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Growing up in high school, my opinion about coaches really did not matter because I was not an athlete. Instead, I was the guy on the sidelines writing about coaches and teams that would win or lose. I was the school newspaper editor. I just stuck to the facts. So here are the facts. Players like to win games. Players hate losing. In order for players to win, they need to believe in the program. It is a coach’s job to make sure that they do believe. Today, players are smarter and trying to convince an athlete that “this year” will be better than “last year”, players might elect to do something else that will benefit themselves rather than playing for the losing coach. Oh, and what’s worst, is a coach’s excuse when asked “why did we not make the playoffs again?” His answer: our players have no talent and we are young. At this point, when a coach’s believe that their team has no talent, then it is time to replace these coaches who tend to pass the buck! And worst, how is it possible to make players believe that they could become winners when the school board or principals of these high schools choose not to replace the “good guy head football coach, when he continues to lose?” Our kids who sweat for the love of the game deserve better. Is winning everything? You bet it is! In the state of Texas last year, more than

200 head football “good guy” coaches were fired or reassigned because of their inability to create winning seasons. Schools like Class 5A Odessa Permian did not hesitate to replaced four-time State 3A Champion T.J. Mills, formerly from Sealy, after he failed to take the Mojos from “Friday Night Lights” to the playoffs in his first three years, from 2000-2002. His record was a dismal 15-15 and again, the Mojos fired Scott Smith when he too, failed

to get the Panthers in the playoffs in two seasons. His record, again, was a dismal 10-10 from 2003-2004. He was replaced by Darren Allman who is currently 4-3 and 0-2 in district play with three games left in the season. So here’s the question of the day: Is it fair to keep a coach for at least three seasons when he goes 4-6, 5-5, and 1-6, with no playoff appearances other than the Alamodome? This team’s appearance fee to play in San Antonio was $15,000 and they still

lost. It was not even a playoff game. Many may argue that this may be too harsh, but in reality, at $85,000 a year, these coaches get paid to win, not lose. Heck, if Wal-Mart can fire their store managers who makes more than $100,000 annually because of their inability to manage the store, so what’s the difference with a head coach? No matter how you look at it, these coaches/or store managers call the plays and they should be held accountable for their year end results.

The McAllen Memorial Lady Mustangs defeated La Joya in 30-5A District Play. Pictured are Valerie Avila and Holly McNallen spiking over Rose Meza of La Joya. (HSSM Photo/David Amador)

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(McAllen, Tx)-As teams begin to wrap up the Volleyball season in the Rio Grande Valley, Districts have pretty much decided who’s in and who’s not. In District 32-3A, Progreso, Lyford, Raymondville, Rio Hondo, La Feria, are out of the playoffs followed by District 32-4A teams Mercedes, Brownsville Lopez, Roma, and Mission staying home. In District 32-5A, Porter, San Benito, Pace, and maybe last year’s champion Rivera, might have to stay home too. Donna wrapped the District 31-5A while Economedes, PSJA North, Weslaco, will stay home. And finally, McAllen Memorial could wrap their district title along with McAllen and Sharyland. McAllen Memorial stayed perfect in 30-5A district play at (9-0, 26-6) as they cruised past McAllen Nikki Rowe. Holly McNallen had 11 kills and nine digs to lead the Lady Mustangs. Valerie Avila also contributed with six kills and three digs. The Lady Mustangs already clinched a playoff spot. In more action, Donna clinched the 31-5A title with their win over Weslaco 25-14, 25-14, 25-15. At Donna, junior Alyssa Tanguma notched 11 kills and Sabrina Ruiz

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and Jennifer Castillo each had 20 digs as the Donna Bravettes beat winless Weslaco. Donna (10-1, 22-6) is at Edinburg (8-3, 15-13) on Tuesday for the regular season finale. Ruiz added nine kills in the winning effort. Edinburg also clinched a playoff with a win against Edinburg Economedes on Saturday. On the road against Brownsville Rivera, Hanna senior Ariel Arredondo said the Lady Eagles treated Saturday’s match like the postseason. With the win, Hanna (9-3 district, 24-4 overall) is now tied with Harlingen for second place. The Lady Cardinals clinched a playoff

spot (9-3, 18-9) as they defeated Brownsville Porter also on Saturday. Rivera (8-4, 12-7) fell one game behind Hanna and Harlingen but the Lady Raiders’ chances for the playoffs dimmed with the loss against Hanna. The Lady Raiders are the defending District 32-5A champions. A new champ might be waiting in the wings as Harlingen South (11-1, 24-4) beat Brownsville Pace to already clinch a playoff spot. A few years ago, the Lady Hawks made it to the State 5A semifinals and South’s remaining matches are against Los Fresnos and Harlingen. The Lady Cardinals

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Shannon Beckwith 18, SharylandA senior, she maintains a 3.8 GPA and is a 4-year lettermen in Varsity Track where she won the 3200 mm medley run as a team, 100mm all district selection, and she is also a member of the National Honor Society, Student Council, and recipient of the Heis-man Award. She plans to major in business at Nortre Dame.

Celina Gonzalez 17, Nikki RoweA senior and Miss South Texas Junior Teen. She has been a cheerleader for three years and maintains a 3.2 GPA. She also was named UCA All Star, KMAC Reporter and anchor, Miss McAllen Top 8, 800mm Relay District finalist, Regional finalist in the Mile Run. She plans to attend Texas State Uni-versity and major in public relations.

Felicia Garcia 17, PSJA MemorialAlso a varsity cheerleader senior, she main-tains a 4.0 GPA and was past junior class president. She recently was named to the All-State 2005 Band, and she is also a mem-ber of the NHS and a four year lettermen in band.She plans attend the New York University and major in Biology and Chemistry.

Jessica Hinojosa 18, La JoyaA senior La Joya Coyote mascot, maintains a 3.9 GPA and is in the Top 10 percent. She is a member of the State Chess Champions, and has run track and field for four years lettering in shot put, discus, plus enjoys softball and wrestling. She plans to at-tend Texas A&M Kingsville and become a veterinarian.

Laura De La Garza 17, McAllen Memorial H.S.A Senior with a Class ranking of 5 and a 4.0 GPA is actively involved in One Act Play, three-year varsity cheerleader, Choir, UIL Science and Math, National Hispanic Scholar, and Distinguish Achievement award. She plans to attend Harvard and major in business.

play Porter and South while Hanna hosts Pace then goes to Porter for the regular season finale. “This was a crucial win for us,” Hanna head coach Bea Carranza said. “We had three tough matches and we took two of them. It puts us in a tie for second right now and it also gives us one less team to worry about. We don’t want to be tied with anyone in the end.” Aside from two league losses to South, Rivera handed Hanna its only other loss earlier in the season. Hanna led the Lady Raiders 20-15 at one point before Rivera started rallying outscoring the Lady Eagles 7-2 to tie the game at 22. From then, the two exchanged points until Hanna took control late for the 29-27 win. Rivera got the best of Hanna in the second game and for a moment it looked as if momentum might have followed the Lady Raiders into game four.

“We worked for this all week,” Rodriguez said. “Everyone at school and our families knew it was big and they kept reminding us. We had a lot of support here today and it showed. A district title is out of the question and we’re disappointed. But we can still get in the playoffs and this win helps.” As for the Cardinals in District 32-5A, the Lady Cards are back in the State playoffs after a 10-year drought. The Lady Cardinals are in post season play for the first time since 1994. Harlingen sealed its postseason berth with an emotional 25-19, 25-17, 25-16 win against rival San Benito on Saturday. Lady Cards coach Charlie Miller was all smiles after the big match. “It feels good and I’m happy for the kids,” Miller said. “This was one of their goals this year and they’ve worked hard all year. It means a lot to

La Feria Varsity Volleyball team pictured left to sitting l-r are Amanda Siguero and Ashley Villalon. Middle row are l-r Yaneth Torres, Amanda Benavides, Melissa Hernandez, Erika Rosales, Katy Lee, and Stefani Gonzales. Back row l-r are Kate Wolf, Melanie Leija, Victoria Gonzalez, and Jessica Banda.

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them and it means a lot to the program.” Harlingen finished in a tie for third place with Brownsville Pace in 2002. The Lady Vikings beat Harlingen in a play-in match to move on. “We’ve been there knocking on the door,” Miller said. “As I sat there near the end, I was nervous because San Benito challenged us for every point. But when we got to 23 and 24, I felt better.” With one regular season match still remaining, McGee was excited to get in with time to spare. Harlingen closes out the season with a home match against another rival - Harlingen South. “This means a lot to all of us,” McGee said. “We’re looking forward to the playoffs. It also takes the pressure off (for the South match) because we have nothing to lose now. We still want to win out for the second place tie.” The Lady Cardinals (10-3 District 32-5A, 19-9 overall) are currently tied with Brownsville Hanna for second in

district. Hanna (10-3, 25-4) also wrapped up a playoff spot with its win against Brownsville Porter. Harlingen South (12-1, 26-4) wrapped up the District 32-5A crown with a win against Los Fresnos. But for now it looks like it’ll either be Edinburg or Edinburg North in bi-district action for the Lady Cards. In 32-3A action, Port Isabel def. La Feria 26-24, 22-25, 25-20, 25-10 to clinched the outright District 32-3A crown. The Lady Tarpons (12-1, 16-6) struggled early but that resiliency showed again winning the last two game convincingly. Leslie Davalos chipped in with 30 digs and three blocks to neutralize the Lionettes (8-5, 10-12) attack. Shannon Ayers had 15 kills and Danielle Valdez notched 10. With playoff implications on the line for the Lady Tigers of Valley View, a win would help them in the standings but instead, they lost to Hidalgo 25-14, 19-25, 26-24, 25-13 with Abby DeAnda spiking her way with 17 kills and 18 digs.

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Great Catch! Jeremy Springer of Los Fresnos makes the catch aginst Harlingen’s Derrick Lucio.(Tony Williams/HSSM PHOTO)

(McAllen, Tx)- It’s been a wild Football season in the Rio Grande Valley, but then again, that’s high school football in South Texas. At the beginning of the season, High School Sports Magazine predicted that Weslaco, Los Fresnos, PSJA, and Hidalgo would make it in the playoffs. So far so good. We also predicted


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that the Edcouch Elsa Yellowjackets would win their third straight district crown. On the down side, HSSM also predicted that McHi, Progreso, Economedes, Porter, and Roma, would produce the worst records in football; so far so right. Now here’s the playoff scenerios. Head coach Joe Solis said it from the beginning, “Nobody gives us credit with this team”, but now the Edcouch-Elsa Yellowjackets hopefully have made believers out all the doubters by securing a playoff spot with their 42-3 win over Weslaco East. The ‘Jackets up their record in 32-4A District standings, with a perfect 5-0 district record and an 8-0 overall. Weslaco East knocks themselves out of the playoffs with the loss. PSJA Memorial stays on track with a perfect 6-1, 5-0 record after passing by Brownsville Lopez. Both teams meet this week for the 32-4A district title. Lopez still can make the playoffs if they win out. Both Lopez and PSJA Memorial are in only if they win out their remaining games. Mission, on the other hand has slim hopes of

clinching only if Lopez self-destructs in the end. In 32-5A, the Harlingen Cardinals (4-1) are now getting ready for the “Battle of the Arroyo” match up with San Benito (3-2) . Both need a win because both teams might get eliminated after Friday night. Now, with San Benito losing to Los Fresnos, the 32-5A title is up for grabs as the Harlingen Cardinals took care of business with a convincing 49-17 win over Brownsville Porter Friday night at Sams Memorial Stadium. Los Fresnos are tied with Harlingen at 4-1, while Harlingen South, Bro Pace, and San Benito all sit tied at 3-2. Other teams with hopes of making the playoffs are Brownsville Rivera at 2-3. Teams that have been eliminated are Hanna and Porter. Harlingen South meets Los Fresnos; Harlingen meets San Benito; the winner of these games will create a plus or minus after Friday night. Don’t be surprised if all three playoff contenders end up as Co-Champions, with five teams trying to get in based on the points system. As for the Cards, quarterback Robert Sanchez

connected with Johnny Guillen on a 76-yard scoring strike finished the night six-of-eight with 243 yards and four touchdowns, all in the first half. Harlingen South quarterback Peter De La Garza guided his Hawks to a 34-28 win on Friday at Boggus Stadium over Brownsville Pace. De La Garza completed 13 of 18 pass attempts for 231 yards with three scores and one interception. Wide receiver Alaniz - hauled in every pass thrown at him except for two -and finished the night with seven catches, 151 yards, and two scores. The Hawks were able to get the ground game on track too with senior Bobby Moreno rushing for 180 yards on 30 carries. With the win, South continues to stay in contention for a playoff spot (3-2 district, 5-3 overall) with remaining games with Los Fresnos and Harlingen. Pace (3-2, 6-2) will now need help if they expect to make it back to the playoffs in 2005. The Vikes close out their season with Rivera and Porter. The Rio Hondo Bobcats continue to romped District 32-3A as they took down Lyford Friday night, 33-20. For the Bulldogs, (2-2 district, 5-3 overall) they were solid on offense, gaining 314 to 280 against Rio Hondo, with running back Raul Gudino capped off an 11-play drive with a touchdown. He finished with 84 yards rushing and

PSJA Memorial showdown with Edcouch-Elsa will take place this week. Both teams are undefeated in 32-4A. QB Atanacio Rodriguez will lead his Wolverines against a tough Yellowjacket defense. (David Amador/HSSM PHOTO)

two TDs. The Bobcats now (5-0 district, 7-1 overall) will now host a hot Port Isabel team who has rebounded to stay 3-1 in 32-3A this Friday night as they took control of this game 33-14 on a 75-yard fumble return in the fourth quarter. Marky Villarreal rushed for 158 yards as Port Isabel easily handed the Lions a 33-18 loss in 32-3A in La Feria to remain at 3-1 and in contention for a district crown. La Feria has been eliminated from the race along with Raymondville, and Progeso. Only Lyford has a slim hopes of making the playoffs, but they will need help from Rio Hondo. Hidalgo is in for the first time and they only need to win their final two games. The Tarpons started the season with five straight losses, and many thought that the Tarpons where on their way down, however, head coach Monty Stumbaugh knew better. “The kids know their backs are against the wall, and they have come out fighting,” said Stumbaugh, whose team has now won three straight and faces Rio Hondo next week. PI is now tied for second place in the league with Hidalgo, at 3-1, with the Pirates holding the edge. Rio Hondo leads the pack at 5-0 with La Feria at 1-3. High School Sports Magazine must have had a

No Where to Run. PSJA defeated the Weslaco Panthers in a 31-5A matchup. Pictured WR Albert Rojas of Weslaco get-ting tackled by Bear defenders.

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dream about the PSJA Bears making the post season in 2005. Anytime you play the PSJA Bears at home on astro turf, this creates a huge advantage for the home team. PSJA High was able to contain Edinburg High’s running duos, Dustin Ponce and Jesse Galvan to just 64 rushing yards in a 23-7 win at PSJA Stadium. “This win gives our kids a whole bunch of confidence,” PSJA coach Mel Rios said. “This puts us in a good position heading into the last two weeks. We’re in the lead in the race for the (District 31-5A) championship.” At the start of the season, Rios told HSSM that a district title would be nice, but that he would have to beat PSJA North in order to get there. Now the opportunity has presented itself as both teams clash this Friday night with the Raiders needing a win to hopefully make the playoffs and the Bears wanting a win to clinch the 31-5A title. Edinburg (3-5 overall, 3-1 district) and Weslaco (7-2, 3-2) are in the playoffs if they can finish


The San Benito Greyhounds are still in the playoff hunt despite their loss to Los Fresnos last week. Pictured are Marco Gonzalez taking a hand off from QB Raymond De Los Santos. (David Amador/HSSM PHOTO)

out the remainder of the season with wins. The Panthers end their regular season at home this Friday night against Donna. “The Redskins and Tom Chavez are tough despite their record,” says Tony Villarreal. According to sources, former Donna head football coach Bruce Bush will take over the Donna Redskins after this season. The Bears (6-2, 4-0) now stand alone in first place and will face PSJA North and then travel to Edinburg North to finish the season. Teams that have been eliminated from 31-5A are Edinburg North, Economedes, and Donna (1-8, 1-4). On the bubble, PSJA North will need help. First, they must beat PSJA, then Donna needs to beat Weslaco. Tony Villarreal knows what it feels like to play in the state semifinals. At Port Isabel he did just that. He knows that the Panthers can get there eventually. But first, they took care of business by running past Economedes 49-14 in their District 31-5A Friday at Cats Stadium. Mishalk Rivas also saw some action in the backfield when he connected with quarterback Casey Cavazos on a 48-yard TD pass in the third quarter. Rivas, the leading rusher in 31-5A, upped his season total to 1,055 yards. Narvaez now has 900 yards and 12 TDs. Rivas had two touchdown runs totaling over 100 yards called back due to holding calls. The purple and white were flagged 13 times for 109 yards. And finally, District 30-5A’s playoff picture is pretty much wrapped up with La Joya clinching a playoff berth, and Sharyland, along with McAllen Memorial needing a win to wrap up the final two spots. Teams that have been eliminated are McAllen Nikki Rowe and McAllen. Believe it or not, Rio Grande City controls its own destiny at 1-2 in district play. But they will need help. Rumors started to circulate last week with Tony Harris being replaced at the end of the season after their loss to Sharyland. According to an undisclosed source, “this loss will definitely convince many Bulldogs fans that we do need a new coach in McAllen”. The Bulldogs now drop to (1-7 overall, 0-3 District 30-5A), and Harris will now have to face his third straight season of not making the post season. His previous records have been dismal in the past two years as they went 4-6 and 5-5. As for the Mustangs, they only need a win in next Friday’s game against McAllen Rowe (1-6, 0-3) to qualify for the state playoffs for the

second time in school history. The only other time was in 1995.“That’s the big picture for us right now,” Memorial coach Bill Littleton said. He also added, “We have to take care of business

in these games, and I felt like we came out a little too overconfident. I warned the players about that before the game, because I knew McHi was a dangerous team.


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with Fred AkersFormer UT Longhorn and Edinburg Football coach talks to HSSM...

HSSM: How important is it for school districts to have feeder schools?Akers: It is very important. When I coached at Edinburg High (19-7) school, we had one, then two. These kids looked forward to playing Bobcat football. This gives these players something to hope for when they get to high school.

HSSM: What was your life like as a UT-Longhorn head coach?Akers: It was a life long dream come true. I was very lucky. In my years at Texas we beat Oklahoma and we were ranked No.1 two times and had two perfect seasons at 11-0.

HSSM: Name some of the former Longhorn players that you coached.Akers: Big Earl Campbell, Kenneth Sims, Brad Shearer, just to name a few. These guys were great!

HSSM: Who inspires you today?Akers: Robert Vela, JJ Avila, Robert Alaniz, Chuy Luna, Rene Guerra; these guys were able to succeed along with most of the players I coached here at Edinburg. Seeing my former players living good really inspires me. HSSM: How different are high school football programs today as compared to your days at Edinburg?Akers: Athletes are bigger and have more opportunities to develop at a young age. Schools have great nutritional programs and personal trainers play a role.

in helping players grow physically.HSSM: So how does it feel to be on the sidelines? Do you miss coaching?Akers: Yes. I will always miss coaching. Today, we do a lot of consulting for many businesses and corporations with motivational speaking.

HSSM: How important is marriage in any sport?Akers: Very important. Me and my wife, Diane have been together for 44 years and she has been with me through every step I have made in life.

HSSM: In closing, last question. What’s your advice to new coaches or even current ones? Akers: Surround yourself with individuals who are dedicated and positive. Develop a plan and believe in it without doubt.

HSSM thanks the Edinburg Bobcats and it’s former players for this exclusive interview.

Story & Photos byDavid A. Amador

Brownsville Lopez Lobos still in the 32-4A hunt! The Lobos lost to PSJA Memorial last Thursday night but can still clinch a playoff spot with two wins. Head coach Valentin Montemayor talks to his Lobos.

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McAllen Nikki Rowe Varsity Cheerleadering team pictured sitting l-r are Celina Gonzalez and Tanya Fernandez (co-cap-tains). Second row l-r are Glenda Garcia, Stephanie Villanueva, Thelma Tamez, Veronica Vidales, Cassie Orozco, and Crystal Martinez. Back row l-r are Kathleen Palomo, Genesis Lorenzo, Krysten Losoya, Kasey Girven, Mary Ann Barrera, Jackie Fernandez, and Sasha Jaramillo. (David Amador/HSSM Photo)

PSJA Memorial Varsity Cheerleadering team pictured front l-r are Isel Recio (head cheerleader) and Claudia Vasquez. Sec-ond row l-r are Cassandra Ruiz, Christina Ramos, Felicia Garcia, and Joyce Hernandez. Back row l-r are Amanda Villescas (co-cheerleader), Miranda Carnige, Nina Salazar, Laurie Gonzalez, Kathey Barnnocio, Valerie Mireles, and Elizabeth Matam-oros. (David Amador/HSSM Photo)

32-5A District Standings

Los Fresnos 7-1 4-1 Harlingen 6-2 4-1 Har South 5-3 3-2 Bro Pace 6-2 3-2 San Benito 5-3 3-2 Bro Rivera 5-3 2-3 Bro Hanna 3-4 1-4 Bro Porter 2-5 0-5

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Ed-Elsa 7-0 5-0 PSJA Mem 6-1 5-0 Bro Lopez 4-3 3-2 Mission 3-5 3-2 Mission Vet 3-5 2-3 Mercedes 3-5 1-4 Roma 0-8 0-5


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Rio Hondo 7-1 5-0 Hidalgo 4-4 3-1 Port Isabel 3-5 3-1 Lyford 5-3 2-2 La Feria 2-5 1-4 Raymondville 1-7 1-4 Progreso 0-8 0-5


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1. La Joya 6-2 3-0 Sharyland 6-2 3-0 2. Memorial 5-2 2-1 3. RGC 2-5 1-2 4. Rowe 1-6 0-3 5. McAllen 1-7 0-3


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PSJA 6-2 4-0 Edinburg 3-5 3-1 Weslaco 7-2 3-2 PSJA North 6-2 2-2 Ed North 3-5 1-4 Economedes 1-6 1-3 Donna 1-8 1-4


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1. La Villa 5-3 3-0 Santa Rosa 4-4 3-0 3. Hebbronville 5-2 2-1 4. Premont 5-3 1-2 5. Rivera Kaufer 0-6 0-3 6. Bishop 0-7 0-3


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Sharyland Varsity Cheerleadering team pictured front l-r are sitting Brittany Jones; Second row l-r are Alissa Allen, Sara Martinez, Jessica Klement, Shannon Beckwith, Nataia Gomez (not pictured) and Michelle Quintanilla. Back row l-r are Pricella Wilcox (head cheerleader); Andrea Garza, Kati Love, Marianna Galvan, Asley Aikman, Cassie Polton, Summer Flowers, Victo-ria Chapel, ans Samantha Ponce, Co-Captain. (David Amador/HSSM Photo)

David “Touchdown Dave” Amador meets former University of Texas Longhorn football coach Fred Akers at a recent luncheon hosted by former Edinburg Bobcats athletes. Those attending were Rene Guerra, Robert Vela, JJ Avila, and Robert Alaniz. Akers coached the Edinburg Bobcats for three seasons to a 19-7 record. They present-ed their former coach with a pair of cowboy boots. At UT, Akers also led the Texas Longhorns to two undefeated seasons and five Top 10 rankings. “Akers is classy gentlemen. He is a true Longhorn and proud of it too,” says HSSM Publisher, Amador.

(HSSM Photo)


Players of the MonthIn 4 Week, Senior running back Waldo Garza of Sharyland High School rushed for 263 yards on 31 carries and scored two touchdowns in their win over Corpus Christi Moody on a first ever Monday Night Football game.

In Week 4, tailback Juan Martinez rushed for a whopping 241 yards and four touchdowns, including a 80-yard strike and ended the evening with another 59-yard touchdown run as 30-5A La Joya defeated Corpus Christi King 41-21 in non-district action and Week 7 he rushed for 315 yards and scored five touchdowns in their win over McAllen Memorial.

In Week 4, Brownsville Lopez Lobos running back Juan Munoz rushed for three touchdowns and 249 yards on the ground as the Lobos defeated Mercedes 42-0 in 32-4A. Munoz now has 50 carries and 417 yards rushing in four games to date.

In Week 5, senior quarterback Matt Wolfe passed for 340 yards and completed 21-of-37 passes and four touchdowns as the Brownsville Pace Vikings upset the Harlingen Cardinals 38-35 in double overtime in District 32-5A action. The win keeps the Vikings in contention for a playoff spot at 4-1, 1-1.

In Week 7, Port Isabel running back Marky Villarreal rushed for a record 403 yards on 29 carries to lead the Tarpons with another win over the Raymondville Bearkats. He eclipes Ryan Richardson’s rushing set last year by the Edinburg Economedes running back of 398 yards.

In Week 7, McAllen Memorial running back Bradley Stephens rushed for 227 yards to tie the Rio Grande Valley record of 200 or more yards in four consecutive games. Despite their loss to La Joya, Stephens now has 1,807 yards for the year. Against Edinburg, he rushed for 345 yards and two touchdowns. He also added 311 more yards against the McHi Bulldogs.

In Week 8, the PSJA Bears (6-2,4-0) defeated the Edinburg Bobcats in a pivitol 31-5A matchup 23-7 to take first place alone. This award goes to the entire team.

In Week 8, Weslaco Panther (7-2, 3-2) running backs Alfonzo Narvaez and Mishak Rivas combined for 300 yards rushing as they kept their team’s playoff hopes alive and well in their win over Edinburg Economedes 49-14 in District 31-5A.

All winners will be awarded the RGV High School Sports Magazine/MVEC Football Player of the Week awards to be presented at each campus. Congratulations!

Fans Kicking For $100,000(McAllen,Tx)-Football fans across the Rio Grande Valley have been kicking their way in the RGV High School Sports Magazine’s and T-Mobile $100,000 Kick and It and Win promotion. At La Joya Coyote Stadium in La Joya, Peter Tello kicked a 35-yarder through the uprights to tie with Daniel Malacara, with both contestants advancing to the final round on November 11th. Winners Rafael Alvarado of Mission and Carlos Lopez of Donna both made 20 yard kicks to also advance to the finals. Any fan 18 years and older, not in high school, may register online

at [email protected] or visit any 12 T-Mobile Corporate stores throughout the Rio Grande Valley. “It’s amazing to witness all the talent that the Valley produces. These kickers should try out for the NFL,” says David “Touchdown Dave” Amador, publisher of HSSM. RGV High School Sports Magazine will be at the Harlingen-Harlingen South game on Nov. 4th for the final round of the “T-Mobile Kick It and Win $100,000” promotion. One winner will win $333.33 per month for the next 25 years.

35 yard kick! Peter Tello of La Joya kicks it good with Daniel Malacara tying him. Both ad-vanced to the finals Nov. 11th.

(Julian Garcia/HSSM Photo)

Pictured l-r are Ernesto Pulido of T-Mobile presenting ROTC leader Jason Guerra a cash donation of $240 for selling Noise sticks. Also pictured are Vanessa Tinado, Diego Olague, and Jason Guerra.


Cross Country MeetsRGV High School

November 5Regional Meet

November 12State Meets at Round Rock, Texas

Jeremiah Medeiros QB

Eric Jaime LB

Robbie Mesa RB

Lee Roy Duran WR

QB Jose Nava

Randy Lozano DB

LYFORD - The Rio Hondo took care of business in District 32-3A as they tamed the Lyford Bulldogs Friday night, 33-20. For the Bulldogs (2-2 district, 5-3 overall), they were solid on offense, gaining 314 to 280 for Rio Hondo, and started it on the first drive of the game. Running back Raul Gudino capped off an 11-play drive with a touchdown. He finished with 84 yards rushing and two TDs. The Bobcats now (5-0 district, 7-1 overall) , would respond quicky on the ensuing drive as running back Robby Mesa rumbled for an 83-yard score on the second play. Mesa led the Bobcats in rushing with 120 yards on 19 carries. The Bulldogs, 1-3 at home this season, responded on the following drive as running back Armando Mosquera capped off a 10-play drive with a 4-yard dash into the end zone to bring the ‘Dogs to within three. After the Gantt tackle for a safety left the Bulldogs with their jaws dropped, it was Gantt again that

hammered the final nail in the coffin, with a 75-yard fumble return for a 33-14 Bobcat lead. “I think to be a champion, you need to earn it on the field. I think that they proved it to themselves that they could win and that was the biggest obstacle,” Cavazos said of this year’s Bobcat group. “Now that they have done that, I think that our program is going to flourish.” Next week the Bulldogs try to put their home game woes this season behind them as they host La Feria. The Bobcats take on Port Isabel at home. On the other side of the Valley along Hwy 100, Port Isabel’s 33-18 win over La Feria Friday night, kept them in the mist of either clinching or tying for the District title? Talk about going 0-5 from the start. Now the Tarpons stand proudly at 3-1 in District 32-3A. After last week’s record-setting 403-yard effort against Raymondville, Villarreal started slowly against the district’s top defense. But his swerving, cutback style gained steam as the night wore on, and he picked up 120 yards after intermission, hunching down and leaning into cuts like a slalom skier. His 32-yard TD made it 26-0 with 34 seconds left in the third quarter, but on the play he aggravated a groin injury suffered in practice earlier in the week. But as Coach Monty Stumbaugh noted after this one was in the book, the latest edition of the Tarpons . “The kids know their backs are against the wall, and they have come out fighting,” said Stumbaugh, whose team has now won three straight and faces Rio Hondo next week. “We got a lot of long

drives and our defense played well, too. This is a big one for us; we’re back in the hunt.” PI is now tied for second place in the league with Hidalgo, at 3-1, while Rio Hondo leads the pack at 5-0. Lyford, after losing to Rio Hondo Friday, is 2-2, with La Feria at 1-3. The Pirates are the only team destined to clinch

the playoffs as they end their season with Raymondville and then host Lyford in their season finale. The Pirates romped winless Progreso 56-6 amassing 480 yards with quarterback Jose Nava totaling 300 yards before the half. The Red Ants drop to 0-9, 0-5.

Rio Hondo, Hidalgo Aiming for Playoffs32-3A Highlights

TEXAS

Defeat OU; Pound Red RaidersLonghorns

By David A. Amador, [email protected]

The No.2 Texas Longhorns defeated the Oklahoma Sooners to remain in first place. UT Cedric Griffin sacks OU Rhett Bohmar.

Highlights

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No.2

(Austin, Texas)- “The Eyes of Texas are upon you,“ these were the words that were sung throughout every household in the state of Texas as the No.2 Longhorns finally ended their five year drought by pounding Oklahoma 45-12 in the annual Red River Classic played at the Cotton Bowl. Many could watch an elated Vince Young celebrating as anyone, so he whipped up a few more cheers by going along the stands slapping hands and posing for pictures.“We wanted them to feel everything we were feeling,” Young said. “It was a great moment for all of us.” From the beginning, Young showed the Sooners how much he’s developed since their last meeting, throwing three touchdown passes and guiding the No. 2 Longhorns to a victory with so many meaningful implications. Texas has since gone undefeated (7-0, 4-0 Big 12) with convincing wins over Colorado and Texas Tech. More importantly, this means the Longhorns have cleared a huge hurdle in pursuit of their first national championship

since 1969. Although that 12-game run includes beating Michigan in the Rose Bowl and winning at Ohio State, this one means the most to coach Mack Brown because it ends the year-round question of when he’ll beat Oklahoma. Doing it with aggressive play-calling helps his image, too.“We’ve had a tough time in this series. I’m not proud of that and I feel responsible for that,” Brown said. “To see the kids out on the field with the fans,

the interaction after the game, is something you feel really good about.” Many might say that this was not a fair match up for the lowly Sooners, but then again, so what. Oklahoma has only six starters back and came into this game unranked for the first time since its last loss to Texas, in 1999. Star running back Adrian Peterson, who gained 225 yards against the Longhorns last year, was limited to three early carries for 10 yards because of a sprained ankle. That left the offense in

Defeat OU; Pound Red RaidersLonghorns

2005 Texas Longhorns SCHEDULE

Sept. 8 La LafayetteSept. 10 at Ohio StateSept. 17 RiceOct. 1st MissouriOct. 8th vs Oklahoma (Dallas)Oct. 15 ColoradoOct. 22 Texas TechOct. 29 at Oklahoma StNov. 5th at BaylorNov. 12 KansasNov.25 at Texas A&M

Katrina

Again, No.2 Texas Long-horns out played Texas Tech to remain undefeated at 7-0 and stay in the hunt for a BCS National Championship.

the hands of freshman quarterback Rhett Bomar, and it was too much for him to handle. Young finished 14-of-27 for 241 yards with no interceptions and ran for 45 yards. Freshman running back Jamaal Charles had 116 yards on nine carries and then left with an injury in the third quarter, and Billy Pittman caught four passes for 100 yards and two touchdowns. In more Texas Longhorn wins, Vince Young and Texas turned Texas Tech’s big chance into another Longhorn landslide. Young threw for two touchdowns and ran for another and No. 2 Texas handed the 10th-ranked Red Raiders their first loss of the season, 52-17 Saturday, in a victory that should do nothing but help the Longhorns in their run for the Rose Bowl. The Red Raiders (6-1, 3-1) couldn’t

keep up with Young and the Longhorns (7-0, 4-0). Against Colorado, Young ran for three touchdowns and passed for two more as No. 2 Texas avoided any chance of an upset by building an early lead and coasting to a 42-17 win over the No. 24 Buffaloes. Young

finished with 394 total yards with a career-high 336 passing. His 86.2 percent completion rate (25-of-29) set a Texas record. He was 16-of-18 in the first half for 258 yards. The Texas defense shut Colorado, as they managed just 237 total yards against Texas.

(RD Russo/AP)

Texas A&M AggiesHighlights

2005 Texas A&M SCHEDULE

Sept. 3 at ClemsonSept. 10 SMUSept. 17 Texas StateOct. 1st BaylorOct. 8th at ColoradoOct. 15 Oklahoma StateOct. 22 at Kansas StateOct. 29 Iowa StNov. 5th at Texas TechNov. 12 at OklahomaNov.25 Texas

Edges K-State(MANHATTAN, Kan.)- Again, Reggie McNeal took control and rushed for 119 yards and one touchdown and threw for another score, and Texas A&M held on for a wild 30-28 victory over Kansas State on Saturday. Freshman Jorvorskie Lane added 98 yards rushing and two TDs for the Aggies (5-2, 3-1 Big 12), including a clutch 2-yard scoring run late in the fourth quarter, to help coach Dennis Franchione win his first game in his native Kansas since he left Pittsburg State in 1989. As for the Wildcats, freshmen quarterback Evridge, finished with 357 yards passing, five yards short of Kansas State’s freshman record, but was plagued by a series of dropped balls in the open field -- four alone by wide receiver Yamon Figurs. The Aggie’s defense played tough as they blocked a punt near Kansas State’s goal line in the

second quarter, but got only a safety because several A&M players tried to scoop up the ball rather than falling on it. After Kansas State went three-and-out on its first possession, an interference penalty and a personal foul call gave Texas A&M a short field for McNeil’s first score. Lane’s 2-yard run later in the first quarter, after Kansas State’s Jeff Snodgrass was wide left on a 38-yard field goal attempt, made it 14-0. Kansas State got on the board later in the second quarter on Evridge’s 52-yard TD throw to Figurs and 2-point pass to Parrish Fisher. Lewis, the Aggies’ leading rusher in 2003 and 2004, had four carries for 19 yards and caught two passes for 15 yards. The Aggies will now face a tougher schedule as they play Iowa State this weekend, followed by Texas Tech, Oklahoma, and then Texas at Kyle Field on November 25th. Can the Aggies survive these next four critical games against top-notched football programs? The No.2 ranked Texas Longhorns are smelling the roses in California and a win over Mack Brown’s Longhorns would be an eventful moment for any Aggie at College Station. But before the Aggies can think about the Longhorns, they must first take care of business.

Dennis Franchione, head coach of Texas A&M(Special to HSSM)

Texas A&M Aggies DallasCOWBOYSNFL Season Report:

Get Kicked!Bledsoe Throws Interception; Seahawks Kick FG For Win

2005 Dallas Cowboys SCHEDULE

Sept. 11 at San DiegoSept. 19 WashingtonSept. 25 at San FranciscoOct. 2nd at OaklandOct. 9th PhiladelphiaOct. 16 N.Y. GiantsOct. 23 at SeattleOct. 30 ArizonaNov. 14 at PhiladelphiaNov. 20 DetroitNov. 24 DenverDec. 4 at N.Y. GiantsDec. 11 Kansas CityDec. 18 at WashingtonDec. 24 at CarolinaJan. 1st St Louis

Drew Bledsoe is sacked by an Oakland defender. The Cowboys (4-3) will now face Arizona and Philadelphia.

Edges K-State

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(Seattle, WA) - It took one 50-yard kick from Seattle’s Josh Brown to with 06: seconds left to play to down the Dallas Cowboys 13-10 at Quest Field in a drizzly field. The Dallas defense shut down Seattle’s top-ranked offense throughout the day, but quarterback Matt Hasselbeck led the Seahawks on an 81-yard touchdown drive to tie the game with 40 seconds left. As the Cowboys were driving down field, the Cowboys quarterback Drew Bledsoe was picked off by cornerback Justin Babineaux, who returned the ball to Dallas 32-yard line. Prior to this, the Cowboys had taken a 10-7 lead with 2:06 left after Jose Cortez kicked a 21-yard field goal. That scoring drive was set up by Roy Williams’ interception at Seattle’s 12-yard line. Before the Seahawks’ 81-yard touchdown drive, the Cowboys (4-3, 2-1) had held them to 208 yards of total offense. Running back Shaun Alexander also gained 61 yards on 21 carries. He entered Sunday’s game with a league-leading 715 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns. With Julius Jones in Dallas, along with Dat Nuygen, both nursing injuries, Anthony Thomas started in place of Jones for the second straight game and had six carries for 19 yards, but rookie Marion Barber had a team-high 95 yards on 22 carries. He fumbled early in the second quarter, but fullback Lousaka Polite recovered. Hasselbeck marched Seattle’s offense down to the Dallas 10 before getting picked off by cornerback Terence Newman in the opening drive, who dove for the interception when the ball bounced off wide

receiver Peter Warrick’s hands. The Cowboys took a 7-0 lead after Bledsoe completed a 5-yard touchdown pass to Keyshawn Johnson on a fade route. Barber gained 26 yards on the drive with runs of 13 and 14 yds. Third-year veteran Torrin Tucker started at left tackle in place of Flozell Adams, who was placed on injured reserve with a torn ACL earlier this week. With the loss, the Cowboys drop to second, alone in the NFC East standings with the NY Giants, Philly, and Washington tied with 4-2 records. The Cowboys are a much improved team as compared to last year’s team and with Arizona struggling, Bill Parcells knows that a win at home over the Cardinals would be great before they travel to Philadelphia where the Eagles will be seeking sweet revenge. The Cowboys will play Denver at home on November 24th.

On The Sideline Injuries:


Everyone who works in sports medicine knows it; female athletes tear their anterior cruciate ligaments (ACL) more often than their male counterparts. Recent studies show that female athletes participating in certain sports like soccer or basketball are three- to four-times more likely to injure their ACL than males. A majority of these injuries are occurring in women between the ages 15 and 25, it was reported at the meeting. Both women and men incur ACL injuries in non-contact situations. Nearly 60 percent of ACL injuries in female basketball players occur when landing from a jump. It doesn’t mean male athletes don’t have to worry about it, but take the same precautions is needed in preventing a ruptured ACL.

What is the ACL? The ACL is located inside the knee joint and stabilizes the joint by preventing the shinbone (tibia) from sliding forward beneath the thighbone (femur). A hard twist or excessive pressure on the ACL can tear it, so that the knee gives out and can no longer support the body. Studies have identified

several risk factors that contribute to a higher incidence of ACL injuries among women athletes. Based on these studies, training methods that could reduce the risk of injury are now being developed.

Muscle control techniques The hamstring muscles in the back of the thigh work with the quadriceps muscles in the front of the thigh to bend or straighten the leg. As one set contracts (shortens), the other relaxes (stretches). Muscles that are being stretched produce more force than muscles that are contracting. Many women athletes use their quadriceps muscles when they are changing direction rapidly. This can put enough force on the shinbone to tear the ACL if the knee isn’t bent enough.

By strengthening and using the hamstrings rather than the quadriceps muscles, a female athlete could reduce her risk of an ACL injury.

Safer jumping skills Because women don’t bend their knees as much as men do when landing from a jump, the pressure on the knee joint is increased. The knee is exposed to higher forces per pound of body weight. Learning to land safely is a skill that can and should be taught early.

Cutting maneuvers Women also turn and pivot in a more erect position, which also strains the ACL. Learning to crouch and bend at the knees

and hips could reduce the stress on the ACL. These maneuvers are motor skills that can be learned, practiced, and improved, just like a golf swing or tennis stroke.

Now that you know some of the factors that cause ACL injuries, what can you do as an athlete to prevent this from happening.

• Training and conditioning should be a year-round program.

• Make strengthening exercises for the hamstrings and quadriceps muscles a regular part of your conditioning program.

• Always warm up before training or competition, such as jogging easily or riding a stationary bicycle for 5 to 10 minutes.

• Make stretching part of your warm-up and cool-down after the activity.

• Practice proper landing technique (from a jump) and learn to do cutting maneuvers in a crouched posture with a slight bend at the knee and the hip.

• Improve agility. Women tend to turn and pivot in a more erect position than men, which strains the ACL.

• Plyometrics help build power, strength, and speed, and also help you practice landing skills.

Furthermore, since ACL injuries are at an all time high it is important to stay informed and apply injury prevention in its many forms. The recommendations and tips mentioned above are a good start to stronger and healthier knees and should be used accordingly with any athlete or fitness enthusiasts.

Preventingan ACL

Injuryby Jason O. Martinez, B.B.A., C.P.T.

2005 McA Nikki Rowe 30-5A SCHEDULE

Aug. 26 PSJA NorthSept. 2 at MissionSept. 8 at Bro RiveraSept. 16 Los FresnosSept. 23 CC CarrollSept. 30 OpenOct. 6 Sharyland*Oct. 14 at Rio Grande City*Oct. 20 La Joya*Oct. 27 at McA Memorial*Nov.4 McHi*

2005 Sharyland Rattlers 30-5A SCHEDULE

Aug. 26 Ed EconomedesSept. 2 at Harlingen SouthSept. 9 MissionSept. 16 at Edinburg NorthSept. 23 CC MoodySept. 30 OpenOct. 6 at Nikki Rowe*Oct. 14 at McAllen*Oct. 21 Rio Grande City*Oct. 28 at La Joya*Nov. 5 McA Memorial*

2005 McHi Bulldogs 30-5A SCHEDULE

Aug. 27 O’Connor (Alamodome)Sept. 2 at WeslacoSept. 8 Edinburg NorthSept. 15 Bro PorterSept. 23 PSJASept. 30 OpenOct. 7 at La Joya*Oct. 14 Sharyland*Oct. 20 at McA Memorial*Oct. 27 Rio Grande City*Nov. 4 at McAllen Rowe*

2005 Rio Grande City 30-5A SCHEDULE

Sept. 2 at Laredo NixonSept. 9 RomaSept. 16 at MercedesSept. 23 ZapataSept. 30 OpenOct. 7 at McA Memorial*Oct. 14 Nikki Rowe*Oct. 21 at Sharyland*Oct. 27 at McAllen*Nov. 4 La Joya*

2005 McAllen Mustangs 30-5A SCHEDULE

Sept. 1 at Veterans MemorialSept. 9 Bro PaceSept. 16 at Weslaco EastSept. 23 at CCRaySept. 30 EdinburgOct. 7 Rio Grande City*Oct. 14 at La Joya*Oct. 20 McAllen*Oct. 27 Nikki Rowe*Nov. 5 at Sharyland*

2005 Edinburg Bobcats 31-5A SCHEDULE

Sept. 2 at San BenitoSept. 9 HarlingenSept. 16 at CC CalallenSept. 24 Weslaco (2 p.m.)*Sept. 30 at McA MemorialOct. 7 at PSJA North*Oct. 14 Edinburg North*Oct. 21 at PSJA*Oct. 28 Edinburg Econo*Nov. 4 at Donna*

2005 La Joya Coyotes 30-5A SCHEDULE

Aug. 26 at Bro RiveraSept. 2 Laredo AlexanderSept. 9 at Ed EconomedesSept. 16 at CC CarrollSept. 23 CC KingSept. 30 OpenOct. 7 McAllen*Oct. 14 McA Memorial*Oct. 20 at Nikki Rowe*Oct. 28 Sharyland*Nov. 4 at Rio Grande City*

2005 Ed Economedes 31-5A SCHEDULE

Aug. 26 at SharylandSept. 3 at Brownsville PaceSept. 9 La JoyaSept. 16 OpenSept. 23 at Edinburg North*Sept. 30 PSJA*Oct. 14 at Donna*Oct. 21 Weslaco*Oct. 28 at Edinburg* Nov. 4 PSJA North*

2005 Edinburg North 31-5A SCHEDULE

Sept. 2 Brownsville RiveraSept. 8 McHiSept. 16 SharylandSept. 23 Economedes*Sept. 30 at Donna*Oct. 7 Weslaco*Oct. 14 at Edinburg North*Oct. 22 PSJA North*Oct. 29 Open Nov. 4 at PSJA*

2005 Weslaco Panthers 31-5A SCHEDULE

Aug. 26 MissionSept. 2 McAllenSept. 9 at Bro PorterSept.16 at RomaSept. 24 at Edinburg (2 p.m.)*Sept. 30 PSJA North*Oct. 7 at Edinburg North*Oct. 13 PSJA*Oct. 21 at Economedes* Oct. 28 Donna*Nov. 4 Open

2005 Donna Redskins 31-5A SCHEDULE

Aug. 26 CC CarrollSept. 3 at HarlingenSept. 9 San BenitoSept.16 at Bro. HannaSept. 22 at PSJA North*Sept. 30 Edinburg North*Oct. 8 at PSJA*Oct. 14 Edinburg Econo*Oct. 21 OpenOct. 28 at Weslaco* Nov. 4 Edinburg*

2005 PSJA Bears 31-5A SCHEDULE

Sept. 1 Weslaco EastSept. 9 at Los FresnosSept.16 San BenitoSept. 23 at McHiSept. 30 at Economedes*Oct. 8 Donna*Oct. 13 at Weslaco*Oct. 21 Edinburg*Oct. 28 at PSJA North* Nov. 4 Edinburg North*

2005 PSJA North 31-5A SCHEDULE

Aug. 26 at McA Nikki Rowe Sept. 2 PSJA MemorialSept. 8 MercedesSept. 16 at Harlingen SouthSept. 22 Donna*Sept. 30 at Weslaco*Oct. 7 Edinburg*Oct. 14 OpenOct. 22 at Edinburg North*Oct. 28 PSJA*Nov. 4 at Economedes*

2005 Harl. Cardinals 32-5A SCHEDULE

Aug. 27 SA Reagan (Alamodome) Sept. 3 DonnaSept. 9 at EdinburgSept. 16 OpenSept. 23 Bro Rivera*Oct. 1 at Bro Pace*Oct. 7 Los Fresnos*Oct. 14 BroHanna*Oct. 21 at Bro Porter*Oct. 28 San Benito*Nov. 4 at Harlingen South*

2005 Harlingen South 32-5A SCHEDULE

Sept. 2 SharylandSept. 9 at Weslaco EastSept. 16 PSJA NorthSept. 22 at Bro Porter*Sept. 30 San Benito*Oct. 8 at Bro Hanna*Oct. 15 at Bro Rivera*Oct. 21 Bro Pace*Oct. 28 at Los Fresnos*Nov. 4 Harlingen*

2005 San Benito H.S. 32-5A SCHEDULE

Sept. 2 EdinburgSept. 9 at DonnaSept. 16 at PSJASept. 23 Bro Hanna*Sept. 30 at Harlingen South*Oct. 7 Bro Rivera*Oct. 14 at Bro Pace*Oct. 21 Los Fresnos*Oct. 28 at Harlingen*Nov. 4 Bro Porter*

2005 Los Fresnos 32-5A SCHEDULE

Aug. 26 Port IsabelSept 3 Open Sept. 9 PSJASept. 16 at McAllen RoweSept. 23 Bro Pace*Sept. 29 at Bro Hanna*Oct. 7 at Harlingen*Oct. 14 Bro Porter*Oct. 21 at San Benito*Oct. 28 Harlingen South*Nov. 4 at Bro Rivera *

2005 BrownsvilleRivera 32-5A SCHEDULE

Aug. 26 La JoyaSept. 2 at Edinburg NorthSept. 8 McAllen Nikki RoweSept. 16 OpenSept. 23 at Harlingen*Sept. 30 Bro Porter*Oct. 7 at San Benito*Oct. 15 Harlingen South*Oct. 20 at Bro Hanna*Oct. 28 at Bro Pace*Nov. 4 Los Fresnos*

2005 BrownsvilleHanna 32-5A SCHEDULE

Sept. 3 at CC CarrollSept. 9 OpenSept. 16 DonnaSept. 23 at San Benito*Sept. 29 Los Fresnos*Oct. 8 Harlingen South*Oct. 14 at Harlingen*Oct. 20 Bro Rivera*Oct. 28 at Bro Porter*Nov. 5 Bro Pace*

2005 Brownsville Porter 32-5A SCHEDULE

Sept. 2 Brownsville LopezSept. 9 WeslacoSept. 15 at McHiSept. 22 Harlingen South*Sept. 30 at Bro Rivera*Oct. 6 Bro Pace*Oct. 14 at Los Fresnos*Oct. 21 Harlingen*Oct. 28 Bro Hanna*Nov. 4 at San Benito**Denotes District Games

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