San Marcos will look to avenge two-straight season-opening losses to New Braunfels in its final home game of the regular season.
The Rattlers began each of head coach John Walsh’s first two years at the helm facing off with the Unicorns, falling 35-31 in 2020 and 49-30 in 2021. Senior quarterback Isaiah DeLeon’s first career two-minute drill was just yards away from being extended on an out-route during his first game on varsity — something that will certainly motivate DeLeon heading into this year’s matchup.
Glenn Mangold’s Unicorns are coming off their first area playoff appearance since 2009 against 6A D-II state champion Austin Westlake. New Braunfels posted a 9-3 overall record in 2021 and finished 5-2 in District 27-6A. The Unicorns bring back 27 lettermen, equating to six starters returning on both sides of the ball.
