon-Smiley to kick off to Cotulla.
    Posted @ 8:33p
  11. 0 - 6

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    NSHS 0, Cotulla 6
    Posted @ 9:02p
  12. 6 - 6

    Rushing Touchdown

    Nixon-Smiley4th Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Nixon-Smiley - Rushing TD. NSHS 6, Cotulla 6
    Posted @ 9:18p
  13. 7 - 6

    Made Point After

    Nixon-Smiley4th Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Nixon-Smiley - PAT Good. NSHS 7, Cotulla 6
    Posted @ 9:20p
  14. 7 - 6

    End of Game

    Final
    NSHS 7, Cotulla 6
    Posted @ 9:36p

Players of the Game

Nixon-Smiley (25-26)

Congratulations to #5 Garet Gonzales (overall), #2 Eric Rodriguez (offensive), #20 Khali Jantes (defensive) and #80 Elian Mendoza (special teams) for being selected the Nixon-Smiley Football Players of the Game.

Cotulla (25-26)

Congratulations to #2 Frank Torres (overall), #4 Rene Barrera (offensive) and #9 Ryan Sanchez (defensive) for being selected the Cotulla Football Players of the Game.

Nixon-Smiley @ Cotulla Football Game Info

Fri., Sep. 26, 2025 @ 7p
The Cotulla (TX) varsity football team lost Friday's home conference game against Nixon-Smiley (Nixon, TX) by a score of 7-6.

Scoretracker Providers

Jessica GarciaMustangs Reporter
Luis MartinezCowboys Reporter

Rankings & Records

Nixon-Smiley (25-26)

NationalTXSectionState Div.
8,11781538655
OverallDistrictHomeAwayWin %District %PFPA
5-32-33-12-2.625.400197151

Cotulla (25-26)

NationalTXSectionState Div.
7,57576135850
OverallDistrictHomeAwayWin %District %PFPA
4-42-32-12-3.500.400198136

Team Scoring Averages

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Nixon-Smiley		3.99.02.99.324.6
Cotulla		4.710.44.3024.8

Team Stat Comparison

Nixon-SmileyCotulla
210.9Rushing Yards Per Game157.3
67.5Passing Yards Per Game112.5
67.5Receiving Yards Per Game111.5
278.4Total Yards Per Game269.8
68.4Tackles Per Game74.9
1.8Sacks Per Game1.1
1.0Points Per Game0.1

Team Leaders

Nixon-SmileyCotullaNational Avg.
#5 Garet Gonzales67.0Rushing Yards Per Game#2 Frank Torres68.612.1
#2 Eric Rodriguez64.4Passing Yards Per Game#2 Frank Torres109.312.2
#5 Garet Gonzales39.0Receiving Yards Per Game#1 Joe Rodriguez30.49.6
#2 Eric Rodriguez110.6Total Yards Per Game#2 Frank Torres179.026.3
#20 Khali Jantes11.1Tackles Per Game#9 Ryan Sanchez9.12.6
#13 Jax Wynne1.0Sacks Per Game#1 Joe Rodriguez0.30.2
#80 Elian Mendoza1.0Points Per Game#4 Rene Barrera0.12.0

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Nixon-Smiley1-3Cotulla2-2
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
10/3/25PothNixon-Smiley(L) 32-1410/10/25CotullaPoth(L) 45-6
10/10/25Nixon-SmileyNatalia(L) 18-1510/17/25NataliaCotulla(W) 42-7
10/17/25Young Men's Leadership AcademyNixon-Smiley(W) 38-010/24/25CotullaYoung Men's Leadership Academy(W) 62-0
10/24/25Nixon-SmileyDilley(L) 21-1410/31/25DilleyCotulla
10/31/25Karnes CityNixon-Smiley11/7/25CotullaKarnes City
11/7/25Nixon-SmileyStockdale10/3/25CotullaStockdale(L) 17-15

Record Breakdown

Nixon-Smiley (25-26)

Cotulla (25-26)
5-3
Overall
4-4
2-3
League
2-3
3-0
Non-League
2-1
1-0
Head to Head
0-1
1-3
Common Opponent
2-2
3-1
Home
2-1
2-2
Away
2-3
0-0
Neutral
0-0
0-0
Playoff
0-0
5-3
In-State
4-4
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0