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PIGSKIN PREVIEW: Balmorhea Bears
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Darby McCormick , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 10, 2026
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Key takeaway The team's head coach, Abel Garcia, has significant experience, with this being his 32nd season and third year as a head coach.
The Balmorhea Bears football team is feeling optimistic about the upcoming season. They ended last year with a 10-2 record, which has boosted their confidence. The team's head coach, Abel Garcia, has significant experience, with this being his 32nd season and third year as a head coach.
The Bears have a relatively long roster, which is expected to give them an advantage. Coach Garcia noted that having 18 kids on the team is a decent number for six-man football. This is likely to allow for more player substitutions, keeping the team fresher during games.
Further details about the team's preparations and expectations for the season are available from KOSA CBS7.
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Category: local Published: August 10, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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