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District 16-4A Division II outlook
District 16-4A Division II has once again been transformed by the recent 2024-2026 UIL realignment which had Raymondville and Bishop dropping down to the 3A classification. They have been replaced by former Division 1 schools, La Feria and Kingsville King to form a new 4-team district with Port Isabel and La Grulla.
Tarpons host Bulldogs in season opener
On Friday, Aug. 30, the 4A Port Isabel Tarpons will kick off the 2024 football season as they take on the 3A Lyford Bulldogs at Tarpon Stadium, at 7 p.m. Last year, the Bulldogs upset the Tarpons 36-29 in Lyford. It was a game where the teams were evenly matched, but the Tarpons could not overcome their issues with special team coverage and offensive fumbles. The team has since worked on those issues during the offseason and looks forward to this year’s matchup.
Football Parents Enjoyed a Unique Experience at Retreat
In the current year, the athletics department had a fresh and unique experience, thanks to the leadership of the new Athletic Director/Head Football Coach, Craig Foster, who assumed the role in February of 2024. The LION Experience, an extraordinary father-son retreat organized by La Feria ISD, proved to be transformational for the senior members of the La Feria Lion Football team. It provided an unforgettable weekend of bonding and offered valuable insight into our football program, emphasizing life’s greatest blessings. The event featured great food, exhilarating activities, challenging events, and genuine, heartfelt moments. In summary, it was an unparalleled experience that not only left everyone inspired but also brought everyone together as a stronger, more cohesive unit.
Football Recap: Rowe Starts Season with Defeat at Home
Rowe couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell just short of the Harlingen South Hawks by a score of 16-14 on Thursday. Austen Shroyer was the offensive standout of the matchup as he rushed for 30 yards and a touchdown. Rowe will head out on...
WORTHY TRIBUTE: Morrow honored with Historical Marker
The scorching heat, which resulted in a few attendees collapsing, did little to discourage the public from converging upon Bobby Morrow Stadium, the home of the Mighty Greyhounds, for the unveiling of a Historical Marker posthumously honoring the stadium’s namesake, Bobby Morrow, a San Benito High School Track & Field star who went on to win three gold medals at the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne Australia.
National Facility Awards 2024 - Texas Winners
The USTA announced that the Denton Tennis and Pickleball Center in Denton, Texas, H-E-B Tennis Center Harlingen in Harlingen, Texas, Life Time Frisco in Frisco, Texas and Austin Tennis Academy in Austin, Texas are among the 41 winners in the USTA’s annual Outstanding Facility Awards program, which recognizes excellence in the construction and/or renovation of tennis facilities throughout the country.
Still Here: PSJA North powers past San Benito in Game of the Week
SAN BENITO — A lot of the talk surrounding PSJA North football over the offseason was about how the Raiders would look after graduating a strong senior class that earned statewide recognition and entered the 2024 campaign as winners of 20-straight regular season games. This year’s Raiders answered any...
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