St. Augustine and Alexander Secured Football Victories
Local football teams St. Augustine and Alexander celebrated key wins during Week 5 of the 2026 season.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Football
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St. Augustine earned its first win of the season by defeating Bruni 31-25. Meanwhile, Alexander improved to 2-0 in district play after a 37-17 victory over Eagle Pass.
Why it matters
The win marks a significant turning point for St. Augustine, which struggled through winless campaigns in 2023 and 2024 before finishing 1-6 in 2025.
Valentino Alacorn paced St. Augustine with 149 rushing yards and three touchdowns, while Alexander's Benny Cepeda logged 92 rushing yards and a touchdown on a 26-yard run.
The players
Valentino Alacorn
He is a standout football player for St. Augustine who contributed heavily on both offense and defense in their recent victory.
Benny Cepeda
He is a key running back for Alexander who has accumulated 281 rushing yards through the first five games of the season.
St. Augustine
This is a Laredo high school football program that secured its first win since 2022.
Alexander
This is a Laredo high school football team that currently holds a 2-0 record in district play.
The details
Valentino Alacorn also contributed 30 passing yards and led his defense with 10 total tackles in the narrow victory. Benny Cepeda brought his season rushing total to 281 yards across five games, maintaining a 6.2 yards per carry average to help Alexander dominate their district opponent.
Timeline
St. Augustine previously won a game in 2022.
St. Augustine recorded zero wins during the 2023-2024 seasons.
St. Augustine concluded the 2025 season with a 1-6 record.
St. Augustine and Alexander secured their victories during Week 5 2026.
Season Trajectory
This win breaks the negative momentum of the St. Augustine 2023-2024 winless seasons and provides a foundation for the team to improve its 2025 performance. Alexander's 2-0 district start positions them as a strong contender for the remainder of the season.
Alexander moves to 2-0 in district play, significantly improving their odds of securing a playoff spot. St. Augustine now carries a 1-0 season record, providing much-needed confidence for their roster as they look to build on this performance.
The takeaway
The recent wins highlight a positive shift for local high school programs in Laredo. Maintaining this level of performance will be crucial for both schools as they move deeper into the competitive district schedule.
Further reading
For more updates on local sports, visit Laredo Football.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Laredo Morning Times.
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