Head Coach: Felipe Barrera, 3rd season, 5th overall
Assistant Coaches: Karlos Carrasco, Carlos Salinas
Career Record: 72- 43
2009 Record: 17-11, District: 11-3
Schoolʼs District Titles: 1991, 1997, 2004

Coach Felipe Barreraʼs Pirates have played in the playoffs for the last two seasons, and this year should be no exception with the return of several talented players and newcomers. “We have a chance to be a really good ballclub this season,” said Coach Barrera who has been part of an Eagle Pass team that reached the State Tournament. “We have what I believe is enough talent; now we must play as a team,” added Coach Barrera.
The Pirates will have to knock off defending district champion Zapata in order to gain the district crown.
Returning for the Pirates are Juan Moya (sr.), 3B/C, who was a 1st team all-state player last year. Moya has belted 10 HR during his sophomore and junior seasons. Moya will be moved to catcher this season. John Peña (sr.), 2B/P, was a 2nd team all-district selection last season. Lionel Flores (sr.), P/3B, was also a 2nd team all-district pick last year. Amado Aranchendieta (soph.), 1B, is another member of the 2nd team all-district team.
Several newcomers will be a vital part of the Pirate team. Josh Mejia (soph.), OF; Gerardo Reyes (jr.), OF; Trey Jones (sr.), SS/P/C, a transfer from Mission High School will all add to the team. Jorge Flores (fresh.), P/OF, will be one of the better young pitchers in all of South Texas. Tres Barrera (fresh.), SS/P/C is Coach Barreraʼs son; he will be another outstanding ball player for the next four years.
“We believe we have a good schedule with the tournaments in McAllen, La Joya, and Sharyland which will get us ready for district play,” said Coach Barrera.
With good talent returning, the Pirates hope to surpass the 2009(17-11), 2008 (18-8), and 2007 (19-10) teams. Last year the Pirates defeated Falfurrias in a three game series in bi-district before losing to Bandera in the Area round (5-0) in a one game playoff.

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