This is perhaps the hardest assignment I’ve ever been presented with during my time at the Gazette .
But I have been preparing for this from day one.
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Seguin quarterback Micah Rodriguez pitches the ball out to running back Marques Washington during the Matadors' season-opner against Giddings on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020 in Matador Stadium.
Felicia Frazar - The Seguin Gazette
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Navarro defensive back Brian Holmes goes head-to-head with a Bearkat lineman during the Panther’s second round win over Raymondville on Friday, Nov. 20, 2020 at Buccaneer Stadium in Corpus Christi.
Allison Magin - Special to the Seguin Gazette
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Katy O’Bryan is a staff writer for the Seguin Gazette. You can e-mail her at katy.obryan@seguingazette.com . Scot Kibbe contributed to this story. Navarro head shots provided by Visual Sports.
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