Zapata Football
Zapata is a Texas high school football program (Class 4A-1, District 16, UIL). The 2026 record stands at 3-5. The Cooper Predictor rates Zapata at -62.6, No. 1019 of 1174 rated Texas teams and No. 93 of 107 in 4A-1. The model projects a 3-6 finish, with playoff odds of 99.9%. The model's pre-game picks are 6-2 in Zapata games this season. Most recent result: lost to Edcouch-Elsa 12-46 on Oct 30. Next up: vs UAT-Tamaulipas, MX on Oct 2.
Open Zapata in the interactive model →Updated Nov 2, 2026 · Power ratings are calibrated within each state, so a rating from one state can't be compared directly with another's.
2026 schedule, predictions & results
| Date | Opponent | Projection | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28 | @ La Joya | L 35-41 46% ✓ | L 12-35 |
| Sep 4 | vs Martin (Laredo) | W 31-28 55% ✗ | L 6-42 |
| Sep 11 | vs Roma | L 17-38 23% ✓ | L 25-68 |
| Sep 18 | @ Cigarroa | L 20-31 29% ✗ | W 26-21 |
| Sep 25 | vs Orange Grove | L 7-49 2% ✓ | L 0-71 |
| Oct 2 | vs UAT-Tamaulipas, MX | NR · opponent not yet rated | — |
| Oct 16 | vs Valley View (Pharr) | W 49-14 96% ✓ | W 58-14 |
| Oct 23 | @ Hidalgo Early College | W 27-20 63% ✓ | W 13-10 |
| Oct 30 | vs Edcouch-Elsa | L 17-45 7% ✓ | L 12-46 |
| Nov 6 | @ Alice | L 10-55 1% | — |
Projection = the model's pick, projected score and Zapata's win probability. For games already played it is the pick frozen before kickoff, with ✓ or ✗ beside it — every pick stays public.
Zapata graduates playing college football
Compiled from publicly published team rosters and signing announcements. Some schools do not list a high school, so a player may be missing — it is not a judgement on the player.
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