From Cotulla High School to Aggieland! đź‘Ť
Cotulla High School is proud to announce that Paul Gonzalez, a CHS Senior, has been accepted to Texas A&M University in College Station for the Fall 2026! 🎓✨
Paul is a member of the Mighty Cowboy Band, a Southwest Texas College Dual Enrollment student, and will graduate with his Associate of Arts Degree in May 2026.
Paul has also proudly represented CHS as a UIL Academics competitor and was voted as 2025 Homecoming King. We celebrate this important milestone as Paul prepares to continue his educational journey in Aggieland.
A great night celebrating our students! đź‘Ź
At last night’s School Board meeting, the Cotulla ISD Board of Trustees recognized the Ramirez Burks Elementary UIL team for earning 1st place overall and for each student’s achievements! They also celebrated our Varsity Football team for an outstanding season as UIL 3A Division II Bi-District Champions and Area Finalists.
📣 NEW DATE! Cotulla High School Cheer Tryouts – Mandatory Meeting 📣​
There will be a MANDATORY tryout information meeting for all prospective Cotulla High School cheerleaders and their parent/guardian:
🗓 Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 6:00 PM — Cotulla High School Cafetorium
đź’˛ Important: A $350 payment is required at the meeting.
Payment must be made by check or money order to Cotulla High School Cheer.
Please scan the QR code to register the cheerleader’s name and information.
đź“… Cheer Tryouts:
Monday, February 16, 2026 at 10:00 am at the CHS Gymnasium
Attendance is required in order to participate in tryouts. Please make plans to attend.
School will resume on a regular schedule on Tuesday, January 27.
JV @ 5:45 PM – NMS Gym
Varsity @ 7:30 PM – CHS Gym
🎟️Tickets can be purchased online: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/cotulla/L2VtYmVkL2FsbA%3D%3D
JV @ 4:30 PM – NMS Gym
Varsity @ 6:00 PM – CHS Gym
🎟️ Tickets can be purchased online: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/cotulla/L2VtYmVkL2FsbA%3D%3D
Despite the large field of competitors, the Cowgirls swept the competition, earning their second consecutive first-place team title. The following athletes placed in their respective weight classes:
97 lb:
Alessandra Garcia - 1st (660 lb total)
105:
Alexi Zertuche - 2nd (535 lb total)
Remmya Diaz - 4th (425 lb total)
114 lb:
Brooklyn Kuenstler - 1st (675 lb total)
Emma Reagan - 2nd (630 lb total)
123 lb:
Eloyandra Zertuche - 1st (710 lb total)
Alejandra Chapa - 2nd (600 lb total)
Avery Castor - 8th (470 lb total)
132 lb:
Randi Garcia - 2nd (720 lb total)
Aries Lopez - 4th (645 lb total)
Jade Machado - 4th (575 lb total)
148 lb:
Kristen Briones - 2nd (755 lb total)
Ava De La Rosa - 4th (605 lb total)
165 lb:
K'Lee DeLeon - 3rd (670 lb total)
Mia Hinojosa - 7th (485 lb total)
181 lb:
Jocelyn Ramirez - 1st (875 lb total)
Quianna Allen - 2nd (850 lb total)
Roberta Roath - 5th (765 lb total)
198 lb:
Kayle Guzman - 2nd (910 lb total)
Audrianna Del Toro - 8th (540 lb total)
220 lb:
Victoria Rodriguez - 1st (870 lb total)
Shizuka Roath - 2nd (840 lb total)
242 lb:
Elyssa Gonzalez - 1st (655 lb total)
Gneveah Blankenship - 3rd (585 lb total)
242+ lb:
Kamryn Obregon - 1st (760 lb total)
Best Light Weight Lifter: Alessandra Garcia
Building Awareness and Meeting Graduation Requirements! 🎓
Cotulla High School Juniors and Seniors participated in the Instruction on Proper Interaction with Peace Officers session on Thursday, January 22, 2026 in the CHS cafetorium. It is a graduation requirement in the state of Texas, mandated by the Community Safety Education Act, and is designed to educate students on traffic safety, driver responsibility, and the serious consequences of unsafe driving behaviors. The information video is titled “Flashing Lights”.
The video presentation helps students better understand laws related to traffic stops and interactions with law enforcement, preparing them to be safer, more informed drivers. In addition, law enforcement agents provided important information and shared valuable real-world insight that supports this important requirement and promotes student safety.
Thank you to our law enforcement partners for speaking with our students and helping them meet this important graduation requirement. We appreciate your service and support!
Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Robert Ayala Jr., Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Jose D. Rodriguez, La Salle County Sheriff Hector Ramirez, La Salle County Captain Elvira Gonzales, La Salle County Chief Deputy Homar Olivarez, and La Salle County Deputy and SRO Jose Avila.
Cowgirls Powerlifting Meet! đź’Ş
Wednesday, January 21 | 5:00 PM at the Cotulla High School Gym
🎟 $5 Entry Fee, $3 Students
Spectators may enter at 4:15 PM!
Cotulla High School UIL Academic Practice Competition đź“š
On Saturday, January 17, 2026, our Cotulla High School UIL Academic competitors traveled to Alexander High School in Laredo, Texas to compete against schools from across the region. We are incredibly proud of the dedication and hard work these students have put into their studies, practices, and competitions.
Tyler Reynolds placed 4th in Copy Editing and Alayziah Peralta placed 4th in Calculator Applications. Congratulations to all of our UIL Academic competitors and sponsors for a job well done.
The next UIL practice competition will be held at Martin High School on Friday, January 30, and Saturday, January 31, 2026. CHS students who would like to join UIL academics can sign up with Mrs. Maldonado.
Pictured left to right: Justin Gonzalez, Alayziah Peralta, Kamryn Thomas, Jolie Benavidez, Ava DeLaRosa, John Brady, Tyler Reynolds. Ben Adams, and Alejandro Coronado Magana.
JV tips off at 5:00 PM (Main Gym)
Varsity begins at 7:30 (Main Gym)
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JV tips off at 5:00 PM (Auxiliary Gym)
Varsity begins at 6:15 PM (Main Gym)
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The following athletes placed in their respective weight classes:
123 lb:
Jose Gonzalez (1oth) -- 1st Place (1,005 lb total)
Rayce Garcia (9th) -- 4th Place (695lb total)
132 lb:
Emiliano Serna (10th) -- 2nd Place (900 lb total)
Emmanuel Lopez (10th) -- 3rd Place (760 lb total)
Royce Garcia (10th) -- 4th Place (740 lb total)
148 lb:
Reynaldo Sanchez, Jr. (10th) -- 2nd Place (805 lb total)
165 lb:
Marco Benavidez (12th) -- 1st Place (1405 lb total)
Alec Leija (10th) -- 2nd Place (1355 lb total)
181 lb:
Ricardo Ruiz (12th) -- 1st Place (1395 lb total)
Eduardo Ortega (12th) -- 3rd Place (1260 lb total)
Easton Porter (9th) -- 7th Place (845 lb total)
Ryan Garcia (9th) -- 9th Place (705 lb total)
198 lb:
Ephraim Lopez (11th) -- 2nd Place (1275 lb total)
Rey Gonzalez (10th) -- 3rd Place (1040 lb total)
242 lb:
Deric Aldaco (11th) -- 1st Place (1415 lb total)
Aiden Gonzalez (10th) -- 2nd Place (1320 total)
Omar Chapa (9th) -- 4th Place (1060 total)
308 lb:
Jeorge Martinez (10th) -- 1st Place (1420 total)
SHW:
Anival Ramon (12th) -- 1st Place (1025 total)
Best Light Weight Lifter:
Marco Benavidez (12th) -- 1405 lb total
Wednesday, January 14 | 5:00 PM at Natalia Junior High Gym
🎟️ No cash at the door. Credit cards only or purchase tickets online: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/nataliaisd/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50Lzc1
🍿 Concession stand will be available. Please refer to the map for spectator parking!
Wear white, bring the energy, and help us protect home court!
🎟️Tickets can be purchased online: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/cotulla/L2VtYmVkL2FsbA%3D%3D
🍿Please note there will not be a concession stand at the NMS Gym.
🏀 It’s the Battle of I-35 as the Cotulla Cowgirls take on the Lady Wolves TONIGHT! JV tips off at 4:30 PM at the NMS Gym, followed by Varsity at 6:00 PM at the CHS Gym.
Wear white, be loud, and pack the stands for this rivalry showdown!
🎟️Tickets are available online: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/cotulla/L2VtYmVkL2FsbA%3D%3D
🍿Please note there will not be a concession stand at the NMS Gym.
