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Landry Gilpin follows his father’s footsteps
MISSION, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Former Mission Veterans star quarterback Landry Gilpin is back at the school as a member of the Patriots’ coaching staff. Landry is the quarterbacks coach. “Every time I hear Coach Gilpin, I look over for my dad wondering where he’s at,” said Landry....
The Monitor’s All-Area Girls Basketball Honors
Offensive Player of the Year: Ashley Gonzalez, Harvest Christian. Harvest Christian’s Ashley Gonzalez made it look natural when she had the basketball in her hands. Gonzalez averaged 22 points per game this season along with 4.5 assists to help lead the Eagles to a TAPPS 1A state title. Gonzalez...
McAllen’s Menchaca signs with UTRGV
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — McAllen track and field star Lauryn Menchaca is taking her talents to UTRGV. The thrower signed her letter of intent to compete for the university in front of friends and family at a ceremony held at McAllen High School. “It’s close to home, but also...
Oh how sweet it is: La Joya and McAllen Memorial clinch spots in the Sweet 16
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — La Joya and McAllen Memorial baseball both played deciding Game 3’s each program will never forget to clinch Sweet 16 spots. In 5A, the Mustangs knew what was at stake ahead of Game 3 against their cross-town rival McAllen: win and make program history.
Softball Recap: Kamdyn Ingram leads Lake Travis to victory over Weslaco
Lake Travis extended their postseason success on Saturday against Weslaco. They had just enough and edged the Weslaco Panthers out 5-4. This was a revenge matchup for Lake Travis, as the team was forced to settle for a 7-6 loss when these two played on Friday. Julianna Rodriguez spent all...
Elite 8 bound: Harlingen South and Weslaco clinch series victories
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — It was a tale of two Game 3’s for Harlingen South and Weslaco softball as they advanced to the regional finals. The Hawks headed into their Game 3 matchup with Leander on cloud nine, following a Game 2 walk-off home run by Jaylin Mata in extra innings.
FCS Realignment: Conference Affiliation Changes In 2025
UTRGV (University of Texas Rio Grande Valley) has started an FCS program with its debut season coming in 2025. UTRGV will play in the Southland Conference after the athletic department announced it is leaving the WAC for the Southland, effective July 1, 2024. The Vaqueros will be head-coached by Travis...
Memorial storms past rival McHi, punches ticket to Round 4
McALLEN — McAllen Memorial has rallied around the phrase “Why not us?” this season. The Mustangs have defied the odds all year long, first by clinching a playoff spot in a brutal district, then winning two postseason series against Brownsville Porter and Corpus Christi Veterans. On Saturday,...
Weslaco and Harlingen South will represent Valley softball in Elite 8
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Weslaco and Harlingen South softball teams will represent the Rio Grande Valley in the regional finals. The Pantherettes will face San Antonio Brennan. Weslaco reached the Elite 8 in 2022, where they were eliminated by eventual state champion San Antonio O’Connor. The Hawks...
Weslaco High powers by Lake Travis to return to regional championship
BEEVILLE — Weslaco High is back in the 6A-Region IV championship after knocking off Lake Travis and will face another San Antonio team like they did two years ago, this time it will be San Antonio Brennan. Lake Travis took Game 2 of a best-of-three game 6A-Region IV semifinal...
The Monitor’s 2023-24 All-Area Boys Soccer Honors
Meet The Monitor’s 2024 All-Area Boys Soccer teams and superlative winners. The Monitor’s coverage area ranges from Mercedes to Roma. The awards and teams were put together with input from our RGVSports.com sports staff, coaches and other officials. The Monitor’s 2023-24 All-Area Superlatives. Player of the Year:...
Baseball Game Recap: Weslaco Takes a Loss
Weslaco and La Joya squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Weslaco had to settle for second. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the La Joya Coyotes. Weslaco was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as La Joya apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played last Thursday.
La Joya wins 11-inning Game 3 thriller against Weslaco
WESLACO — La Joya High and Weslaco High needed 11 innings and four hours, forty-four minutes to decide Game 3 of their Region IV-6A quarterfinal playoff series as the Coyotes emerged victorious 6-5 at Weslaco High School just after the clock struck midnight. The Coyotes (23-15-1) advance to the...
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