Cuero had won four straight at home dating back to last season, but on Friday they bumped up to 2-0 to make it five. They walked away with a 49-41 win over the La Vernia Bears. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Gobblers' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 74th, while the Bears are ranked 223rd).
Jaxxon Marie
| 09/05/25 vs La Vernia | 4 |
| 08/29/25 @ Columbus | 3 |
| 11/29/24 vs Wimberley | 3 |
| 11/22/24 vs Navarro | 3 |
| 11/15/24 vs La Feria | 2 |
| + 3 more games |
A big part of Cuero's victory came down to the chemistry between Jaxxon Marie and his top target Walker Dietze. Marie threw for 172 yards and four TDs while Dietze picked up 135 receiving yards and three scores. That's the most passing touchdowns Marie has posted since back in September of 2024.
Cuero was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 300 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 168 rushing yards in seven consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Cuero didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Camelo Perez and Dietze.
As for La Vernia, their record is now 1-1. They haven't had much luck with Cuero recently, as the team has come up short the last three times they've met.
When it comes to explaining why La Vernia lost, don't look at COOPER NULL. Despite the final result, he rushed for 173 yards and a pair of touchdowns while picking up 10.8 yards per carry, and also threw for 118 yards and a pair of TDs. NULL was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 60 yards. TY CARTER also helped out as he racked up 106 rushing yards.
Cuero wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 42-28 win against Yoakum on the 12th. As for La Vernia, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 73-9 victory against Highlands on the 12th.
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