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Hawks look to get back on track in regional semifinals
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Harlingen South softball team is focused on getting back to its high scoring ways in the fourth round of the playoffs. “Keys to victory will be keeping energy up,” said senior shortstop Yesenia Perez. “We struggled a bit with that these past couple of games. As long as we keep energy up and believe in each other, I think we’ll be fine.”
Harlingen South seniors enjoying deep post-season run
HARLINGEN — Harlingen South seniors might be experiencing senioritis in the classroom, but on the diamond they are helping lead the Hawks into the fourth round of the 5A playoffs. Harlingen South is the first of the three remaining teams from the Valley to start its series when they...
Los Fresnos’ Salazar named Herald/Star MVP
LOS FRESNOS — Los Fresnos guard JJ Salazar left it all on the floor during his senior season to take home The Brownsville Herald/Valley Morning Star’s 2023-24 All-Area Boys Basketball Most Valuable Player honors. Salazar averaged 15.4 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 2.1 steals a game to...
Athlete of the Week: Hank Warren
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Hank Warren grew up watching his older brother play baseball and fell in love with the sport at three years old and it has been his passion ever since. “I mean, that’s kind of what it’s all about just having fun,” said Warren. “Obviously, putting a smile on your face puts […]
Lopez’s Zuniga named Herald/Star Utility POTY
WRITER’S NOTE: This story is part of a series highlighting the Brownsville Herald/Valley Morning Star boys soccer all-area award winners. The Herald/Star coverage area ranges from Brownsville to La Feria. Check back throughout the week as we reveal the Lower Valley’s other superlative winners and be sure to pick up a copy of Saturday’s newspaper for a complete list of the all-area winners.
Harlingen High’s Zapata nabs Herald/Star top GK honors
WRITER’S NOTE: This story is part of a series highlighting the Brownsville Herald/Valley Morning Star boys soccer all-area award winners. The Herald/Star coverage area ranges from Brownsville to La Feria. Check back throughout the week as we reveal the Lower Valley’s other superlative winners and be sure to pick up a copy of Saturday’s newspaper for a complete list of the all-area winners.
Harlingen South drops close Game 1 to Leander
CORPUS CHRISTI — Harlingen South had its chances to take Game 1 against Leander, but left runners in scoring positions on a couple of occasions in a 3-2 loss at Cabaniss Thursday night. Harlingen South and Leander meet for Game 2 at 6:30 p.m. Friday at Cabaniss in Corpus...
Jubilee’s Galvan puts up video game-like numbers, wins Herald/Star OPOTY
WRITER’S NOTE: This story is part of a series highlighting the Brownsville Herald/Valley Morning Star boys soccer all-area award winners. The Herald/Star coverage area ranges from Brownsville to La Feria. Check back throughout the week as we reveal the Lower Valley’s other superlative winners and be sure to pick up a copy of Saturday’s newspaper for a complete list of the all-area winners.
The Herald/Star’s 2023-24 All-Area Boys Basketball Honors
The Brownsville Herald and Valley Morning Star’s 2023-24 All-Area Boys Basketball Teams and Superlatives. Offensive Player of the Year: Julian Johnson, San Perlita. Defensive Player of the Year: Esiah Gracia, Santa Maria. Sub-5A Player of the Year: Cleveland Smith, Port Isabel. Utility Player of the Year: Keyan Lopez, Rio...
Bulldogs, Chargers ready for Round 3
Lower Valley powers Brownsville Veterans and Lyford are headed to the Coastal Bend this weekend as the Chargers and Bulldogs enter the regional quarterfinals of the Class 5A and Class 3A state playoffs, respectively. Brownsville Veterans (25-4-2) will meet Victoria East (28-9) in a three-game Region IV-5A quarterfinal series beginning...
Brownsville Rivera’s Longoria repeats as Herald/Star DPOTY
WRITER’S NOTE: This story is part of a series highlighting the Brownsville Herald/Valley Morning Star boys soccer all-area award winners. The Herald/Star coverage area ranges from Brownsville to La Feria. Check back throughout the week as we reveal the Lower Valley’s other superlative winners and be sure to pick up a copy of Saturday’s newspaper for a complete list of the all-area winners.
Progreso’s Perez captures The Monitor’s Small School POTY award
WRITER’S NOTE: This story is part of a series highlighting The Monitor’s boys soccer all-area award winners. The Monitor’s coverage area ranges from Mercedes to Roma. Check back throughout the week as we reveal the Upper Valley’s other superlative winners and be sure to pick up a copy of Saturday’s newspaper for a complete list of the all-area winners.
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