San Marcos begins play in the new District 26-6A against one of the most formidable programs in the state.
Six-time state champion Lake Travis enters the new year coming off a 2019 season in which it went a flawless 8-0 against district opponents and finished 13-2 overall, the year ending with a 49-38 loss in the state semifinals to Galena Park North Shore. The Cavaliers will likely make a deep run in the playoffs again this year with 31 lettermen returning to the roster, including seven starters — three on offense and four on defense
The school has become a quarterback factory, with each of its past eight starters moving on to the NCAA FBS level. Senior Nate Yarnell is likely to become the ninth. Yarnell stepped in under center when incumbent starter Hudson Card, now with the Texas Longhorns, went down with a foot injury. Yarnell, who is committed to Pittsburgh, led the Cavaliers to six straight wins, including three in the playoffs, by throwing for 1,509 yards and 14 touchdowns while giving up five interceptions.
