First-ever female head coach set to lead Texas high school football squad

When Runge High School takes on Flatonia next Friday, it seems some Texas high school football history will be made.

Barring a change, Runge will be led by Daisy Garcia, who stands to become the first female head coach in Texas high school football history, per FootballScoop.com.

Garcia, on Twitter, was quick to point out she’s only the interim coach at the moment, but said she just wants what’s right for her players:

As of right now I am just helping with all the behind the scenes stuff. We are still searching for and AD. I am the point of contact nothing official! Just want what is right for all of our athletes.

— Daisy Garcia (@DaisyGa40285835) August 19, 2021

FootballScoop.com has the details of how Garcia got into the interim role, as well as some information about Runge:

She replaces Stephen Davis, who was promoted from defensive coordinator to head coach in 2020 but resigned in May. He led Runge to a 5-4 record and a playoff appearance in his lone season at the helm. A town of just over 1,000 people located in between San Antonio and the Gulf Coast, the Yellow Jackets compete in Class 2A Division II, the smallest 11-man division in Texas.

Garcia joined the football staff in 2020. Here’s an interview she did last October discussing her opportunity to coach (then as an assistant):

Daisy Garcia on getting the opportunity to coach football at Runge. pic.twitter.com/1U9jM3tg1u

— Mike Forman (@mikeforman21) October 28, 2020

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