Progreso boys soccer falls to Palestine in 4A state semifinals
GEORGETOWN — Progreso didn’t look overmatched against undefeated Palestine as the teams clashed at the UIL Class 4A state tournament for the second time...
Jimenez’s coaching critical on Progreso boys soccer’s third straight run to state
BY HENRY MILLERProgreso soccer coach Margarito Jimenez Jr. has led the Red Ants to their third straight Class 4A Final Four.Of course, he’s quick...
Front to back: Strike De Los Santos, keeper Chavez combine to form backbone for...
PHARR — After every game, Valley View senior goalkeeper Elian Chavez and junior forward Mario De Los Santos say the same phrase to each...
Progreso defense regularly keeps opponents silent on run to state
BY HENRY MILLERPROGRESO — Even those who don’t follow soccer quickly realize that the Progreso Red Ants look to score at every opportunity.When the...
Arjona wins All-Area Coach of the Year after coaching last Valley team standing
Arjona led the Pirates to the regional quarterfinal round of the playoffs. EDINBURG — History can be a good predictor of what the present might...
Edinburg High forward Santa Maria wraps up career with Player of the Year honor
The Bobcat senior scored a career-high 747 points this past season. EDINBURG — When Jayla Santa Maria was a freshman during the 2014-15 season, Edinburg...
Amaya earns All-Area Defensive Player of the Year nod
The senior was a force on the defensive of the floor for the Rattlers. EDINBURG — Rio Grande City senior Jocy Amaya is not a...
Hornaday breaking new ground as All-Area Newcomer of the Year
The Diamondback guard dazzled in her freshman season. EDINBURG — The 2017-18 season was already a banner year for Sharyland Pioneer girls basketball, and the...
The Monitor’s 2018 All-Area Girls Basketball Selections
SUPERLATIVESPlayer of the Year: Jayla Santa Maria, Edinburg HighDefensive Player of the Year: Jocy Amaya, Rio Grande CityNewcomer of the Year: Audry Hornaday, Sharyland...
Where are they now?: Sharyland High grad Cervantes sets record at Texas A&M-Kingsville
Richard Cervantes is making a name for himself at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, and he’s on a serious roll this year.The Sharyland High graduate broke...
