Cotulla Independent School District

On Wednesday, January 28th, the Cotulla Cowboys Powerlifting Team hosted an Invitational Powerlifting Meet at the Cotulla High School Gymnasium. The Cowboy Powerlifting Team competed against powerlifters from Dilley, Natalia, Lytle, and Carrizo Springs, with over 60 athletes competing.

Despite the large field of competitors, the Cowboys swept the competition, earning their second consecutive first-place team title. The following athletes placed in their respective weight classes:

123 lb:
Jose Gonzalez (10th) -- 1st Place (1,025 lb total)
Rayce Garcia (9th) -- 4th Place (800 lb total)
Emmanuel Lopez (10th) -- 5th Place (800 lb total)
Royce Garcia (10th) -- 7th Place (755 lb total)

132 lb:
Emiliano Serna (10th) -- 1st Place (805 lb total)
Omar Rodriguez (9th) -- 3rd Place (620 lb total)

148 lb:
Marco Benavidez (12th) -- 1st Place (1520 lb total)
Alec Leija (10th) -- 2nd Place (1400 lb total)
Reynaldo Sanchez, Jr. (10th) -- 4thPlace (880 lb total)

181 lb:
Ricardo Ruiz (12th) -- 1st Place (1465 lb total)
Eduardo Ortega (12th) -- 2nd Place (1315 lb total)
Easton Porter (9th) -- 6th Place (915 lb total)
Ryan Garcia (10th) -- 9th Place (720 lb total)

198 lb:
Ephraim Lopez (11th) -- 2nd Place (1305 lb total)

220 lb:
Deric Aldaco (11th) -- 1st Place (1494 lb total)
Aiden Gonzalez (10th) -- 2nd Place (1435 total)
Rey Gonzalez (10th) -- 3rd Place (1095 lb total)

242 lb:
Omar Chapa (9th) -- 1st Place (1080 total)

308 lb:
Jeorge Martinez (10th) -- 1st Place (1525 total)

SHW:
Anival Ramon (12th) -- 1st Place (1015 total)

Best Lightweight Lifter: Marco Benavidez

NMS Cowboys Basketball
Cotulla VS Jourdanton
Thursday, January 29, 2026
First game begins at 5:00 PM in Jourdanton

📣 Attention NMS 8th Grade Parents & Students!
Join us for a Early College High School Introductory Meeting and learn more about Cotulla Early College High School (CECHS)!

📅 February 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM
📍Newman Middle School

Cowboys Powerlifting Meet! 💪
Wednesday, January 28 | 5:00 PM at the Cotulla High School Gym
🎟 $5 Entry Fee, $3 Students

🎟️Online tickets: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/cotulla/L2VtYmVkL2FsbA%3D%3D

No outside food or drinks allowed. Spectators may enter at 4:15 PM!

🏀It's GAME DAY for our Cowgirls! They will take on the Lytle Lady Pirates at home (Varsity only). Let’s pack the stands and bring the energy!

Varsity – 6:00 PM at Cotulla High School Gym

🎟️Tickets can be purchased online: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/cotulla/L2VtYmVkL2FsbA%3D%3D

A great night celebrating our students! 👏

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.