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9 schools use the "Vaqueros" mascot.
Most common states: California (4), Texas (3), Nevada (2)
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Hey there Let's talk about the Vaqueros mascot, which is pretty cool and unique. A Vaquero is essentially the Spanish word for a cowboy, and it's a nod to the rich cultural heritage of the Rio Grande Valley in Texas. At the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley, the Vaqueros mascot is more than just a symbol; it's a representation of the brave and skilled horsemen and cattle herders who laid the groundwork for the American cowboy culture. This mascot is all about tradition, pride, and the spirit of the Wild West. It's not just about sports; it's also about community and honoring the history of the region 🏆. So, if you ever come across a school with the Vaqueros mascot, you know they're celebrating a piece of American history and culture.
Hear how the Vaqueros fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 4 programs flying the Vaqueros banner across California. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Jordan Garcia
California Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Nevada. With 2 schools per million residents, the Vaqueros is part of daily conversations here.”
Phoenix Brooks
Nevada Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Vaqueros delivers the perfect person energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Phoenix Vargas
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
9 schools in our database use the Vaqueros mascot across 3 states.
The Vaqueros shows up most in California (4), Texas (3), and Nevada (2). Nv also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Vaqueros as a Person and Cowboy mascot. Programs note that it is inspired by a historical figure.
High School programs adopt the Vaqueros most often (7 schools). Middle School (1) and Elementary (1) also feature this mascot.