The Cobras run through tackling drills on Aug. 8 in Lone Tree Creek Park.

The Cobras run through tackling drills on Aug. 8 in Lone Tree Creek Park.

 Cael Francis, who played for the middle school team this season, assembles Cobras helmets on July 30.

Cael Francis, who played for the middle school team this season, assembles Cobras helmets on July 30.

 The Victoria Cobras stretch during their first fall practice on Aug. 1 at Lone Tree Creek Park.

The Victoria Cobras stretch during their first fall practice on Aug. 1 at Lone Tree Creek Park.

 Mac Chavez bears down on during a scrimmage on Aug. 13 in Sugar Land. Chavez led the league in sacks, with a total of nine this season.

Mac Chavez bears down on during a scrimmage on Aug. 13 in Sugar Land. Chavez led the league in sacks, with a total of nine this season.

 The Cobras take a water break during practice on Aug. 8 in Victoria.

The Cobras take a water break during practice on Aug. 8 in Victoria.

 Players stay hydrated during a Sept. 15 practice in Victoria.

Players stay hydrated during a Sept. 15 practice in Victoria.

 Caden Grafmyer has his helmet adjusted during the first day of practice on Aug. 1 in Lone Tree Creek Park.

Caden Grafmyer has his helmet adjusted during the first day of practice on Aug. 1 in Lone Tree Creek Park.

 The sun sets over practice on Sept. 15 in Victoria.

The sun sets over practice on Sept. 15 in Victoria.

 Luke Briscoe heads up the field during a game against the Brazos Valley Mustangs on Sept. 17 in Bryan.

Luke Briscoe heads up the field during a game against the Brazos Valley Mustangs on Sept. 17 in Bryan.

 Spectators dance on the field during halftime of the Cobras’ last regular season game on Oct. 27 in Victoria.

Spectators dance on the field during halftime of the Cobras’ last regular season game on Oct. 27 in Victoria.

 Players take a knee after playing the Brazos Valley Mustangs on Sept. 17 in Bryan.

Players take a knee after playing the Brazos Valley Mustangs on Sept. 17 in Bryan.

 Senior Ty Lynch heads off the field after holding the flag for the National Anthem on Oct. 27 in Victoria.

Senior Ty Lynch heads off the field after holding the flag for the National Anthem on Oct. 27 in Victoria.

 Players line up to shake hands after a game against the Brazos Valley Mustangs on Sept. 17 in Bryan.

Players line up to shake hands after a game against the Brazos Valley Mustangs on Sept. 17 in Bryan.

 The Cobras take a knee after their last regular season game on Oct. 27 in Victoria.

The Cobras take a knee after their last regular season game on Oct. 27 in Victoria.

 Players put their hands in the huddle after a preseason scrimmage on Aug. 13 in Sugar Land.

Players put their hands in the huddle after a preseason scrimmage on Aug. 13 in Sugar Land.