2026-2027 Athletic School Year Discussion

[Shiner99]

Question for Nado folks on how good are the incoming 8th graders? I have heard a lot of talk from my former peewee football kids saying Nado kids talking a lot of mess that they are gonna run all over our 8th graders. Just wandering what Nados underclassmen have coming up.

[Shiner99]

So this newcomer of the year on offense and defense a Weimar kid or move in? Just wanted to know where this kid came from if he’s already your newcomer of the year. I know we keep hearing about the FR class so maybe one of those kids.

[Weimar]

So this newcomer of the year on offense and defense a Weimar kid or move in? Just wanted to know where this kid came from if he’s already your newcomer of the year. I know we keep hearing about the FR class so maybe one of those kids.

Both are move-ins but they’ve been here 2-3 years. Grown ass men and fast.

[Comanchealumni06]

I’ll take Shiner for the district and the region. Don’t forget them Comanches are coming off back to back state finals losses. And return their main core. I like to think they’re starting to get very hungry! Watching these girls win these softball titles is probably only adding to their hunger as well! The big question for the Comanches will of course be at QB. I think just about everyone is wondering that! Williams is off in Cuero now. But there’s alot of talent at the skills positions for the Comanches. So I have faith that these coaches will know who is ready to take the snaps!

[Mr Blutarsky]

Oh yes, the old hunger argument. None of these other teams that have busted their tails or had success in the past can come anywhere close to the hunger that Shiner does. Gimme a break. Everyone that has a solid program knows what it takes to win at a high level. Hunger means jack squat. Talent wins ballgames along with a little break here or there. You think the 2023 Shiner team that had a losing record wasn't hungry or all of a sudden, the town and coaching staff didn't know how to run a successful program? Look at Refugio this year, they have had a unbelieve track record but unfortunately, they will be young and not have the Jimmy and Joes to win at a high level they are accustomed to. Doesn't mean that the kids don't have "hunger" same with kids from Kenedy, Rosebud, Thorndale, etc...

[ganadofan1]

Ganado is pretty good all the way down to pee wee level of lower elementary. I can't speak on any given kid or specific class that stands out though.

I'll say we should have several freshmen on varsity and maybe 1 starting. We have 9/9 back and Edna cat can't play first several weeks so that'll free up some playing time. Also our hurt player from track will be back but idk for scrimmages or exactly when. Those situations allow for others to get early playing time. Playing time will get scarce for some after their return because we just don't have many positions available for grabs.

It'll be our first time in many years we approach 50 total players and have some semblance of depth. The biggest thing for us is all linemen on offense return this year and again next year. 3 out of 4 d linemen return and next year all 4 return. We aren't losing much numbers wise after this year. We will lose SMOKE and Dilworth but will be even better in 2027. 2028 could be a rebuild but I think we have a shot at state in 2026 and 2027.

[Thebluebomber]

Joaquin finishes second in district and wins state after a 4th place semi-final appearance and a 3rd place state championship appearance

[Weimar]

Joaquin finishes second in district and wins state after a 4th place semi-final appearance and a 3rd place state championship appearance

Haha, well done!

[Weimar]

Two a days have started in Weimar! Let the season begin

[Windthorstfan]

I’ll take Shiner for the district and the region. Don’t forget them Comanches are coming off back to back state finals losses. And return their main core. I like to think they’re starting to get very hungry! Watching these girls win these softball titles is probably only adding to their hunger as well! The big question for the Comanches will of course be at QB. I think just about everyone is wondering that! Williams is off in Cuero now. But there’s alot of talent at the skills positions for the Comanches. So I have faith that these coaches will know who is ready to take the snaps!

Just poking fun as I know Shiner is strong year and year out, but they were in Division II with DIvision I numbers!!!