The San Marcos Academy Bears were able to celebrate the homecoming court postgame, instead of at halftime. The margin between the two teams after two quarters was greater than 45, and the Saturday showdown against Round Rock Christian Academy at McCoy-Remme Athletic Complex finished with a final score of 59-6.
Two seniors had prolific performances for their final home game. Inaki Infante-Valenzuela’s steady performance continued with a deep catch, with a defender draped on his back, to set up his touchdown catch three plays later. He is also responsible for splitting the uprights on extra-points. Kick tries in six man football are worth two points, as opposed to one in the eleven man game, so having a reliable leg is key.
Hailing from Jalisco, Mexico, Infante-Valenzuela played “soccer for (his) entire life,” and to stay cool under pressure he “just do(es) whatever it takes.” His favorite part of the evening, however, was not any plays he made. A common value all of the Bears hold true is playing for each other and putting the team first. Staying true to this value, Inaki shifted the focus to his teammate, senior Mason Loep.
