The El Paso Community College (EPCC) Tejanos saw their shining season come to an unceremonious close, dropping the game to Weatherford College Coyotes with a crushing 12-2 score in the NJCAA Region V playoffs. According to EPCC News, the game, which concluded after five innings at Roger Williams Ballpark in Weatherford, Texas, marked the end of a historic run for the Tejanos.
Following a best-of-three series format, Weatherford, which boasts a formidable 46-11 record and holds the third rank nationwide in NJCAA Division 1 baseball, will be advancing to the NJCAA Region V Super Regional. The Tejanos, who have risen like a phoenix this season with a 39-19 record, were outplayed, managing a mere four hits, two of which were solo homers from Gus Koehn and Sal Rocha. Koehn took a spot of pride, going 2-2 in his final game, while EPCC's pitching floundered, conceding eight runs against Weatherford's offensive firepower.
The silver lining for the Tejanos lies in the record books. The 2025 season marked multiple milestones for the team, achieving their first winning season since 2008, securing their first playoff appearance in 17 years, and notching the most home victories in the program's history, according to EPCC News. The tally of 39 wins stands as the second-highest in the team’s history since they racked up 42 in 2003, a testament to their commendable performance this season.
EPCC's roster echoed the cheers of their record-setting wins. Their conference victories hit a high point not seen since 2004, and they achieved a formidable 27 home wins, alongside 12 away victories, a number that has been untouched since the team's 15 in 2008. In a season brimming with effort and talent, the Tejanos have set a tough act to follow for the years to come.
