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The Game In high school, this baseball player was all business. He would walk to the pitching mound with an intense look, only to intimidate his opponents with his fast balls and wicked curve balls. He was a lefty too. Anyone, who has stood in the batter’s box, will tell you that a curve ball coming right at you, at full speed, will knockdown any batter, or put them off balance, with the fear of getting hit. For Sharyland pitcher, Jaime Garcia, his balls would land right into the catcher’s mitt for another strikeout. Too many to count too. This is about a 15year old student who came from Mexico, with hopes of achieving his dreams of getting an education. That he did brilliantly too. He took many courses and accelerated himself by obtaining good grades. On the playing field, he also had one love. Baseball. He believed that one day he would be playing major league baseball as a profession. With sacrifice and dedication, he worked harder every year in high school. For his dedicated work, he was named to the AP AllState team. Many might assume, that baseball is an easy sport, especially for a pitcher. For Garcia, he was drafted in the 30th round by the Baltimore Orioles in 2004. He chose not to sign. In 2005, the St. Louis Cardinals drafted him in the 22nd round and it took Garcia almost five years to play his first full season in the majors. In 2011, only his second season, helped the Cardinals make it all the way to the World Series. In the series, Jaime’s dream finally, came true. He was pitching in the World Series.

He also, helped his team win one too. “This is amazing. I would dream that one day I would be here. But, in my second season,” says Garcia. “Dreams do come true.”

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Jaime Garcia, former Sharyland HS pitcher and St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher.

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World Series Champion St. Louis Cardinals 2011 Born: July 8, 1986 Win-Loss 27-16 Strikeouts 296 MLB Debut July 11, 2008 Career Set Backs Missed Most of 2009 season with Tommy John Surgery Gets his first start in Game 2 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers Gets his second start in Game 6 of the 2011 World Series against the Texas Rangers St. Louis Cardinals win Game 7 in dramatic come-from-behind victory to defeat the Texas Rangers Became the first Mexican pitcher to pitch in a World Series in 30 years, next to Fernando Valenzuela, of the LA Dodgers.

Professional Career 2010 Made 28 Career Starts and finished with a 13-8 overall record with a 2.70 ERA. 2011 Made 34 Starts and finished with 13-7 overall record with a 3.56 ERA.

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700 WINS TOGETHER! BASKETBALL HEAD COACH NORA ZAMARIPPA OF THE HARLINGEN LADY CARDINALS HITS CAREER MILESTONE.

(Edinburg, Texas)-This 700th win did not come easy for Harlingen basketball head coach Nora Zamarippa but in the end, her eyes were filled with tears and emotions as she looked for her mother, Joyce Williams in the crowd. “This win is for my Mom. She has always been there for me.

This win is special,” said Zamarippa. Both mother and daughter embraced with smiles and tears. The Lady Cardinals were up ten points in the fourth quarter but watched it all go away when Edinburg North’s Vicky Pena stole the ball and scored with 3:29 to play to put the Lady Cougars ahead 45-44.

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Thanks Mom! Harlingen Lady Cardinal head basketball coach Nora Zamarippa hugs her mother, Joyce Williams after her win.

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700th Career Victory! Harlingen Lady Cardinal head basketball coach Nora Zamarippa celebrated her win over Edinburg North with her players last Friday night. The Lady Cardinals are undefeated in District 31-5A. (HSSMImages/David Amador) January 2012

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Zamarippa started her head coaching career 1982 at Edinburg High School where she led her teams to the state playoffs from 1986 through 1989. In 1987, the Lady Bobcats went undefeated in district and in 1988, they advanced to the regional semifinals against San Antonio Clark. After the 1989 season, Zamarippa went to the Harlingen Lady Cardinals and there, she has won nine district titles, 12 bi-district championships, four area titles, two regional quarter championship titles, and two regional semifinal appearances.

In 2011, Zamarippa watched her 81-year mother struggle, fighting for her life, but quickly mentioned the power of prayer.

“My mom taught me a lot about faith while I was growing up. We prayed for her when she needed it the most. Now, she’s here today,” added Zamarippa.

Edinburg North head coach Jenny Rae Gaytan-Garcia presented the coaching legend with the game ball. “She deserves it and I have a lot of respect for her. We lost to a great coach,” she added. The Lady Cardinals are now 11-0 for the season and Zamarippa would love to add a district title in 2012. “That would be perfect.”

Sharing the Victories! 31-5A Harlingen Lady Cardinals basketball headcoach Nora Zamarippa shares her smiles with players after her 700th win over Edinburg North last Friday night in Edinburg. The Lady Cardinals won and remain undefeated in district play.

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DISTRICT 32-5A 1. LOS FRESNOS* 2. WESLACO 3. SAN BENITO 4. BRO RIVERA 5. BRO PACE 6. BRO HANNA 7. BRO PORTER 8. BRO LOPEZ

Overall 28-4 25-8 20-12 8-20 9-17 5-10 9-20 4-13

District 12-0 10-2 8-4 5-7 4-6 4-6 4-8 1-9

DISTRICT 31-5A 1. HARLINGEN* 2. PSJA NORTH 3. EDINBURG NORTH 4. HARLINGEN SOUTH 4. EDINBURG 6. PSJA 7. ED ECONOMEDES 8. PSJA MEMORIAL

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BOYS TOP 10 SCORERS-RGV REGION AARON RAMIREZ, SANTA ROSA 23.4 PG 515 PTS ANDREW ESPINOZA, EDINBURG 19.6 PG 510 PTS JUSTIN GONZALEZ, PSJA 19.0 PG 372 PTS LORENZO GARZA, BRO HANNA 17.2 PG 447 PTS NICK GARCIA, HARLINGEN SOUTH 16.9 PG 371 PTS JUAN GONZALEZ, MCALLEN MEM 16.9 PG 425 PTS GILBERT JIMENEZ, LA FERIA 16.0 PG 353 PTS JESSE PISTOKACHE, SHARYLAND 16.0 PG 464 PTS PETER ARIZPE, MISSION 15.8 PG 381 PTS ARI FERNANDEZ, NIKKI ROWE 15.7 PTS 283 PTS

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Overall 18-11 16-12 17-10 13-15 9-17 13-18 13-14 5-23

District 8-2 8-2 8-2 6-4 5-5 3-7 3-8 0-10

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21-10 21-6 23-5 18-10 14-11 9-18 9-19 0-10

9-1 8-2 7-3 7-3 5-5 3-7 1-9 0-10

DISTRICT 32-4A 1. HIDALGO* 2. MISSION VETERANS 3. ROMA 3. WESLACO EAST 5. ED-ELSA 6. MERCEDES 7. VALLEY VIEW HS 8. LJ JUAREZ-LINCOLN 9. BRO VETERANS 10. RIO GRANDE CITY

32-2 25-10 18-14 19-15 17-14 13-20 13-18 10-17 9-26 3-25

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DISTRICT 32-4A 1. ROMA 2. HIDALGO 3. BRO VETERANS 4. WESLACO EAST 5. JUAREZ LINCOLN 6. ED-EDCOUCH 7. MISSION VETERANS 8. RIO GRANDE CITY 9. MERCEDES 10. VALLEY VIEW

TOP 10 REBOUND LEADERS-RGV REGION AJ GARZA, LA VILLA 14.4 PG 260 REBOUNDS LORENZO GARZA, BRO HANNA 12.7 PG 330 REBOUNDS DAKOTA FLORES, PORT ISABEL 9.3 PG 185 REBOUNDS MARTIN DE LOS SANTOS, PORTER 8.6 PG 198 REBOUNDS JESSE MARQUEZ, SAN ISIDRO 8.5 PG 206 REBOUNDS MIGUEL RAMIREZ, PORT ISABEL 8.4 PG 167 REBOUNDS JUSTIN GARZA, PROGRESO 8.3 PG 132 REBOUNDS DAVID NOGUEIRA, HARLINGEN SO 7.8 PG 195 REBOUNDS RUDY CAMPOS, NIKKI ROWE 7.8 PG 179 REBOUNDS MATTHEW CERVANTES, HARLINGEN 7.7 PG 208 REBOUNDS

21-7 22-6 18-10 8-6 7-7 16-10 13-14 4-10 14-16 0-0

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TOP 10 STEALS LEADERS-RGV REGION LEO GUERRA, HIDALGO 5.0 PG 115 STEALS EDGAR PEREZ, SAN ISIDRO 4.6 PG 115 STEALS JOHNNY SAUCEDA, HAR SOUTH 4.5 PG 90 STEALS ANDREW ESPINOZA, HIDALGO 4.1 PG 106 STEALS ALAN BARRERA, PORT ISABEL 4.1 PG 81 STEALS MARK VILLEGAS, HAR SOUTH 4.0 PG 104 STEALS MICHAEL TREVINO, SAN ISIDRO 3.9 PG 95 STEALS DANIEL YBARRA, HARLINGEN 3.8 PG 72 STEALS VICTOR AGUILAR, BRO HANNA 3.6 PG 97 STEALS ARNOLD SANCHEZ, HIDALGO 3.4 PG 86 STEALS

DISTRICT 32-3A 1. LA FERIA* 2. ZAPATA 3. RIO HONDO 4. PORT ISABEL 5. RGC GRULLA 6. PSJA SOUTHWEST 7. PROGRESO

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DISTRICT 32-3A 1. PORT ISABEL 1. RIO HONDO 3. LA FERIA 3. GRULLA 5. ZAPATA 6. PROGRESO 7. PSJA SOUTHWEST

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2-3 7-1 2-3 1-1 1-4 0-1 0-1 0-4

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

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8-0 2-1 1-1 1-1 0-2 0-0 0-1 0-1

DISTRICT 32-1A-DIV I 1. BEN BOLT 2. AGUA DULCE 3. LA VILLA 4. SANTA MARIA 5. BENAVIDES

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

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

12-9 1-0 0-3 0-2 0-5

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DISTRICT 32-1A DIV II 1. TILDEN MCMULLEN 2. CCCP 3. SAN PERLITA 4. SAN ISIDRO 5. LASARA 6. BRUNI

DISTRICT 32-1A DIV I 1. LA VILLA 2. SANTA MARIA 3. BENAVIDES 4. BEN BOLT 5. AGUA DULCE

0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

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DISTRICT 32-1A DIV II 1. SAN ISIDRO 2. SAN PERLITA 3. LA SARA 4. TILDEN-MCMULLEN 5. CCCP 6. BRUNI

0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

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DISTRICT 32-2A 1. SANTA ROSA 2. PREMONT 3. FALFURRIAS 4. RIVIERA 5. HEBBRONVILLE 6. SANTA GERRUDIS ACA 7. BROWNSVILLE CP 8. EDINBURG CP

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TOP 10 ASSISTS LEADERS-RGV REGION JUAN GONZALEZ, MCALLEN MEM, 6.2 163 ASSISTS ARI FERENANDEZ, NIKKI ROWE 5.9 107 ASSISTS RODRIGO TREVINO, NIKKI ROWE 5.2 125 ASSISTS HUGO SLAZAR, BRO PORTER, 4.5 105 ASSISTS MARK VILLEGAS, HARLINGEN SOUTH 4.4 115 ASSISTS JESSE PISTOKACHE, SHARYLAND 4.3 126 ASSISTS RICKY CANTU, LA VILLA 4.1 102 ASSISTS JOSHUA VILLARREAL, MISSION VETS 3.9 97 ASSISTS JORDAN ROSALES, MCALLEN MEM 3.8, 98 ASSISTS DANIEL YBARRA, HARLINGEN 3.5 66 ASSISTS

GIRLS TOP PLAYERS GIRLS TOP 10 SCORERS-RGV REGION LISA MANCILLAS, PSJA 23.7 PG 688 PTS NELLY FLORES, HIDALGO 21.6 PG 690 PTS VICKY PENA, EDINBURG NORTH 22.3 PG 690 PTS MAGGIE VASQUEZ, LYFORD 17.4 PG 470 PTS MICHELINE MERCELITA, EDINBURG 17.3 PG 450 PTS JADE JONES, HIDALGO 17.1 PG 546 PTS KASSY LOPEZ, MISS VETS 16.4 PG 548 PTS ANIKKA GARZA, SAN ISIDRO 16.0 PG 400 PTS ELVA HINOJOSA, LA JOYA 15.1 PG 424 PTS BRIANA CASAS, MISS VETS 14.0 PG 462 PTS GIRLS TOP 5 ASSIST LEADERS-RGV REGION CASSIE ALEMAN, PSJA NORTH 6.9 PG 137 ASSISTS NELLY FLORES, HIDALGO 6.7 PG 214 ASSISTS ELVA HINOJOSA, LA JOYA 6.4 PG 178 ASSISTS KARLA TREVINO, LA JOYA 6.4 PG 156 ASSISTS ARIEL RODRIGUEZ, EDINBURG 5.2 PG 135 ASSISTS ARIEL RODRIGUEZ, EDINBURG 5.2 PG 135 ASSISTS VICKY PENA, EDINBURG NO 4.9 83 ASSISTS ASHLEY CANAS, RIO HONDO 4.5 PG 109 ASSISTS KIRSTEN SIFUENTES, PSJA NORTH 4.3 PG 98 ASSISTS EILEEN MARTINEZ, EDINBURG 3.8 PG 102 ASSISTS GIRLS TOP 10 REBOUND LEADERS-RGV REGIONS MICHELINE MERCELITA, EDINBURG 16.1 PG 419 RBS NELLY FLORES, HIDALGO 15.8 PG 505 RBS KASEY SANCHEZ, SAN BENITO 14.6 PG 308 RBS LISA MANCILLAS, PSJA 13.5 PG 392 RBS JACKIE ELIZONDO, SAN BENITO 12.7 PG 343 RBS SARAH HARTMAN, SAN BENITO 11.7 PG 353 RBS BRIANA CASAS, MISS VETS 9.8 PG 158 RBS ANDREA HINOJOSA, LA VILLA 9.7 PG 194 RBS JESSICA GARCIA, ROMA 9.5 PG 229 RBS VICKY PENA, EDINBURG NO 9.2 PG 157 RBS GIRLS TOP 10 STEALS LEADERS-RGV REGION VICKI PENA, EDINBURG NORTH 8.4 PG 143 STEALS KARLA TREVINO, LA JOYA 7.2 PG 187 STEALS ARIE GUERRA, MCALLEN HS 6.4 PG 179 STEALS ITZAYANA SANCHEZ, HARLINGEN 6.1 PG 164 STEALS NELLY FLORES, HIDALGO 5.8 PG 186 STEALS ELVA HINOJOSA, LA JOYA 5.6 STEALS 158 STEALS DEMMEE RODRIGUEZ, HGN 5.5 PG 148 STEALS JESSICA GARCIA, ROMA 5.1 PG 123 STEALS ASHLEY CANAS, RIO HONDO 4.4 PG 109 STEALS ARIEL RODRIGUEZ, EDINBURG 4.3 PG 112 STEALS

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Roma Wins 32-4A! Kevin Andrade led the Gladiators past Hidalgo Early College in 2OT overtime. Also pictured is Tino Perez of the Pirates. Both have clinched 4A playoff spots.

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Roma Gladiators surge to No.1 Boys Rankings; Hidalgo Early College Clinches 32-4A title

(Roma, Texas)-The 32-4A defending champions, Roma Gladiators (21-7) defeated Hidalgo Early College in double-overtime to remain undefeated in district with a perfect 14-0 record, clinching at least a share of the title.

This year’s team is on a mission. Players still remember their teammate Robert Joe Garza II, who died last March during a AAU basketball game at 17-years old. His number 33 is still remembered with silence at every home game.

Players have taken turns wearing Garza’s jersey throughout this season and the jersey has become somewhat, mystic. Two banners hang in the gym memorializing Garza while members of the Roma student council wear shirts with his no. 33 printed on each one. Second-year head coach Abelardo Escobar wears a pin with Garza’s picture too.

Key wins over Hidalgo, Mission Veterans, and Brownsville Veterans keeps the Gladiators on track of winning the district title. Last season, the Gladi-

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GIRLS 1. HIDALGO 32-2 2. HARLINGEN 28-4 3. NIKKI ROWE 22-8 4. LOS FRESNOS 28-4 5. PSJA NORTH 24-7 6. MISSION VETS 24-10 7. WESLACO 26-8 8. SHARYLAND 20-12 9. SAN BENITO 21-13 10. MCALLEN 18-16 11. ED NORTH 19-12 12. ROMA 19-12 13. WES EAST 18-16 14. LA FERIA 21-4 15. LYFORD 22-6

BOYS 1. ROMA 21-7 2. SHARYLAND 19-10 3. HARLINGEN 23-6 4. HAR SOUTH 24-6 5. SANTA ROSA 17-7 6. NIKKI ROWE 21-6 7. HIDALGO 21-6 8. EDINBURG 20-9 9. MCALLEN MEM 19-10 10. WESLACO 18-11 11. LJ PALMVIEW 24-6 12. ED NORTH 17-12 13. BRO VETERANS 18-10 14. SAN PERLITA 22-4 15. PORT ISABEL 19-4

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ators felt the hardships of not playing with Garza and lost in the State 4A Area Championships to San Antonio Edison 58-49.

At No.2, the Sharyland (20-10, 8-1) are riding an eight-game hot streak with wins over every 30-5A opponent, including their latest 74-73 2OT win over McAllen Nikki Rowe. With four remaining games left, only McAllen Memorial stands in their way with a 7-3 record in district. Head coach David Keith is pleased with his team’s success and talked about “playing together” from the start of the season. The Rattlers feature the Pistokache brothers, senior, Joaquin and freshmen Jesse. Both have combined for 30 points per game. Both players are 6’3” and hopefully, will lead the Rattlers to a district title and past the first round of the State 5A playoffs. In 2011, the Rattlers lost to Laredo United 56-52 in overtime.

At No.3 the red-hot Harlingen Cardinals (22-6, 6-3) could win the 31-5A title in 2012 behind head coach Greg Yates. They will need some help along the way. Against Edinburg North (16-11, 7-2), the Redbirds flew past the Cougars without a doubt, winning 72-42 last week. The Cardinals have four games remaining, with Edinburg (2/10) and Harlingen South on February 14th.

Flying Cardinals! Harlingen head coach Greg Yates hopes to win a District 31-5A title in 2012. Top left photo is McAllen Memorial’s Jordan Rosales dribbling past McAllen player James Kittleman. The Mustangs won 54-39 in 30-5A play. (HSSMImages/Alec Amador)

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The Cardinals raced through the state playoffs in Class 5A last season by advancing all the way to the regional semifinals. They posted wins over Weslaco (64-49), Nikki Rowe (52-51), and Brownsville Rivera (67-57) to reached the fourth round.

At No.4, the Harlingen South Hawks have been sticking around throughout the season, behind Edinburg North just waiting for an opportunity to move up in the District 31-5A standings. After the Harlingen Cardinals knocked off Edinburg North, the loss put the Hawks in first place. A district title for head coach Brian Molina would be much deserved.

But first, the Hawks need to finish out the season with wins over Edinburg North, Edinburg, Economedes, and Harlingen on February 14th. Should the Hawks win out, they definitely deserve the 31-5A title. In the playoffs, the Hawks lost in 2011 in the first round to Brownsville Hanna 57-49 and again in 2010 to Brownsville Porter (53-49). In 2009, Molina won the State 5A

Looking for state playoff spots? Edinburg North senior guard Sam Cavazos hopes so. The Cougars are currently in second place, one game behind Harlingen South. The Cougars meet the Hawks on February 3rd. (Left) The 32-5A defending champions Weslaco Panthers hopes to make the playoffs with Gabe Cardona. (HSSMImages/Alec Amador)

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Three RGV TASO Officials Chosen to officiate at UIL State Basketball Tournament in March 2012 Pictured are Mario Reyna and Shawn Spanihel, TASO Officials.

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State (McAllen, Texas)-He took up duties to become the McAllen ISD Interim Athletic Director in 2011 while the search to find a replacement after McAllen ISD AD, Baldemar “Poppy” Rodriguez’s retired in June 2011.

Now, Mario Reyna will take up another opportunity to officiate in his first University Interscholastic League’s State Boys Basketball Tournament on March 8-10th at the Frank Erwin Center at Austin, Texas. “This is exciting for our crew from the Rio Grande Valley,” says Reyna.

“For me, it’s a priviledge to be part of the state tournament.”

The TASO Rio Grande Valley Chapter will get notice of which boy’s semifinal games they officiate and the possiblity of being selected for the championship game in either Class 1A through 5A will remain at the discretion

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of UIL Officials. Reyna, along with Shawn Spanihel, Arnold Garcia, and atlernate Freddy Martinez all will travel to Austin but for now, “we need to polish on our skills and be more aware of what to expect. These games we do locally and during the state playoffs will help us individually,” adds Reyna.

All TASO Officials are selected by the University Interscholastic League and and Reyna says that this will be his first state tournament that he will officiate and considers it an honor to have been selected i n 2012.

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Yuck? Harlingen South head basketball coach Brian Molina will need to beat Edinburg North, Edinburg, Economedes, and Harlingen if the Hawks expect to win the outright 31-5A title in 2012. (HSSMImages/Alec Amador) Bi-District title with a win over Brownsville Pace 65-48. Players leading the Hawks are seniors Jaleen Molina, Johnny Sauceda, Josh Gonzales, Marcellus Washington, Lorenzo Monjaras, Mark Villegas, David Noriega, and Ethan Perez.

At No.5, the defending 32-2A champions, Santa Rosa Warriors will be looking to return to the State 2A playoffs with senior Aaron Ramirez (6’4”) in the lineup and healthy. The Warriors went four rounds deep in the state playoffs in 2011 with wins over San Antonio Randolph (56-50 OT), Poth (56-45), before losing to Halletsville 71-47 in the regional semifinals.

To date, the Warriors, coached by Johnny Cipriano have won their last five games over IDEA Frontier College Prep (76-41), Premont (83-43), Hebbronville (88-22), Falfurrias (50-31), and Riviera-Kaufer (99-43) to remain 5-0 in district play, unchallenged. In 2010, the Warriors also lost to Halletsville in the re-

gional semifinals 63-55. Ramirez led the Warriors as a freshmen to the State 2A Tournament in Austin, Texas with an exciting overtime win against San Antonio Randolph 63-62 in the regional finals to get to the Frank Erwin Center.

At No.6, the 30-5A defending champions, McAllen Nikki Rowe Warriors (8-3) are still scratching their heads after dropping a double-ovetime loss to the Sharyland Rattlers two weeks ago. The loss puts the Warrior’s possible district title on the line and head coach Jose Yerba would love to bounce back from that 74-73 loss. Now, after knocking off McAllen 72-60 on January 27th, the Warriors are hoping for a win over McAllen Memorial and La Joya to close out the season and hopefully, Sharyland will drop two games to La Joya Palmview and McAllen Memorial to atleast share the district title.

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second place again to front runner, 32-4A champions, Roma. The only thing that the Pirates and head politician/coach, Gus Sanchez can hope for now, are votes in the upcoming city elections for commissioner and a great Class 4A playoff run. With the new realignments, the Pirates are expected to move down in the classifications to 3A. At No. 8, the Edinburg Bobcats find themselves for the first time in four years, just hoping to make the playoffs. After winning four consecutive 31-5A District titles under head coach Zeke Cuellar, the Bobcats (7-3) are currently tied in 3rd place with Harlingen (7-3) with Harlingen South (9-1) two games ahead in first place, followed by Edinburg North (8-2).

At No.9, the McAllen Memorial Mustangs are back. After dropping close games to La Joya Palmview (49-47), Sharyland (44-35), and McAllen (45-42), head coach Sam Cortez would love to see the Mustangs finish off the season with paybacks. The Mustangs play Sharyland, Nikki Rowe, Donna, and Palmview to close out their season. The Mustangs are led by Juan “Papito” Gonzalez, Jordan Rosales, Gus Martinez, and Michael Hinojosa.

At No.10, the La Joya Palmview Lobos would like to break the jinx by making the playoffs for the first time in school history under head coach Andy Saenz. To make the playoffs, the Lobos need to win of two games against either Sharyland, Donna, McAllen, or McAllen Memorial. “By the grace of God, making the playoffs will be a great journey,” says Saenz.

Aaron Ramirez hopes to lead the Santa Rosa Warriors to another 32-2A District title and State 2A Regional Tournament appearance in 2012.

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www.HighSchoolSportsMagazine.net McAllen Rowe, Harlingen, Los Fresnos, Hidalgo Clinch District Titles

Lady Bulldogs Fighting for Playoff Spot (McAllen, TX)-As the season winds down, Valley girls basketball teams are scrambling to make the playoffs with one week left to play.

In District 30-5A, things have changed. Three teams are alive for the final two spots. After two straight losses to McAllen Nikki Rowe and Mission H.S., the McAllen Lady Bulldogs find themselves in a big mess with only two games left to play on its District 30-5A regular season schedule.

Rowe and Sharyland have both clinched playoff spots in Class 5A. That leaves two spots in District 30-5A up for grabs. La Joya, Mission, and McAllen are still in contention. Head coach Rene G, Garza would love to see his Lady Eagles surprise the field by winning out.

Should they win out, the Lady Eagles are in the playoffs. But they will need La Joya to beat McAllen in their season finale to complicate things a bit. “It’s going to fun. We lost two straight games and now we need to win them back,”

said Lady Bulldog head lingen Lady Cardinals will coach Roy Garcia. win its first district chamIn District 31-5A, the Har- pionship since 2004 and are

the No.19 ranked team in Class 5A. Head coach Nora Zamarippa can now concen-

Rita Olivarez of McAllen H.S. struggles for a rebound against defending champions, McAllen Memorial, with player Monica Andrade in a District 30-5A game. The Lady Bulldogs are hoping to make the playoffs in 2012. The Lady Mustangs have been eliminated.

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trate on the state playoffs after winning her 700th victory in her career against Edinburg North two weeks ago. Teams already clinching spots are the Lady Cardinals, PSJA North Lady Raiders, and the North Cougars. On the bubble are Harlingen South and Edinburg. What a difference one year makes. The Lady Hawks, defending champions in District 31-5A and a regional tournament qualifier last year, is tied

in fourth place with Edinburg High at 6-6. Now, one team will be eliminated as both meet this week to decided the final playoff spot. The Lady Bobcats advanced to the State 5A Region IV tournament last year and have struggled in 2012 with new players in the lineup.

The Lady Raiders were impressive against the Lady Cougars winning 70-42 by converting 11 3-pointers. PSJA North has made 169 3-pointers this season and is led by senior Cassie Alemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 41. Ileen Torres has 40, Kirsten Sifuentes 36 and Brenda Borrego 32.

The high-flying 30-5A Sharyland Lady Rattlers, led by Clarrisa Suarez will be headed to the State 5A playoffs next week. In 32-5A, district champions, Los Fresnos will also make their appearance in the 5A playoffs as the TABC No.25 ranked team. The Lady Falcons are led by Hayley Weaver. (HSSMImages/David Amador)

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TABC Rankings In District 32-5A, the Los Fresnos Lady Falcons have wrapped up the district title with a perfect 14-0 record and are currently ranked 25th in the State 5A. Head coach Kim Edquist is excited with her team’s finish but is surprised.

“We did a great job playing basketball every week.

Playing a tough non-district schedule helped prepare us in district play,” adds Edquist. Finishing in second place are the Weslaco Lady Panthers (27-8), while last season’s defending champions, San Benito have also clinched a playoff spot.

Teams still alive for the final 32-5A spot are Brownsville Rivera, Pace, Hanna, and Porter.

In District 32-4A, the Hidalgo Early College Lady Pirates ran away with the title with a perfect 16-0 record and finished off the season at 32-2. The Lady Pirates are ranked No.17 in the State 4A and will enter the playoffs with hopes of returning to the state tournament. The Lady Pirates advanced to the State 4A Region IV tournament last year. They are led by fouryear starter Nelly Flores, who averages 21 points per game. Against Mercedes, Flores score 15 points in

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2012 TABC 5A Rankings 1. Irving MacArthur (28-2) 2. Pflugerville (34-0) 3. Duncanville (30-1) 4. Spring DeKaney (31-1) 5. Cy-Falls (29-2) 6. Plano West (29-2) 7. Southlake Carroll (26-3) 8. Harker Heights (30-1) 9. Georgetown (24-3) 10. Desoto (27-5) 12. Lar Alexander (30-1) 17. Harlingen (28-4) 25. Los Fresnos (28-4)

2012 TABC 4A Rankings 1. Beaumont Ozen (26-0) 2. Dallas Lincoln (24-0) 3. SA Brennan (30-0) 4. Mansfield Summit (27-3) 5. Canyon (23-3) 6. El Paso Chapin (26-0) 7. Manvel (28-2) 8. Barbers Hill (30-3) 9. Vista Ridge (27-2) 10. Aledo (25-4) 11. Victoria East (32-2) 17. Hidalgo (32-2) 25. Cedar Ridge (25-7)

New Realignment for 2012-13. All three La Joya schools, Palmview, Juarez-Lincoln, and La Joya H.S. will complete in District 30-5A. Pictured are La Joya H.S. basketball player Elva Hinojosa guarding Palmview’s Pricella Trevino in basketball action.

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their 73-44 win. The Mission Veterans Memorial Lady Patriots have also clinched a playoff spot and will head to next week’s State 4A playoffs.

Roma and Weslaco East are both tied for third place and have wrapped up the final two spots in 32-4A. They will be playing for playoff seedings. Weslaco East’s 37-19 win over Roma, left Lady Wildcats coach Chris Kromer high-fiving and fist pumping with his players on the bench. Weslaco East (18-15, 10-5 District 32-4A) needed this win. It was a desperate one too. “It is the biggest win of the season,” Kromer said. The Lady Wildcats held Roma to two points for nearly the entire second half before the Lady Gladiators tacked on six in the final 2:32. Overall, the Lady Wildcats have not allowed more than 20 points against eight teams

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this season. Felicia Villanueva led Weslaco East with 12 points while Michelle Marquez chipped in nine points.

In District 32-3A, ten years later, the La Feria Lionettes won their first outright 32-3A title as they defeated Rio Hondo 44-25 on Tuesday night. Lionettes head coach Angel Martinez said was excited about their win and district title. “This feeling is indescribable right now and we accomplished a goal that we set out for when the season began. I am so proud of the girls and now we get to put a gold trophy in the case.”

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UIL Realignments

Surprises Valley Schools

(Edinburg, Tx)-At the Region I headquarters, Jack Damron, executive director kept a tight lip and hands on the sealed UIL box until 9:00 a.m. “It’s now time to open the box,” said Damron as coaches rushed to the front to receive their much anticipated University Interscholastic League new realignment packages.

“This is very surprising,” said Harlingen CISD athletic director, Randy Cretors. “I didn’t see this one coming. We are moving again.” This marks the third straight realignment that the Harlingen schools have been moved. Now, they will compete in District 32-5A, along with six Brownsville schools and Los Fresnos.

The 32-4A football champions and regional finalist, Weslaco East, moved up to District 31-5A, along with Weslaco and will be matched with all the PSJA and McAllen Schools. San Benito will also be paired with the new district realignment. “We anticipated this all along. Our school has grown and now we have to step it up every Friday night,” says Cuellar.

In 32-4A, La Joya JuarezLincoln and Weslaco East moved up to the 5A ranks, while Mission dropped to the 4A level and will play in Dis-

trict 32-4A. “I did not expect all the La Joya schools to be paired with all the Edinburg schools. This was very surprising,” said La Joya ISD Athletic Director Victor Garza.

Hidalgo Early College dropped from 4A to 3A, and will compete in 32-3A.

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District 32-4A

District 32-5A

Valley View, Edcouch-Elsa, Mercedes, Roma, Rio Grande City, Mission, Mission Veterans, PSJA Southwest

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Hidalgo, La Feria, Port Isabel, Progreso,Rio Hondo,

Brownsville Pace, Lopez, Hanna, Porter, Rivera, Veterans Memorial, Harlingen, Harlingen South, Los Fresnos PSJA, PSJA Memorial, PSJA North, Weslaco East, Weslaco, McAllen, McAllen Memorial, McAllen Rowe, San Benito District 30-5A

Donna, Sharyland, La Joya, La Joya Palmview, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln, Edinburg Vela, Edinburg, Edinburg Economedes, Edinburg North

District 32-3A

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Grulla, Raymondville, Zapata, Lyford, Kingsville District 16-2A Div I

Aransas Pass, Bishop, Falfurrias, Mathis, Odem, San Diego, Santa Rosa District 16-1A Div I

La Villa, Ben Bolt, Monte Alto, Santa Maria

New Realignment for 2012-14. Edcouch-Elsa athletic director Joe Solis meets with Weslaco East athletic coordinator/head football coach Armando Cuellar after learning that the Wildcats have made the jump to 31-5A from 32-4A, released Feb. 2nd at Region One in Edinburg. (HSSMImages/David Amador)

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Lady Chargers, Gladiators Win 32-4A Swim Titles

(Roma, Texas)-At the District 32-4A Swim Meet, Brownsville Veterans Memorial girls swim team captured its first district title by winning the 200-yard medley relay and Yolanda Salazar also won the 200 -yard individual medley to give the Lady Chargers its first-ever title. In the boys division, Anthony Guerra won the 100-yard backstroke event to give the Roma Gladiators the 324A title. The Lady Chargers earned victories with Adriana Salinas also winning the 200- and 500-yard freestyles.

32-4A Girls Team Results 1, Brownsville Veterans Memorial, 146 points; 2, Mission Veterans Memorial, 130; 3, Roma, 78; 4, Weslaco East, 56; 5, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln, 30; 6, Rio Grande City, 14; 7, Harmony Science Academy, 3.

200 Yard Medley Relay 1, Brownsville Veterans Memorial ‘A’ (Kelli Rodriguez, Adriana Salinas, Yolanda Salazar, Carolina Venturi) 2:14.31; 2, Mission Veterans Memorial ‘A’ (Brianna Cantu, Kivani Sanchez, Risha Guajardo, Vanessa Moreno), 2:14.43; 3, Roma ‘A’ (Erika Garza, Yanely Ramirez, Olivia Perez, Julia Perez), 2:36.50; 4, Weslaco East ‘A’ (Victoria Saenz, Claire Cardenas, Caitlyn Rodriguez, Maribel Rodriguez), 2:40.25; 5, Juarez Lincoln ‘A’ (Jessica Gamon, Michele Pequeno, Sabrina Reyna, Marielena Vela), 2:51.10.

200 Yard Freestyle 1, Adriana Salinas, Brownsville Veterans, 2:17.87. 2, Daniella Perez, Roma, 2:22.73. 3, Sabrina Reyna, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln, 2:34.75. 4, Brianna Gutierrez, Brianna, Mission Veterans, 2:39.00. 5, Vanessa Moreno, Mission Veterans, 2:42.54. 6, Alejandra Carrillo, Alejandra, LAHS, 2:45.86. 7, Abbey Palomo, Weslaco East, 2:57.50. 8, Carmen Cabrales, Brownsville Veterans, 3:04.06.

200 Yard IM 1, Yolanda Salazar, Brownsville Veterans, 2:50.10. 2, Brianna Cantu, Mission Veterans, 2:51.05. 3, Carolina Venturi, Brownsville Veterans, 2:52.49. 4, Lyzette Ramirez, Roma, 2:54.42. 5, Yanely Ramirez, Roma, 3:10.52. 6, Daniela Peña, Mission Veterans, 3:33.34.

50 Yard Freestyle 1, Kelli Rodriguez, Brownsville Veterans, 28.48. 2, Risah Guajardo, Mission Veterans, 28.91. 3, Christine Sauceda, Mission Veterans, 30.37. 4, Maribel Rodriguez, Weslaco East, 30.79. 5, Lorena Ballesteros, Brownsville Veterans, 31.60. 6, Victoria Saenz, Weslaco East, 31.68. 7, Julia Perez, Roma, 32.77. 8, Marielena Vela, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln, 33.95.

100 Yard Butterfly 1, Yolanda Salazar, Brownsville Veterans, 1:20.45. 2, Carmen Cabrales, Brownsville Veterans, 1:52.40.

100 Yard Freestyle 1, Risah Guajardo, Mission Veterans, 1:05.16. 2, Carolina Venturi, Carolina, Brownsville Veterans, 1:05.65.

3, Kivani Sanchez, Mission Veterans, 1:05.97. 4, Caitlyn Rodriguez, Weslaco East, 1:06.99. 5, Christine Sauceda, Mission Veterans, 1:09.64. 6, Vanessa Moreno, Mission Veterans, 1:10.65. 7, Lorena Villalon, Brownsville Veterans, 1:10.87. 8, Claire Cardenas, Weslaco East, 1:11.42.

500 Yard Freestyle 1, Adriana Salinas, Brownsville Veterans, 6:17.55. 2, Daniella Perez, Roma, 6:28.92. 3, Sabrina Reyna, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln, 7:15.69. 4, Brianna Gutierrez, Mission Veterans, 7:44.72. 5, Beatrise Aquino, Brownsville Veterans, 8:24.51. 6, Anyssa Vela, Mission Veterans 8:37.61. 7, Marissa Garcia, Mission Veterans, 8:43.09.

200 Yard Freestyle Relay 1, Weslaco East ‘A’ (Caitlyn Rodriguez, Maribel Rodriguez, Victoria Saenz, Claire Cardena), 2:03.58.

2, Brownsville Veterans Memorial ‘A’ (Carolina Venturi, Lorena Ballesteros, Lorena Villalon, Yolanda Salazar), 2:04.45. 3, Mission Veterans Memorial ‘A’ (Brianna Gutierrez, Daniela Peña, Vanessa Moreno, Christine Sauceda), 2:06.90. 4, Roma ‘A’ (Julia Perez, Lyzette Ramirez, Olivia Perez, Daniella Perez), 2:08.19. 5, Juarez Lincoln ‘A’ (Marielena Vela, Jessica Gamon, Maria Cortez, Sabrina Reyna), 2:20.90. 6, Rio Grande City ‘A’ (Bianca Garza, Victoria Molina, Miranda Delano, Andrea Lopez), 2:48.13.

100 Yard Backstroke 1, Kelli Rodriguez, Brownsville Veterans, 1:12.04. 2, Brianna Cantu, Mission Veterans, 1:12.16. 3, Lyzette Ramirez, Roma, 1:24.73. 4, Olivia Perez, Roma, 1:35.75. 5, Beatrise Aquino, Brownsville Veterans, 1:41.93. 6, Erika Garza, Roma, 1:49.48. 7, Anyssa Vela, Mission Veterans, 1:55.52. 8, Maria Cortez, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln, 1:55.57.

100 Yard Breaststroke 1, Kivani Sanchez, Mission Veterans, 1:25.48. 2, Yanely Ramirez, Roma, 1:28.75. 3, Lorena Villalon, Brownsville Veterans, 1:35.98. 4, Yocelin Ceballos, Brownsville Veterans, 1:41.87. 5, Daniela Peña, Mission Veterans, 1:50.91.

400 Yard Freestyle Relay 1, Mission Veterans Memorial ‘A’ (Christine Sauceda, Kivani Sanchez, Brianna Cantu, Rash Guajardo), 4:29.38. 2, Brownsville Veterans Memorial ‘A’ (Kelli Rodriguez, Lorena Ballesteros, Lorena Villalon, Adriana Salinas), 4:32.53. 3, Weslaco East ‘A’ (Claire Cardenas, Maribel Rodriguez, Victoria Saenz, Caitlyn Rodriguez), 4:42.41. 4, Roma ‘A’ (Lyzette Ramirez, Erika Garza, Yanely Ramirez, Daniella Perez), 4:55.44. 5, Rio Grande City H.S. ‘A’ (Bianca Garza, Victoria Molina, Andrea Lopez, Miranda Delano), 6:21.40.

BOYS Team Results: 1, Roma, 188 points; 2, Mission Veterans Memorial, 116; 3, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln, 103; 4, Weslaco East, 55; 5, Rio Grande City, 26; 6, Harmony Science Academy, 12; 7, Brownsville Veterans Memorial, 5.

200 Yard Medley Relay 1, Mission Veterans Memorial ‘A’ (Roy Hinojosa, Tyler Gomez, Kyle Petit, Jorge Roura), 1:53.86; 2, Roma ‘A’ (Anthony Guerra, Silviano Moreno, Reynaldo Garza, Brandon Stokes), 1:57.00; 3, Juarez Lincoln ‘A’ (Adrian Alanis, David Cerda, Robert Alaniz, Patito Rodriguez), 2:01.87; 4, Weslaco East ‘A’ (Jarred Roan; Adrian Cavazos, Riley R. Rivera, Daniel Guerra), 2:02.99.

200 Yard Freestyle 1, Jesus Rodriguez, Roma, 2:01.60. 2, Espinosa, Jr., La Joya Juarez-Lincoln, 2:10.42. 3, Daniel Rodriguez, LAHS, 2:12.51. 4, Efran Chavez, Mission Veterans, 2:24.86. 5, Alexander Sarria, Roma, 2:29.60. 6, Frankie Rodriguez, Frankie, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln, 2:33.47. 7, John Cuellar, Mission Veterans, 2:38.72. 8, Ramses Tejedia-Ramirez, Roma, 2:41.19.

200 Yard IM 1, Tyler Gomez, Mission Veterans, 2:11.24. 2, Anthony Guerra, Roma, 2:26.22. 3, Silviano Moreno, Roma, 2:31.21. 4, Isidro Garcia, Roma, 2:39.71. 5, David Cerda, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln, 2:47.68. 6, Riley R. Rivera, Weslaco East, 2:54.89. 7, Bernardo Garza, Brownsville Veterans, 2:59.23. 8, Ariel Sanchez, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln, 3:01.72.

50 Yard Freestyle 1, Luis Gonzalez, Roma, 22.99. 2, Kyke Petit, Kyle, Mission Veterans, 24.07. 3, Reynaldo Garza, Roma, 25.05. 4, Gerardo Peña, Rio Grande City, 25.25. 5, Brandon Stokes, Roma, 25.43. 6, Daniel Guerra, Weslaco East, 26.97. 7, Patito Rodriguez, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln, 27.04. 8, Romeo Betamcourt, Weslaco East, 27.39.

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McAllen Memorial’s Aaron Longoria will lead his defending champions. (HSSMIMages/David Amador) 1 mtr Diving 1, Adrian Alanis, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln, 311.22. 2, Luis Leon, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln , 245.78. 3, Arturo Escoto, Roma, 2:44.35. 4, Hector Escoto, Roma, 221.75. 5, Isaiah Munguia, Mission Veterans, 220.45.

100 Yard Butterfly 1, Robert Alaniz, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln, 1:03.72. 2, Reynaldo Garza, Roma, 1:03.87. 3, Armando Guerra, Roma, 1:04.09. 4, Ted Labonte, Brownsville Veterans, 1:08.79. 5, Samuel Sanchez, Roma, 1:17.07. 6, Romeo Betancourt, Weslaco East, 1:17.83. 7, Bernardo Garza, Mission Veterans, 1:19.60. 8, Joseph Rodriguez, Mission Veterans, 1:21.36 100 Yard Freestyle 1, Luis Gonzalez, Roma, 51.29. 2, Kyle Petit, Mission Veterans, 54.19. 3, Jarred Roan, Weslaco East, 54.85.

4, Gerardo Peña, Rio Grande City, 56.31. 5, Robert Alaniz, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln, 1:00.19. 6, Brandon Stokes, Roma, 1:00.69. 7, Orel Chapa, Roma, 1:00.87. 8, Efran Chavez, Mission Veterans, 1:02.08.

500 Yard Freestyle 1, Roy Hinojosa, Mission Veterans, 5:44.73. 2, Jesus Rodriguez, Roma, 5:46.68. 3, Daniel Rodriguez, LAHS, 5:51.26. 4, Isidro Garcia, Roma, 6:16.67. 5, Alexander Sarria, Roma, 7:04.23. 6, Jorge Roura, Mission Veterans, 7:07.59. 7, Patito Rodriguez, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln, 7:26.43. 8, Joseph Rodriguez, Mission Veterans, 7:31.26.

200 Yard Freestyle Relay 1, Roma ‘A’ (Reynaldo Garza, Jesus Rodriguez, Armando Guerra, Luis Gonzalez) 1:39.82. 2, Mission Veterans Memorial ‘A’ (Tyler Gomez, Jorge Roura, Roy Hinojosa, Kyle Petit), 1:44.28. 3, Juarez Lincoln ‘A’ (David Cerda, Espinosa, Jr., Patito Rodriguez, Robert Alaniz) 1:44.88. 4, Weslaco East ‘A’ (Riley R. Rivera, Adrian Cavazos, Daniel Guerra, Jarred Roan), 1:45.08. 5, Rio Grande City H.S. ‘A’ (Gerardo Peña, Hector Mata, Marcos Lujano, Mario Benavides), 1:50.25.

100 Yard Backstroke 1, Anthony Guerra, Roma, 1:05.14. 2, Adrian Alanis, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln, 1:12.65. 3, Roy Hinojosa, Mission Veterans, 1:12.70. 4, Jorge Roura, Mission Veterans, 1:16.93. 5, Espinosa Jr., La Joya JuarezLincoln, 1:20.66. 6, Samuel Sanchez, Roma, 1:21.55. 7, Alvin Martinez, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln, 1:27.55. 8, Ramses Tejedia-Ramirez, Roma, 1:31.02.

100 Yard Breaststroke 1, Tyler Gomez, Mission Veterans, 1:03.67. 2, Silviano Moreno, Roma, 1:15.19. 3, Armando Guerra, Roma, 1:15.34. 4, Adrian Cavazos, Weslaco East, 1:18.24. 5, Ariel Sanchez, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln, 1:26.05.

6, Maximillano Maldonado, Roma, 1:38.23. 7, Michael Suarez, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln, 1:41.14. 8, Lee Sanchez, Mission Veterans, 1:42.95.

400 Yard Freestyle Relay 1, Roma ‘A’ (Jesus Rodriguez, Anthony Guerra, Armando Guerra, Luis Gonzalez), 3:40.91. 2, Weslaco East ‘A’ (Jarred Roan, Adrian Cavazos, Daniel Guerra, Riley R. Rivera), 4:02.30. 3, Juarez Lincoln ‘A’ (Espinosa Jr., Alvin Martinez, Frankie Rodriguez, Adrian Alanis), 4:13.30. 4, Mission Veterans Memorial ‘A’ (Bernardo Garza, Juan Saenz, Rey Quiroga, Efran Chavez), 4:20.31. 5, Rio Grande City H.S. ‘A’ (Gerardo Peña, Jesus Carmona, Andres Carmona, Julio C. Garza), 4:39.46.

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Sharyland, Porter Showing Early Signs of Success

(Brownsville, Texas)-Two teams from the Class 5A Region IV Soccer Championships ended up in the University Interscholastic League’s State 5A Soccer Championships played at Birkelbach Field in Georgetown, Texas. The former 2008 state champions, Brownsville Porter Cowboys defeated Brownsville Lopez 2-0 in the Region IV finals played at the Brownsville Sports Complex and then, San Antonio Johnson Lady Jaguars eliminated McAllen 5-1 in the semifinals and then beat SanAntonio MacArthur 2-0 in the regional finals. Both advanced to the state semifinals in 2011. Both lost. But, this year’s Region IV Tournamentcould have a state champion.

In 2012, this could be a dawn of a new team emerging as the soccer squad to beat. The 30-5A Sharyland Rattlers captured the 30th annual Brownsville ISD Tournament for the second time in three years by defeating Laredo LBJ 2-1 in Saturday’s final at Brownsville Sports Park. The Rattlers celebrated and hoisted the championship trophy for winning the three-day, 27-team event played at the site of the Class 5A Region IV tournament, Brownsville Sports Complex. Jesus Olivares, Sharyland’s senior midfielder who Leo Alvarez of Sharyland gets high and head kicks was named tournament MVP. It was the third straight year past PSJA in a recent game. (HSSMImages/Mike De La Cruz)

Harlingen South’s Elise Fennegan dribbles past a San Benito defender at a recent tournament.

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for Sharyland to play in the BISD Tournament final. The Rattlers won it with a 1-0 victory over Hanna in 2010 but fell victims to Porter in the 2011 BISD final 1-0.

At the Hidalgo-Valley View Tournament showcase, Brownsville Rivera captured the championship by defeating crosstown rival Brownsville Pace 2-0 in the final on goals by junior forward Luis Lopez and freshman outside midfielder Isidro Martinez.

In more action, last season’s 2011 State 5A semifinalist, Brownsville Porter won the Boerne Champion Hill Country Shootout by going 3-1 in the tournament. The Cowboys defeated San Antonio Clark 4-3 (shootout), San Antonio Lee 6-0 and Boerne Champion 3-0 while losing to Austin St. Stephen’s 2-1. Porter finished in a three-way tie for the tournament championship and took the title on a goal differential.

At the Pat Leal Tournament in McAllen, San Benito reached the final before losing to Edinburg High 2-0, while Brownsville Lopez took third place with a 2-0 victory over Brownsville Veterans. Brownsville Hanna took second in the Corpus Christi Tournament with a 4-1 record, losing 2-1 to Alamo Heights in the final, as Jose Humberto de la Garza, Carlos Acevedo and Felix Becerra each scored three goals.

In girls action, the Harlingen South Lady Hawks will be looking to defend their title in 31-5A with Elise Fennegan leading the group of new faces. “It’s definitely a rebuilding year for us,” South coach Omar Pedroza said. “We lost seven starters from last year. I told the girls at the beginning of the season that hard work will help us this season.”

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my costs,” added Arzate. “I thank Mario Reyna, McAllen ISD Interim Athletic Director for helping me get this scholarship.”

Now, Arzate wants to become a nurse and graduate with a degree. He also wants to become the best kicker at West Texas A&M too. “First, it’s God, then my education, and then play football,” says Arzate.

In the Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg North’s offensive linemen Rudy Trevino also signed with New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell; Emily Perez, an all-state cross-country runner and long distant track runner, signed with the University of Texas-San Antonio. Also signing were linemen, Zachary Faires of Edinburg HS with Texas Southern University of Houston.

Other players waiting to sign are Harlingen’s speedy receiver, Randy Bermea; McAllen Memorial’s QB Matthew Kaufmann; Edinburg’s DB Sal Martinez; and Weslaco HS DE Jose Montiel.

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(McAllen, Texas)-It was a special day for the parents of McAllen High School kicker, Jose Arzate. Their son was about to sign a football scholarship to play for West Texas A&M University in Commerce, Texas. As Jose Sr., and his wife Diana watched their son sign, the senior Class 5A All-State kicker became very emotional when he talked about God and his parents. “God gave me this opportunity to play at the next level. My parents helped me believe that no matter who brings you down, God will always be there to pick you right up,” said Arzate.

Like most athletes, every student/athlete has a story of the hardships they have endured as an athlete in high school. Some athletes have dealt with prejudice, some athletes have dealt with who’s who, while others have not had the financial gains that will help them get to the next level for recognition at football camps. “I wanted to attend the Kohl’s Football Kicking Camp in Dallas, Texas this past December.

It would have given me national exposure. But, the fee was beyond

Rudy Trevino of Edinburg North HS signed his national letter of intent to play football with New Mexico Military Institute. Pictured are l-r front, Amber, Susie, Rudy Jr, and Rudy Trevino Sr. Back row l-r are ENHS athletic coordinator, Roy Garza; ECISD Athletic Director, Joe Filoteo; Damian Gonzalez, OL Coach; and Angel Trevino. (HSSMImages/David Amador)

Jose Arzate of McAllen HS signed his national letter of intent to play football with West Texas A&M in Commerce, Texas next Fall. Pictured are his parents, Diana and Jose Sr; his brother Miguel (left) and sister, Virginia. Also pictured are McAllen ISD school board members, (left) Hilda DeShazo and Debbie Crane Aliseda with McAllen ISD Interim Athletic Director, Mario Reyna.

Not pictured are principal Christina Beck and football coach Tony Harris. (HSSMImages/David Amador)

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Best the Best!

Harlingen QB Kevin Ledesma Named HSSM’s MVP for 2011

(Harlingen, Texas)-Ever since Harlingen High School quarterback Kevin Ledesma played in that thrilling, 45-44 double-overtime win against seven-time state champions, Abilene on September 17, 2011 at Heroes Stadium in San Antonio, Texas. It was then, that Ledesma understood that his Cardinals could match up with anyone in the state of Texas. He led the Cardinals to it’s fourth consecutive 31-5A District title, followed by a berth in the State 5A Division I Quarterfinals against San Antonio Madison. Despite their 42-27 loss to the Mavericks at Javelina Stadium on December 2nd, Ledesma still, wanted to play more football. But, time had run out. Game time. He stood in the open field, with tears January 2012

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www.HighSchoolSportsMagazine.net flowing. Cardinal head coach Manny Gomez walked on over to embrace Ledesma and told him that “things will be alright.” For two straight seasons, the 5’8” senior led his Cardinals to two district titles with perfect seasons. He finished his senior year with 2, 522 yards passing and 27 touchdowns. He also ran 157 times for 1,075 yards and 20 TDs. Against Abilene, he had his best game ever by completing 28 of 41 passes for 340 yards and four scores. HSSM names Kevin Ledesma All-South Texas MVP. Like Ledesma, McAllen Memorial quarterback Matthew Kaufmann (5’8, 170lbs) led the Mustangs to its first 30-5A District title since 2006 and also back-to-back Class 5A Division II Regional appearances. A four-year starter since 2008, Kaufmann will hopefully, attend West Point Academy this fall. The Mustang (12-1) quarterback did the improbable in 2011 by leading his team to a perfect season, before falling 35-28 to San Antonio

number in South Texas as the best defense, allowing 172 points scored in 12 games, with two shutouts. He had 131 tackles, 18 hurries, four blocked kicks, four forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries. He was also named to the Class 5A AP All-State First team selections in 2011. HSSM names Weslaco’s DE Jose Montiel as the All-South Texas Defensive Player of the Year.

High School Sports Magazine’s first team offensive linemen are Carlos Cuellar, Weslaco East; Mike Rodriguez, Weslaco HS; Hector Orozco, Brownsville Rivera, Ralph Rubalcaba, Raymondville; and Aureliano Silva of Port Isabel. Silva captured first team Class 3A All-State with Cuellar (2nd team Class 4A), and Rodriguez (Class 5A honorable mentioned). Rubalcaba was also a Class 3A honorable mentioned.

At running back, Aaron Munguia of Weslaco East leads the pack along with Harlingen’s Brian Blake and Donna HS Edu-

2011 Final

Football Standings 1. Harlingen 13-1 2. McAllen Memorial 12-1 3. Weslaco East 11-2 4. Weslaco HS 10-2 5. Edcouch-Elsa 10-2 6. Brownsville Pace 9-3 7. San Benito 9-3 8. Sharyland 9-2 9. Rio Hondo 8-4 10. Raymondville 8-5

Headed to United States Military Academy at West Point! Matthew Kaufmann of the McAllen Memorial Mustangs led his team to the State 5A Division II Regional finals for the second straight season, against San Antonio Reagan. The Mustangs also finished their regular season undefeated in District 30-5A, winning the title. He will be looking to play football for the (HSSMImages/Alec Amador)

Reagan in the regional finals at McAllen Memorial Veterans Stadium on November 26th. He led the team with 1,280 yards passing and 11 TDs and also ran for 2,107 yards and 30 touchdowns.

Against Reagan, Kaufmann rushed 31 times for 201 yards. A fumble in the closing minutes by Kaufmann in the endzone, ended any hopes for winning a state championship in 2011. HSSM names Matthew Kaufmann it’s 2011 All-South Texas Offensive Most Valuable Player.

On defense, quarterbacks feared this three-year starter. He had 19 quarterback sacks in 2011 and the Weslaco Panthers ranked

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ardo Fraire. All three eclipsed the 1,000 rushing mark and led their districts. Munguia finished his career with 2,392 yards and 33 TDs. His best game camne in the second round of the State 4A Division I Area Championships against Victoria East, rushing for 312 yards on 43 carries and five touchdowns. Against Cedar Park, Munguia was stopped 29 times for 109 yards to end his high school career as a Wildcat. Most of the time, Blake was kept off the field in the fourth quarter, despite rushing for 1,674 yards with 20 TDs on 246 carries. His best game of the year was against PSJA North, rushing for 227 yards on 19 carries and two

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If there was one running back that was a true workhorse, earning every yard every Friday night, that player would have to be Eduardo Fraire. He led Donna back to the state playoffs in Class 5A and a last-second loss to Sharyland was the turning point to the Redskins winning a district title in 2011. The Redskins played with three different quarterbacks due to injuries. Here are the list of HSSM’s All-South Texas Selections and coaches.

First Team Offense Quarterback Jacob Lerma 2,913 yards passing/43TDs Lyford HS Running Backs Eduardo Fraire, Donna HS 1,489 yards/ 11TDs Brian Blake 1,724 yards/27TDs Harlingen Cardinals Aaron Munguia Weslaco East HS 2,392 yards/33 TDs Tight-end Nathan Gomez Edcouch-Elsa HS

2011 All South Texas Football Most Valuable Player Kevin Ledesma QB Harlingen Cardinals

Coach of the Year Manny Gomez Harlingen Cardinals

Led team to State 5A Division I Quarterfinals with 1,075 yards rushing with 20TDs; He also passed for 2,748 yards and 30 TDs. Team finished 13-1 for the season.

32-5A Coach of the Year Tony Villarreal Weslaco High School

Offense MVP Matthew Kaufmann QB McAllen Memorial Led team to the State 5A Division II Regional finals and also passed for 1,280 yards with 11 TDs. He rushed for 2,107 yards and 30 Tds.

Defense MVP Jose Montiel, DE Weslaco H.S. Led team to back-to-back 32-5A Championships. He was also named to the AP Class 5A AllState First team. Montiel had 19 quarterbacks sacks and four fumble recoveries this season.

Eduardo Fraire Donna HS RB

Wide-receivers Jose Luis Barcenas 1,034 yards/16 TDs Brownsville Porter Randy Bermea 1,028 yards/10TDs Harlingen Cardinals Art Vasquez 1,120 yards/17 TDs Lyford HS

31-5A Coach of the Year Manny Gomez Harlingen Cardinals

Offensive Linemen Mike Rodriguez 6’4 300lbs Weslaco High School Tim Ruiz 6’2 275lbs McAllen Memorial Anthony Barrera 6’1 Harlingen High School Carlos Cuellar 5’11 240lbs Weslaco East High School Aurelino Silva 5’11, 235lbs Port Isabel Rudy Trevino 6’4” 280lbs Edinburg North HS

30-5A Coach of the Year Bill Littleton McAllen Memorial HS 32-4A Coach of the Year Armando Cuellar Weslaco East HS Lead Wildcats to State 4A Division Regional Finals for second straight year.

32-3A Coach of the Year Rocky James Rio Hondo HS

Kicker Jose Arzarte, McAllen HS made 37 of 38 extra points

31-3A Coach of the Year Joe Gonzalez Raymondville HS First season as head coach, wins bi-district title.

Punter Charlie Powers, Harlingen HS Avg 40 yds/4.0 hangtime

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First Team Defense Defensive Linemen Luis Hernandez DE 6’2 230lbs 19 QB Sacks, 88 solo tackles Edcouch-Elsa HS Ublado Encina 6’3 285lbs Brownvsille Pace Hector Orozco, DL 6’3 290lbs Brownsville Rivera Garrett Sharp, DL 6’3 225lbs McAllen Memorial Jacob Grimaldo DL 6’4 275lbs Weslaco High School Jesus Zuviri DL 5’11 245lbs Harlingen HS Linebackers Nathan Prado 5’10 13 sacks, 113 tackles, Harlingen High School Tyler Marriott 6’1 84 total tackles, 7 sacks McAllen Memorial Ernesto Tafolla 6’0 3 tds turnovers; 94 tackles; team captain.

Weslaco High School Chris Belmares 6’1 81 tackles, three recovered fumbles, one blocked PAT Weslaco East HS Defensive Backs Hector Villarreal 8 interceptions Grulla High School Sal Martinez 120 tackles, 8 INTs, 2TD returns Edinburg HS Kyle Carter 8 INTs, 71 tackles Brownsville Pace Daniel Ybarra 8 INTs, 51 Tackles Harlingen High School All-Purpose/Utility Matthew Alvarez, Weslaco HS Returned one punt for TD, 6 Ints, one returned for Td; Returned kickoffs for more than 350 yards.

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Class 5A All-State

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Weslaco, Edinburg Players Named to First Team on 5A All-State

(McAllen, Texas)-Both players were explosive on defensive in 2011. Both were big-time play makers. Weslaco H.S. defensive end Jose Montiel and Edinburg H.S. defensive back, Salvador Martinez were named to the first team Class 5A AP All-State team. “Jose did a great job for us. He was a three-year starter and we will miss him,” says head coach Tony Villarreal. Montiel had led the Panthers to back-to-back 32-5A district titles and bi-district championships too.

Montiel also led the Panthers to two straight area appearances. He had 19 quarterback sacks in 2011 to go long with his 76 solo tackles. Edinburg’s Martinez was the big-playmaker for the Bobcats. He was the all-purpose player who ran back four touchdowns off four interceptions and led the Bobcats to two straight playoff appearances, which included one bidistrict and area titles in 2010. Also named to the AP Class 5A lists were 2nd-team DB Kyle Carter of Brownsville Pace.

Honorable mentions went to Weslaco offensive tackle, Miguel Rodriguez and LB Ernesto Tafolla; Harlingen players RB Brian Blake, Anthony Barrera, WR Randy Bermea, DB Daniel Ramirez, LB Nathan Prado; DE Garrett Sharp, LB Bryant Stites, LB Tyler Marriott, and OT Tim Ruiz of McAllen Memorial; Jose Luis Barcenas of Brownsville Porter; Jose Arzate, McAllen HS, kicker. McAllen Memorial won the 30-5A District title under head coach Bill Littleton with a perfect 10-0 record and then went three-deep in the State 5A playoffs, before falling to San Antonio Reagan 35-28 at McAllen Memorial Veterans Stadium in the Class 5A Division II Regional finals. The Cardinals season came to an end in the State 5A Division I Quarter-finals, losing to San Antonio Madison 42-27 at Javelina Stadium in Kingsville.

2011 5A AP All-state team selections Offensive Player of the Year: RB Trey Williams, Spring Dekaney Defensive Player of the Year: DE Markus Lathan, Longview

FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE Linemen: GREG DAVIS, Abilene, Sr. -- Graded 92 pct, 35 knockdowns; offense averaged 497 yds, 46 pts per game; DARIUS JAMES, Killeen Harker Heights, Jr. -- Graded 94 pct., 70 pancakes, 67 knockdowns; HIVA LUTUI, Euless Trinity, Sr. -- 43 pancakes, 114 knockdowns, 0 sacks allowed, 90 percent grade; ARMAND NANCE, Spring Dekaney, Sr. -- Top blocker on offense that averaged 242 rush yds per game; CURTIS RISER, DeSoto, Sr. -- Graded 94 pct., no sacks allowed, 82 pancakes; offense averaged 451 yds per game

96 tackles; 26 TFL; 9 sacks; 22 QB hurries; 3 forced fumbles JOSE MONTIEL, Weslaco, Sr. -- 131 tackles, 76 solo, 19 sacks, 4 kick blocks, 18 hurries, 5 pass breakups, 4 forced fumbles Linebackers:

BRAD FLORENCE, Round Rock Westwood, Sr. -- 123 tackles, 52 solo, 10 TFL, 5 INTs (1 TD return), 6 pass breakups PETER JINKENS, Skyline, Sr. -- 90 tackles, 5 sacks, 4 forced fumbles 3 fumble recoveries (1 TD return), 16 TFL DEMARKUS LATHAN, Longview, Jr. -188 tackles, 3 sacks, 6 TFL, 2 pass break-

ups, 2 blocked kicks Defensive backs: XAVIER JOHNSON, Abilene, Jr. -- 77 total tackles, 50 solo, 4 INTs, 7 pass breakups, 7 forced fumbles, 3 kick blocks SAL MARTINEZ, Edinburg, Sr. -- 120 tackles, 8 INTs (4 TD returns), 4 pass breakups, 3 forced fumbles, 2 TD fum-

Receivers/ends: JAKE OLIVER, Dallas Jesuit, Jr. -- 96 catches, 1,431 yds, 20 TDs ANDREW RODRIGUEZ, Allen, Sr. -- 57 catches, 1,314 yds, 17 TDs Quarterback: TERRENCE SINGLETON, Port Arthur Memorial, Sr. -- 108-166 passing, 1,922 yds, 18 TDs, 8 INTs; 989 rush yds, 15 TDs Running backs: B.J. CATALON, Houston Westside, Sr. -2,261 rush yds, 34 TDs BRYAN DRISKELL, McKinney Boyd, Jr. -- 2,073 rush yds, 28 TDs; 1 receiving TD; 1 kick return TD TREY WILLIAMS, Spring Dekaney, Sr. -- 2,420 rush yds, 30 TDs; 3 receiving TDs Kicker: BEN GROGAN, Arlington Martin, Jr. -8-10 FGs, long 52; 25-25 PATs FIRST-TEAM DEFENSE Linemen: LADARIUS CARPENTER, League City Clear Springs, Sr. -- 79 tackles, 54 assists, 15 sacks, 8 QB hurries, 20 TFL DEVONTE FIELDS, Arlington Martin, Sr. -- 55 tackles, 27 TFL, 9 sacks, 2 INTs, 1 returned for TD, 1 forced fumble DAN KOTTMAN, Denton Guyer, Sr. --

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Michael Byrd, Laredo United, Sr.; Kyle Carter, Brownsville Pace, Sr.; James Ingram, Round Rock Westwood; Corey Thompson, Fort Bend Elkins, Sr. Punter: Quinton White, A&M Consolidated, Sr. HONORABLE MENTION OFFENSE LINEMEN: Anthony Barrera, Harlingen; Austin Davis, Mansfield; Michael Gall, Belton; Jacob Gonzales, Austin Anderson; Payton Jackson, Cibolo Steele; Ross Lodge, Round Rock Westwood; Mikey Matthews, Fort Bend Elkins; Kyle Marrs, Northside Brandeis; Roman Mikeska, Temple; Patrick Morris, Denton Guyer; Miguel Rodriguez, Weslaco; Tim Ruiz, McAllen Memorial; Erick Wren, Mesquite Horn; Darrell Zemault, Northside Stevens.

RECEIVERS/ENDS: Jose Luis Barcenas, Brownsville Porter; Randy Bermea, Harlingen; Conner Crane, Denton Guyer; Eric Hawkins, Longview; Austin Hays, San Antonio Reagan; Lorenzo Joe, Abilene Cooper; Marcus Johnson, League City Clear Springs; Cayleb Jones, Austin High; Devante Lacy, Grand Prairie; Keevan Lucas, Abilene; Stanley Wesley, Channelview.

QUARTERBACKS: Tommy Armstrong, Cibolo Steele; Averion Hurts, Channelview; Clayton Nicholas, Abilene Cooper; Charles Taylor, Mansfield Timberview; Cody Thomas, Colleyville Heritage; Marshall Williams, Flower Mound.

RUNNING BACKS: Brian Blake, Harlingen; Jerry Bynum, Alief Elsik; Paxton Grayer, Abilene; Dillon Humphries, Houston Langham Creek; Quaylon Jones, Converse Judson; Marquis Warford, San Antonio Madison; Jacoby Webster, Midland; Trinton Ynclan, Northside Brandeis.

Edinburgâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s DB Salvador Martinez was named to the AP Class 5A first team on defense. He had eight interceptions in 2011.

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KICKERS: Jose Arzate, McAllen; Jeff Johnson, Katy; Colin McGuire, Round Rock Westwood; Joseph Pickett, Temple.

HONORABLE MENTION DEFENSE LINEMEN: Moahengi Latu, Euless Trinity; Eric Maus, Cibolo Steele; Rex Montes, Colleyville Heritage; Jamal Palmer, McKinney Boyd; Donovan Parker, North Mesquite; Torrodney Prevot, Alief Taylor; Garrison Railsback, Abilene Cooper; Hassan Ridgeway, Mansfield; Garret Sharp, McAllen Memorial; Daniel Shaul, Klein Oak; Dutton Watson, Midland.

LINEBACKERS: Tyler Lackey, Abilene; Tyler Marriott, McAllen Memorial; Damien Neroes, Garland; Ray Pitts, Cypress Fairbanks; Nathan Prado, Harlingen; Philip Sorrells, Amarillo; Bryant Stites, McAllen Memorial; Ernesto Tafolla, Weslaco; Justin Vallilee, Colleyville Heritage; Tanner Vestal, Odessa Permian; Luis Villanueva, Laredo Alexander.

DEFENSIVE BACKS: Jaylon Howard, Port Arthur Memorial; Jarrett Irving, Spring Dekaney; Sean McBryde, Killeen Ellison; Jalen Mills, DeSoto; Ilaiu Moeakiola, Euless Trinity; Chase Moody, San Angelo Central; Daniel Ramirez, Harlingen; Dashone Smith, Klein Oak. PUNTERS: Luis Garcia, Lufkin; Joseph Pickett, Temple; Joshua Stump, Beaumont West Brook.

State Champions 5A Division I

Southlake Carroll defeats Fort Bend Hightower 36-29 for 8th state title.

State Championships 5A Division II

5A Honorable Mentioned! Harlingen RB Brian Blake led his team to the State 5A Quarterfinals in 2011. Against Abilene, Blake rushed for 34 times for 204 yards in their 2OT win 45-44.

Spring DeKaney (14-2) beats Cibolo Steele (15-1) 34-14 for first title.

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Weslaco East, Ed-Elsa Head List of 4A All-State Selections

(Weslaco,Tx)-The Weslaco East Wildcats have made it a habit to go three rounds deep in Class 4A football. Twice, the WildHere’s the lists of the 2011 4A AP All-state team: Offensive Player of the Year: Johnathan Gray, Aledo Defensive Player of the Year: Dane Balazs, Lake Travis FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE

Linemen: REGGIE HARRIS, Killeen, Sr. -- Graded 95 pct., no sacks allowed, 40 pancakes, 35 knockdowns; LATHAM JOHNSON, Aledo, Sr. -- Graded 94 pct., 2 pancakes per game; offense averaged 533 yds, 58 pts per game; JORDAN MATHEWS, Mansfield Summit, Sr. -- Graded 99 pct., 2 sacks allowed on 226 passes, 61 knockdowns; JOHN MICHAEL MCGEE, Texarkana Texas, Sr. -- Army All-Star Game selection; TANNER STONE, Dallas Highland Park, Sr. -- Top lineman on offense that averaged 463 yds per game Receivers/ends: DYLAN CANTRELL, Whitehouse, Jr. -- 78 catches, 1,277 yds, 19 TDs; TREMUND MOORE, Brenham, Sr. -- 60 catches, 833 yds, 18 TDs Quarterback: DALYN WILLIAMS, Lake Dallas, Sr. -- 3,211 passing yds, 31 TDs, 4 INTs; 68 pct. completion; 537 rush yds, 7 TDs Running backs: JOHNATHAN GRAY, Aledo, Sr. -- 2,422 rush yds, 47 TDs; 405 receiving yds, 5 TDs; DARRELL HARRIS, Waco, Sr. -- 2,318 rush yds, 21 TDs; 207 receiving yds, 1 TD; CAMERON WASHINGTON, Corsicana, Sr. -- 1,960 rush yds, 29 TDs Kicker: JUAN CARRANCO, Dayton, Jr. -School-record 21 FGs

FIRST-TEAM DEFENSE

Linemen: GLYNN CHEEKS, Manvel, Sr. -- 56 tackles, 18 TFL, 15 sacks, 14 hurries, 3 pass breakups, 2 forced fumbles; MARIO EDWARDS, Denton Ryan, Sr. -- 56 tackles, 28 TFL; 10 sacks; 3 forced fumbles; 1 safety LUIS HERNANDEZ, Edcouch-Elsa, Sr. -- 88 solo tackles, 41 assists, 19 sacks, 21 TFL, 3 forced fumbles, 2 TD fumble returns; DEQUAN RAINDLE, Corsicana, Sr. -- 84 tackles, 9 sacks, 8 TFL, 2 forced fumbles, 8 QB hurries Linebackers: J.D. ALLEN, Canyon Randall, Sr. -- 150 tackles; 2-time district defensive player of year; CORBIN CROW, Lake Travis, Sr. -- 121 tackles, 41 solo, 8 TFL, 5 sacks; NICK MCCRORY, Port Lavaca Calhoun, Sr. -- 106 tackles, 10 sacks, 15 TFL, 4 defensive TDs, 6 punt/kick blocks Defensive backs: DANE BALAZS, Lake Travis, Sr. - 12 INTs, 56 tackles, 24 solo, 3 sacks; PAUL CASTILLO, CC Calallen, Sr. -- 86 tackles, 47 solo, 10 TFL, 6 INTs, 10 pass breakups, 2 forced fumbles; XAVIER HOWARD, Houston Wheatley, Sr. -- 9 INTs (2 TD returns), 33 pass breakups, 32 solo tackles; ADRIAN NORWOOD, Waco, Jr. -- 8 INTs, 4 pass breakups, 56.5 tackles,

State Champions 4A Division I

Austin Lake Travis (16-0) defeats Waco Midway (13-3) 22-7 for 5th straight title.

State Championships 4A Division II

Aledo (14-2) defeats Manvel (15-1) 49-28

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seasons. “We need to find a way of going to the next round,” says Wildcat head coach, Armando Cuellar.

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4A AP All-State Football selections are second team picks offensive tackle, Carlos Cuellar of Weslaco East and Edcouch-Elsa’s

Luis Hernandez at defensive end. “He deserves the selection. He works hard,” adds head coach Joe Solis of the Yellowjackets.

SECOND-TEAM OFFENSE Linemen (six listed because of voting tie): T.J. Armstrong, Lake Travis, Sr.; Carlos Cuellar, Weslaco East, Sr.; Roclan Drain, Corsicana, Sr.; Chris Edling, Corsicana, Sr.; Kyler Nicotre, Port Neches-Groves, Sr.; Taylor Romero, Manvel, Sr. Receivers/ends: Jonathan Aldridge, Whitehouse, Sr.; Corey Coleman, Richardson Pearce, Sr. Quarterback: Hunter Taylor, Whitehouse, Sr. Running backs: Bobby Huey, Wolfforth Frenship, Sr.; Daje Johnson, Pflugerville Hendrickson, Sr.; Tim Wright, La Marque, Sr. Kicker:Austin Shoemake, Frisco Centennial, Jr. SECOND-TEAM DEFENSE

Linemen: Derriel Collins, Killeen, Sr.; Roland Gonzales, SA McCollum, Sr.; Jesse Hooper, Montgomery, Sr.; Taiwan Johnson, Manvel, Sr. Linebackers (four listed because of voting tie): Keegan Bradley, Austin Travis, Sr.; A.J. Davis, Kilgore, Jr.; Alex De La Torre, Denton Ryan, Sr.; Alex Faoro, FW Arlington Heights, Sr. Defensive backs: Mookie Carlisle, Stephenville, Soph.; Braden Coverdale, Stephenville, Sr.; Trey Ingram, Canyon Randall, Sr.; Cameron O’Reilly, Richardson Pearce, Sr. Punter: James Potts, Pflugerville Hendrickson, Sr. HONORABLE MENTION OFFENSE

LINEMEN: Jacob Aguilar, Waxahachie; Chase Anderson, Killeen; Derek Baldeschwiler, Burleson; Andrew Billings, Waco; Jake Brearton, CC Calallen; Moises Castaneda, Sherman; Christian Garcia, Weslaco East; Reese Harred, Sulphur Springs; Joey Hunt, El Campo; Donald Jackson, Kilgore; Bryan Manley, Stephenville; Tevin McCray, Denton Ryan; Travis Romero, Manvel; David Roulston, Canyon Randall; Thaelen Villarreal, Port Lavaca Calhoun; Gabe Whitman, Pflugerville Hendrickson; Jordan Williams, Denton Ryan.

RECEIVERS/ENDS: Marcell Ateman, Wylie East; Zach Austin, Lake Travis; Addison Bustos, Amarillo Caprock; Cody Clayton, Sulphur Springs; Kason Fornes, Kerrville Tivy; Chance Garey, Wichita Falls; Griffin Gilbert, Lake Travis; Brice Gunter, Stephenville; Brandon Moss, EP Chapin; Jayce Nelson, Port Neches-Groves; Deon Price, Austin McCallum; Robbie Rhodes, FW Southwest; Fred Ross, Tyler; Mike Williams, Pearland Dawson.

QUARTERBACKS: J.T. Barrett, WF Rider; Collin Bowen, Canyon Randall; Michael Guerrero, Amarillo Caprock; Dean Haveman, Brenham; Andres Herrera, Dayton; Gary Kimble, Pearland Dawson; Don King III, Waxahachie; Baker Mayfield, Lake Travis; Jacorey McQueen, Manor; Greg Ward, Tyler.

RUNNING BACKS: Jabari Anderson, Wylie East; Chase Bertrand, Port Neches-Groves; Calvin Burns, Mansfield Summit; Johnathan Gar-

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ner, Victoria East; Ryan Jackson, Angleton; Jakobi Jones, Beaumont Ozen; Arthur Lockett, Houston Yates; Lawrence Mattison, Smithson Valley; Preston Miller, Dallas Highland Park; Aaron Munguia, Weslaco East; Marcus Price, CC Calallen.

KICKERS: Jake Brearton, CC Calallen; Dalton Hestand, Denison; Conner Hollabaugh, Amarillo Caprock.

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LINEMEN: Andrew Allen, Frisco Liberty; Chase Appleby, Frisco Centennial; Jay Arnold, Rockwall-Heath; Domi-

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nique Banks, Denton Ryan; Tyus Bowser, Tyler; Corbin Carr, Nederland; Eric Davis, Tyler; Andrew Garza, Edcouch-Elsa; Jaylen Hill, Aledo; Jude Jefress, Lake Travis; Dylan McDorman, Michael Wiser, CC Calallen.

LINEBACKERS: Amir Adkins, Hutto; Chris Belmares, Weslaco East; Nick Bush, Frisco Centennial; Daniel Carrillo, El Paso; Ian Compton, Dallas Adams; Dayne Davis, Aledo; Colton Estill, Wolfforth Frenship; DEFENSIVE BACKS: Mesquite; Trey Mohair, Denton Ryan; Aaron Potter, Smithson Valley; Ryan Reid.

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Class 3A All-State

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District 31-3A CC Miller CC West Oso Robstown Lyford Orange Grove Raymondville

PI, Grulla, Rio Hondo, Lyford, La Feria, Raymondville Players Capture AP Honors on 3A Team (McAllen, Texas)-Port Isabel offensive linemen Aureliano Silva was named to the Class 3A Associated Press All-State Football first team and Grulla High School, only in itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second year as 32-3A school had its first player ever named to the list. Gator linebacker, Hector Villarreal made the second team after leading Grulla High School to the State 3A football playoffs under head coach Abel Gonzalez. He had 135 tackles and eight interceptions, along with six quarterback sacks. He also added six forced fumbles. Tarpon offensive linemen, Silva allowed no quarterback sacks this season and had 60 pancakes. Honorable mention honors went to Rio Hondo HS players LB Santos Carrizales, DL EJ Castaneda and DL Freddy Gonzalez; OL Ralph Rubalcada, Raymondville; Wr Gilbert Jimenez, Wr La Feria; Art Vasquez, Lyford; QB Jacob Lerma, Lyford; The Texas High School AP list for Class 3A was released recently. Listed are the 2011 3A AP players selected.

Offensive MVP : Joseph Sadler, Devine Defensive MVP: Patrick Levels, Dallas Roosevelt FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE Linemen: GREG BRANTLEY, Carthage, Sr. -- Graded 94 pct., 64 knockdowns; no sacks allowed in 263 passes TREY KEENAN, Argyle, Sr. -- Graded 92 pct., 66 pancakes, no sacks allowed in 225 passes ANDY MCNEW, Robinson, Jr. -- Graded 96 pct, no sacks allowed on 400 passes, 26 pancakes TRENTON MERKEL, Perryton, Sr. -- Graded 98.7 pct, 19 pancakes, no sacks allowed AURELIANO SILVA, Port Isabel, Sr. -Graded 97 pct., 60 pancakes, no sacks allowed, 20 downfield blocks for TDs Receivers/ends: JAROD ADAMS, Seminole, Sr. -- 51 catches, 1,070 yds, 16 TDs; 3 return TDs TRENT SCHUETT, Bridgeport, Sr. -- 76 catches, 1,374 yds, 18 TDs Quarterback: KADARIUS BAKER, Navasota, Jr. -- 2,349 passing yds, 33 TDs, 2 INTs; 7 rush TDs Running backs (four listed because of voting tie): JORDAN BARNES, Van Alstyne, Sr. -2,357 rush yds, 28 TDs SHERMAN GILBERT, ColdspringOakhurst, Sr. -- 1,943 rush yds, 31 TDs; 2 receiving TDs WAYNE ONDERDONCK, Alvarado, Sr. -2,054 rush yds, 19 TDs JOSEPH SADLER, Devine, Sr. -- 2,884 rush yds, 46 TDs; 177 receiving yds, 3 TDs Kicker: COLE HEDLUND, Argyle, Soph. -- 13-14 FGs, long of 42; 49-51 PATs

ups TREYLON JOHNICAN, West Columbia, Sr. -- 51 tackles, 8 INTs, 5 pass breakups, 2 punt return TDs PATRICK LEVELS, Dallas Roosevelt, Sr. -177 tackles, 118 solo, 8 INTs (4 TD returns), 3 punt return TDs, 6 TFL HECTOR VILLARREAL, Rio Grande City Grulla, Sr. -- 135 Tackles, 8 INTs (1 TD return), 6 sacks, 6 forced fumbles Punter: CHUY ALVAREZ, Van, Jr. -- 42-yd avg on 48 punts, long of 61; 4 inside 20 SECOND-TEAM OFFENSE Linemen: Jake Lavey, Celina, Sr.; Rance Layton, Seminole, Sr.; Alex Mayes, Van Alstyne, Sr.; Clint Merka, Argyle, Sr.; Jake Raulerson, Celina,

Orange-Stark, Sr.; Kevin Vaccaro, Brownwood, Sr. Punters (tie): Jacob Burtch, Seminole, Sr.; Devin Roberson, Big Spring, Soph.

FIRST-TEAM DEFENSE Linemen: CHANCE ANDRIES, Coldspring-Oakhurst, Sr. -- 107 tackles, 20 TFL, 4 forced fumbles, 5 fumble recoveries, 2 TDs JAKE BAUER, Navasota, Jr. -- 55 solo tackles, 52 assists, 13 sacks, 33 TFL, 2 forced fumbles, 16 hurries BO BRADY, Henderson, Jr. -- 92 tackles, 16 sacks, 25 TFL, 7 forced fumbles, 1 blocked punt KENDRICK HARRISON, ColdspringOakhurst, Sr. -- 122 tackles, 16 TFL, 2 forced fumbles, 4 fumble recoveries (1 TD) Linebacker: DERICK CASTRO, Sinton, Sr. -- 153 tackles, 99 solo, 18 TFL, 2 sacks, 2 forced fumbles STEPHEN REESE, Henderson, Sr. -- 114 tackles, 4 sacks, 24 TFL, 4 forced fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries, 3 pass breakups JOHN WOOD, Whitesboro, Sr. -- 129 tackles, 7 sacks, 11 TFL, 6 forced fumbles, 4 fumble recoveries, 2 kick blocks Defensive backs: BYRON BROOKS, Farmersville, Sr. -- 92 tackles, 8 INTs (2 TD returns), 6 pass break-

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Jr.; Nick Richardson, Gilmer, Sr. Receivers/ends: Solomon McGinty, Navasota, Jr.; Ed Pope, Carthage, Sr. Quarterback: Dane Evans, Sanger, Sr. Running backs: Zach Henshaw, Fischer Canyon Lake, Sr.; Robert Johnson, Lubbock Estacado, Soph.; Karrion Morrisey, Jasper, Sr. Kicker: Matthew McCrane, Brownwood, Jr. SECOND-TEAM DEFENSE Linemen: Dustin Clark, Borger, Sr.; Rickey Hatley, Atlanta, Sr.; Jaylyin Minor, Navasota, Jr.; Marcus Stroud, Prosper, Sr. Linebackers: Cassius Davison, West Columbia, Sr.; Dalton Santos, Van, Sr.; Coleman Stapp, Decatur, Sr. Defensive backs: Patrick Brown, Henderson, Sr.; Payton Marcum, Monahans, Sr.; DaCarlos Renfro, West

Jarrett Stastny, Sanger; Nick Syler, Henderson; Dalton Vondrad, Kennedale.

RECEIVERS/ENDS: Richard Bloomer, Abilene Wylie; Chadd Bossow, Argyle; Byron Brooks, Farmersville; LaMarcus Brown, Henderson; Latigo Collins, Pampa; Blain Curren, Burkburnett;Torii Hunter Jr., Prosper; Gilbert Jimenez, La Feria; T.J. Pannell, Commerce; Darion Pollard, Gilmer; Cody Skubal, Rockdale; Art Vasquez, Lyford; Buck Wilson, Commerce.

QUARTERBACKS: Javelle Allen, Prosper; Wil Amick, Boerne; Austin Aune, Argyle; Del Barnes, Henderson; Stacey Dillard, Princeton; Jacob Lerma, Lyford; Colby Mahon, Bridgeport; Luke Turner, Gilmer; Keenon Ward, Snyder.

RUNNING BACKS: Ty Brown, Borger; Davonte Burks, Dalhart; Pedro Cano, Monahans; Devin Chafin, Burkburnett; Cody Coleman, Kennedale; Sean Flannel, West Columbia; Britton Lindsey, West Orange-Stark; Nolan Savage, Lubbock Cooper; Jamarick

HONORABLE MENTION OFFENSE LINEMEN: Jose Avila, Brownwood; Anthony Brister, Henderson; D.J. Carlson, Devine; Ricky Clark, Burkburnett; Jason Geyer, Glen Rose; Ralphael Green, SA Houston; Blake Herman, Needville; Malcolm Jackson, Sweetwater; Cody Jurek, Gonzales; Josh Kuehne, Lampasas; Brandon Holmes, Lubbock Estacado; Connor Mayes, Van Alstyne; Eden Richardson, Fairfield; Enrique Rodriguez, Hondo; Ralph Rubalcaba, Raymondville;Luke Simmons, Bridgeport;

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Simmons, Celina; Brock Squier, Sanger; Corion Webster, Atlanta.

KICKERS: Alejandro Mendoza, Monahans; Jesus Vargas, Celina.

HONORABLE MENTION DEFENSE LINEMEN: Darius Biggers, Snyder; Joseph Butler, SA Houston; EJ Castaneda, Rio Hondo;Cortez Crosby, Commerce; Damond Dean, Van; Adoniz Delgado, Sanger; Madison Firmin, Bowie; Freddy Gonzalez, Rio Hondo; Calvin Lyons, Texarkana LibertyEylau; Javonte Magee, SA Houston; Duane Mena, Huffman Hargrave; Larry Miles, Dallas Roosevelt; Mack Monsen, Brownwood; Sid Moore, Van; Zach Neely, Prosper; Jake Raulerson, Celina; Dalton Sciortino, Robinson; Dequone Shaw, Dallas Roosevelt; Patrick Tillis, FW Polytechnic; Cody Welch, Whitesboro; B.A. White, Lubbock Estacado.

LINEBACKERS: Kyler Billingsley, Snyder; Jamal Black, Paris; Carston Bossow, Argyle; Santos Carrizales, Rio Hondo; Israel Chavez, Clint; Gabe Conner, Commerce; J.T. Cotton, Lubbock Estacado; James David, Rockdale; J.J. Elias, Somerset; Patrick Giddens, Coldspring-Oakhurst;Kiante Harris, Lubbock Estacado; Colten Hill, Gilmer; Ethan Horton, Brownwood; Will Imhoff, Navasota; Garrett Kemp, Brownwood; Landon Lock, Gonzales; Josh Sandoval, Snyder; Jackson Scharf, Monahans; Tyler Smith, Dalhart; Haden Watkins, Prosper.

DEFENSIVE BACKS: Tanner Barr, Gilmer; Zack Bilderback, Celina; Davonte Burks, Dalhart;Jon Anthony Casares, Gonzales; Zach Childress, Abilene Wylie; Xavier Creeks, Navasota; Eric Hoog, Hondo; Willis Johnson, West Columbia; Caleb Koedyker, Seminole; Jarrion Lawson, Texarkana Liberty-Eylau; Zack Lopez, Gonzales; LaDarrell McNeil, Wilmer-Hutchins; Jalen Moore, Lubbock Estacado; Ed Pope, Carthage; Sam Ramirez, Devine; Leo Thomas, SA Houston;Tyler Webb, Prosper.

PUNTERS: Anthony Fuqua, Argyle; Logan Goebel, Cuero; Kam Williams, Midland Greenwood.

State Champions 3A Division I

Alvarado (14-1) lost to Tyler Chapel Hill (15-0) 20-19 State Championships 3A Division II

Argle (14-1) lost to Wimberley (15-0) 21-14

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Class 2A All-State

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District 16-2A Division I: Bishop Falfurrias Odem San Diego Santa Rosa Taft

Tyler Daul, DE Santa Rosa Honorable Mentioned Class 2A team

Refugio QB, Santa Rosa DE, Get 2A Honors

(Refugio, Texas)-Sophomore quarterback Travis Quintanilla passed for 372 yards and three touchdowns as Refugio stopped Cisco on fourth-and-short in the final minute to hold on for a 36-35 victory in the Class 2A Division II championship game Friday at Cowboys Stadium in December 2011. Refugio (15-0), which won its first state title since taking the 2A crown in 1970, led 36-19 early in the fourth quarter. Cisco (14-1) pulled within a point with two minutes left when Refugio opted for a safety rather than punting out of the end zone. Refugio’s Jack Gumm recovered a fumble to set up Shilo Whetsel’s 5-yard touchdown run that capped a run of 22 consecutive points and gave Refugio its 36-19 lead with 8:34 remaining. Quintanilla, was 20 of 25. Six completions went to Cory Brown, who had 110 receiving yards and a touchdown. This was the kind of year that the 15-year old experienced in 2011. The 2011 Texas Associated Press Sports Editors Class 2A all-state high school football team, named Quintanilla it’s Offensive Player of the Year.

Voting based on regularseason performance.

FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE Linemen: — BEAU JENKINS, Corsicana Mildred, Sr. -Graded 92 pct., no sacks allowed in 194 passes — RYAN JOHNSON, Muleshoe, Jr. -- Graded 94 pct, 91 pancakes, 16 chops, no sacks allowed in 255 passes — MAC LONG, Edna, Sr. -- Graded 98 pct., 41 pancakes, no sacks allowed, offense averaged 403 yds per game — JOHN WESLEY SHIPP, Refugio, Jr. -- Graded 96 pct., no sacks allowed, 47 pancakes — CASE WILBANKS, Idalou, Sr. -- Led offense that averaged 382 yds per game Receivers/ends: — LYNX HAWTHORNE, Refugio, Sr. -- 46 catches, 1,200 yds, 20 TDs — CALEB HULLUM, Eastland, Sr -- 53 catches, 1,366 yds, 22 TDs; 122 rush yds, 2 TDs Quarterback (tie): — TRENT BRITTAIN, Eastland, Sr. -- 139-214 passing, 2,714 yds, 38 TDs, 6 INTs; 622 rush yds, 10 TDs — TRAVIS QUINTANILLA, Refugio, Soph.

-- 121-174 passing, 2,736 yds, 41 TDs, 3 INTs Running backs: — TRESTON COLEMAN, Frankston, Sr. -2,096 rush yds, 28 TDs; 392 receiving yds, 3 TDs — SHAKEEM JEFFERSON, New Boston, Sr. -- 2,097 rush yds, 28 TDs — CODY WEIR, Rogers, Sr. -- 1,864 rush yds, 27 TDs Kicker: — MATT SHADE, Mineola, Sr. -- 6 FGs, long of 50; 48-51 PATs; 21 touchbacks Offensive Player of the Year: Travis Quintanilla, Refugio ___ FIRST-TEAM DEFENSE Linemen: — MATTHEW SALES, Idalou, Sr. -- 113 tackles, 6 sacks, 12 TFL — LEO SANCHEZ, Melissa, Jr. -- 88 tackles, 17 TFL, 4 sacks, 20 QB hurries, 2 forced fumbles — DONALD TREVINO, Refugio, Sr. -- 116 tackles, 75 solo, 13 TFL, 2 sacks, 7 forced fumbles — BRUCE WOODS, Elysian Fields, Jr. -- 110 tackles, 27 TFL, 16 sacks Linebackers: — DARIUS GARCIA, Melissa, Sr. -- 100 tackles, 4 INTs (1 TD return), 4 TFL — JAKE HERYFORD, Refugio, Sr. -- 137 tackles, 87 solo, 9 TFL — TY TOLLESON, Lone Oak, Jr. -- 153 tackles, 17 TFL, 3 sacks, 3 forced fumbles Defensive backs: — BRADLEY ADKINS, Idalou, Sr. -- 29 tackles, 7 INTs — MICHAEL ELLIS, Melissa, Sr. -- 43 tackles, 8 INTs, 4 pass breakups, 4 forced fumbles, 2 TFL — CHANCE GREEN, Gunter, Sr. -- 88 tackles, 8 INTs, 1 punt return TD — MICHAEL ROBERSON, Arp, Jr. -- 79 tackles, 6 INTs (1 TD return), 10 pass breakups Punter:

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Tyrin Evans, Omaha Pewitt; Findley Harris, Gunter; Jared Kaster, Altair Rice; John Lawless, Rogers; Tom Lawless, Rogers; Joe Leeves, Omaha Pewitt; Logan Lewis, Cisco; Bryan McKnight, Arp; Kyle Patlan, Sonora; Ty Rojas, Littlefield; Peyton Rodriquez, Coahoma; Joseph Rosemond, Hempstead; Tyler Williamson, Tuscola Jim Ned. RECEIVERS/ENDS: Bradley Adkins, Idalou; Gerren Ballard, Whitewright; Mason Hart, Melissa; Word Hudson, Sonora; Jamarcus Johnson, Hearne; Trent Mormon, Hempstead; Dreagan Patterson, Bushland; Darrin Terry, Daingerfield; Oscar Trevino, Alpine.

QUARTERBACKS: Alex Allen, Daingerfield; Beau Avila, Muleshoe; Jared Cate, Boyd; Clayton Parks, Sonora; Nic Shimonek, Corsicana Mildred; Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright; Justin Twine, Hemphill.

RUNNING BACKS: Issac Baca, Muleshoe; Frankie Harris, Merkel; Trey Hodge, Tom Bean; Jacon Hodges, Brady; Matt Hosea, Big Sandy Harmony; Hayden Lewis, Cisco; Austin Matschek, Wall; Devin Parks, Edna; Bryce Schilling, Idalou; Archie Taylor, Hempstead; Colton Valle, Sanford-Fritch; Shaquille Wherry, De Kalb.

KICKERS: Julio Delgado, Eastland; Saul Elizalde, Muleshoe; Cristian Samaniego, Altair Rice.

HONORABLE MENTION DEFENSE LINEMEN: Jacob Avery, Cisco; Jacob Beckwith, Bangs; Tyler Daul, Santa Rosa; Spencer Deal, Ponder; Denton Evans, Omaha Pewitt; Thomas Finigmow, Corsicana Mildred; Justin Lawler, Pottsboro; Edgar Luna, Cameron Yoe; Montel McKinley, Clyde; Marc Ortiz, Spearman; JD Scott, Eastland; Dakota Sparks, Idalou; Ryan Todd, Holliday;

Tyler Daul, Santa Rosa HS Defensive End was named to the Class 2A AP Honorable Mentioned lists.

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— CLAY O’DELL, Tuscola Jim Ned, Sr. -41.7-yd avg on 37 punts; 17 inside 20 Defensive Player of the Year: Donald Trevino, Refugio ___ SECOND-TEAM OFFENSE Linemen: — Dustin House, Frankston, Jr.; Noah Pennell, Corsicana Mildred, Jr.; Reed Scroggins, Cisco, Sr.; Josh Smitherman, Cameron Yoe, Jr.; Ryan Todd, Holliday, Sr. Receivers/ends: — TQ Echols, Whitney, Jr.; Saul Elizalde, Muleshoe, Sr. Quarterback: — Kyle Bludau, Schulenburg, Sr. Running backs: — RaShondrick Linwood, Linden-Kildare, Sr.; Glenn Roberts, East Chambers, Jr.; Shiloh Whetsel, Refugio, Sr. Kicker: — Hernan Sanchez, Hempstead, Sr.

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___ SECOND-TEAM DEFENSE Linemen: — Trey Boyd, Mineola, Sr.; Damon Evans, Sonora, Jr.; Jesse Hanson, Daingerfield, Sr.; Donald Hopkins, Lago Vista, Sr. Linebackers: — Dejon Mims, Daingerfield, Sr.; Dreagan Patterson, Bushland, Sr.; Logan Shelton, Corsicana Mildred, Sr. Defensive backs: — Draylon Sterling, Corsicana Mildred, Soph.; Austin Twilligear, Holliday, Sr.; Jackson Webb, Melissa, Soph.; Clay Williams, De Kalb, Sr. Punter: — Baylor Mullins, Merkel, Jr. HONORABLE MENTION OFFENSE LINEMEN: Duncan Addy, Eastland; Shawn Atwood, Muleshoe; Trevor Davis, Crane; Spencer Deal, Ponder; Jacob Echavarria, Coahoma;

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LINEBACKERS: Beau Avila, Muleshoe; Issac Baca, Muleshoe; Ty Chambers, Blooming Grove; Jake DelaGarza, Vanderbilt Industrial; Christian Fisher, Spearman; Taylor Fox, McGregor; Brandon Garza, Sunnyvale; Justin Goforth, Omaha Pewitt; Phillip Gosnell, Eastland; Jace Hart, Lone Oak; Daniel Herrera, Hempstead; Matt Johnson, Litttlefield; Ronnie Jones, Hempstead; Braden Lyssy, Poth; Blaine Mikulik, Wall; Riley Payne, Idalou; Dac Shaw, Mineola; Gunner Tatum, Crane.

DEFENSIVE BACKS: Jake Blenden, Crawford; Imoni Cross, Sonora; Daniel Donoho, Corsicana Mildred; Saul Elizalde, Muleshoe; Phillip Garza, Poth; DeKendrick Jeffery, Hearne; Jamarcus Johnson, Hearne; Billy Medford, Luling; Trent Mormon, Hempstead; Baylor Mullins, Merkel; Skyler O’Donald, Clyde; Dallas Payne, Sonora; Justin Rindlisbacher, Spearman; Jace Swan, Spearman; Zane Webster, Tuscola Jim Ned.

State Champions 2A Division I Melissa (13-1) defeated Hempstead (141) 28-15 State Championships 2A Division II Cisco (14-1) lost to Refugio (15-0) 36-35.

Class 1A All-State

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Center — Victor Barrera, Ben Bolt, 5-8, 225, sr.

Tenaha QB Davis Named Offensive Player of Year

BRYAN, Texas (AP) — Tenaha quarterback Reginald Davis and Mason defensive back Chance Stockbridge, who led their teams to state championships, head up the 61st Texas Sports Writers Association Class 1A all-state team. Davis was the offensive player of the year. The 185-pound senior who has pledged to Texas Tech passed for 2,015 yards on 101 of 168 with 26 touchdowns and five interceptions. He also had 172 carries for 1,915 yards with 36 TDs in leading the unbeaten Tigers to the 1A Division II title.

Stockbridge was the defensive player of the year. The 138-pound senior had a school-record 13 interceptions, returning three for touchdowns in the leading the unbeaten Punchers to the 1A Division I championship. In the UIL State 1A-Division II Championships game, Quarterback Reginald Davis ran for 242 yards and two touchdowns, passed for 226 yards and three TDs and returned a punt 80 yards for a score as Tenaha beat Munday, 52-28, and won the Class 1A Division II title. Tenaha scored 21 unanswered points to open the second half, including touchdowns off two turnovers, in front of 5,592 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington Thursday night. Davis, who has committed to Texas Tech, was the game’s Offensive Most Valuable Player. He was 10-of-21 passing and accounted for 314 all-purpose yards for the 14-0 Tigers.

State 1A Selections: FIRST TEAM OFFENSE Quarterback — Reginald Davis, Tenaha, 6-1,185, sr.

Running backs — David Mora, Mason, 5-5, 165, sr.; Garrett Carter, Sundown, 6-1, 205, sr.; and (tie) Hunter Ammons, Mount Enterprise, 5-10, 175 jr. Josh Labay, Ganado, 5-10, 165, sr.

Wide receivers — Jessie Ramos, Stamford, 5-10, 150, sr. and (tie) Andres Alaniz, Ben Bolt, 6-1, 165, sr. and Dominique Barton, Normangee, 6-1, 175, sr.

Tight end — Cody Petree, Albany, 6-2, 210, sr.

Guards — Korey Zavala, Mason, 6-3, 250, sr. and Luke Crabtree, Muenster, 6-1, 210, sr.

Center — (tie) Kord Bradshaw, Garrison, 6-2, 290, sr. and Lucas Veitenheimer, Windthorst, 6-2, 257, sr.

Tackles — Dylan Hofmann, Mason, 6-2, 245, sr. and LaDarren Cooks, Tenaha, 6-3, 305, sr.

Place-kicker — Garrett Yancey, Lindsay, 5-9, 140, sr.

POY — Davis, Tenaha, 6-1,185, sr.

DEFENSE Linemen — Blanford Paul, Munday, 6-0, 245, sr.; Michael Green, Big Sandy, 6-1, 270, sr.; C.J. Henderson, Garrison, 5-11, 230, sr.; and (tie) Stephen McPeters, Clarksville, 6-6, 210, jr. and John Jentsch, Milano, 6-4, 245, sr.

Linebackers — Cade Cihal, Ganado, 6-0, 200, sr.; Terrell Pride, Mart, 5-8, 185, sr.; Nick Navarette, Mason, 5-10, 165, sr.; George Bauman, Big Sandy, 6-0, 190, sr.

Secondary — Chance Stockbridge, Mason, 5-9, 138, sr.; Taurus Keppard, Big Sandy, 6-1, 185, jr.; Dustin Castillo, Wellington, 5-11, 170, sr.; Trey Thedford, Ganado, 6-2, 195, sr.

Punter — John Jentsch, Milano, 6-4, 245, sr.

Kick returner — Dee Paul, Munday, 6-0, 160, jr.

POY — Stockbridge, Mason, 5-9, 138, sr. ___ SECOND TEAM OFFENSE

Quarterback — Hagen Hutchinson, Stamford, 6-2, 180, jr.

Running backs — Bradley Walker, Hubbard, 5-8, 160, jr.; Roddrick Taylor, Munday, 5-10, 165, jr.; Creed Coalson, Bronte, 5-11, 160, sr.

Wide receivers — Reid Horton, D’Hanis, 6-0, 155, sr. and Issac Lewis, Canadian, 5-7, 165, sr.

Tight end — Gary Moore, Clarksville, 6-6, 221, jr.

Guards — Colby Conner, SpringlakeEarth, 6-5, 340, sr. and Scott Lyssy, Falls City, 6-1, 200, sr.

Center — Grant James, Ralls, 6-1, 255, sr.

Tackles — Blake Atnip, Seymour, 6-8, 320, sr. and (tie) Austin McClinton, Hubbard, 6-0, 250, sr. and Orrin Vinson, Albany, 5-10, 215, sr.

Place-kicker — Rio Schmidt, Mason, 6-0, 175, jr.

DEFENSE Linemen — Scott Lyssy, Falls City, 6-1, 200, sr.; Cody Petree, Albany, 6-2, 210, sr.; Dylan Stallcup, Windthorst, 6-7, 225, sr.; Trevor Cobb, Clarendon, 5-11, 165, jr.

Linebackers — Andy Flusche, Muenster, 6-3, 225, jr.; Jordan Johnson, Hubbard, 5-11, 210, soph.; Michael Taylor, Alto, 6-1, 220, jr.; Jose Gonzalez, Munday, 5-6, 155, sr.

Secondary — Xavier Bethany, Burton, 6-1, 190, sr.; Elder Rojas, Springlake-Earth, 5-9, 155, jr.; Chad Hodge, Sundown, 5-9, 140, soph.; Jessie Ramos, Stamford, 5-10, 150, sr.

Punter — Rio Schmidt, Mason,5-10, 180, jr.

Kick returner — Darius Darnell, Normangee, 6-1, 160, sr. ___ THIRD TEAM OFFENSE Quarterback — (tie) H.B. Rosser, Clarksville, 5-10, 180, sr. and Klark Ashmore, Wellington, 5-11, 170, soph.

Running backs — Cristian Sandoval, Winters, 6-10, 160, sr.; Crey Dickerson, Detroit, 5-7, 155, sr.; (tie) Cedric Carter, Chilton, 5-11, 200, sr. and Trevor Arthur, Morton, 5-8, 175, sr.

Wide receivers — Dustin Castillo, Wellington, 6-0, 170, sr. and Pecos Martin, Olton, 5-7, 150, sr.

Reginald Davis, QB Tenaha led his team to the State 1ADivision II title in 2011. (HSSMImages/Special) Tight end — Russell Carrell, Garrison, 6-3, 220, sr.

Guards — Clay Hudson, Albany, 6-2, 210, sr.; Lee White, Munday, 5-8, 245, sr. and David Young, Mount Enterprise, 6-1, 265, sr.

Center — Victor Barrera, Ben Bolt, 5-8, 225, sr.

Tackles — Rob Montgomery, Albany, 6-3, 300, jr. and Roy Alaniz, Stamford, 5-10, 240, jr.

Place-kicker — Jordy Cruz, Windthorst, 5-8, 217, sr.

DEFENSE Linemen — Juan Villanueva, Price Carlisle, 5-10, 235, sr.; Zach Berry, Panhandle, 6-4, 190, jr.; Cody Strmiska, Granger, 5-11, 230, sr.; Tyler Gorman, Ganado, 6-3, 240, sr.

Linebackers — DeAaron Roland, Tenaha, 6-1, 215, jr.; Dominique Messer, Milano, 6-4, 175, jr.; Colin Reed, Normangee, sr.; Ray Parmer, Tahoka, 5-10, 200, soph.

Secondary — Tyler Berardi, Windthorst, 5-8, 150, sr.; Hunter Key, Garrison, 6-1, 160, jr.; Octavius Griffith, Tenaha, 5-11, 170, sr.; and (tie) Kaleb Reese, Ralls, 5-10, 175, soph.;

January 2012

Leonard Williams, Mart, 5-9, 165, sr.; Jared Poncho, Price Carlisle, 6-2, 165, jr.; and Bubba Greer, McCamey, 6-1, 165, sr.

Punter — Dean Fleitman, Lindsay, 6-3, 185, sr.

Kick returner — Leonard Williams, Mart, 5-9, 165, sr.

State Champions 1A Division I

Stamford (13-3) lost to Mason (15-0) 62-40 State Championships 1A Division II

Munday (13-3) lost to Tenaha (14-0) 52-28

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INTERVIEW

JAIME GARCIA, St. Louis Cardinals pitcher 2011 World Series Baseball Champions

It took the former Sharyland HS pitcher almost six years to debut as a Major League Baseball player who was drafted right our of high school by the Baltimore Orioles in the 30th round. Instead, Garcia choose to re-enter the draft in 2005 and this time, he was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 22nd round. He made his major league debut in 2008 on July 11th but then underwent Tommy John Surgery, ending his season. After spending his 2009 season in the minors, Tony LaRussa made the call to bring him up to the majors. He finished with a 13-8 overall record and was named to the Baseball America’s 2010 All-Rookie Team. In 2011, Jaime pitched in his first-ever World Series and became a World Champion. Jaime Garcia talks with HSSM Sports Director, David A. Amador.

HSSM: What a moment! What a career! Now, you are a MLB World Series Baseball Champion! Has it sunk in yet Jaime?

Jaime: It didn’t think it would happen this soon. This is my third year in the big leagues.

This has been a dream since I was a little kid. It’s real exciting. At the same time, it’s time to turn the page and get ready for 2012.

HSSM: Your baseball career started right here in the Rio Grande Valley as a junior at Sharyland High School with head coach Bart Bickerton giving you your first start.

erton? It’s okay to express how you really feel. He will not bench you.

Jaime: He’s a great guy and friend. I learned a lot from him.

HSSM: Watching you pitched on the mound in high school, you looked intense and all business. Were you on a mission as senior playing baseball?

Jaime: That was my mentality. I love this game and I was always trying to play my best.

Jaime: This is where I call home. This where I live in the offseason. He’s a great coach.

He does a great job. Good guy. I am very grateful to him.

HSSM: You came to the United States from Mexico to get educated in high school? Was it worth it? Should both countries work together to help students like yourself to continue with education at a higher level?

HSSM: Do you have any kind words to say for Coach Bick-

Jaime: Definitely. I will always be grateful. I was a good stu-

dent who wanted to excel in the classroom.

HSSM: How many nights did you spend sleepless, dreaming of becoming a major league baseball player?

Jaime: Too many.

HSSM: It took almost six years to reach the major league diamond and complete a full season as a rookie. You did that in 2010. And then the World Series. How was that experience?

Jaime: My first game was a dream come true. I was nervous. In the World Series, I had butterflies in my stomach.

Once the game started, I did a pretty good job.

HSSM: Having to sit out in 2009 with surgery to your pitching elbow, did you feel you would make a come back?

Jaime: I never doubted myself. I knew I would comeback even better. I worked really hard when I rehab.

HSSM: Let’s talk about your involvement with the March of Dimes? Why? Jaime: It’s exciting to help a good cause. I’m glad to part of this organization.

HSSM: What advice can you give every player from South Texas who loves playing baseball and would like to go to the next level?

Jaime: Any dreams that you have will come true. You have to work hard and don’t let anyone tell you differently.

HSSM: Again, congratulations and you are a member of the 2011 World Series Champions, St. Louis Cardinals!

HSSM Photos by Alec Amador

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