The Mercedes Tigers was one of several high school football teams to begin their traditional two-a-day practices with the regular season less than a month away. Led by head coach Roger Adame, and a roster of explosive offensive stars, the Tigers are among the favorites to win a district title this season. Read more about the Tigers on Page 1B as The Monitor kicks off its two-a-day high school football coverage. Mercedes will play its season-opener Aug. 27 at Brownsville Hanna.
Mercedes running back Michael Jimenez gets a hand-off from quarterback Michael Cisneros during football practice on Tuesday, August, 03,2021. (Delcia Lopez/The Monitor | [email protected] )
Mercedes receiver Tyrell Trevino snags a pass from quarterback Michael Cisneros during football practice on Tuesday, August, 03,2021. (Delcia Lopez/The Monitor | [email protected] )
Mercedes during football drills on Tuesday, August, 03,2021. (Delcia Lopez/The Monitor | [email protected] )
Mercedes coach Roger Adame during football practice on Tuesday, August, 03,2021. (Delcia Lopez/The Monitor | [email protected] )
Mercedes running back Michael Jimenez catches a pass from quarterback Michael Cisneros during football practice on Tuesday, August, 03,2021. (Delcia Lopez/The Monitor | [email protected] )
Mercedes quarterback Michael Cisneros on a roll out during football practice on Tuesday, August, 03,2021. (Delcia Lopez/The Monitor | [email protected] )
Mercedes quarterback Michael Cisneros during football practice on Tuesday, August, 03,2021. (Delcia Lopez/The Monitor | [email protected] )
Mercedes quarterback Michael Cisneros during football practice on Tuesday, August, 03,2021. (Delcia Lopez/The Monitor | [email protected] )
Mercedes Tyrell Trevino snags a pass from quarterback Michael Cisneros during football practice on Tuesday, August, 03,2021. (Delcia Lopez/The Monitor | [email protected] )
Mercedes football team running through football drills on Tuesday, August, 03,2021. (Delcia Lopez/The Monitor | [email protected] )