Girls Track and Field

- Volleyball Playoff Roundup: Monday's Games
- ROMA — Sharyland overcame a slow start before rallying to defeat Laredo United 17-25, 25-17, 25-15, 25-20 in a Class 5A bi-district playoff on Monday night at Roma High School.
After the Lady Rattlers dropped the first game, they fell behind 6... Full story

- De La Rosa, Rodriguez selected as TGCA all-stars
- Jessica Encinia
- The Texas Girls Coaches Association will host a Summer Clinic today and Thursday in Austin. Mission High’s Taylor De La Rosa and Edinburg High’s Rebekah Rodriguez have been selected by the TGCA committee as track and field and cross count... Full story

- Donna overhauls coaching staffs
- Mike Gonzalez
- DONNA — Less than 24 hours after Zeke Rodriguez was named the new boys basketball coach at Donna, he paid a visit to his new place of employment and shook hands with some coaches and administration.
But before he left, the new coach had at the... Full story

- Barroso looking ahead to UTPA career
- Mike Gonzalez
- MERCEDES — If there is one thing that always stands out with Deandra Barroso, it’s her big smile.
Around her family, friends and coaches, Barroso always seems to find a way to brighten the room despite what problems may occur in her spor... Full story

- Harlingen’s Bermea medals twice, sets new Valley record at state meet
- Eladio Jaimez
- AUSTIN — Just as Harlingen hurdler Randy Bermea crossed the finish line following the Class 5A 300 hurdles race, Bermea realized he’d finished in third place and not first like he’d wanted.
Disappointed? Maybe a little.
But just s... Full story

- Notebook: San Perlita’s Watson shines at state
- Eladio Jaimez
- Andres Watson could barely stand up straight moments following his Class A 800-meter run on Saturday in Austin.
Watson was representing San Perlita, which hadn’t sent a qualifier to state in 22 years, at the UIL State Track and Field Champions... Full story

- St. Joseph would be open to UIL move if bill becomes law
- Todd Orodenker
- At some point soon, St. Joseph might not have to travel to Laredo or Victoria for district games.
Instead, how does Port Isabel sound? Or Zapata or Rio Hondo or La Feria?
For the Bloodhounds, it sounds pretty good.
Last week, the Texas Senate vote... Full story

- AP Photos: State Track & Field Meet
- Photos taken by The Associated Press on Friday, May 13 through Saturday, May 14 during the state track & field meet in Austin. This file will be updated again Saturday night.
VIEW PHOTOS IN THE GALLERY HERE... Full story

- Notebook: Brown uses faith to calm nerves
- Eladio Jaimez
- Leigha Brown is nervous. But not really.
Her mother and coach, Selena Brown, explained that Leigha "tossed and turned" Thursday night and couldn’t get any sleep.
The Browns made their way to Austin on Friday and Leigh "didn’t even eat b... Full story

- RGC’s Garza settles for 2nd in shot put at state
- Eladio Jaimez
- AUSTIN — For most, a silver medal is more than enough.
Alex Garza wanted more.
The Rio Grande City thrower went into the UIL State Track and Field Championships heavily favored to win gold in the Class 4A shot put.
Of course the expectations... Full story