(La Villa, Texas)-La Villa Cardinals head coach Daniel Perez talked about the challenges with COVID-19 in 2020 and now, it’s about getting his team back together. “It’s been challenging,” says Perez. “We taught and coached VIA/Zoom last season and we are just happy to be back under normal circumstances.”
Cardinals head coach Danny Perez will enjoy 2021 with twenty-five returning lettermen after making the UIL State 2A DI playoffs in 2019 and 2020.
Players to watch are Juan Ortiz, a 6’1 quarterback who will lead his team in the spread offense with WR Keanu Escobar and Kris Cardoza as his main targets.
The Cardinals will open their season at home against the Progreso Red Ants on August 27th and will play host again to Lyford on September 3rd. La Villa will open District 16-2A DI against defending champions, Premont on October 8th. HSSM picks the Cardinals to finish 2nd overall.