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Class 5A DII Regionals

Edinburg North vs Cibolo Steele Javelina Stadium 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 1st

Cougars Knock off Harlingen South 14-3

PLAYOFFS Race for a State Football Title!

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Saturday, December 1st Calallen

Class 4A DII Regionals

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Goodbye Coach

Tony Harris

No Politics.

When the re-assignment announcement of McAllen head football coach Tony Harris was made by McAllen ISD, the school district simply stated, “we are going new direction.”

As for Harris, he was shocked when he was fired too. He was quoted in a local newspaper stating “he did not know why he was reassigned?”

After 17-years as the head football coach and athletic coordinator at McAllen High School, this “Patero-dress-like” coach is wondering why he was fired?

In today’s society, nobody is protected from keeping their jobs, no matter who we are or what we do.

Expectations? This past season, even Dave Campbell’s 2012 Texas Football magazine had the Bulldogs picked to make the playoffs but the Dogs ended the season on a three-game losing streak and missed out.

One parent said it was “about time” he was fired while other Harris supporters asked why he was fired?

As for these Harris supporters, they all gathered and rallied to “SAVE HARRIS,” with hopes of trying to get his job back. It would be nice if everyone who has been laid off or fired would have these same supporters do the same for them too. It was like saying “SAVE FERRIS BUELLER”.

After 17-years and an estimated $1.3 million dollars in salary later, a coach like Harris publicly calls it “politics at its finest”?

Politics after 17-years? Hmmm.

Just recently, school board elections were held and some candidates won and some lost.

Was this politics?

In sports, Auburn fired its head coach despite winning the NCAA Football title in 2010. His record was 33-19 in four seasons, not 17 years. The Tigers were 8-5, 14-0, 8-5, and 3-9 in 2012.

Why? Politics.

At Brownsville ISD, Rivera, Hanna, Veterans, and Pace H.S. all replaced their head football coaches this past season?

Politics?

At Edcouch-Elsa High School, the head football coach was suspended for violating the 8-hour practice rule on information submitted by a former coach.

Politics?

Regardless, Harris will eventually get another coaching job somewhere in Texas and with the help of politics at its finest, we will all see him on the sidelines again.

Goodbye Coach Harris!

McAllen High School head football coach Tony Harris was fired after 17-years. He led his football program to an overall 16-16 record for the past three seasons and was paid an estimated $1.3 million dollars during his duration.

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WESLACO ENDS SEASON

WITH BI-DISTRICT TITLE AND AREA FINALS team sustained through the football year. “We survived the year and managed to get back on track after those two straight losses we

had mid-way in district play,” says Villarreal. The end result?

A second place finish in District 31-5A with a 5-3 record and one

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Quarterback Jonmichael Rosales connected with a 43-yard pass to WR Akeem Simien and he would race to the Weslaco 12 yard line, sending Falcons fans into a crazefrenzy. Until these fans spotted the yellow flag laying midfield.

A 15-yard personal foul penalty was issued and Los Fresnos was pushed back to first-and-25 from its own 30-yard line with one minute left. The Panthers went on to win that game. “It was a good call,” said Villarreal, who won his

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Championships, the Panthers found themselves outsized and playing against a team that featured more speed on offense and defense. “Alexander is a tough ball club. Xavier Skaggs is a great running back,” said Villarreal in their 57-21 loss against the Bulldogs. “Boy, did he a lot of speed.”

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Jones would answer right back with a touchdown to bring the Panthers to within seven points.

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(Weslaco,Tx)-It was a storied season for both football programs in Class 5A. Both teams made history and both teams met for the first time in playoffs. The Brownsville Veteran Memorial Chargers (93) finished its season in District 32-5A in fourth place and qualified for the state playoffs intheir

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adrenalin on both sides.

The Rattlers scored on their first three straight possessions in the first half and the Rattler defense held Harlingen to one first down. The night ended with the Cardinals and head coach Manny Gomez wondering what had happened. The Cards were held to a total of 168 yards and five turnovers. “Our defense played lights out,” Sharyland coach Ron Adame said. “We converted those stops into points.”

Sharyland running back Cesar Valdez, led all rushers with 187 yards on 18 carries.

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(Weslaco, Tx)-We it rains, it pours. As such, when the Sharyland Rattlers (12-0) knocked off the 32-5A Co-Champions, Harlingen Cardinals (8-4) 42-2 at Bobby Lackey Stadium in Weslaco, Texas in the Class 5A Division I Area finals. The win puts the Rattlers back in the third round of the playoffs after losing in 2008 to San Antonio Clark at the Alamodome. Both teams will meet this Friday night at Buccaneer Stadium in Corpus Christi, Texas at 7:30 p.m. The winner will meet either Laredo Alexander or San Antonio O’Connor in the State 5A Division I Quarterfinals next week. On Friday night, the head referee interrupted play to meet with both teams at mid-field to calm down the

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14-3 in the area championships and head coach Roy Garza praised his defense. “We play tough defense. We have been doing this all season long,” adds Garza. And he’s right too. The Cougar defense has given up only 161 points all season long, with 48 of those points going to

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(Edinburg, Tx)-The Edinburg North Cougars (10-2) are headed back to the State 5A Division II Regional Finals and will play Cibolo Steele (12-0) on Saturday at Javelina Stadium in Kingsville, Texas. Kick off is set for 7:30 p.m. The 30-5A third place team defeated Harlingen South

Class 5A Division I Regional Finals! The Edinburg North Cougar defense stopped Harlingen South RB Jaedon Taylor in their 14-3 win in the area playoffs. The Cougars will now play Cibolo Steele this Saturday night in Kingsville at 7:30 p.m. at Javelina Stadium. (HSSMImages/Alec Amador)

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30-5A District Champion, Sharyland in a 48-7 loss on November 2nd.

Last Friday night at Boggus Stadium, the Cougars limited the Hawks offense to only 87 total rushing yards and held on to a 14-0 halftime lead to earn a spot in the regional finals. The Cougars scored first with sophomore running back, Matt Whitesides talking in it from 17-yards out to make it 7-0. With 8:23 left in th esecond half, quaterback Josh Vela completed a 18-yard touchdown pass to WR Eddie Sanchez to take a 14-0 lead at the half. For the season, the Cougars defense have allowed only seven teams to score seven or less points scored in losses against the Norte Dame-like color team.

What a turn around this Cougar program has taken after going 4-16 for the past two seasons. The Cougars went 1-9 in 2010 and 3-7 in 2011 after advancing to the State 5A Regional finals in 2009.

Garza knows that his team will have their hands full on defense when they go up against the two-time state finalist, Steele Knights. In 2010 they won the State 5A Division II title and then lost it in 2011 against Spring Dekaney. The Steele defense has allowed 142 total points with four shutouts. Last week against San Antonio Roosevelt, the Steele Knights blanked the Rough Riders 45-0 in the area playoffs.

On paper, RB Justin Stockton leads the team with 1,350 yards rushing and averages 11.0 yards per carry. Knights quarterback Breylann McCollum has passed for 1,110 yards and nine scores. As for the Cougars, they have recorded 28 quarterback sacks with DL Fidel Orozco netting 8 sacks alone. The winner will face San Antonio Brandeis or Del Rio in the state quarterfinals next week.

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Cardinals Beat Mustangs Rowe Warriors Shutdown by Harlingen South Hawks (8-3) managed to get past 315A runner-up, Memorial (6-5).

“I’m just happy for the kids right now,” Harlingen head coach Manny Gomez said. “When you win a playoff game, whether it’s the first, second or third round, it’s a blessing. It’s definitely exciting.”

The Cardinals broke a 13-13 tie right before the half when Harlingen quarterback Brandon Garza hit Hunter on a 68-yard score with 1:18 left in the open-

ing half. But the Cards were not through as they forced the Mustangs to punt with plenty of time needed to score one more time.

Harlingen got the ball back with plenty of time. With 27 seconds left on the clock, Garza hit Hunter from 41 yards for the 27-13 halftime lead.

Harlingen finished with 426 yards on offense and Garza passed for 261 yards, completing 14-of-21 pass attempts with three touchdowns. Garza also

Rowe 21 Har South 41 At McAllen Memorial Veterans Stadium, Harlingen South knocked off McAllen Nikki Rowe 41-21 in the Class 5A Division II Bi-District Championships.

The Hawks (9-2) forced three turnovers and recovered a huge onside kick as they recorded their first playoff victory since 2007.

Sophomore running back Jaedon Taylor rushed for 211 yards and a touchdown on 26 carries. “We managed the clock well tonight and made sure that we kept the ball out of their quarterbacks hands,” said Hawks head coach Lanny Wilson.

South picked off Rowe’s QB Javi Obregon in each of the first two possessions. Sean Montemayor gave the Hawks a 10-0 lead with 0:07 remaining in the first quarter with a 14-yard keeper.“You never want to have turnovers against a good team,” Rowe coach Paul Reyes said. The Hawks decided to go for an onside kick after scoring and surprised the Warriors by recovered and that led to a 13yard TD run by Taylor with 6:04 remaining in the third quarter and Harlingen South the lead 38-14.

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(Harlingen,Tx)-The Harlingen Cardinals stopped McAllen Memorial’s potent running attack, well almost, to win by 41-20 in the Class 5A Division I Bi-District Championships at Boggus Stadium in Harlingen. Cardinal WR Omar Dumont Hunter Hunter caught five passes for 155 yards and two touchdowns and one interception for night.

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Donna, Economedes Season Over Redskins Lose to Laredo Alexander; Jags Drops Heart-Breaker to Del Rio

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(Corpus Christi, Tx)-Just call it the Skaggs Show. Laredo Alexander RB Xavier Skaggs scored five touchdowns as the Bulldogs beat Donna 35-24 on Friday at Buccaneer Stadium in the Class 5A Division I BiDistrict Championships. The senior carried the ball 25 times for 130

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yards and four touchdowns and caught four passes for 120 yards and a touchdown. Bulldog quarterback Aaron Swain completed 17-of-29 passes for 265 yards with a touchdown and an interception and Alex Bryand caught 11 passes for 135 yards and intercepted two passes. It was a Bulldog show as the Redskins tried to shine and show some light of their own too, thoroughout the game. Donna quarterback Dion Padilla completed 17 of 25 for 194 yards with two interceptions and scored all of Donna’s touchdowns with nine carries for 31 yards and three scores. Redskin RB Aldo Silva ran for 118 yards but it was the big-play making the Bulldogs showcased throughout the night. Right before the half, Padilla scored on a 9-yard run with :28 seconds remaining to make it 21-17.

At Schertz, this will be one game that Edinburg Economedes head football coach Gabe Pena will never forget as the Edinburg Economedes Jaguars lost to Del Rio 21-14 at Lehnhoff Stadium in the Class 5A Division II Bi-District Championship game. “That was game plan, to be aggressive,” said Pena. In the playoffs, turnovers hurt and the Jags paid for it too. The Jags scored on two drives to take an early 14-0 lead and pretty much played defense thoroughout most of the night.

But, two costly interceptions — both on Economedes’ side of the 50 — led to two huge returns as Del Rio came back from a twotouchdown deficit to beat the Jaguars 21-14. At the Rams 27, DB Season Over! Top photo are the Donna Redskins with bottom photo Economedes QB Hugo ReyesPaz. Both teams advanced to the Class 5A Bi-District playoffs.

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Claudio Arizpe returned a pick for a touchdown to make it 14-7.

And it almost happened again, on 4th-and-8 from the Del Rio 30, the Jaguars went for it and Tyler Bradshaw picked Hugo ReyesPaz and returned it all the way down to the 20 leading to another Ram’s score. It was the Jags first playoff apperance since 2004.

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CLASS 4A DIVISION II AREA FINALS

Yellowjackets Beat Sandcrabs

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Edcouch-Elsa Scores 15 pts in 4th Quarter to Advance

(San Antonio, Tx)- It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas as the Edcouch-Elsa Yellowjackets (10-2)* came from behind to defeat Port Lavaca-Calhoun 36-34 last Friday night in the Class 4A Division II Area Championships played at Heroes Stadium in San Antonio, Texas.

The loss ended the Sandcrabs’ season at 10-1, and also broke a threegame winning streak against the Yellowjackets. Prior to Friday, Calhoun’s last loss to Edcouch-Elsa came in the 2006 playoffs. Calhoun topped Edcouch-Elsa in 2008, 2010 and 2011. But for interim head football coach Joe Garcia, he was elated. “This is one heck of a win. We finally broke the string of losses to the Sandcrabs,” said Garcia.

But Port Lavaca-Calhoun head coach Richard Whitaker had different thoughts. “Offensively, in the first half, we blew more assignments in this game in the first half than we did the entire season. I can’t explain that,” said the Sandcrab head football coach.

The Yellowjackets got on the scoreboard first with a 52-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Eric Morales to Miguel Mariscal with 8:38 left in the first quarter to make it 7-0 after the extra point kick by Victor Lumbreras. Calhoun responded with their first score with 2:40 left in the first period on a 8-yard run by Devian Cantu to tie the game at 7-7. A Sandcrab mistake cost them dearly when they were flagged for a crucial facemask penalty on fourth down that eventually allowed

Edcouch-Elsa to score its second touchdown of the game to take a 14-7 lead at the half.

In the second half, the momentum seemed to shift Calhoun’s way.

Twenty points to be exact. The Sandcrabs opened the third quarter with a long opening drive to tie the game. Calhoun marched down the field on 11 plays and ate almost five minutes off the clock, scoring on a 2-yard Boerm run to knot the game at 14-all. The Yellowjackets came back and ran just two plays before they fumbled the ball, and the Sandcrabs recovered the turnover. Calhoun took over at the Edcouch-Elsa 36-yard line and quickly took its first lead of the game. Boerm scored on a 3-yard run on the fifth play of the drive to give Calhoun a 21-14 lead with 4:25 left in the third quarter.

Trailing 27-21 in the fourth quarter, Coach Garcia started making his bid for his first area title win. On a drive, Morales was able to score from one-yard out with 10:17 left to play to take a 28-27 lead. The Jackets would take possession again, this scoring on another Morales touchdown run from one yard out to give the Jackets their first area title since 2006. Calhoun’s Trey Robinson returned the kickoff 102 yards for a touchdown to cut the deficit to 36-34 with 1:16 left in the game.

The Yellowjackets will play San Antonio Brennan this Friday night at Javelina Stadium at 7:30 p.m. in the Regional Finals.

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Mercedes Falls To Alice

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Tigers Complete Season With 32-4A Tri-Championships

(Mercedes, Tx)-Finally, a 32-4A District title for head coach Michael Uribe of the Mercedes Tigers. A first for Uribe in his career and a first since 1999. The Tigers (8-2, 6-1) ended their season on a high note by defeating Mission 23-14, ruining the Eagles (9-1, 6-1) almost perfect season. With the Tiger win, they shared the 32-4A title with Edcouch-Elsa and Mission. “This is just great and I am so proud of these players. They kept fighting all season and this was the end result,” said

Uribe.

In the State 4A Division II BiDistrict Championships, the Tigers faced the Alice Coyotes and the Tigers lost 31-15 victory at Tigers Stadium.

The Coyotes improve to 9-3 and went on to defeat Calallen in the area round and plays Cedar Park this week in the regional finals.

Mercedes ends its season at 8-3.

As for the Tigers, they have made the state playoffs for the seventh straight season and in Uribe’s first head coaching job at

Mercedes, he wins his first title.

“This is very humbling and winning this title is a first for me in my career as a head coach. This one is special. And I owe all this to my coaches and players,” said Uribe.

Against the Coyotes, Mercedes scored first as Samuel Moran connected on a 33-yard field goal to give the Tigers a 3-0 lead with 8:42 left in the first quarter.

The field goal was set up after the Tigers recovered a fumble on a mishandled punt by Alice and

drew possession at the Coyotes 29-yard line. But Alice would answer right back with a drive of their own to set up a field goal by Alex Castillo from 45-yards to tie the game with 4:54 left in the first quarter.

Alice went to its powerful running game and took its first lead 10-3 as running back Robert Ramos scoring on a 75-yard run with 10:02 left in the second quarter.

The Tigers were able to put a drive of their own to close the gap to 10-9 as quarterback Isaiah Garza rambled in from two yards out with 3:28 left in the first half.

The Coyotes wasted no time and again, scored a touchdown to make it 17-9 as Preston Valenzuela scored on a 7-yard touchdown run with 1:20 left in the second quarter.

In a crazy first half, the quarter still showed 1:20 left to play and Uribe went to his play book for a little razzle-dazzle to score before the half as Garza found Carlos Quintanilla on a 49-yard touchdown pass with 12 seconds left in the second quarter.

Garza passed for 251 yards on the night and accounted for two touchdowns (one passing, one rushing). “I’m looking forward to next season but for now, I’m going to enjoy this moment,” said Uribe. The Tigers finished the district play with one loss to the Edcouch-Elsa Yellowjackets.

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(Mission, Tx)-At Tom Landry Stadium, No. 22 state-ranked Flour Bluff ended Mission Veterans Memorial shot at a state title by defeating the Pats 49-37 in the Class 4A Bi-District Championships. “We’ve played these guys three times,” Flour Bluff coach Darrell Andrus told HSSM. The playoff rivalry showed and head coach Dave Gilpin, for a moment watched his team play with Patriot pride. The Patriots (6-5) outgained the Hornets (11-0) 529497 in total yardage. Patriots senior receiver Isaac Guerrero, who led all receivers with five catches for 120 yards proved that the Pats were the better team. The Pats will be looking forward to next season with Vets’ sophomore QB Santos Villarreal, returning.

In his first playoff game, against one of the state’s best teams no less, Villarreal completed 13 of 27 passes for 192 yards and ran for 152 yards and five TDs off 33 carries. “I am proud of these players tonight. We played a heck of a game,” said David Gilpin, head coach of Misison Veterans.

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Mission Stopped by CC Ray Eagles Complete Season with District 32-4A Tri-Championship

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breaking 36-30 loss to the Corpus Christi Texans (8-3). The loss ended the Eagles chance at making an appearance in the state championship game in Arlington,

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Pena watched Texan quarterback Marcus Mosley connect with Matthew Merino on a 51-yard TD reception with four minutes left to play to make it 36-30.

Still, the Eagles had their chances, even in the end. With the Eagles fans cheering, the Eagles faced second and goal on Ray’s 4 with 21 seconds left. Mission threw three incomplete passes and that ended the season for the Eagles.

The Eagles were plagued by yellow flags throughout the evening which stopped keyed drives.

They were flagged 11 times for 110 yards.

On Ray’s second scoring drive of the game, Mission had five penalties for 60 yards. Ray quarterback Mosley had a big night completing 21-of-38 passing for 326 yards and a TD; two rushing TDs. Merino had eight catches for 183 yards and a TD. Rios paced Mission, which compiled 259 of its 332 total yards in the final two quarters, with 21-of-42 passing for 329 yards.

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Overall

District

PF

PA

y-La Villa x-Ben Bolt x-Santa Maria Monte Alto

9-1 8-2 4-5 4-6

3-0 2-1 1-2 0-3

348 306 194 180

159 136 276 269

x-clinched playoff spot y-wins district title

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Rush

La Villa Ben Bolt Monte Alto Santa Maria

2556 1214 1264 1380

Pass 1230 1069 813 400

Total

Avg

3786 2283 2077 1780

378.6 326.1 230.8 197.8

District 16-2A Division I Team y-San Diego x-Aransas Pass x-Odem Mathis Fafurrias Bishop Santa Rosa

x-clinched playoff spot y-wins district title

Overall 10-0 7-3 6-4 5-5 6-4 4-6 1-9

District

PF

PA

6-0 5-1 4-2 3-3 2-4 1-5 0-6

445 342 291 214 312 181 186

180 206 202 249 177 381 327

PF

PA

District 31-3A Team y-Kingsville x-Raymondville x-Lyford Grulla-RGC Zapata

x-clinched playoff spot y-wins district title

Overall

District

6-4 5-5 5-5 3-7 2-8

4-0 3-1 2-2 1-3 0-4

365 281 262 211 182

250 289 258 251 367

Overall

District

PF

PA

295 308 222 251 191

177 163 254 198 346

District 32-3A Team y-Hidalgo y-Port Isabel x-La Feria Rio Hondo Progreso

x-clinched playoff spot y-wins district title

7-3 7-3 3-6 6-4 2-7

3-1 3-1 2-2 2-2 0-4

District 32-4A Team y-Mission y-Mercedes y-Edcouch-Elsa x-Mission Vets Valley View Roma RGC PSJA Southwest

x-clinched playoff spot y-wins share district title

Overall 9-1 8-2 6-4 6-4 6-4 5-5 1-9 2-8

District 6-1 6-1 6-1 4-3 3-4 2-5 1-6 0-7

PF

PA

291 239 314 268 297 234 218 141

129 186 181 326 244 178 345 338

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Top Rushers in Rio Grande Valley District 32-5A

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Individual Rushing Player

Games

Taylor, Har South Munoz, Bro Vets Conde, Harlingen Cox, Los Fresnos

10 10 10 10

y-Har South y-Harlingen x-Los Fresnos x-Browsville Vets Bro Hanna Bro Lopez Bro Rivera Bro Pace Bro Porter

Team

Attempts 155 152 141 127

Yards

TDs

1265 1214 988 958

16 19 15 9

District 31-5A

x-clinched playoff spot y-wins district title

Individual Rushing Player

Games

Speights, McA Mem Cuellar, Wes East Oregon, Rowe Mancha, PSJA Hover, McHi

10 10 10 8 10

Attempts 213 178 202 122 144

Yards

TDs

1522 1105 885 843 840

10 9 15 12 6

Yards

TDs

1066 969 879 875 826

14 11 6 13 5

District 30-5A Individual Rushing Player

Games

Silva, Donna Ramos, Economedes Izaguirre, Economedes Villarreal, Economedes Reyes, LJ Juarez-Lin

7 9 10 10 10

Attempts 113 105 149 160 137

Games

Solis, Roma Guajardo, VV Guzman, Mer Castelo, RGC

Attempts

10 10 10 9

285 128 204 161

Yards

TDs

2055 1342 1323 1220

24 10 17 4

Yards

TDs

1059 705 682 633 615

8 7 11 6 8

District 32-3A

x-clinched playoff spot y-wins district title

District 30-5A

Games

Losoya, PI Puga, RH Vela, PI Guerrero, RH Tafolla, Pro

Attempts

10 7 10 9 6

136 102 83 67 100

Games

Lopez, San Diego Ray, Odem Cortez, Fal Infante, Fal Rubio, Mathis Garza, SR

10 10 9 9 9 9

Attempts

Yards

197 247 161 139 130 145

TDs

2451 1496 1070 820 814 751

37 18 14 3 17 7

District 16-1A Division I Individual Rushing Player Serna, La Villa Lopez, BBolt Jimenez, MAlto Guerrero, La Villa

Games 9 5 8 9

Attempts 142 97 80 115

Overall

District 6-2 5-3 5-3 5-3 4-4 4-4 4-4 3-5 0-8

7-3 6-4 6-4 6-4 6-4 5-5 6-4 5-5 1-9

Overall

PF

PA

340 359 347 328 158 222 144 32 98

129 143 149 164 291 332 238 469 348

PF

PA

268 214 421 233 267 297 220 202 181

165 177 308 197 241 266 132 235 399

District 8-0 7-1 6-2 4-4 4-4 3-5 3-6 1-7 0-8

PF

PA

552 403 253 320 161 226 167 124 60

134 168 145 248 194 284 217 327 435

Top Quarterbacks in Rio Grande Valley

District 16-2A Division I Individual Rushing Player

7-1 7-1 6-2 6-2 4-4 3-5 2-6 1-7 0-8

x-clinched playoff spot y-wins district title

Individual Rushing

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y-Weslaco East x-Weslaco x-McA Memorial x-McA Rowe McAllen HS PSJA North San Benito PSJA Mem PSJA HS

District

8-2 7-3 7-3 8-2 4-6 4-6 2-8 1-9 0-10

y-Sharyland 10-0 x-Donna 9-1 x-Ed North 8-2 x-Ed Economedes 6-4 LJ Juarez-Lin 5-5 LJ Palmview 4-6 Edinburg 3-8 La Joya HS 2-8 Edinburg Vela 0-10

Individual Rushing

Team

Team

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Overall

Yards

TDs

905 739 623 620

11 12 8 7

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Obregon, McA Rowe Arnold, Lyford Barrera, Sharyland Villarreal, Miss Vets Hover, McAllen HS Rios, Mission Bacillo, Palmview Garza, Harlingen Mancillas, PSJA Mem Vasquez, Lopez Rosis, Los Fres Ramon, La Feria Patterson, Hidalgo Munoz, Bro Vets Vela, Ed North Padilla, Donna Garza, Mercedes Mariscal, Santa Rosa Gonzalez, Ben Bolt Serna, La Villa

10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 8 10 10 10 10 10 6 9

Attempts

212-302-12 171-328-11 137-193-5 132-271-5 143-274-9 136-269-8 111-261-2 117-199-4 106-173-10 121-230-5 77-131-6 100-201-6 95-176-1 79-138-0 88-154-5 72-119-3 82-173-8 67-152-12 60-100-8 71-131-5

Yards 2920 2217 2078 1857 1826 1789 1739 1572 1554 1469 1454 1434 1376 1177 1153 1133 1129 1089 1069 1001

TDs 32 19 31 16 19 12 17 12 11 14 18 15 18 8 11 14 6 10 10 13

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Academic Scholarships to Athletes Players of the Week Raul Resendez, agent

Top Academic Athletes!

At Bennie La Prade Stadium, top photo is Dion Padilla of Donna H.S. pictured with Eloy Garza, Raul Resendez/State Farm Rep and Donna ISD Superintendent Roberto Loredo with assistant superintendent, Frank Castillo; Sylvia Castillo, principal; Manny Moreno, head football coach; Mr. and Mrs. Padilla; Mr. Castillo, board member; and HSSM publisher, David Amador.

At Tom Landry Stadium, middle photo State Farm agent, Raul Resendez with Mission HS Erick Flores and principal, Jose Lopez. Also pictured is superintendent, Dr. Cornelio Gonzalez; Mario Pena, head football coach; and Joe Sanchez, athletic director.

At Benny Layton Sr. Memorial Stadium, Isaias Martinez receives his scholarship from Raul Resendez, State Farm agent of Edinburg; with superintendent, Frank Perez looking on with Mr. and Mrs. Martinez.

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(Edinburg, Tx)-Three more athletes have each been awarded $250 academic scholarships in the latest installment of High School Sports Magazine’s Academic Player of the Week presented by Raul Resendez, State Farm agent from Edinburg, Texas.

Donna quarterback, Dion Padilla overcame injuroies he sustained in 2011 and led his team to a second place finish in District 30-5A. He also maintained an impressive 3.1 GPA and plans to attend the University of Texas in San Antonio and wants to major in Business Management. He is a member of the Grid Iron Heroes. The Gridiron Heroes Spinal Cord Injury Foundation was formed in 2003 with a specific mission: To provide immediate, as well as, long term resources and support to individuals sustaining catastrophic spinal cord injury through activities associated with high school football.

Erick Flores, a defensive back for the Mission Eagles led his team to the 32-4A District Tri-Championships in 2012. He big play making on defense helped the Eagles end their season with an impressive 9-1 record. In the classroom, Flores has maintained an overall 3.4 GPA and has earned 15 college credit hours. He is also a member of Skills USA. Isaias Martinez has led his Edcouch-Elsa football to the Class 4A Division II Regional finals. He is an all-purpose player with an impressive 3.2 GPA. A total of $2,500 dollars have been awarded to seven academic players and awards will be presented at each school’s awards presentations in May 2013.

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Tarpons Advances to Regional La Feria, Hidalgo, Share Title; Lyford, Stopped In 3A Bi-District

win. Lyford (5-6) answered when Scot Arnold (27-43-1, 264 yards) found James Cruz for an eightyard touchdown. Cruz hauled in 10 passes for 108 yards on a productive night.

(Kingsville, Tx)-The rains came in pouring and thunder-lightning filled the skies as the cold front blew in, but after a one hour delay the Port Isabel Tarpons took the field to defeat Sinton (9-3) 53-26 in the Class 3A Division II Area Championships.

The win puts the Tarpons in the regional finals against Navarro this Saturday night at Phil Danaher Stadium in Calallen. Kickoff is set for 6:00 p.m.

“This was a long night,” said PI head coach Monty Stumbaugh.

“We played like a playoff team and never gave up. This weather was aweful.”

Kenny “The Jet” Herrera returned the opening kickoff 72 yards for a touchdown to get things rolling for Port Isabel (93). This is the Tarpons’ first trip to the third round of the postseason since 2004. Sinton’s year is over at 9-3.

Port Isabel 40 Lyford 20 At Bobby Morrow Stadium in San Benito, Port Isabel quarterback Isaiah Martinez rushed for 134 yards and two touchdowns while throwing for two more as the Tarpons soared past Lyford 40-20 in their Class 3A Division I bi-district game at Bobby Morrow Stadium.

The victory for Port Isabel (8-3) sets up a date next week with the 9-2 Sinton Pirates, winners over Lytle.

Port Isabel is in the area round for the first time since 2007 and last faced Sinton in the postseason back in 1996 in an area-round PI

Hidalgo 41 Kingsville 58 At Sams Stadium in Brownsville, Kingsville King proved to be too much for Hidalgo winning 58-41 in the Class 3A Division I Bi-District Championship game.

The Brahmas were led by senior quarterback John “Bam” Houston, who rushed for 203 yards and two touchdowns and passed for another 139 yards and four TDs. Hidalgo freshman QB Shea Patterson completed 30-40 for 277 yards and five TDs. The Pirates, coming off a 2011 season where all season games were forfeiteddue to UIL infractions trailed Kingsville 30-28 entering the fourth quarter. Head coach Scott Ford was proud of his team’s success.

“We won a share of the 32-3A title. That’s a huge accomplishment. Tonight we just fell short. It was a great season,” added Ford.

“Our hats off to the Brahmas.”

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For the evening, Port Isabel had 480 total yards (371 rushing).

“Our offensive line did a great job,” Stumbaugh said. “We were able to control the clock and keep them off the field.

Bearkats 52 La Feria 36 The Raymondville Bearkats defeated La Feria 52-36 in a rematch Friday at Burnett Stadium in the Class 3A Division II bidistrict playoffs.

The District 31-3A runner-up Bearkats (6-5) advanced to the second round of the playoffs and and face Orange Grove (11-1).

Against the Bulldogs, the Bearkats lost 26-8 to end its season.

District 32-3A third-place finisher La Feria (3-7), fell behind 25-0 and managed to close the gap to 32-29. “Whew, this one almost got away from us tonight,” said Raymondville coach Joe Gonzales. The Bearkats were led

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Bearkats Wins Bi-District Title La Villa, Santa Maria Make Playoffs in Class 1A Division I one point at intermission 7-6.

La Villa 7 Thordale 28 The La Villa Cardinals (9-2) lost to Thorndale 28-7 in the Class 1A Division I area playoffs at Victoria’s Memorial Stadium.

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La Villa led 7-6 at halftime, but the Bulldogs tallied three touchdowns during the third quarter to put the game away. playoffs to end La Villa’s season

Santa Maria 6 Three Rivers 68

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(Kingsville, Tx)-The Raymondville Bearkats (6-6) were eliminated by Orange Grove (11-1) 26-8 in the Class 3A, Division II Area Championship game at Javelina Stadium. Orange Grove (11-1) defeated Raymondville for the second time this year and advances to the state regional finals.

“We blew our chances with those turnovers. Eitherway, I’m very proud of this players,” said Gonzales.”

The Bearkats threw five interceptions and fumbled twice.

Raymondville fumbled the opening possession away, but held the Bulldogs from scoring on that drive. Right before halftime, Raymondville running back Jesse Valladares (15 carries, 137 yards) broke loose on a 72-yard touchdown to keep the Bearkats within

The Santa Maria Cougars (4-6) lost to Three Rivers (6-4) 68-6 in their Class A bi-district playoff game at Javelina Stadium.

“I’m proud of our kids for getting here to the playoffs. We hope it’s something to build on,” said head coach Frank Muir.

The Cougars trailed 54-0 at halftime and their only score came when Isaac Ortiz hit Orlando Gonzalez for a 41-yard touchdown in the third quarter.

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