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If a movement needs to be made in college sports for the Hispanic athletes, this movement needs to be made now.

For many years, if not too many years, the Black African-American fought for their rights to be free from slavery and for civil rights too.

And it came with a high price. Many AfricanAmericans died for expressing their Freedom of Speech. Even those with a dream died too.

Today, in college sports, the Black African American and White American both dominate most, if not all, college sports. In basketball, at least 90% are Black African Athletes. Why? With National Signing Day just around the corner, some Rio Grande Valley athletes will either sign DI, DII, DIII, or junior college scholarships.

But, only a hand full of Hispanic athletes will get to play at the next level. Most interesting, not one RGV Hispanic athlete will be offered to play basketball at the University of Texas-RGV. A few years ago, a 5’3” Hispanic female athlete signed with then, University of Texas-Pan American and became the all-time leading scorer. Her name was Bianca Torre from Harlingen South High School. A few years before her, another Hispanic athlete signed with the University of Auburn and won numerous of shot put awards in the SEC Conference. His name is Stephen Saenz from Rio Grande City. He also represented Mexico in the 2012 London Olympics.

NFL player, Roberto Garza worked his way as a walk-on football player from Rio Hondo HS to

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play for Texas A&I University. He also worked two jobs in college, and eventually, was drafted in the NFL. He now plays for the Chicago Bears and has made one Super Bowl appearance.

At Colorado State, McAllen H.S. basketball player, J.J. Avila Jr. (6’8” 260lbs) leads the team in scoring.

Now, David Anzaldua (6’7” 325lbs) from Edinburg North HS will get his chance to play football for the University of Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners football team in 2014 as National Signing Day is near.

But, in the meantime, the University of TexasRio Grande Valley (UTPA) Basketball program struggles to win games and continues to

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struggle to fill game day seats. All of the men’s 17 athletes (Black African Americans and Whites) listed on the roster are not from the Rio Grande Valley? On the girls, 16 (Black African Americans) basketball players with 18 players listed. Three players listed are unnamed?

For the second season in a row, the 2014 Class 5A Region IV Basketball Championships will be played at the University of Texas-RGV Field House. And just like last year, the semifinal games were sold out with Valley fans. The games featured girls teams from Harlingen and Weslaco. The Brownsville Porter boys team also qualified along with Laredo United.

Does the Hispanic athlete from the Rio Grande Valley deserve an opportunity to shine in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) in basketball? You bet.

Should the rosters in basketball accommodate at least 4 spots for male and female Hispanic basketball players? You bet.

As a member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists from Washington D.C., in the past, comments from coaches have disturb myself as a journalist. It’s always the same comment too. “Hispanic athletes are not good enough.” Good enough? The real problem is that the Hispanic athlete is not looked at first when it comes to recruiting.

Imagine if every sport offered at UT-RGV featured at least four RGV Hispanic athletes?

This new University of Texas-RGV is about coming together. The time is now, to come together with the RGV Hispanic athletes.

UT-RGV belongs to the Rio Grande Valley. It belongs to the Hispanic athlete too. It’s their time to shine. In turn, the fans will come. The Valley is loyal to our athletes. Give them a chance to play. The movement begins now.

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(McAllen, Tx)- More than 10,000 high school athletes will sign college scholarships to play sports in 2014-15 on February 4th. It’s called National Signing Day. A day that will change the lives of most high school athletes.

From the Rio Grande Valley, two athletes will get the chance to play in the elite NCAA Division I. At 6’8 and 320 lbs, offensive linemen David Anzaldua from Edinburg North High School

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Laura Van Tilburg-Weslaco HS senior signed her letter of intent to play basketball for the University of Texas-RGV at Edinburg in the NCAA DI WAC Conference.

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will sign his letter of intent to play football for the University of Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners. UTSA head football Larry Coker will make his trip to Edinburg North HS and will stand side by side with his prized linemen. “He’s a good one,” says North head coach Roy Garza.

In back-to-back seasons, Anzaldua led the Cougars to the UIL State 5A Division II Regional Football finals. The Cougars offense averaged more than 300 yards rushing with offense tackle Anzaldua leading key blocks for his running backs and the Cougars

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Lady Pan -thers lost to Cibolo Steele at the University of Texas-RGV Field House.

With the state playoffs looming in, the state-ranked Lady Panthers (25-3) will hopefully give Van Tilburg another chance to play at the UT-RGV Field House, as the Rio Grande Valley plays host for the regional tournament again. The senior has played varsity basketball for four seasons and averaged more 18.0 points a game and five blocks.

David Anzaldua Edinburg North HS senior will be headed to the University of TexasSan Antonio to play football in Conference USA. (HSSMImages/Alec Amador)

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District 30-5A

1. Edinburg North 2. Sharyland 3. Edinburg Vela 4. Donna 5. Edinburg Econo 6. Palmview 7. La Joya HS 8. Juarez-Lincoln 9. Edinburg HS

District 31-5A

1. McAllen Rowe 2. PSJA 3. McA Memorial 4. McAllen 5. Weslaco East 6. San Benito 7. PSJA North 8. Weslaco High 9. PSJA Memorial

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District

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District 32-4A

1. Roma HS 2. Mercedes 2. Rio Grande City 4. Edcouch-Elsa 5. Mission HS 6. Valley View HS 7. Mission Vets HS 8. PSJA Southwest 9. Donna North HS

District 32-3A

District 32-5A

1. Harlingen South 24 5 13 0 2. Harlingen 22 5 10 3 3. Los Fresnos 19 9 9 4 4. Brownsville Rivera 17 13 7 7 4. Brownsville Hanna 14 13 7 6 4. Brownsville Veterans16 14 7 7 7. Brownsville Lopez 12 16 3 9 8. Brownsville Porter 2 18 1 11 9. Brownsville Pace 0 12

1. Hidalgo 2. Rio Hondo 2. La Feria 2. Progreso 5. Port Isabel

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1. Mancillas Jr. 2. Garica, Donna 3. Vasquez, Lopez 4. Trevino, Lyford 5. Garcia, HSouth 6. Sanchez, Hidalgo 7. Preciado, HSouth

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1. Edinburg Vela 2. Edinburg North 3. Sharyland 4. Donna 5. Edinburg Econo 6. Edinburg 7. Palmview HS 8. Juarez-Lincoln 9. La Joya HS

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Game Day Highlights

State Ranked No.11 McAllen Nikki Rowe Leads Valley (McAllen, Tx)- “This is it. We are a senior ball club,” says McAllen Nikki Rowe head coach Jose Yerba. “I would love to see our team play in the State 5A Region IV Tournament in our backyard.”

The 31-5A Warriors have been tested in 2013-14 by

defeating teams like San Edison (52-51), Smithson Valley (63-61), San Antonio Highlands (51-39), CC Ray (77-47), Vandegrift (77-69), CC Miller (66-59), San Antonio Holmes (50-37), and CC Carroll (63-48).

Their only loss of the

season came against 26-5A San Antonio Churchill (26-3) 63-52 on November 14th at the Northside ISD Basketball Tournament. The Warriors went 8-1 against teams outside of the Rio Grande Valley.

Last year, the Warriors lost to Brownsville Porter 67-51 in the State 5A Region Quarterfinals

but Yerba knows that his team will have to play harder once playoff time arrives next week.

More than likely, the Warriors will meet either Brownsville Rivera or Hanna in the first round. The Warriors won the District 31-5A title and now it’s playoff time.

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Teams Eliminated From Playoffs

(McAllen, Tx) At one time, the Edinburg Bobcats was the team to beat year in and year out. Now, the Bobcats find themselves tied for last place in District 30-5A along with La Juarez-Lincoln with 1-12 records. Bothteams have been eliminated from the state basketball playoffs. For the Bobcats, their string of eight straight playoffs come to and end. Other teams that have been eliminated are the PSJA North Raiders, Mission Veterans, Weslaco, Weslaco East, and last year’s Class 5A Region IV semifinalist, Porter Cowboys (2-19).

Ready for the State Playoffs. Jose Martinez (1) and Gabe Garcia (24) will lead the McAllen Nikki Rowe Warriors (28-1) in the 5A playoffs with hopes of winning a State 5A title.

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Game Day Highlights

Mission Veterans, Mercedes, Weslaco Ready For State Playoffs

(Mission, Tx)-The Mission Veterans Memorial Lady Patriots qualified for the 2014 State 4A Basketball playoffs but they will have to settle for either third place or runner-ups after winning the title in 2013. In the playoffs, the Lady Patriots lost in the first round to Laredo Cigarroa 40-37. This year could be different with leading scorer Ashley Smith returning. In more action, Mercedes and Roma are the frontrunners for the 32-4A title and that will be determined next week. The Lady Gladiators are two games behind the Lady Tigers (13-1).

In Class 5A, the Weslaco Lady Panthers (32-2) are 14-0 with two games left to play on their schedule. They have clinched a playoff spot along with Weslaco East and PSJA North in District 31-5A. The Lady Panthers advanced to the State 5A Region IV Tournament in 2013.

The Harlingen Lady Cardinals are up by one game against Brownsville Veterans in District 32-5A for the title while Edinburg Vela is holding on to a slim lead in District 30-5A. All three have clinched playoff spots.

Mission Veterans Memorial Ashley Smith leads the Rio Grande Valley in scoring with 18.0 points per game.

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(McAllen, Tx)-The last time a team from the Rio Grande Valley made it “all the way” was back in 2009 when the Santa Rosa boys (27-6) team and Hidalgo Lady Pirates (37-3) both advanced to the University Interscholastic League’s State Basketball Tournament in Austin, Texas. Only one RGV district team from Region IV has won it all. “This is amazing and unbelievable,” said then-Lady Pirates head coach Monica Rodriguez.

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A week later, Santa Rosa High School made the trip to the Frank Erwin Center and became the second team to qualify for the 2009 UIL State Boys Basketball Tournament. Head coach Johnny Cipriano stood in amazement as he looked at the atmosphere that surrounded himself and his team.

“Speechless are the only words I can share,” said Cipriano as he walked onto the basketball court of the Frank Erwin Center, home of the Texas Longhorns. However, one team did win it during March Madness.

To make it to the state tournament, sometimes it takes talent, and other times, it takes just pure luck. In the 2009 State 3A Region IV finals against heavily favorite West Oso, the Lady Pirates made two free throws at

Which team will the line after a foul call against West Oso. Jessica Olvera made her clutch baskets to win it 3736 with less than :25 seconds to play. The winning free throws sent Rodriguez into a moment that she will never forget. The same happened with Santa Rosa against San Antonio Randolph when the Warriors won on a last minute basket to win 63-62 in the Class 2A Regional Finals.

To advance to the UIL State Basketball Tournament, teams have to win their regions. In Texas, the UIL has designated four regions that will have one winning team representing that region in any UIL sanctionedsport. In Region IV, teams from the Rio Grande Valley, Laredo, Corpus Christi area, San Antonio-Seguin areas all compete for the title of Region

IV Champion and a spot in the state semifinals or “Final Four”.

Last year, in the girls regional tournament, Harlingen and Weslaco both advanced to the regional semifinals and met Cibolo Steele and San Antonio Wagner. The game was played at the UT-RGV Field House in Edinburg before a near sell-out crowd. Steele defeated Harlingen 64-34 while the Lady Panthers fell to Wagner 58-33.

Steele would win the 5A Region IV finals and advanced to the state tournament.

In the boys Region IV semifinals, Brownsville Porter lost to San Antonio Brandeis 72-61 at the UT-RGV Field House.

Cibolo Steele defeated Laredo United 55-44. Steele won the Region IV boys title and ad-

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go all the way? vanced to the state tournament too. “You cannot make mental mistakes in the playoffs,” says McAllen Nikki Rowe Warriors head basketball coach Jose Yerba. “Every point counts.”

In 2014, McAllen Nikki Rowe (27-1) and Edinburg North (26-2) seem to be on track to make another playoff run.

Both teams lost in the boys regional quarterfinals in 2013. In the girls brackets, Weslaco (322) looks like a clear favorite to return to the State 5A Region IV Basketball Tournament with

frontrunners Harlingen, Edinburg North, and Brownsville Veterans.

In order to have two teams from the Rio Grande Valley representing Region IV in the finals, they first must beat Laredo-area teams in the first and second rounds. In boys Class 4A, Mercedes and Roma look like favorites to get to the third or fourth rounds in boys basketball while Hidalgo will favored to make another third round playoff appearance.

The one team which did win it all was from District 31-3A. The Corpus Christi West Oso Bears boys team in 2011 defeated Burkburnett 61-57 for the 3A title. The district was made up of CC Miller, Orange Grove, Lyford, Robstown, and Raymondville.

UIL State Region IV Tournament Sites

Class 5A Boys & Girls

Class 4A Boys & Girls Blossom Athletic Center San Antonio, Texas

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Boys

Rio Grande Valley Teams That Have Clinched

District 30-5A

District 32-3A

District 31-5A

District 31-3A

Sharyland Edinburg North Edinburg Vela

Hidalgo Rio Hondo La Feria

McAllen Rowe Kingsville PSJA Grulla McAllen Memorial District 32-2A McAllen Falfurrias Santa Rosa District 32-5A Harlingen South District 32-1A DI Harlingen La Villa Los Fresnos Santa Maria Lasara District 32-4A Roma District 32-1A DII Mercedes Rio Grande City San Perlita McMullen Co Edcouch-Elsa

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District 31-5A

District 31-3A

District 32-5A

District 32-2A

Edinburg North Edinburg Vela Sharyland Weslaco Weslaco East PSJA North Harlingen Harlingen South Brownsville Vets

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District 32-4A

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Hidalgo center senior Matthew Dillard (6’6” 220lbs) will lead his Pirates in the State 3A Playoffs. The Pirates advanced to the Regional Quarterfinals in 2013.

He leads the District 32-3A in rebounding.

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UT-RGV to Host 5A Region IV Tournament (Edinburg, Tx)- The University Interscholastic League awarded the Region IV-5A Basketball Tournament for the first time ever in 2013 and 2014 in the Valley. The winner of the Region IV

tournament qualifies for the State 5A Basketball Tournament in Austin, Texas at the Frank Erwin Center. In boys basketball, Brownsville Porter surprised the Rio Grande Valley by advancing to the semifinals along with Laredo United. Both teams lost to Cibolo Steele and San Antonio Brandeis. Steele defeated Brandeis 71-67 to advance to the State 5A semifinals. In the girls tournament, Cibolo Steele defeated Harlingen 64-34 while Weslaco lost to San Antonio Wagner 58-33. Steele defeated Wagner 58-54 to advance to the state semifinals.

Favored to make this year’s tournament in the boys bracket are the state-ranked No.11 McAllen Nikki Rowe Warriors (27-1) and the Weslaco Lady Panthers (32-2), also state-ranked No.23.

Another team to watch will be the Harlingen Lady Cardinals (237) and Harlingen South Hawks (23-5) boys team. Both Edinburg North (25-2) and Edinburg Vela Lady Sabercats (22-8) could surprise teams early on in the state playoffs.

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(Harlingen, Tx)-Atleast one prediction will be correct. No more Class 5A football playoff match ups between the Harlingen Cardinals and Sharyland Rattlers once the University Interscholastic League announces the new realignments for the 2014-16 school years on February 3rd at the Region I Center in Edinburg, Texas.

The UIL released the enrollment cutoffs with a new 6A Classisfication and the elimination of the six-man football teams. The six-man class will now move up to Class 1A, which means that six-man football will no longer exsist. “The cutoffs for 6A was surprising because there are a lot of schools with enrollments of 3,000 plus students,� says head football coach Tony Villarreal of Weslaco High School.

The Rio Grande Valley will feature three predicted 6A Districts and two 5A Districts. The biggest change will be in 5A with Sharyland moving down from 6A along with Donna and PSJA to compete with Edcouch-Elsa, Mercedes, and other old 4A schools.

Both Donna and Sharyland opened new high schools with Donna North and Sharyland Pioneer high schools.

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District 32-6A Harlingen Harlingen South San Benito Los Fresnos Bro Hanna Bro Rivera Bro Lopez Bro Veterans

District 31-6A Weslaco Weslaco East PSJA North PSJA Memorial Edinburg Edinburg North Edin Economedes District 30-5A McAllen McAllen Memorial McAllen Rowe La Joya LJ Palmview LJ Juarez-Lincoln Mission

District 32-5A Bro Porter Bro Pace Edcouch-Elsa Mercedes Donna North Donna HS Edinburg Vela

District 31-5A PSJA PSJA Southwest Valley View Sharyland Sharyland Pioneer Roma Rio Grande City Mission Veterans District 31-4A Kingsville Zapata Raymondville Grulla Lyford

District 32-4A Port Isabel La Feria Hidalgo Rio Hondo Progreso District 32-3A Aransas Pass Santa Rosa Odem Mathis San Diego Falfurrias Bishop District 16-2A La Villa Ben Bolt Santa Maria Monte Alto

Playoff Rivalry Ends. The Sharyland Rattlers will move down to Class 5A while Harlingen will move up to Class 6A, ending the playoff matchups for the past two years.

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(McAllen, Tx)-The Rio Grande Valley Coaches Association released the 2013 all-district football selections. Heading the list was 31-5A Offensive Player of the Year, Trevor Speights from McAllen Memorial and Mercedes QB Rene Presas capturing the 32-4A Newcomer of the Year honors.

Speights, only a sophomore rushed for 2,226 yards and scored 25 touchdowns while leading the Mustangs to the State 5A Division I Bi-District Championships against Harlingen.

The unexpected occurred in early August when projected starting quarterback, senior Isaiah Garza was injured in an auto accident and was out for the season. Presas stepped in as the back up quarterback, passing for 2,475 yards and 18 touchdowns for the Tigers and another playoff appearance in Class 4A.

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Most Valuable Player Christian Martinez, Sharyland Offensive Player of the Year Matt Whitesides, Edinburg North Defensive Player of the Year Fidel Orozco, Edinburg North Offensive Newcomer of the Year Ebher Lopez, Edinburg Vela Defensive Newcomer of the Year Joey Benitez, Edinburg North Coach of the Year Ron Adame, Sharyland First Team Offense Quarterback — Diego Chrysler, Sharyland Halfbacks — Genaro Cavazos, Edinburg Vela; Martin Diaz, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln Fullback — Adrian Alvarez, Edinburg North Split Ends — Brandon Garza, Sharyland; Anthony Gonzalez, Donna Slot Receivers — Jordan Saldana, Edinburg High; Omar Ozuna, La Joya High Tight End — Doroteo Arreola, Edinburg Economedes Tackles — Richard Cervantes, Sharyland; David Anzaldua, Edinburg North Guards — Angel Mercado, Donna; Josue Hernandez, Sharyland Centers — Brandon Cardenas, Donna; Keith Mora, Sharyland Defense Defensive Ends — Marcelino Casarez, Donna; Armando Celedon, Edinburg High; Joe Gonzalez, Edinburg Vela; Aaron Serna,

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Sharyland Defensive Linemen — Luis Rios, Edinburg North; David Aguayo, Sharyland; Haldo Trevino, Edinburg High; John Jacob Castro, Edinburg Economedes; Eziquiel Cruz, Donna Inside Linebackers — Lupe Quintero, Edinburg North; Joey Esquivel, Edinburg North Outside Linebackers — Steven Guerrero, Edinburg High; Joel Guerrero, Edinburg North Cornerbacks — Augie Cantu, Donna; Roy Cantu, Edinburg North Safeties — Jon Marty, Donna; Jesus Guzman, Edinburg Economedes; John Silva, Edinburg North; Ryan Montalvo, Sharyland; Sean Landez, Sharyland Special Teams Kicker — Kristov Martinez, Edinburg High Punter — Doroteo Arreola, Edinburg Economedes Returner — Justin Harris, Sharyland Second Team Offense Quarterback — Michael Harrison, Edinburg High Halfbacks — Aldo Silva, Donna; Ramsey Ramirez, Edinburg Economedes Fullback — Alfonso Barrera, Edinburg Economedes Split Ends — Alex Chavez, Edinburg North; Brandon Gomez, Edinburg Vela; Michael Arguelles, Edinburg Vela Slot Receivers — Loredo Guerra, Sharyland; Tony Izaguirre, Edinburg Economedes; Matt Ramirez, Edinburg North

Tight End — Steven DeLuna, Edinburg Vela Tackles — Troy Billman, Donna; Ricardo Ramos, Edinburg Vela Guards — Juan Saenz, Edinburg Economedes; Isaiah Caludio, Edinburg North Center — Aaron Rivera, Edinburg North Defense Defensive Ends — Andy Garcia, Edinburg North; Aldo Toscano, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln Defensive Linemen — Ricko Alfaro, Edinburg Vela; Julio Duenas, La Joya High; Luis Luna, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln Inside Linebackers — Aliver Garza, Edinburg Economedes; Rudy Tornero, Sharyland Outside Linebackers — Alex Garcia, Donna; Daniel Gutierrez, Sharyland Cornerbacks — Robert Brown, Edinburg Economedes; Eric Salas, Edinburg North; Monte Clair, Sharyland Safeties — Armando Regalado, Edinburg Vela; Jorge Munoz, La Joya High; Jesus Garcia, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln Special Teams Kicker — Raymond Partida, Edinburg Vela Punter — Michael Harrison, Edinburg High Returner — Sean Landez, Sharyland Honorable Mention Offense Quarterbacks — Ricky Garza Jr., Donna; Luis Alvarez, Edinburg Economedes; Alex Guerrero, Edinburg North; Ezekiel Huaracha, La Joya Palmview Halfbacks — Armando Villarreal, Donna; Carlos Obregon, Edinburg High; Freddy Villarreal, La Joya Palmview; Justin Leanos, La Joya High; Danny Morales, Sharyland; Michael Gonzalez, Sharyland Fullbacks — Lightning Sorrell, Donna; Sammy Jimenez, Edinburg High; Victor Bocanegra, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln; Mauricio Martinez, Sharyland Split Ends — Tony Garcia, Edinburg High; Joel Casas, La Joya High; James Cole, Sharyland; Anthony Mora, La Joya Palmview; Miguel Trevino, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln; Austin Reyna, Edinburg Economedes; Michael Cantu, Edinburg North Slot Receivers — Amonte Bowen, Donna; Jon Valladares, Donna; Johnny Davila, Edinburg Vela; Brandon Ramirez, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln; Chris Zieske, La Joya Palmview; Lance Madden, Sharyland Tight End — Kristian Montemayor, Donna; Scott Theriault, Edinburg High; Hector Cadena, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln; Chris Montalvo, La Joya Palmview Tackles — Nathan Santiago, Edinburg High; Nett Ramirez, Edinburg Economedes; Frank Quintanar, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln; Joey Munoz, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln; Romeo Uresti, Edinburg North; Eric Garcia, Donna; Seth Palacios, Edinburg Vela; John Garcia, La Joya Palmview; Mark Hernandez, Sharyland Guards — Cesar Leal, Donna; Yitzak Sanchez, Edinburg Economedes; Luis Vela, Edinburg Vela; Frank Contreras, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln; Mark Peralez, La Joya High; Erick Cleto, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln; Ramiro Garcia, Edinburg High; Angel Gutierrez, La Joya Palmview; Nick Villarreal, Sharyland Center — Matthew Sanchez, Edinburg High; Zeke Garza, La Joya High; Joe Garza, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln; Carlos Valdez, La Joya Palmview Defense Defensive Ends — Adam Chapa, Donna; John Alaniz, La Joya Palmview; Rigo Salinas, Sharyland; Emilio Zuniga, Edinburg Economedes; Pasqual Rendon, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln; Erick Guajardo, Edinburg Vela; Jacon Gomez, Sharyland Defensive Linemen — Jacob Garza, Edinburg High; Joe Moreno, Edinburg North; Vicente Garcia, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln; Juan

Martinez, La Joya Palmview; Cesar Villegas, Donna; Nick Chavez, Donna; Sam Garza, Edinburg North; Alberto Pedraza, Sharyland Inside Linebackers — Sergio Coronado, Donna; Steven Aguilar, Donna; Robert Gonzalez, Edinburg High; Brandon Velasquez, Edinburg Economedes; John Trevino, Edinburg Vela; Eliud Lopez, La Joya High; Dustin Ruiz, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln; Amado Garcia, La Joya Palmview; Joe Garza, Sharyland Outside Linebackers — Israel Gomez, Edinburg Economedes; Efrain Gonzalez, Edinburg Vela; Eric Rodriguez, La Joya High; Valentine Colunga, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln; Mario Rodriguez, Edinburg High; Luis Rodriguez, Donna; Sergio Talavera, Sharyland Cornerbacks — Angel Lara, Edinburg High; Ricky Rodriguez, Edinburg Economedes; Adam Garza, Edinburg Vela; Ruben Lopez, La Joya High; Robert Gonzalez, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln; JD Alaniz, La Joya Palmview; Alex Vela, La Joya High; Gerardo Davila, Sharyland Safeties — Thomas Calderon, Donna; Gonzalo Rodriguez, Edinburg High; Adam Barajas, Edinburg Vela; Albert Torres, La Joya Palmview; Justin Harris, Sharyland Special Teams Kickers — Pedro Garcia, Donna; Diego Sanchez, Edinburg North; Eric Izaguirre, Sharyland Punters — Pedro Garcia, Donna; Jose Orozco, Edinburg North; Rafael Perez, Edinburg Vela; Aldo Toscano, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln; Salvador Jimenez, La Joya Palmview; Brandon Garza, Sharyland Returners — Anthony Gonzalez, Donna; Jordan Saldana, Edinburg High; Johnny Davila, Edinburg Vela

District 31-5A

Most Valuable Player Fred Hover, McAllen High Offensive Player of the Year Trevor Speights, McAllen Memorial Defensive Player of the Year Rey Guajardo, PSJA High First Team Offense Quarterback — Justin Owens, McAllen Rowe Halfbacks — Saul Cuellar, Weslaco East Fullback — Joel Alonzo, McAllen Memorial Split Ends — Juan Gamez, McAllen High; Jesus Gutierrez, McAllen Rowe Slot Backs — Marcus Moya, McAllen High; Eric Gonzalez, Weslaco High; Edgar Perez, McAllen Rowe Slot Receiver — Jay Alonzo, McAllen Rowe Tight End — Andrew Leal, McAllen Memorial Tackles — Brandon Cuellar, McAllen High; Jesus Martinez, Weslaco East Guards — Thomas Rodriguez, McAllen Memorial; Armando Martinez, Weslaco East; Jesus Alvarado, McAllen High Centers — Hector Decanini, Weslaco East Defense Defensive Ends — Nick Mendoza, PSJA High; Pedro Coronado, San Benito Defensive Linemen — Jesus Anaya, Weslaco High; Thomas Quiroz, PSJA High; Ricky Rodriguez, San Benito; Terrence Porter, PSJA Memorial Inside Linebackers — Michael Torres, Weslaco High; Christian Sanchez, PSJA High Outside Linebackers — Jacob Martin, Weslaco High; Kevin Spears, PSJA Memorial Cornerbacks — Marcus Correa, McAllen High; Andrew Cavazos, Weslaco High; Chris Menchu, PSJA High Safeties — Matthew Lopez, Weslaco High; Bobby Guajardo, PSJA High Special Teams

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2013 All-District Selections Kicker — Frankie Gonzalez, McAllen High Punter — Edgar Ruiz, PSJA North Returner — Gabriel Vasquez, San Benito Second Team Offense Quarterback — Dylan Castillo, San Benito Halfbacks — Ricky Rodriguez, McAllen High Fullback — Matthew Rincones, McAllen High Split Ends — DJ Johnson, McAllen Memorial; Jon Guzman, San Benito; Juan Maravilla, PSJA Memorial Slot Backs — Gilbert Urbina, Weslaco East; Justin Richie, PSJA High; Slot Receivers — Javier Ortiz, San Benito Tight End — Derrick Castillo, San Benito Tackles — Bryan Velasco, McAllen Memorial; Guillermo Guerrero, McAllen Rowe Guards — Jesse Coronado, Weslaco High; Jacob Cortez, McAllen Rowe Center — Raul Luera, McAllen High; JD Barrera, PSJA Memorial Defense Defensive Ends — Paul Zeilinski, McAllen High; John Adame, Weslaco East; Gibi Guerrero, PSJA North Defensive Linemen — Aldair Quiroz, McAllen High; Marco Arroyo, Weslaco East; Manny Ascencio, McAllen Rowe; Ray Rodriguez, PSJA Memorial; Augustus Hernandez, PSJA North Inside Linebackers — Ramiro Mendoz, Weslaco East; Jorge Trevino, PSJA Memorial Outside Linebackers — Armando Garces, McAllen High; Juan Anguiano, Weslaco East; Frank Rivas, San Benito Cornerbacks — Eric Garcia, PSJA Memorial; Jonathan Alegria, San Benito; Juan Garcia, PSJA North Safeties — Ciro Rojas, Weslaco East; Nick Marriott, McAllen Memorial; Nate Mireles, San Benito; Zack Caples, McAllen Rowe; Victor Medillen, PSJA Memorial Special Teams Kicker — David Almaraz, McAllen Memorial; Jose Gasser, PSJA Memorial Punter — Gilbert Urbina, Weslaco East Returner — Sammy Lopez, PSJA North Honorable Mention Offense Quarterbacks — Robbie Lopez, Weslaco High; Darren Rivas, Weslaco East; Jonathan Sanchez, McAllen Memorial; Jesus Navarro, PSJA High; Michael Gonzalez, PSJA Memorial Halfbacks — File Patino, PSJA High; Gabriel Vasquez, San Benito; Jonathan Trevino, PSJA Memorial; Joey Estrada, PSJA North; Fullbacks — Javier Galvan, Weslaco High; Ryan Navarro, Weslaco East; Andre De La Cerda, PSJA High; Christian Sierra, San Benito

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Split Ends — Andrew Aldape, Weslaco High; Tommy Maldonado, Weslaco East; Taylor Santillan, PSJA High; Marco Valencia, McAllen Rowe; Calvin Gaona, PSJA Memorial; Eric Lopez, PSJA North; Justin Gonzalez, McAllen High; Azael Garza, McAllen Memorial; Mando Medrano, San Benito; Alex Mancha, PSJA High Slot Backs — Aaron Villarreal, McAllen Memorial; Victor Gaitan, San Benito; Mike Saenz, McAllen Rowe; John Saenz, PSJA Memorial; Slot Receivers — JR Villarreal, Weslaco East; Nathan Sifuentes, PSJA High; Eric Medellin, PSJA Memorial; CJ Barberena, PSJA North; Sonny Oliveira, Weslaco High Tight End — Kevin Hilgenfeld, McAllen High; Hector Sanchez, PSJA Memorial; Chris Hernandez, PSJA North; Aiden Abeldano, Weslaco East Tackles — Jacob Amar, McAllen High; Joe Margo, Weslaco High; Robert Noriega, Weslaco High; Edward Pequeno, McAllen Memorial; Ever Vigiil, PSJA High; Andres Martinez, PSJA High; Orlando Nieto, PSJA Memorial; Javi Lara, PSJA North; Jacob Escobedo, PSJA Memorial Guards — Jose Reyes, McAllen High; Abraham Noyola, PSJA High; Josh Abundiz, San Benito; Noe Alonzo, PSJA Memorial; Anthony Marin, PSJA North Center — Anthony Esparza, McAllen Memorial; Victor Tamez, PSJA High; Eddie Favata, PSJA North; Juan Elias, McAllen Rowe Defense Defensive Ends — Rene Perez, Weslaco High; Derrick Alegria, McAllen Memorial; Osvaldo Calderon, McAllen Memorial; Osiel Villarreal, McAllen Rowe; Alex Garcia, McAllen Rowe; Jose Ramirez, PSJA Memorial; Kevin Trevino, PSJA North; Marc Vasquez, McAllen High; Ray Flores, Weslaco East; Chris Padillas, San Benito; Jesus Torres, Weslaco High Defensive Linemen — Lee Vasquez, McAllen High; Daniel Meavae, Weslaco East; Christian Cardenas, Weslaco East; Henry Falcon, McAllen Memorial; Patrick Ojeaga, McAllen Memorial; Matthew Rodriguez, PSJA High; Greg Hernandez, San Benito; Raul Castillo, McAllen Rowe; Mario Chavez, PSJA Memorial; Matt Garza, PSJA North Inside Linebackers — Nic Garcia, McAllen High; Lucas Rios, McAllen Memorial; Cody Stites, McAllen Memorial; Brandon Juarez, San Benito; Jesse Gamez, McAllen Rowe; CJ Barbarrena, PSJA North; Edgar Avila, McAllen Rowe; German Mata, PSJA Memorial Outside Linebackers — Gilbert Urbina, Weslaco East; Orley cortez, McAllen Memorial; Sam Hinojosa, McAllen Memorial; Erik Castillo, PSJA High; Omar Garza, McAllen

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District 32-5A

Co-Most Valuable Players Javier Cruz, Los Fresnos; Brandon Garza, Harlingen High Defensive Player of the Year Gilbert Bermea, Harlingen Offensive Player of the Year Jaedon Taylor, Harlingen South Offensive Newcomer of the Year Eli Cruz, Los Fresnos Defensive Newcomer of the Year Fabian Rodriguez, Los Fresnos Offensive Lineman of the Year Montgomery Medley, Harlingen High Defensive Lineman of the Year Jacob Villarreal, Harlingen South First Team Offense Quarterback — Sean Montemayor, Harlingen South Halfbacks — William Cox, Los Fresnos; Jacquil Evans, Brownsville Rivera; Fidencio Gonzalez, Harlingen High; Derrik Rodriguez, Brownsville Veterans Fullback — Travis Grienier, Brownsville Hanna Split Ends — Nick Alegria, Los Fresnos; Grant Preciado, Harlingen South Slot Receiver — Nick Garcia, Harlingen South Flankers — Brandon Colon, Los Fresnos; Brandon Vasquez, Harlingen High Tight End — Edward Rubio, Brownsville Rivera Tackle — Issac Garcia, Harlingen South; Alex Betancourt, Los Fresnos Guard — Michael Mendez, Los Fresnos; Stephen Zapata, Harlingen High Center — Romauldo Sanchez, Harlingen High Defense

Defensive Ends — Ray Moreno, Harlingen High; Josue Ramirez, Los Fresnos; Angel Espinoza, Brownsville Rivera Down Linemen — Marcus Garcia, Harlingen High; Kristian Rodriguez, Harlingen South; Josue Gazoria, Los Fresnos Inside Linebackers — Jeff Guevara, Harlingen South; Mingo Hernandez, Los Fresnos Outside Linebackers — Alex Robles, Brownsville Hanna; Brandon Rodriguez, Harlingen South; Adrian Vasquez, Harlingen High Cornerbacks — Nick Garcia, Harlingen South; Hayden Flores, Harlingen High Safeties — Luis Mallozzi, Brownsville Veterans; Jason Rafac, Los Fresnos; Felix Reyna, Harlingen High Free Safeties — Elijah DeLeon, Harlingen High; Carlos Del Angel, Harlingen South Special Teams Kicker — Julio De La Garza, Brownsville Lopez Punter — Chelin Martinez, Brownsville Rivera Long Snapper — Sammy Casas, Harlingen High Second Team Offense Quarterback — Danny Elizondo, Brownsville Rivera Halfback — Felix Calderon, Brownsville Pace Fullback — Mario Mendez, Brownsville Rivera Split Ends — C.J. Gallegos, Harlingen High; Richard Martinez, Brownsville Hanna; Jonathan Quezada, Brownsville Lopez Slot Receiver — Horacio Salinas, Brownsville Lopez Flankers — Chris Montes, Brownsville Rivera; Lucas Olivares, Brownsville Hanna Tight End — Bowie Davis, Harlingen High Tackle — Mario Portales, Brownsville Rivera; D.J. Davis, Harlingen High Guard — Alex Briseno, Brownsville Rivera; Rodrigo Garcia, Brownsville Veterans; Arnaldo Hernandez, Harlingen High Center — Adrian Garcia, Brownsville Veterans Defense Defensive Ends — Pedro Gonzalez, Brownsville Veterans; Adrian Lopez, Harlingen High; Luis Torres, Brownsville Lopez Down Linemen — Jacob Alaniz, Brownsville Veterans; Andres Lucio, Brownsville Rivera; Chris Mungis, Harlingen High Inside Linebackers — Christopher Godoy, Brownsville Rivera; Jose Mejia, Harlingen High Outside Linebackers — Rene Aguilar, Brownsville Lopez; Bennie Hinojosa, Brownsville Rivera; Alex Simien, Los Fresnos Cornerbacks — Stevie Gasca, Harlingen

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Brownsville Hanna Guards — Chris Granja, Brownsville Hanna; Juan Herrera, Brownsville Porter; Dalton House, Los Fresnos; Gage Rivas, Brownsville Veterans; Aaron Saldana, Brownsville Rivera Center — Josh Castillo, Brownsville Pace; Jonah Cepeda, Los Fresnos; Jacob Martinez, Harlingen South; Guadalupe Nava, Brownsville Rivera Defense Defensive Ends — Eric Camacho, Harlingen High; Isaiah Cano, Harlingen High; A.J. Garay, Brownsville Pace; Eddie Garcia, Brownsville Hanna; JC Garcia, Los Fresnos; Homer Reyna, Los Fresnos; Rolando Soto, Brownsville Porter; Rogelio Tapia, Brownsville Veterans Down Linemen — Christobal Bermudez, Brownsville Pace; Danny Cabrera, Brownsville Hanna; Kevin Gonzalez, Brownsville Rivera; Kevin Hernandez, Brownsville Rivera; Cesar Lozano, Brownsville Veterans; Emmanuel Mena, Harlingen High; Angel Torres, Los Fresnos Inside Linebackers — Frankie Almanza, Los Fresnos; Daniel Cardenas, Brownsville Pace; Daniel Cisneros, Brownsville Lopez; Joe Ibarra, Brownsville Veterans; Christian Martinez, Brownsville Rivera; Eddie Mendez, Brownsville Rivera; Jay Ramos, Brownsville Hanna; Jesus Rivera, Brownsville Porter; Cristian Vargas, Brownsville Veterans Outside Linebackers — Mauricio Aguilar, Brownsville Pace; Morgan Borland, Brownsville Veterans; Chris Rodriguez, Harlingen High Cornerbacks — Victor Aguilar, Brownsville Veterans; Jesse Balli, Harlingen High; Issac Garcia, Brownsville Rivera; Armando Izaguirre, Brownsville Hanna; Saul Mendoza, Brownsville Lopez; Danny Ramirez, Los

Fresnos Safety — Marco Garcia, Brownsville Hanna Free Safeties — Nick Alegria, Los Fresnos; Ricardo Carlos, Brownsville Veterans; Alfredo Mercado, Brownsville Hanna Special Teams Kickers — Samuel Bazan, Harlingen High; Ruben Hernandez, Brownsville Veterans; Jonathan Robledo, Los Fresnos Punter — Nathan Garcia, Brownsville Veterans Long Snapper — Jimmy Cantu, Brownsville Veterans; Christian Martinez, Brownsville Rivera

District 32-4A

Coach of the Year Joe Marichalar, Edcouch-Elsa Offensive Player of the Year Orly Solis, Roma Defensive Player of the Year Robert Trevino, Edcouch-Elsa Newcomer of the Year Rene Presas, Mercedes First Team Offense Quarterback — Noe Gonzalez III, sr., Rio Grande City Running Backs — Jose Castelo, sr., Rio Grande City; Israel Loredo, sr., EdcouchElsa; Gilbert Vela, sr., Mercedes Fullback — Miguel Mariscal, sr., EdcouchElsa Wide Receivers —Cesar Martinez, sr., Rio Grande City; Diego Garcia, sr., Edcouch-Elsa; Josh Garza, jr., Mercedes; Aldo Ramirez, jr., Roma Tight End — Isaac Martinez, sr., EdcouchElsa Center — Tomas Nunez, sr., Edcouch-Elsa Guards — Nick Garcia, sr., Edcouch-Elsa; Ovidio Hernandez, sr., Roma

Tackles — David Martinez, sr., EdcouchElsa; Ruben Hinojosa, jr., Roma Punters — Jorge Cavazos, sr., Mission Veterans Memorial Defense Defensive Linemen — Gabriel Rodriguez, jr., Edcouch-Elsa; Rick Hinojosa, sr., Mercedes; Alex Castaneda, jr., Rio Grande City Defensive Ends — Brandon Ayala, sr., Mercedes; Armando Mendoza, sr., Mission High Outside Linebackers — Brandon Villa, sr., Edcouch-Elsa; Adonis Juarez, sr., Mission High Inside Linebackers — Jacob Barrera, sr., Edcouch-Elsa; Steven Cavazos, sr., Mission High Free Safeties — Diego Garcia, sr., EdcouchElsa; Abel Ortiz, sr., Rio Grande City Strong Safety — Luis Carranza, sr., Edcouch-Elsa Cornerbacks — Brian Valle, sr., EdcouchElsa; Alex Martinez, jr., Mercedes Kicker — Jorge Cavazos, sr., Mission Veterans Memorial Second Team Offense Quarterback — Santos Villarreal, jr., Mission Veterans Memorial Running Backs — Mark Garcia, sr., Edcouch-Elsa; John Garcia, jr., Mission Veterans Memorial; Hector Ortega, jr., PSJA Southwest Fullback — Jonathan Ruelas, sr., Valley View Wide Receivers — Mark Garcia, sr., Edcouch-Elsa; Roel Garcia, jr., Mercedes; Christian Longoria, jr., Rio Grande City; Rolando De Leon, jr., Mission Veterans Memorial; Homero Alaniz, jr., PSJA Southwest Tight End — Jesus Grimaldo, sr., Roma Centers — David Avila, sr., Mercedes; Juan Castillo, jr., Roma

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2013 All-District Selections Guards — Javier Banda, sr., Mercedes; Miguel Garza, sr., Mission Veterans Memorial; Jonathan Soto, sr., PSJA Southwest Tackles — Erick De La Cerda, sr., Mercedes; Eddie Garza, sr., Rio Grande City Punter — Giovanni Valdez, so., Valley View Defense Defensive Linemen — Ray Dinnall-Guerra, jr., Edcouch-Elsa; Jose Newman, sr., Rio Grande City; Albert Garcia, Mission Veterans Memorial; Ovidio Hernandez, sr., Roma; Sabas Garcia, sr., Mission High; Pedro Cantu, sr., Mission High Defensive Ends — Alex Garza, sr., EdcouchElsa; Andrew Lopez, sr., Rio Grande City; Rick Rodriguez, Mission Veterans Memorial; Carlos Batiz, so., Valley View Outside Linebackers — Rick Blanco, jr., Mercedes; Pedro Chapa, sr., Rio Grande City Inside Linebackers —Carlos Acosta, sr., Mercedes; Adrian Flores, Mission Veterans Memorial Free Safeties — Kevin Liebano, Mission Veterans Memorial; Gerardo Barrera, sr., Mission High Strong Safety —Julian Meza, sr., Mission Veterans Memorial Cornerbackers —Joe Flores, sr., Roma; Ulises Moreno, sr., Mission High Kickers — Arturo Pena, sr., Roma; Argenis Palomo, sr., Mission High Honorable Mention Offense Quarterbacks — Noe Gonzalez, sr., Edcouch-Elsa; Bruno Saenz, sr., Edcouch-Elsa; Gerardo Barrera, sr., Mission High; Robert Garza, sr., Roma Running Backs — Ubaldo Perez, sr., Rio Grande City; Livan Hernandez, so., Valley View; Oscar Monjarez, so., Valley View Fullbacks — Isaac Vela, so., Mercedes; Rene Ramirez, so., Roma; Jesus Acosta, so., PSJA Southwest

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Wide Receivers — Chon Hernandez, jr., Edcouch-Elsa; Edgar Arrevalo, sr., Mercedes; Daniel Martinez, so., Mercedes; Damian Muniz, sr., Rio Grande City; Marco Garza, sr., Rio Grande City; Eddie Garcia, jr., Rio Grande City; Bobby Tovar, Mission Veterans Memorial; Robert Veliz, jr., Mission High; Mark Garcia, so., Mission High; Chezzarre Gonzalez, Fr., Valley View; Eddie Garza, sr., PSJA Southwest Tight End — Carlos Batiz, so., Valley View; Luis Gutierrez, jr., PSJA Southwest; Erick Hidrogo, sr., Mission Veterans Memorial Centers — Ian Farias, sr., Mission Veterans Memorial; Faustino Saldana, sr., PSJA Southwest Guards — Gabriel Armendariz, jr., EdcouchElsa; Jay Martinez, jr., Mercedes; Andres Lopez, sr., Roma; Juan Flores, jr., Mission High; Ryan Perez, so., Valley View Tackles — Rigo Trejo, sr., Edcouch-Elsa; Bryant Ledesma, sr., Mercedes; Carlos Eligio, sr., Rio Grande City; Matthew Cortez, Mission Veterans Memorial; Erasmo Gonzalez, sr., Roma; Isaac Barrera, sr., Mission High; Jose Melendez, sr., Valley View; Shawn Gonzalez, so., PSJA Southwest; Gilbert Galvan, sr., PSJA Southwest Punters — Victor Lumbreras, sr., EdcouchElsa; Noe Gonzalez III, sr., Rio Grande City; Luz Gomez, sr., Roma; German Beltran, sr., PSJA Southwest Defense Defensive Linemen — Jose Almarez, jr., Mercedes; Garrett Gonzalez, jr., Rio Grande City; Arnulfo Marin, sr., Valley View Defensive Ends — Alex Valdez, sr., Mercedes; Mike Perez, Mission Veterans Memorial; Jesus Grimaldo, sr., Roma; Jorge Lopez, so., Valley View; German Beltran, sr., PSJA Southwest Outside Linebackers — Richard Hernandez, sr., Edcouch-Elsa; Jose Rojas, sr., Mercedes;

Jacob Perez, sr., Mercedes; Robert De La Garza, Mission Veterans Memorial; Joel Marez, Mission Veterans Memorial; Hector Escoto, sr., Roma; Eddie Garcia, jr., Mission High; Roberto Serna, so., Valley View Inside Linebackers — Aaron Reyna, jr., Rio Grande City; Guillermo Silva, sr., Rio Grande City; Bernabe Lopez, Mission Veterans Memorial; Eloy Guerrero, sr., Roma Free Safeties — Tristan Gutierrez, jr., Mercedes; Adam Ruiz, sr., Mission Veterans Memorial; Diego Cantu, jr., Roma; Jorge Cantu, jr., PSJA Southwest Strong Safeties — Roel Garcia, jr., Mercedes; David Garcia, jr., Rio Grande City; Michael Ruiz, sr., Mission High Cornerbackers — Dillon Rodriguez, sr., Edcouch-Elsa; Bryan Lozano, sr., Mercedes; Alberto Pena, sr., Rio Grande City; Alexis Galaviz, sr., Rio Grande City; Edgar Hernandez, Mission Veterans Memorial; Adrian Ruiz, Mission Veterans Memorial; Aldo Ramirez, jr., Roma; Christopher Zavala, sr., Valley View; Mario Nacianceno, sr., Valley View; Jose Benavides, so., PSJA Southwest

District 31-3A

Most Valuable Player Reymond Penablanca (UN), Grulla, Sr. Offensive MVP Miguel Alvarez, Zapata, Sr. Defensive MVP Justin Wickham (UN), Kingsville, Sr. Co-Newcomers of the Year Ryan Martinez, Kingsville, Soph.; Orlando Villarreal, Zapata, Soph.

Coach of the Year Robert Wilcox, Kingsville First Team Offense Quarterback — DeAndre Bergen, Kingsville, Sr. Running back — Robert Camarillo (UN), Grulla, Sr.; Jesse Valladares, Raymondville,

Sr.; David Cavazos, Kingsville, Sr.; Romeo Rosales, Raymondville, Sr. Wide Receivers — Troy Trillayes, Grulla, Jr.; Andres Infante, Lyford, Sr.; Leo Martinez, Grulla, Soph.; Miguel Sandoval, Kingsville, Sr.; Lupe Loya, Raymondville, Sr. Tight End — Seth Hemphill, Kingsville, Jr.; Rodrigo Saldivar, Zapata, Sr. Center — Sammy Robles, Kingsville, Sr. Guards — Marcu Lugo (UN), Raymondville, Sr.; Silvestre Bustamante, Zapata, Jr. Tackles — Jorviss Houston (UN), Kingsville, Sr.; Eddie Sanchez, Zapata, Jr. Kicker — Heriberto Diaz, Grulla, Sr. Defense Defensive Tackles — Travis Ramos, Lyford, Sr.; Jaime Solis Jr., Grulla, Jr.; Justin Villacana, Raymondville, Sr. Defensive Ends — Edgar Cepeda, Lyford, Sr.; Matthew Nieto, Raymondville, Jr.; Leo Salinas, Zapata, Sr. Linebackers — Juan Pena, Grulla, Jr.; Edward Chavez, Raymondville, Jr.; Brandon Alvarez, Zapata, Jr.; Roger Zuniga, Raymondville, Sr.; Ricardo Guajardo, Raymondville, Soph.; Rodrigo Saldivar, Zapata, Sr. Secondary — Joel Villarreal, Grulla, Sr.; Alex Solis, Grulla, Soph.; Jake Gutierrez, Zapata, Jr.; Christopher Trevino, Raymondville, Jr.; Juan Gil, Zapata, Jr. Punter — Robert Camarillo, Grulla, Sr. Second Team Offense Quarterback — Scot Arnold, Lyford, Sr. Running back — Rolando Ibanez, Zapata, Jr.; Christopher Trevino, Raymondville, Jr.; Miguel Salinas, Lyford, Jr. Wide Receivers — Nathan Salinas, Grulla, Sr.; Samson Sewell, Lyford, Jr.; Spencer Ackers, Raymondville, Sr.; Alex Solis, Zapata, Jr. Tight End — Marcus Uribe, Raymondville, Sr. Center — Joe De La Cruz, Grulla, Sr.; Carlos

2013 All-District Selections Saenz, Zapata, Jr. Guards — Nazario Garza, Grulla, Soph.; Jonathan Alvarez, Lyford, Sr. Tackles — Nathan Lopez, Raymondville, Jr.; Aaron Barrera, Grulla, Jr. Place Kicker — Francisco Zapata, Sr. Defense Defensive Tackles — Travis Ramos, Lyford, Sr.; Jaime Solis Jr., Grulla, Jr.; Justin Villacana, Raymondville, Sr. Defensive Ends — Edgar Cepeda, Lyford, Sr.; Matthew Nieto, Raymondville, Jr.; Leo Salinas, Zapata, Sr. Linebackers — Juan Pena, Grulla, Jr.; Edward Chavez, Raymondville, Jr.; Brandon Alvarez, Zapata, Jr.; Roger Zuniga, Raymondville, Sr.; Ricardo Guajardo, Raymondville, Soph.; Rodrigo Saldivar, Zapata, Sr. Secondary — Joel Villarreal, Grulla, Sr.; Alex Solis, Grulla, Soph.; Jake Gutierrez, Zapata, Jr.; Christopher Trevino, Raymondville, Jr.; Juan Gil, Zapata, Jr. Punter — Robert Camarillo, Grulla, Sr. Honorable Mention Offense Quarterback — Raul Ruiz, Zapata, Jr.; Guillermo Esparza, Raymondville, Sr. Wide Receivers — Daniel Montes, Lyford, Sr.; Eric Perez, Kingsville, Sr.; Adrian Rivera, Kingsville, Soph.; Frank Fuentes, Zapata, Sr. Centers — Edgar Cepeda, Lyford, Sr.; Angel Levi Soria, Raymondville, Soph.

Guards — Gilbert Vera, Grulla, Soph,; Mateo Galvan, Kingsville, Jr.; Xavier Herrera, Zapata, Jr.; Bobby Gonzales, Ray-mondville, Jr. Tackles — Ben Benys, Kingsville, Jr.; Mike Cervantes, Lyford, Sr.; Marco Guerra, Zapata, Jr.; Brandon Solis, Grulla, Sr. Kicker — Fernando Balli, Raymondville, Sr. Defense Defensive Tackles — Eric Garza, Grulla, Sr.; Jorge Vela, Zapata, Soph.; Matthew Serna, Zapata, Sr. Defensive Ends — Brandon Ramirez, Raymondville, Jr.; Justin Gonzalez, Raymondville, Sr.; Isai Perez, Grulla, Sr. Linebackers — Julio Rodriguez, Raymondville, Jr.; Matt Gomez, Zapata, Soph.; Alexis Cahue, Grulla, Sr., Isaiah Chapa, Ly-ford, Sr.; Jorge Reyes, Lyford, Sr. Defensive Backs — Jesus Saenz, Grulla, Sr.; Manuel Barba, Grulla, Sr.; Jonathan Reyna, Lyford, Soph.; Robert Martinez, Zapata, Sr.

District 32-3A

Most Valuable Player Isaiah Martinez, Sr., Port Isabel Offensive player of the Year Jaime Gonzalez, Jr., Port Isabel Defensive player of the Year

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Jacques Guillot, Sr., Port Isabel (UN) Co-Newcomers of the Year Andy Hernandez, Hidalgo; Marco Garate, Rio Hondo Coach of the Year Monty Stumbaugh, Port Isabel First Team Offense Quarterbacks — Eric Cuervo, Sr., La Feria; Elijah Pitones, Jr., Rio Hondo Running Backs — Javob Losoya, Sr., Port Isabel (UN); Juan Aguilera, Sr., Port Isabel; Chris Anderson, Hidalgo; Armando Garza, Sr., La Feria; Emilio Martinez, Sr. Wide Receivers — Bryan Casas, Sr., La Feria (UN); Angel Carrera, Jr., La Feria (UN); Louis Bennet, Sr., Port Isabel; Joey Montalvo, Sr., Rio Hondo Tight End — Miguel Ramirez, Sr., Port Isabel (UN) Center — Ruben Silva, Sr., Port Isabel (UN) Guards — Agustin Hernandez, Jr., Port Isabel (UN); Joshua Lopez, Sr., Rio Hondo Tackles — Mark Benavides, Sr., Port Isabel (UN); Luis Ochoa, Sr., Port Isabel Place Kicker — Joel Nava, Jr., La Feria Defense Defensive Tackles — Erick Valdez, Hidalgo (UN); Mark Benavidez, Sr., Port Isabel (UN) Defensive Ends — Miguel Ramirez, Sr., Port Isabel (UN); Robbie Tamez, La Feria; Jesus Alegria, Progreso Linebackers — Esteven Montelongo, Sr., Port Isabel (UN); Jose U. Garza, Sr., Port Isabel (UN); Ed Pena, Sr., Rio Hondo (UN); Randy Cantu, Soph., La Feria Secondary — Jon Jasso, Sr., La Feria (UN); A.J. Torres, Jr., La Feria; Juan Aguilera, Sr., Port Isabel (UN); Marco Colo-rado, Jr., Port Isabel (UN); Marcos Carrizales, Jr., Rio Hondo Punter — Eric Cuervo, Sr., La Feria Second Team Offense Running Backs — Marco Alejandro, Sr., La Feria; Esteban Ontiveros, Progreso Wide Receivers — Hugo Frias, Hidalgo; Tony Ramirez, Jr., La Feria; Fernando Casares, Progreso; Miguel Rodriguez, Sr., Rio Hondo Tight End — Matt Dillard, Hidalgo Center — John Reyes, Jr., Rio Hondo Guards — Isaac Martinez, Sr., Port Isabel; Johnathan Bolanos, Hidalgo; Joey Velasquez, Sr., La Feria Tackles — Erick Valdez, Hidalgo; Jesus Martinez, Sr., La Feria Place Kicker — Luis Cacho, Sr., Port Isabel Defense

Defensive Tackles — Ramon Sauceda, Sr., La Feria; Agustin Hernandez, Jr., Port Isabel; Armando Ruvio, Jr., Rio Hondo Defensive Ends — Justin Almanza, Hidalgo; Albert Magallanes, Soph., Rio Hondo Linebackers — Juan Villarreal, Hidalgo; Vattell Cooke, Sr., La Feria; Jorge Mongdragon, Sr., Port Isabel; Juan Pablo Flo-res, Progreso; Daniel Flores, Soph., Rio Hondo Secondary — Francisco Garcia, Hidalgo; Chris Anderson, Hidalgo; Jorge Medrano, Progreso; Jose Luis Munoz, Progreso Punter — Christian Chavez, Soph., Progreso Honorable Mention Hidalgo — Peter Quiroz, Jesus Castillo, Luis Castillo, Hilario Bermudez, Isaac Aleman, Ken Hosanna, Angel Alvarado, Rudy Zarate, Jesus Nino La Feria — Jesse Leal, Josh Castillo, Alvaro De La Cruz, Jay Cordero Port Isabel — Jason Schrank, Martin Puente, Pedro De Gonzalez (Sr.), Bradley Barton Progreso — Jose Cortez, Noe Cabrera, Dagoberto Zamora, Danny Munoz, Arnold Martinez Rio Hondo — Mike Zarate, Derek Salazar, Isaiah Valladarez, Daniel Cucul, Isaiah Heredia, Tristan Escamilla, Jose Guzman, D.J. Hernandez, Alan Algaro, Nate Adames District 16-2A Div. I (Santa Rosa only) Most Valuable Player Adrian Canales First Team Running back — Wally Olivarez Offensive Linemen — Orlando Garcia; Nathan Perez Defensive End — Nathan Perez Defensive Tackle — Orlando Garcia Linebacker — Chris-tian Flores (UN) Defensive Back — Ivan Salazar Special Teams — Rolando Vasquez Kicker — Ivan Salazar (UN) Second Team Running back—Mark Mendoza Wide Receivers — Arnold Galvan; Humberto Castaneda Tight End — Modesto Ramirez Offensive Lineman — Marco Contreras Defensive Tackle — Jose Badillo Linebackers — Rene Lopez; Wally Olivarez Defensive Back — Marco Perez Honorable Mention Wide Receiver — Ivan Salazar Offensive Linemen — Miguel Sanchez; Joe Lara Linebacker — David Flores District 16-1A Div. I Most Valuable Player Robert Serna, Sr., La Villa (UN)

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