CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Ray Texans punched their ticket to UIL football playoffs for the second year in-a-row, but their season ended in the first round. A week later, longtime head coach Craig Charlton announced his retirement. A decision that was not easy to make.

"I hope and pray that I made CCISD proud, and I hope and pray that I made our alumni proud and I held up the traditions that Ray high school stands for," Charlton said. "I'll always look back at this time in my career. Not only just being the head coach, but all of the connections I've had and the people I've gotten to meet."

Craig Charlton led the Ray Texans for 11 seasons, qualifying for playoffs three times including ending his tenure with back-to-back postseason trips. He's dedicated 33 years to coaching. His career s

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