2024 Record: 2-8 overall, 1-7 district
Last Playoff Appearance: 2014
Returning starters (O/D): 5/7
Key Players: QB Ivan Rodriguez; WR Alex Garza; RB Oliver De La Garza; DE Juan Carlos Saucedo; LB Nathan Eguia; DB Javi Lopez
2025 Outlook: The Raiders are under new direction with former San Benito defensive coordinator Johnny Garza looking to rejuvenate a program that hasn’t had a winning season since 2014. Rivera brings back 12 returning starters from last year’s squad, including seven on the defensive side of the ball. LB Nathan Eguia is the leader of the Raiders’ defense, playing from sideline to sideline, while DE Juan Carlos Saucedo and DB Javi Lopez hold down the defensive line and secondary, respectively. QB Ivan Rodriguez is set to run the show behind center with dual-threat capability. WR Alex Garza is one of the top options outside, while RB Oliver De La Garza is a tough runner set to lead Rivera’s rushing attack. The Raiders face an uphill battle in one of South Texas’ toughest districts, but look for Garza and company to begin laying the grou... Click here to read full article
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