Laredo High School Teams Secure Playoff Spots
United, Alexander, and Nixon lock in postseason bids following pivotal Week 9 performances.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Football
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Laredo football teams completed Week 9 of the season, with United, Alexander, and Nixon successfully clinching their playoff berths. Meanwhile, other local programs are positioning themselves for postseason runs as the regular season reaches its conclusion.
Why it matters
The recent results finalize the postseason picture for several programs while intensifying the stakes for teams like Cigarroa that are pursuing historic milestones. These late-season developments dictate the trajectory for Laredo schools entering the final weeks of the schedule.
Alexander dominated its matchup against Del Rio, recording 23 tackles for loss and nine sacks while allowing only 14 points. Davren Ramos has been a standout performer, amassing 43 receptions for 629 yards throughout the current season.
The players
Davren Ramos
A wide receiver who has emerged as a statistical leader in receiving yards and receptions for his team.
Emil Cardenas
A defensive player who recorded four sacks in a single game for the Alexander program.
Cigarroa
A local high school football program currently vying for its first postseason qualification in nearly two decades.
The details
Alexander's defense excelled with five different players contributing sacks, including four by Emil Cardenas and two by Luis Medina. Cigarroa now requires one victory in its final two games to secure its first playoff appearance since 2006.
Timeline
2006 marked the last time Cigarroa reached the playoffs.
Week 8 saw Davren Ramos record 174 receiving yards on nine catches.
Week 9 concluded with local teams finalizing playoff berths.
Weeks 10-11 represent the remaining schedule for Laredo programs.
Season Trajectory
Cigarroa is attempting to return to the 2006 UIL postseason tournament, which serves as the specific historical benchmark for the program. The current season marks a potential end to the program's longest playoff drought since that 2006 benchmark.
Nixon must win both of its remaining games to guarantee a playoff spot. Meanwhile, LBJ needs to win one of its final two contests to effectively improve its position for the postseason bracket.
The takeaway
The late-season push highlights how individual defensive performances and consistent offensive production can reshape a team's playoff outlook. Fans and spectators should monitor the upcoming Week 10 games as the final seeds for district titles are determined.
What happens next
Cigarroa can secure a share of the District 16-5A title by defeating Sharyland during the Week 10 matchup.
Further reading
For more updates on local gridiron developments, visit Football.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Laredo Morning Times.
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