One can only bet that Fernando Baeza has enjoyed much happier homecomings than what he had Friday night at Gail.
Growing up at Borden County, Baeza played a key role in helping the Coyotes get their rich football tradition started some 22 years ago. During his junior year in 1997, Baeza helped the Coyotes win their first of five state six-man championships.
Now heading his first- ever playoff team as a high school head football coach, Baeza was hoping a return to his roots would be an advantage. Unfortunately, Ropes won this Battle of the Eagles’ re-match, 58-8, in Division I bi-district ...