The cliché in athletics is to give 110% effort. That is what you’ll hear coaches preach on fields across the country. Given the history between the San Marcos Rattlers and the Judson Rockets, it’s fair to say that both sides will be pushing the limits of just how hard a team can play.
Head Coach John Walsh will lead the Rattlers into San Antonio to face off against former Rattler Head Coach Mark Soto. After his eight years in San Marcos, Soto went on to be a part of a complaint against his former school, resulting in UIL suspensions for Rattler coaches and players as well as a playoff ban for the team. In turn, San Marcos accused Soto of fabricating evidence in the complaint and leading a smear campaign against the school. Soto was cleared of any wrongdoing by the UIL in 2023. Friday night will be the first time the players impacted by the recruiting accusations will be on the field to face off against the school and coach who levied the complaint.
Some games jump off the schedule — this one was probably circled twice in bright highlighter.
