Chasing Greatness: QB Cisneros nabs Player of the Year honor
Michael Cisneros has spent his whole life in Mercedes. At seven years old, Cisneros first stepped onto the gridiron, beginning his journey to becoming...
Playmaker: Edinburg Vela’s Rivera named The Monitor’s Offensive Player of the Year
EDINBURG — Edinburg Vela senior PJ Rivera spent his first two years on varsity as the SaberCats’ star running back.
Those two seasons didn’t come...
Champion mentality: Mission Veterans DE named Defensive Player of the Year
Mission Veterans senior Mark Champion first stepped on the gridiron as an eighth grader, joining football after watching all his friends play football.
During his first season,...
X-Factor: PSJA North’s Lugo named The Monitor’s All-Purpose Player of the Year
PHARR — Anytime the PSJA North defense forced an opposing offense into a 3rd-and-long or passing situation this season, head coach Marcus Kaufmann could...
Dominant Domian: McAllen Memorial tackle earns Offensive Lineman of the Year nod
McALLEN — Thomas Domian has spent most of his football career in the trenches. Since first stepping onto the gridiron in third grade, Domian...
La Villa’s Felix named The Monitor’s All-Area Newcomer of the Year
McALLEN — Prior to his sophomore season, La Villa’s Brandon Felix last start at quarterback during his eighth-grade year. He served as a backup...
Instant Impact: Patterson shines in debut season
McALLEN — McAllen Memorial head coach Moses Patterson grew up around football, with his father, Walter Patterson, serving as an offensive coordinator at different...
Former Mission High athlete wins NJCAA national championship
Former Mission High running back Horacio “Tito” Moronta earned a district championship with the Eagles during his senior season, rushing for 355 yards and...
Edcouch-Elsa’s Aguinaga earns All-American honors at Baker
Former Edcouch-Elsa standout and Baker quarterback Marco Aguinaga was named an All-American honorable mention by America Football Coaches Association and National Association of Intercollegiate...
Bright stage: Moronta set for NJCAA title game
Coming off a 1,000-yard rushing season as a junior, former Mission High running back Horacio “Tito” Moronta was primed for another big year during...