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San Benito sets its sights on postseason success with tough non-district schedule
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — San Benito scheduled tough non-district opponents in 2024 to set themselves up for success come postseason time. Two notable out-of-Valley opponents the Greyhounds get set to face this season include Austin Westlake and Carthage. While both programs have hoisted a state title trophy in their respective histories, San Benito isn’t shying […]
East Side ready to be the Strong Side in 2024
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Heach Coach Mike Burget has made it clear each season that the East Side is the Strong Side. That Weslaco East identity carries over into 2024 with a mix of new and returning pieces. One major piece returning on the offensive side of the ball is senior running back Margarito Pompa. […]
A new-look PSJA North roster ahead of the 2024 season
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — PSJA North has a combined 25-2 record the past two seasons, which included deep postseason runs. However, the 2024 season is a new challenge for the Raiders for two reasons. The first being new pieces on both sides of the ball. Ale Aparicio led the Raider’s offense to two straight regional […]
Donna North ready to run back its success from 2023
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Donna North ended the 2023 season on a high note, posting a program-best four wins. The 2023 season also marked the 10-year anniversary of the Chiefs’ football program. It was a younger core of players that led Donna North to a 4-6 record, but now they return for their senior season. […]
‘Crowing Rooster’ carried deadly punch
During the roaring 1920s, boxing in the Rio Grande Valley was just as popular as baseball and high school football. Boxing matches were as common as rival football games between Brownsville and San Benito. One of the biggest boxing events in the Valley was held in January 1928 at the...
Mission Vets wins Donna tourney; Pioneer third at Spikefest
Mission Veterans freshman Mady Perez was named MVP as the Patriots defeated city rival. Mission High 25-21, 16-25, 15-2 to capture the Donna ISD tournament Saturday Donna High School. The Patriots defeated Edinburg Economedes before downing Laredo Martin to set up their rivalry matchup. Meanwhile, Mission defeated Brownsville Hanna and...
Historical marker to immortalize SB Olympian
The San Benito Historical Society announced the Texas Historical Commission Marker – Bobby Joe Morrow, will be unveiled and dedicated on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 at the front entrance of Bobby Morrow Stadium in San Benito. The public is invited. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. Morrow used...
McHi girls, Weslaco East boys win second straight meet
McALLEN — More than 50 teams from across the Coastal Bend, Laredo and RGV took centerstage under the lights Friday, all gathering at the McAllen Sports Complex for the Bulldogs Friday Night Light Cross Country Invitational. Two teams stood out among the loaded group, with McAllen High’s girls and...
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