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Weslaco High eager to return to regional championship
WESLACO — Weslaco High is looking to return to a regional final for the second time in three years when it faces Lake Travis in a three-game series starting Friday. The Panthers travel to Beeville for the series, with Game 1 set for 7 p.m. Friday at Jones High School and then Game 2 at noon Saturday and Game 3, if needed, shortly after.
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...
Weslaco and McAllen baseball teams one step closer to fourth round
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Weslaco and McAllen baseball teams are one win away from advancing to the regional semifinals. The Panthers prevailed, 6-4, in game one of their 6A regional quarterfinal series against La Joya. The Bulldogs jumped out to a 3-0 lead against rival McAllen Memorial and...
Softball Recap: Pharr-San Juan-Alamo takes loss despite strong efforts from Aubrey Garza and Alexa Avila
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo and O'Connor squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Pharr-San Juan-Alamo had to settle for second. They fell just short of the O'Connor Panthers by a score of 4-3. Pharr-San Juan-Alamo's loss signaled the end of their four-game winning streak. Alexa Avila and Aubrey Garza stepped...
Weslaco softball gears up for fourth round series
WESLACO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Weslaco softball team is the last Valley 6A squad remaining in the playoffs. Coach Mario Rodriguez’s team swept La Joya in the regional quarterfinals to advance to the regional semifinals. “We’re feeling pretty good,” said senior third baseman Alexis Soliz. “You know, we’ve...
Weslaco baseball back in the regional quarterfinals since 2007
WESLACO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Weslaco freshman John Reyna delivered the game-winning RBI to send Weslaco to the third round of the playoffs for the first time since 2007. Reyna’s game-winner sealed a seven-run comeback for the Panthers in a winner-takes-all game three against Eagle Pass. Emotions were at...
ACE RACE TEAMS RECOGNIZED BY WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS ALAMO & JUDGE
Workforce Solutions Alamo and Atascosa County Judge Weldon Cude recognized the ACE Race team at Poteet High School on April 16. From left are: Christina Talley, Poteet High School Principal; Jeff Kennedy, Poteet High School CTE Coordinator; Kevin Sparks, Poteet High School Agriculture Science teacher; Karis Alcoser, Laci Cumpian (in car); Sylvia Guerra, Celestina Guevara and Denise WIlliams of Workforce Solutions Alamo; Atascosa County Judge Weldon Cude and Adrian Lopez, Workforce Solutions Alamo CEO.
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 […]
Pioneer’s Veliz, Progreso’s Segura named The Monitor’s co-newcomers
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.
Coyotes, Panthers collide in Round 3
Last week belonged to La Joya High and Weslaco High’s softball programs as the two squared off in a third round playoff series featuring Valley vs. Valley teams. One week later, it’s the boys’ turn to step into the spotlight. La Joya (21-14-1) and Weslaco (25-9-1) baseball...
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.
Softball Game Preview: Lake Travis Will Face Weslaco
The Lake Travis Cavaliers are on the road again on Friday to play the Weslaco Panthers at 7:00 p.m. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents. Lake Travis is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They narrowly escaped with...
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.
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...
Baseball Recap: Weslaco takes down La Joya in a playoff battle
Weslaco had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the La Joya Coyotes 6-4. The win made it back-to-back victories for Weslaco. Diego Castillo spent all seven innings...
Donna North’s Gomez does it all, named The Monitor’s Utility POTY
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.
San Benito’s Barrientos earns Herald/Star newcomer award
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.
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