Devine, Pieper athletes named track stars of the week

Rowdy Esparza and Skylar Carter honored by San Antonio Express-News

Apr. 13, 2026 at 5:34pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a high school track and field competition, with overlapping planes of bright red, blue, and yellow colors representing the dynamic motion and energy of the athletes.The Express-News' weekly athlete of the week awards celebrate the talent and dedication of San Antonio's top high school track and field stars.San Antonio Today

The San Antonio Express-News has named Rowdy Esparza from Devine High School and Skylar Carter from Pieper High School as its track and field athletes of the week. Esparza and Carter were recognized for their standout performances in recent competitions.

Why it matters

Highlighting top high school athletes is an important way for local media to showcase the talent and hard work of young sports stars in the community. These weekly awards help build excitement around the local sports scene and recognize the achievements of promising young competitors.

The details

Rowdy Esparza, a student-athlete at Devine High School, and Skylar Carter, who attends Pieper High School, were selected by the Express-News sports department as the top track and field performers in the San Antonio area for the past week. The newspaper highlighted their impressive results in recent meets and competitions.

  • The awards were announced on April 13, 2026.

The players

Rowdy Esparza

A student-athlete at Devine High School who was named one of the top track and field performers in the San Antonio area by the Express-News.

Skylar Carter

A student-athlete at Pieper High School who was named one of the top track and field performers in the San Antonio area by the Express-News.

David Hinojosa

A sports writer who has covered high school sports for the Express-News since 1993 and previously worked for the McAllen Monitor and Dallas Morning News.

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What they’re saying

“Rowdy and Skylar have both shown tremendous talent and dedication to their sports this season. We're excited to recognize their achievements and look forward to seeing what they accomplish next.”

— David Hinojosa, Express-News Sports Writer

The takeaway

The Express-News' weekly recognition of top high school track and field athletes helps shine a light on the impressive skills and hard work of young sports stars in the San Antonio community, building excitement around the local sports scene.