MCALLEN - In a decisive 5A Bi-District championship game at DQ Fan Field, the Flour Bluff Hornets demonstrated their offensive strength to defeat the McAllen Memorial Mustangs 35-10. The Hornets, now boasting a 10-1 record, advance to the Area round of the playoffs, while the Mustangs conclude their season at 7-4.

The game began with both teams showing promise. The Mustangs' defense made key stops, and their offense found early success through the air. Junior quarterback Kane Coy, returning to the field after a three-week absence due to a torn oblique muscle and a fractured wrist, showcased remarkable resilience. Despite playing through significant pain, Coy connected multiple times with junior wide receiver Michael Alanis, who made notable receptions of 52, 32, and 41 yards, amassing 120 yards in the first half alone.

PHARR — PSJA High quarterback Myles Lopez threw for over 400 yards and four touchdowns and the defense forced four turnovers as the Bears dominated the Harlingen High Cardinals 55-28 during a Class 6A DII bi-district contest Thursday at PSJA Stadium in Pharr.

“We talked about all week how the tables were turned from the last time we played these guys,” PSJA High head coach said. “That year they were the No. 1 seed. Now we were the No. 1 seed, and they were coming into our house. We wanted to make sure we did a little payback for what they did to us two years ago. Our guys came out and stood up to the challenge tonight.”

PSJA High’s aerial assault was on full display during the opening half, with all four of Lopez’s touchdowns coming during the first two quarter.

Pacing the way for the Bears’ receiving corps were seniors Caleb Salas and Ryan Vallejo, with the duo combined for 404 yards and three touchdowns through the air.

McALLEN — Bragging rights and pride were on the line for the McAllen High Bulldogs and McAllen Rowe Warriors in their Week 11 rivalry contest.

For the Warriors, a win would send them to the postseason as District 16-5A DI’s No. 4 seed. For the Bulldogs, who were eliminated from playoff contention Thursday evening due to La Joya Palmview’s win over McAllen Memorial, an opportunity to play spoiler against their rival in the final week of the regular season.

EDINBURG, TX — The Edinburg Vela Sabercats closed out their regular season with a commanding 55-21 win against the Rio Grande City Rattlers on Thursday night. With this victory, Vela capped off an undefeated season with a 10-0 record and claimed the District 16-5A Division 1 title with a flawless 7-0 district record.

MCALLEN, TX — The La Joya Palmview Lobos secured a 20-17 victory over the McAllen Memorial Mustangs on Thursday night, concluding the regular season in a game with significant playoff implications. A disciplined defensive showing and a late field goal proved decisive for Palmview, who overcame an early deficit to win at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium.

The Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Bears cruised to a 41-7 victory over the Edinburg North Cougars in Friday night's District 31-6A matchup, dominating on both offense and defense.

Right from the start, the Bears took control of the game. Quarterback Myles Lopez led the way with sharp passes and quick-footed runs, keeping the Cougars’ defense on edge all night. His smart reads and precise timing proved to be key as he moved the Bears down the field.

The Bears’ offensive line played a major role, giving Lopez plenty of time to make plays and opening up running lanes for the backs. Their steady performance kept the offense moving smoothly, with consistent gains through both the air and ground.

MISSION, TX — The Sharyland Pioneer Diamondbacks secured a 33-27 victory over the Sharyland Rattlers in the 11th annual Snakeskin Classic on Friday night at Richard Thompson Stadium. The win places Pioneer (6-3 overall, 2-1 in district) in second place in District 15-5A Division II, confirming their postseason spot.

McALLEN — Fresh off a blowout loss to Edinburg Vela a week ago, McAllen Memorial entered Friday’s contest against McAllen Rowe looking to deliver a bounce back performance.

The Mustangs did just that, erupting for 28 second-half points to take down their city rival 42-28 at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium in McAllen.

McAllen Memorial’s victory secured the city championship for the Mustangs, while also punching their ticket to the Class 5A DI postseason. They improved to 7-2 overall and 5-1 in district with the win, locking up the No. 2 seed in District 16-5A DI.

“We wanted revenge,” McAllen Memorial athlete Jaydin Soliz said. “We were embarrassed how we lost last week and just wanted revenge. It feels great being city champs, but we want to expand more and go deep into the playoffs.”

When the District 16-5A DI schedule was announced, both Edinburg Vela and McAllen Memorial circled their game against each other as one with the potential to be for a district championship.

On Thursday, the two District 16-5A DI heavyweights went toe-to-toe, but the SaberCats landed a flurry of devastating first-half punches to put the game away early as Edinburg Vela cruised to a 56-0 victory over McAllen Memorial at Richard R. Flores Stadium in Edinburg.

The SaberCats (8-0, 5-0 district) are now alone in first place in 16-5A DI with two weeks remaining. The Mustangs (6-2, 4-1 district) slide into second in 16-5A DI after their first loss in league play.

“It was just preparation and it all started Monday. We start Monday off looking to go 1-0 against whoever we play,” Vela center Ronnie Ramirez said. “Memorial is a good team but we showed we’re the better team. We came out and executed to a T.”

Edinburg Vela’s defense came out intensity, the SaberCats offense followed suit, and the Mustangs were unable to match it. 

MCALLEN - The McAllen Memorial Mustangs defeated the La Joya Juarez-Lincoln Huskies 45-7 on Thursday night, controlling the game from start to finish in a district matchup. The Mustangs improved to 6-1 overall and 4-0 in district play.

The Mustangs scored on their first six possessions and rushed for 437 yards in total. Running back JP Garza opened the scoring with a short touchdown run on the first drive, and Memorial never looked back. Garza added a second touchdown later in the first quarter, finishing with two scores.

Jaden Solis and Braxton Speights also contributed to the scoring, each finding the end zone on powerful runs. Quarterback Kane Coy connected with wide receiver Hugo Rodriguez for a 46-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter, extending the lead.

MCALLEN - The Edinburg Vela Sabercats continued their impressive campaign with a commanding 40-14 victory over the McAllen Nikki Rowe Warriors on Friday night. Both teams entered the contest undefeated in district play, but Vela’s offensive firepower and defensive prowess overwhelmed the Warriors, keeping the Sabercats perfect on the season and setting up a critical matchup next week against McAllen Memorial.

The game began with a bang as Sabercat running back Jonathan Flores returned the opening kickoff 50 yards, giving the offense excellent field position. Senior quarterback Geoffrey Lefevre immediately capitalized, launching a 51-yard touchdown pass to sophomore receiver George Fauls just 18 seconds into the game. Although the extra point was missed, the quick strike gave Vela a 6-0 lead.

The Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Bears continued their impressive season with a 42-7 victory over the Edinburg Economedes on Friday night. The Bears' offense was unstoppable, with quarterback Myles Lopez throwing for three touchdowns and running back Jorge Alanis adding two touchdowns on the ground.

The game started with a bang, as the Bears scored on their opening drive with a 6-yard touchdown run by Alanis. Economedes was unable to respond, and the Bears continued to pour it on in the second quarter with another touchdown pass from Lopez and a field goal.

LOS FRESNOS — Los Fresnos quarterback Robert Pineda has made the end zone his home during the first half of the Texas high school football season.

Through five games the junior signal caller has rushed for nine touchdowns, already eclipsing his mark of six from a year ago.

District 31-5A rivals Sharyland High and McAllen High needed all five sets to determine a winner as the Rattlers emerged victorious against the Bulldogs, 25-20, 25-17, 19-25, 17-25, 15-10, on Saturday at Sharyland High School in Mission.

Sharyland’s win avenges its earlier district loss at the hands of McHi as the Bulldogs swept the Rattlers, 25-22, 25-17, 25-15, on Sept. 3 at McAllen High School.

This time around, the Rattlers (34-3) dealt the Bulldogs (24-11) their first defeat in district play and are now tied for the top spot in 31-5A with identical 9-1 district records.

“It just comes down to experience, that’s what’s really helped this team,” Sharyland head coach Lydia De Leon said of her Rattlers’ squad. “You watch my seniors and they’re staying calm and collected and I think that’s what helps the team stay calm and collected as well.”

In a Saturday night matchup, PSJA Memorial faced off against Brownsville Rivera, securing a 33-14 win with a strong performance led by quarterback Ryan Reyna and an overall team effort in all phases of the game.

The first quarter started off with a bang as Emi Colunga broke through the defense on a handoff from Ryan Reyna, putting PSJA Memorial on the board early. Reyna followed up with a beautifully executed pass to Robert Morelez for another touchdown, pushing the team’s momentum forward. Kicker Omar Garcia kept the points coming, nailing a field goal to extend the lead.

BROWNSVILLE — The Brownsville Veterans’ defense pitched a second-half shutout, and the offense poured on 24 second-half points as the Chargers downed the Sharyland Pioneer Diamondbacks 45-21 on Thursday at Chargers Stadium in Brownsville.

The victory moves the Chargers to 4-2 heading into district play, ending their non-district slate with back-to-back wins. The Diamondbacks fall to 4-2, with loss snapping a four-game winning streak.

“We came out a little sloppy in the first half,” Brownsville Veterans quarterback Storm Montoya said. “We just had to make some adjustments. We finished hard and that’s all that matter. The defense played lights out the second half. The offense did what we had to do. That was all that mattered.”

PHARR – Three different Brownsville Veterans players rushed for over 75 yards and at least one touchdown and the defense forced two turnovers as the Chargers took down the PSJA High Bears 35-23 on Friday at PSJA Stadium in Pharr. 

Senior fullback Alvin Trevillion led all rushers for the Chargers during the win, toting the rock 10 times for 113 yards and one touchdown. Montoya added 77 yards and a score on eight carries, while fullback Cesar Belmontes chipped in 75 yards and two touchdowns on 13 carries.

PHARR — PSJA High quarterback Myles Lopez and receiver Ryan Vallejo surgically sliced up the Los Fresnos defense in the second half as the Bears erased a 10-point halftime deficit to take down the Falcons 40-24 on Friday at PSJA Stadium in Pharr.

The victory marks the second straight by the Bears, moving them to 3-1 on the year, while also marking the first loss of the year by the Falcons, dropping them to 3-1.

Lopez finished the day 38-of-58 for 459 yards and six touchdown passes, while Vallejo racked up 19 catches for 224 yards and five scores.

EDINBURG - With a month until their first district game, the Pioneer Diamondbacks are already looking like a stand-out team. Led by quarterback William Goodloe, the Diamondbacks showcased their offensive firepower and defensive grit in a 31-14 win over Edinburg North.

Goodloe, a former receiver, showed poise and command at the quarterback position. On the Diamondbacks’ opening drive, he hit Matthew Maldonado with a 35-yard strike that set Pioneer up at the Cougars’ 10-yard line. Goodloe followed up by weaving his way through the defense for a 10-yard touchdown run, capping a 7-play, 62-yard drive.

HARLINGEN — Two of the Valley’s powerhouse programs went toe-to-toe Friday, with traditional power Harlingen High hosting one of the area’s fastest rising programs in Edinburg Vela.
The meeting marked the third matchup all-time between the two programs, with Edinburg Vela getting the best of Harlingen High during their previous two meetings.
Friday’s matchup belonged to the SaberCats once again, with Vela taking down Harlingen High 34-16 during a non-district contest at Boggus Stadium in Harlingen.