CUERO, TX – The community of Cuero is invited to join in this special event in honor of the esteemed coach, Victor Mathis. An appreciation banquet will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the Ag Friar Event Center, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public, so bring your friends and family to celebrate this remarkable occasion!
Victor Mathis, a Cuero Gobbler who played for Buster Gilbreth’s 1970 football team that advanced to the state finals, had an illustrious coaching career spanning 39 years. He led three state championship track and field teams, one runner-up team, one football state championship team, and coached six teams that advanced to the semifinals. Mathis retired after the 2016 season due to knee replacement surgery and stepped away from summer track coaching following open-heart surgery in October of the same year.
Mathis has left a lasting impact on the community, and this banquet is a testament to his dedication and achievements. We hope to see you there as we come together to honor and celebrate Victor Mathis.
For more information or to contribute, please contact:
– Isabel Patton: 361-564-7868
– Angie Bowles: 361-243-0170
– Cevele Patton: 361-243-0159