By ERIKA RODRIGUEZ, Staff
(Above) Daniel Guerrero, Josue Escobar, and Marcos Gomez posing for a picture at a home game. Keily Escobar.
SCHUYLER, Neb. (Oct. 2025)—On Friday nights, under the bright stadium lights, the scoreboard has not always told a pleasing story for Schuyler Central High School’s football team. Wins have been rare for The Warriors, but that has never stopped the players from giving their all in each game of the season.
For the seniors, this final year has been more about memories than trophies.
From the laughs in the locker room to the hustle at practice, to the moments only teammates can understand and the ways they will carry football with them long after the last whistle blows.
A Season to Remember
The 2025 season was never going to be easy. The team faced tough competition and more than a few difficult losses. What made this year stand out was the spirit that developed along the way. Instead of folding under pressure, the players leaned on each other and found joy in simply playing the game.
Senior wide receiver Josue Escobar described how much the team has grown since his first year. “I think our class of ’26, our chemistry got better,” he said, pointing to the bond between teammates as one of the biggest changes. Senior Tight End Daniel Guerrero agreed, “I think we’ve just gotten closer,” he said.
Quarterback Marcos Gomez also noticed the team’s growth, saying that they have become “more competitive” as they have learned to have fun while playing hard.
Memorable Moments
When asked about the moments that stood out most, each senior had something different to share, but all of them reflected pride and connection.
For Escobar, the highlight was last year’s win over Brownell-Talbot, not just because of the score but because it showed how far the team had come.
Gomez also remembered that matchup fondly, recalling the big win from his junior year and the excitement that came with it.
For Guerrero, the Fairbury game will always stand out, not only for the victory but for what came afterward. “We shaved Mr. Wilcox’s beard since we won,” he said with a laugh.
What They Will Miss Most
As graduation nears, the players agree that what they will miss most are not the touchdowns or tackles but the time spent together. For Escobar, it is “the games and practicing with my friends.”
Guerrero and Gomez both mentioned “the bus rides,” remembering the music, jokes, and laughter that filled those late-night drives home.
Gomez also added that he will miss “messing around at practice,” a simple but meaningful part of his football experience.
The Lighter Side
The season had plenty of moments that still make the team laugh. Marcos recalled a flag football practice when Senior Jason Jacinto fell into a hole running downhill and then missed two weeks. It is still one of the team’s favorite stories.
Escobar also credited Coach Bolen for having a big impact on his growth and they all praised Coach Wilcox for having what he called “the best playlist on the team.”
The Last Ride
As the season comes to a close, Guerrero, Escobar and Gomez, stand as a reminder that football is about more than wins and losses. It is about friendships built over years, the laughs during practice, the bus rides after games, and the memories that will last long after the final whistle.
While none of them plan to continue playing football after high school, their time on the team clearly meant something to them.
Their senior season may not have gone exactly the way they expected, but despite the record, this team found meaning in effort, chemistry, and good memories.
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The Warriors pushing opponents, Brownell-Talbot, at their homecoming game played on Schuyler’s Field. Jason Salazar.