Peter Rasmussen
Palmview breaking in young players
PALMVIEW — In recent years, the La Joya Palmview Lobos had a wealth of varsity experience because the program needed to use underclassmen to fill the roster early in its existence four years ago.
This season, though, the Lobos return only nine…
PSJA High Bears hitting their stride in playoffs
SAN JUAN — Despite being the No. 1-ranked team all season, PSJA High Bears coach Marco Guajardo said his squad didn’t start playing to the best of its abilities until midway through the District 31-5A schedule.
“We really weren’t gelling as a…
Coyotes shake up offense and defense
LA JOYA — Under new coach George Espinoza, the La Joya Coyotes are implementing a new defense and offense, making spring football even more important for the program.
The team also only returns 15 lettermen.
“Right now, what we are trying to get…
Warriors leaders work to set tone
McALLEN — One of the reasons some McAllen Rowe players said they did not make the playoffs last season was a lack of leadership.
The way they see it, spring football is a good way to set an example for the younger players in hopes that it will…
Valencia heads to state with high expectations
PALMVIEW — Felipe Valencia admits he will be intimidated when he competes in the shot put at the UIL state track and field meet this weekend in Austin.
You can’t blame him. The La Joya Palmview shot putter is only a sophomore and has never…
Mustangs searching for new QB
McALLEN — For the first time since 2008, the McAllen Memorial Mustangs are unsure who will be their next quarterback.
During spring practice, the team is looking at three potential signal callers — Nick Marriot, Diego Chrysler and Emmanuel…
Smooth transition for Adame, Rattlers
MISSION — When asked about being a head coach for the first time, Ron Adame wasn’t sure how to answer.
“It’s just different,” he said.
Adame began spring football as a first-time head coach this past week with Sharyland. Other than the change…
Henry wins TSWGA tourney at Cimarron
MISSION — The last time Diane Henry and Marlene Summers were paired for the championship of a tournament, the competition went on and on and on.
On Friday, though, their match-play title game of the 58th annual Texas Senior Women’s Golf…
Two Valley squads headed to Corpus for 4A regional
The Valley View boys soccer team is hoping the disappointment of losing in the regional semifinals last season will be enough motivation to propel them past the same round tonight.
The Tigers take on Austin Vandergrift at 6:30 p.m. in the Class 4A…
Both Sharyland soccer teams headed to the Class 5A Sweet 16
MISSION — Sharyland girls soccer coach J.J. Lopez had “SHS” painted on the back of his head and looked as if he showered in red glitter.
Lopez said the school held a mini-parade for the boys and girls soccer teams, which are headed to the Class 5A…