McAllen High quarterback Jaoquin Valdez (10) passes the ball during a downpour in a Region IV-5A Division I semifinal playoff game against Corpus Christi Veterans at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in McAllen.
McAllen High line backer Andres Barrera (11) collides with Corpus Christi Veterans ball carrierJaiden Castaneda (5) in a Region IV-5A Division I semifinal playoff game at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in McAllen.
McAllen High defensive line positions themselves for the next play during a downpour in a Region IV-5A Division I semifinal playoff game against Corpus Christi Veterans at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in McAllen.
McAllen High defender Andres Barrera (1) chases Corpus Christi Veterans ball carrier Isaac Rojas (3) in a Region IV-5A Division I semifinal playoff game at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in McAllen.
McAllen High wide receiver Max Alvarez (12) collides with the Corpus Christi Veterans defensive line as he carries the ball in a Region IV-5A Division I semifinal playoff game at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in McAllen.
McAllen High head football coach Patrick Shelby speaks over the radio in a Region IV-5A Division I semifinal playoff game against Corpus Christi Veterans at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in McAllen.
McAllen High defender Andres Barrera (11) reaches out for a pass intended for Corpus Christi Veterans’ Isaac Rojas (3) in a Region IV-5A Division I semifinal playoff game at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in McAllen.
McAllen High running back Jayden Herrera (22) receives a handoff from quarterback Joaquin Valdez (10) against Corpus Christi Veterans in a Region IV-5A Division I semifinal playoff game at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in McAllen.
McAllen High varsity football team run onto the field during the second half against Corpus Christi Veterans in a Region IV-5A Division I semifinal playoff game at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in McAllen.
McAllen High wide receiver Max Alvarez (23) carries the ball while attempts to avoid the tackle of Corpus Christi Veterans defender Zachary Smith (23) in a Region IV-5A Division I semifinal playoff game at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in McAllen.
McAllen High quarterback Joaquin Valdez (10) passes the ball against Corpus Christi Veterans in a Region IV-5A Division I semifinal playoff game at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in McAllen.
McAllen High hrad football coach Patrick Shelby walks along the sidelines against in a Region IV-5A Division I semifinal playoff game against Corpus Christi Veterans at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in McAllen.
McAllen High defender Max Alvarez (12) stops the run of Corpus Christi Veterans’ Alejandro Guerrero (17) in a Region IV-5A Division I semifinal playoff game at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in McAllen.
McAllen High quarterback Joaquin Valdez (10) passes with pressure from the Corpus Christi Veterans defense in a Region IV-5A Division I semifinal playoff game at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in McAllen.
McAllen High defense reacts after a touchdown by Corpus Christi Veterans in a Region IV-5A Division I semifinal playoff game at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in McAllen.
McAllen High quarterback Joaquin Valdez (10) attempts to passes the ball while being tackled by Corpus Christi Veterans defender Joshua Frayre (55) in a Region IV-5A Division I semifinal playoff game at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in McAllen.
McAllen High football fans cover from the rain in a Region IV-5A Division I semifinal playoff game against Corpus Christi Veterans at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in McAllen.
McAllen High defensive back Will Hank (7) reacts after a completed reception by Corpus Christi Veterans in a Region IV-5A Division I semifinal playoff game at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in McAllen.
McAllen High quarteback Joaquin Valdez (10) passes the ball against Corpus Christi Veterans in a Region IV-5A Division I semifinal playoff game at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in McAllen.
McAllen High wide receiver Max Alvarez (12) look over a failed reception against Corpus Christi Veterans in a Region IV-5A Division I semifinal playoff game at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in McAllen.
McAllen High wide receiver Bryan Alaniz (88) carries the ball against Corpus Christi Veterans defender Brandon Garza (14) in a Region IV-5A Division I semifinal playoff game at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in McAllen.