EDINBURG - Weslaco High senior Seth Moya hadn’t played a lot of running back prior to the team’s game against PSJA North.

That hasn’t stopped him from dominating on offense, continuing his breakout offensive campaign with over 170 yards and two touchdowns on the ground during the Panthers 64-21 win over Edinburg Economedes on Thursday at Richard R. Flores Stadium in Edinburg.

“He’s worked so hard, especially in the summer,” Weslaco High head coach Roy Stroman said. “We knew he was special. We’re just trying to squeeze as much as we can out of these seniors and he’s one of them. He’s one of our leaders on the offensive side and the defensive side. He’s just a great kid and he’s playing exceptionally well.”

PHARR — Pioneer head coach Eddie Galindo said sometimes it takes a setback to make a comeback.

One week after being held to 10 points in a loss to Cigarroa, the Diamondbacks responded.

Senior quarterback Malakai Galindo threw three touchdown passes, Cole Scurlock scored twice and Pioneer’s defense kept the Javelina’s rushing attack under control in a 34-10 victory over PSJA Southwest on Thursday at PSJA Stadium.

The win moved Pioneer to 4-3 overall and 2-1 in District 16-5A Division II, while Southwest fell to 4-4 and 0-4 in district.

“Sometimes it takes a setback to make a comeback,” Eddie Galindo said. “I think they rebounded well. They worked hard. They had a positive attitude, and I was happy with the week of practice and I was happy with their performance tonight.”

Rowe bounced back from its loss to McAllen with its most complete performance of the season, shutting out Palmview 33-0.

The Warriors’ defense pressured Palmview throughout the night, finishing with four sacks and two interceptions while recording its first shutout of the season. Rowe’s offense added three touchdown passes as the Warriors improved to 3-3 overall and 2-1 in district. Palmview also sits at 3-3 and 2-1 after suffering its first district loss.

The result keeps Rowe firmly involved behind unbeaten McAllen in the District 16-5A Division I race.

HARR — PSJA North spent the last four years dominating the competition at the Class 5A level. The Raiders amassed a 29-1 district record during their four seasons in 15-5A DI.

Realignment moved PSJA North back to Class 6A for the first time since the 2021 season, leaving many wondering how the Raiders would fare against the competition.

PSJA North delivered a statement win to those in question Friday, dominating the reigning district champion Los Fresnos Falcons 41-3 during their 32-6A opener at PSJA Stadium in Pharr.

“It felt great, especially it being our home opener for district,” PSJA North defensive tackle Rey Martinez said. “It felt great being back home. What we saw on the field, it gave us an edge going more into district. Feels great that we won, and we’re ready to go for next week.”

MISSION — Mission Veterans entered Friday night as one of the stronger teams in the Rio Grande Valley, riding a four-game winning streak and unbeaten in district play.

Sharyland ended both.

Sophomore quarterback William Taylor accounted for five touchdowns, the Rattlers created key turnovers and converted two fake punts in a 37-29 victory over the Patriots at Tom Landry Stadium.

The win moved Sharyland to 4-2 overall and 2-0 in District 16-5A Division II, one week after the Rattlers defeated Roma. Mission Veterans fell to 5-2 overall and 2-1 in district.

“I think this is huge,” Sharyland head coach Craig Krell said. “Patriots, I said it earlier in the day, I think Patriots probably have the toughest non-district schedule out of anybody in the Valley. And for them to come away with only one loss, it showed how good of a team they are.”

ALAMO — With the game on the line and less than two minutes remaining, McAllen Memorial went back to what it does best.

Run the football.

Senior running back Braxton Speights scored his fourth rushing touchdown of the night with 10 seconds remaining, capping a late go-ahead drive and lifting the Mustangs past PSJA Memorial 42-38 in a District 16-5A DI thriller Thursday night.

The victory moved McAllen Memorial to 3-3 overall and 2-1 in district play, giving the Mustangs back-to-back wins after snapping a three-game skid with a 75-49 victory over Rio Grande City.

EDINBURG — With just over eight minutes remaining in regulation, Edinburg Vela senior quarterback Caidyn Hoover made a costly mistake.

Down 26-22, the first-year signal-caller fired a pass down the middle intended for wide receiver George Fauls. Instead, the ball landed in the hands of Weslaco High safety Saul Ramirez. The Panthers capitalized on the turnover, with junior Malachi Rodriguez scoring on a 49-yard touchdown run on the next play.

Hoover didn’t let the fourth-quarter interception shake him, however. He led back-to-back scoring drives in the final minutes to erase an 11-point deficit and rally the SaberCats past the Panthers 37-33 on Thursday at Richard R. Flores Stadium in Weslaco.

MISSION — For a second straight game, the Sharyland High Rattlers found themselves with a big lead at the break.

For a second straight game, the Rattlers saw that lead disappear in the second half, with their opponent battling back to make it a tight contest late.

For a second straight game, Sharyland High found a way to close out with a win, holding off the Gladiators’ second-half comeback attempt for a 41-34 District 16-5A DII win Friday at Richard Thompson Stadium in Mission.

PHARR — The last time Mission Veterans walked off the field at PSJA Stadium, the Patriots had just been handed a 56-14 loss by PSJA North.

Mission Veterans head coach David Gilpin said that night forced his young team to make a choice.

“PSJA North gave us a wake-up call,” Gilpin said. “We’re either going to strap up and we’re going to go out there, we’re going to go toe to toe with whoever’s in front of us, or we’re going to have to go hide somewhere. And our kids made a decision to come out swinging. And they have ever since.”

The Patriots haven’t lost since.

Mission Veterans picked up its fourth straight victory Friday night, defeating PSJA Southwest 44-20 in a District 16-5A DII contest at PSJA Stadium.