Refugio sophomore Noel Cabrera leans back on the bench after Refugio’s loss to Hawley in the Class 2A, Division I state championship on Dec. 15, 2022, in Arlington, Texas.

Refugio sophomore Noel Cabrera leans back on the bench after Refugio’s loss to Hawley in the Class 2A, Division I state championship on Dec. 15, 2022, in Arlington, Texas.

The El Campo Ricebirds take to the field before a rivalry game against the Bay City Blackcats on Oct. 7, 2022, at Ricebird Stadium in El Campo, Texas.

The El Campo Ricebirds take to the field before a rivalry game against the Bay City Blackcats on Oct. 7, 2022, at Ricebird Stadium in El Campo, Texas.

Yoakum pitcher Slayde Rice scoops a ball while Industrial’s Matthew Davis dashes to first during a District 28-3A game April 12, 2022, in Vanderbilt, Texas.

Yoakum pitcher Slayde Rice scoops a ball while Industrial’s Matthew Davis dashes to first during a District 28-3A game April 12, 2022, in Vanderbilt, Texas.

Hallettsville’s Madison Mikes hugs catcher Macie Jansky after winning the Class 3A state championship game against Coahoma on June 2, 2022, at the University of Texas’ Red & Charline McCombs Field in Austin, Texas.

Hallettsville’s Madison Mikes hugs catcher Macie Jansky after winning the Class 3A state championship game against Coahoma on June 2, 2022, at the University of Texas’ Red & Charline McCombs Field in Austin, Texas.

Bay City ninth-grader Victoria Sliva surfaces during the girls 100 yard breaststroke at the District 27-5A swimming and diving meet between Victoria East, Victoria West, Bay City, El Campo, Wharton, Palacios and Van Vleck on January 20, 2022, at the

Bay City ninth-grader Victoria Sliva surfaces during the girls 100 yard breaststroke at the District 27-5A swimming and diving meet between Victoria East, Victoria West, Bay City, El Campo, Wharton, Palacios and Van Vleck on January 20, 2022, at the Victoria Independent School District Aquatics Center in Victoria, Texas.

The top 10 runners of the Oregon State Athletic Association 2018 Mens Cross-Country 5000 Meter race take a moment to catch their breath on the podium while judges and coaches dispute a contested time on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Lane Community C

The top 10 runners of the Oregon State Athletic Association 2018 Mens Cross-Country 5000 Meter race take a moment to catch their breath on the podium while judges and coaches dispute a contested time on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon.

Victoria West’s Darrian Lacy falls to the ground after missing a three-pointer that would have tied the game during the final second of the District 29-5A boys basketball game against Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial on January 7, 2022, at Victoria

Victoria West’s Darrian Lacy falls to the ground after missing a three-pointer that would have tied the game during the final second of the District 29-5A boys basketball game against Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial on January 7, 2022, at Victoria West High School in Victoria, Texas.

Cuero’s Mason Notaro gets in position for the 4x400 relay during the District 27/28-4A area track meet hosted by Cuero on April 21, 2022, at Gobbler Stadium in Cuero, Texas.

Cuero’s Mason Notaro gets in position for the 4x400 relay during the District 27/28-4A area track meet hosted by Cuero on April 21, 2022, at Gobbler Stadium in Cuero, Texas.

Spectators in Hayward Field’s East Grandstands watch as Sweden’s Armand Duplantis competes in men’s pole vault. Duplantis took second after the United States’ Sam Kendricks.

Spectators in Hayward Field’s East Grandstands watch as Sweden’s Armand Duplantis competes in men’s pole vault. Duplantis took second after the United States’ Sam Kendricks.

Takuma Sato of Japan (#30) and his team celebrate winning the Portland Indy 500 Grand Prix to thunderous applause and confetti on Sunday, September 2, 2018, at the Portland International Raceway.

Takuma Sato of Japan (#30) and his team celebrate winning the Portland Indy 500 Grand Prix to thunderous applause and confetti on Sunday, September 2, 2018, at the Portland International Raceway.

Portland forward Fanendo Adi (#9) celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal for his final game with the Portland Timbers. The Timbers defeated Houston 2 – 1 on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Providence Park.

Portland forward Fanendo Adi (#9) celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal for his final game with the Portland Timbers. The Timbers defeated Houston 2 – 1 on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Providence Park.

Heath Bures, right, father of Ganado’s Jaxyn Bures, and his mother, Michele Bures, center, celebrate after Ganado’s District 29-2A win over Weimar on April 5, 2022, in Weimar.

Heath Bures, right, father of Ganado’s Jaxyn Bures, and his mother, Michele Bures, center, celebrate after Ganado’s District 29-2A win over Weimar on April 5, 2022, in Weimar.

Mateo Vasquez, 13, retrieves a soccer ball from his collection on April 5, 2022, in Moulton, Texas. Vasquez is in his third year of playing for the FC Barcelona Soccer Academy in Austin.

Mateo Vasquez, 13, retrieves a soccer ball from his collection on April 5, 2022, in Moulton, Texas. Vasquez is in his third year of playing for the FC Barcelona Soccer Academy in Austin.

Victoria East’s Madison Lemons collides with West’s Daizie Fuentez during a District 29-5A game on April 8, 2022, at the Victoria Youth Sport Complex in Victoria, Texas.

Victoria East’s Madison Lemons collides with West’s Daizie Fuentez during a District 29-5A game on April 8, 2022, at the Victoria Youth Sport Complex in Victoria, Texas.

Milo Abercrombie makes a reception during spring football practice on May 3, 2022, at St. Joseph High School in Victoria, Texas.

Milo Abercrombie makes a reception during spring football practice on May 3, 2022, at St. Joseph High School in Victoria, Texas.

Hallettsville’s Courtney Woytek lays out while attempting a catch during Game 2 of their regional finals series against Bishop on May 26, 2022, in Sinton, Texas.

Hallettsville’s Courtney Woytek lays out while attempting a catch during Game 2 of their regional finals series against Bishop on May 26, 2022, in Sinton, Texas.

Weimar’s Reagan Wick winds up a pitch during the Class 2A semifinal game against Crawford on June 1, 2022, at the University of Texas Red & Charline McCombs Field in Austin, Texas.

Weimar’s Reagan Wick winds up a pitch during the Class 2A semifinal game against Crawford on June 1, 2022, at the University of Texas Red & Charline McCombs Field in Austin, Texas.

Generals shortstop Sean Curtis slides into second during the first of two games against the Acadiana Cane Cutters on June 10, 2022, at Riverside Stadium in Victoria, Texas.

Generals shortstop Sean Curtis slides into second during the first of two games against the Acadiana Cane Cutters on June 10, 2022, at Riverside Stadium in Victoria, Texas.

Hallettsville’s Hanna Zachary keeps the ball in play on Oct. 11, 2022 in Yoakum, Texas.

Hallettsville’s Hanna Zachary keeps the ball in play on Oct. 11, 2022 in Yoakum, Texas.

Cuero wide receiver Daylon Gibbs catches a touchdown pass during the Class 4A, Division II state semifinal against Wimberley on Dec. 9, 2022, at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

Cuero wide receiver Daylon Gibbs catches a touchdown pass during the Class 4A, Division II state semifinal against Wimberley on Dec. 9, 2022, at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

The Victoria Generals and Texas Roadhouse’s Andy the Armadillo look toward the flag during the National Anthem before the first of two games against the Acadiana Cane Cutters on June 10, 2022, at Riverside Stadium in Victoria, Texas.

The Victoria Generals and Texas Roadhouse’s Andy the Armadillo look toward the flag during the National Anthem before the first of two games against the Acadiana Cane Cutters on June 10, 2022, at Riverside Stadium in Victoria, Texas.