New Chargers staff emphasizing effort, discipline
The Brownsville Veterans Memorial Chargers may not have the same number of football players out as before the COVID-19 pandemic, but the new coaching...
Hanna, Porter working hard to prepare for tough districts
Hitting the gridiron to open the 2021 season Monday was a big step toward “normalcy” for the Brownsville Hanna and Brownsville Porter football programs.
Neither...
Lyford, Raymondville ready to reload
There will be a few new names making big plays for the Lyford Bulldogs and Raymondville Bearkats this season.
The Bulldogs return five starters on...
Edinburg Economedes starts season with new hope
EDINBURG — The Edinburg Economedes Jaguars were ready to roll at 12:01 a.m. Monday, the earliest possible time Texas high school teams were allowed...
Raiders, Lobos feeling hopeful as football gets underway
The enthusiasm was palpable as Brownsville Rivera football coach Alberto Leal talked about the first few days of practice with his Raiders and the...
Santa Maria, Santa Rosa enjoying return to the gridiron
Santa Maria football coach Israel Gracia felt his team was “left hanging” when their 2020 season ended after just one game, so the Cougars...
Yellow Jackets flying high as season approaches
ELSA — After missing the postseason in 2017 and 2018, “La Maquina Amarilla” has returned to smash-mouth form under head coach Christian Navarro since...
Mercedes has eyes set on District 16-5A DII title
MERCEDES — Mercedes has finished second in district in three of its past four seasons.
This year’s group hopes to change things by winning the...
RGV football steps into spotlight at The Monitor’s Media Day
WESLACO — The start of Texas high school football is less than three weeks away from kickoff, and after a shortened 2020 season, Rio...
Stars Align: Dozens of RGV standouts gather at The Monitor’s 6A HS Football Media...
PHARR — After a tumultuous and unpredictable 2020 season like no other, high school football is back in full force across the Rio Grande...
