DeKalb’s Rivas signs to play pro football - Bowie County Citizen Tribune

DeKalb grad Jessica Rivas now plays football for the Houston Energy.

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Tony Basso Reporter on June 28, 2023

DeKalb’s Rivas signs to play pro football

The 2022 De Kalb High School Homecoming Queen landed herself a spot on the Houston Energy, a professional football team part of the Women’s Football Alliance.

Jessica Rivas got the attention of much of the Ark-La-Tex in her role on the offensive and defensive line as part of the De Kalb Bears football team. Since then, Rivas has begun attending college at Texas A&M University in Commerce, TX.

Head Coach and Owner of the Houston Energy, Brian Wiggins told of Rivas joining the team.

“I got a...

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