Edcouch-Elsa’s Aydan Garcia (9) runs through the Mercedes defensive line on his way to the end zone to score in the first half in a District 16-5A rivalry game at Bennie Layton Sr. Memorial Stadium on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in Edcouch. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Edcouch-Elsa quarterback Elijah Trevino (4) carries the ball into the endzone against Mercedes in a District 16-5A rivalry game at Bennie Layton Sr. Memorial Stadium on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in Edcouch. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Edcouch-Elsa defender Matthew Cano (2) celebrates his quarterback sack and a change of downs against Mercedes in a District 16-5A rivalry game at Bennie Layton Sr. Memorial Stadium on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in Edcouch. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Mercedes running back Robert Sanchez (1) receives a handoff in a District 16-5A rivalry game against Edcouch-Elsa at Bennie Layton Sr. Memorial Stadium on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in Edcouch. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Mercedes’ Eddie Ramirez (77) runs out onto the playing field at the start of a District 16-5A rivalry game against Edcouch-Elsa at Bennie Layton Sr. Memorial Stadium on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in Edcouch. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Edcouch-Elsa quarterback Elijah Trevino (4) breaks away from the Mercedes defense as he carries the ball in a District 16-5A rivalry game at Bennie Layton Sr. Memorial Stadium on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in Edcouch. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Edcouch-Elsa quarterback Elijah Trevino (4) prepares to pass the ball against Mercedes in a District 16-5A rivalry game at Bennie Layton Sr. Memorial Stadium on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in Edcouch. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Edcouch-Elsa’s Galvan Rodriguez (15) celebrates on the field after a running back sack against Mercedes in a District 16-5A rivalry game at Bennie Layton Sr. Memorial Stadium on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in Edcouch. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Edcouch-Elsa defender Mario Martinez (44) eyes Mercedes ball carrier Aaron Cortez (21) in a District 16-5A rivalry game at Bennie Layton Sr. Memorial Stadium on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in Edcouch. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Edcouch-Elsa quarterback Elijah Trevino (4) prepares a handoff against Mercedes in a District 16-5A rivalry game at Bennie Layton Sr. Memorial Stadium on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in Edcouch. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])
