Rosales, Pioneer eager to move on after transfer denials
The senior quarterback is back at Sharyland Pioneer. MISSION — Jacob Rosales is back.The quarterback was among teammates at Sharyland Pioneer football practice for the...
#RGV2aDays: Edinburg North hopes to launch new era with successful season
EDINBURG — Edinburg North remains stacked with talent, despite all of the departures and graduations.They have a bona fide star in senior receiver Roel...
Sharyland High Rattlers will have target on their back in 2018
Many of the Sharyland High players remember the pain of their second round loss to Alice last season. MISSION — Nine months later, it is...
Donna High back on its feet after injury-riddled season
Donna High made a one-game improvement in 2017 despite dealing with injuries to several key players. DONNA — Donna High began last season with two...
Quintanilla at heart of Edinburg High Bobcats defense
EDINBURG — Edinburg High senior linebacker Raymond Quintanilla looks like he was crafted in a factory to play linebacker.His muscular physique combined with his...
New faces expected to steer Mercedes’ fortunes
The Tigers lost 16 senior starters from the 2017 team. MERCEDES — The Mercedes Tigers figured they’d be pretty good last season. The only question...
#RGV2aDays: Weslaco East’s Cardenas ready to reach new heights in senior year
WESLACO — When Weslaco East senior linebacker Freddy Cardenas first started playing football, he was shifty and good at avoiding contact.His dad, Alfredo Cardenas...
Mercedes Tigers among RGV teams taking the field for first day of practice
Goodbye to the dogs days of summer, when coaches like Mercedes’ Roger Adame could only hope his athletes were working out to be in...
McAllen High sophomore Aaron Nixon continues to improve, earning The Monitor’s 2018 All-Area Player...
EDINBURG — McAllen High sophomore Aaron Nixon has never shied away from the spotlight, but he has never demanded it, either.Nixon was thrust into...
Edinburg Vela captain Galvan caps off career with The Monitor’s 2018 All-Area Offensive Player...
EDINBURG — Edinburg Vela senior Aaron Galvan is at the forefront of a dramatic shift in Valley baseball.The shift begins with his time at...