Mar. 26—By CLAIRE CRUZ, Staff Writer
The 2020-21 basketball season was loaded with success for boys and girls teams across the East Valley in UIL and TAPPS competition.
The Harlingen High Lady Cardinals were the top girls team, reaching the Sweet 16 in Class 6A after recording their third straight undefeated District 32-6A championship. Lady Cardinals senior Callie Cervantes earned the district's most valuable player award, and sophom*ore Rosa Zapata was tabbed the defensive player of the year.
Los Fresnos sophom*ore Gerry Martinez repeated as the boys District 32-6A most valuable player. Falcons freshman JJ Salazar was named the newcomer of the year. Brownsville Hanna's Charles Thirlwall earned the top defensive player title.
Brownsville Veterans Memorial defended its district championship, as the Lady Chargers went 13-1 in District 32-5A then advanced to the area round. Two Lady Chargers, Bryanna Buitureira and Caitlin Esquivel, shared the most valuable player award. Brownsville Veterans' Arnold Torres was named the top coach.
Brownsville Pace freshman Andie Lozano-Lomeli earned 32-5A's newcomer of the year award. Pace's Ashley Gonzalez and BVM's Julia "Juju" Alvarez made the all-defensive team.
The Pace Vikings were the undefeated 32-5A boys champions. Junior Cristian Guajardo earned the most valuable player award, senior Abraham Rincon was the defensive player of the year and Jose Luis Ramirez was named the top coach.
Brownsville Veterans Memorial senior Matthew Maddox was tabbed the district's offensive player of the year.
The Rio Hondo Lady Bobcats were the only team in the Rio Grande Valley to notch an unbeaten record through the regular season. Rio Hondo clinched the District 32-4A girls championship, led by senior most valuable player Natalie Martinez and sophom*ore offensive player of the year Eliza Rodriguez.
La Feria's Sabrina Castaneda was named 32-4A's defensive player of the year, and Alexis Villarreal was tabbed the sixth man of the year.
The Port Isabel Tarpons won the District 32-4A boys championship, ending a 31-year drought. Senior Cole Pinkerton was named the co-most valuable player with Hidalgo's Kyle Perales. Port Isabel's Daniel Zamarron earned the newcomer of the year award, and Mike Hazelton was the coach of the year.
Raymondville's Jayson Cantu was the district's offensive player of the year and La Feria's Dario Sanchez was the top defensive player.
Brownsville IDEA Frontier earned a historic District 32-3A championship. Frontier senior Sheyla Cosme was the district's most valuable player, senior Alma Medellin was the defensive player of the year and junior Judith Araujo got the sixth man award.
Brownsville IDEA Riverview's Ariadna Jimenez was tabbed the offensive player of the year. Santa Rosa sophom*ore Leslie Flores was named the district's top newcomer.
The Santa Rosa Warriors and Brownsville Jubilee Titans claimed all of the District 32-3A boys superlatives. Warriors coach Adrian Trevino and Titans coach Joshua Hernandez, both in their first year with their respective programs, were co-coaches of the year.
Santa Rosa's CJ Olivarez was named most valuable player and David Bazaldua was the defensive player of the year. The duo led the Warriors to the Class 3A Elite Eight. Jubilee's Cameron Davila was tabbed the top offensive player, Arturo Garcia took the sixth man award and Anthony Vicenio was named newcomer of the year.
In District 31-3A, the district champion Lyford Lady Bulldogs had four players earn superlatives. Junior Damaris Bermudez was named co-most valuable player with Weslaco IDEA Pike's Patty Gaytan. Marley Perez was tabbed the offensive player of the year, and Emily Gonzalez was the top defensive player. Destiny Gonzalez was one of three girls awarded sixth man of the year.
Lyford Bulldogs senior Julio Cantu was the 31-3A boys' sixth man of the year.
Three Santa Maria Lady Cougars earned top awards in District 32-2A. Senior Yazmin Cantu shared the most valuable player honor with Premont's Andrea Cantu and Cameran Cantu of Freer. Anahi Magadaleno was the tri-defensive player of the year, and freshman Mia Picazo was the tri-newcomer of the year.
The Santa Maria Cougars were the co-District 32-2A champions. Bernardino Castellanos earned the most valuable player title, Christopher Ibarra was the offensive player of the year and Erick Castellanos was the top defensive player. Santa Maria's Albert Briones was named coach of the year.
In District 32-1A, San Isidro junior Mia Alvarado was a unanimous decision for offensive player of the year, and Emma Garcia earned the sixth man award. San Perlita's Jasmine Rodriguez was named the defensive player of the year.
The San Perlita Trojans won their fourth consecutive District 32-1A title and reached the Elite Eight. Senior James Herrera led the way and was tabbed the district's most valuable player. Ely Terry earned offensive player of the year and Max Graciani was the sixth man of the year. Trojans coach Nataniel Garza was named co-coach of the year with Tilden's Jeremy Mills.
The Brownsville St. Joseph Lady Bloodhounds won the TAPPS 5A District 4 championship and had five players earn first-team all-district honors.
The Bloodhounds also won the boys district title and claimed three superlatives. Lucky Edge was the top offensive player, Josh Cisneros was the defensive player of the year and Sam Lucio was tabbed coach of the year. Both SJA teams reached the TAPPS 5A Elite Eight.
Boys
District 32-6A
Most valuable player
Gerry Martinez, So, Los Fresnos
Offensive player of the year
Vince Peralez, Sr, Weslaco High
Defensive player of the year
Charles Thirlwall, Jr, Brownsville Hanna
Newcomer of the year
J.J. Salazar, Fr, Los Fresnos
Coach of the year
Gabriel Valdez, Weslaco High
First team
J.P. Galindo, Sr, Weslaco High (unanimous); Andrew Olmeda, Jr, Weslaco High (unanimous); Leonard Smith, Jr, Weslaco High; Michael Castillo, Sr, Harlingen High (unanimous); Eric Quilantan, Sr, Harlingen High; Ryan Fechner, Sr, Harlingen South (unanimous); Noah Rios, Sr, Harlingen South; Jose Galarza, Sr, Brownsville Rivera; Alex Moreno, Sr, Los Fresnos; Darius Garcia, Jr, Los Fresnos; Jared Zarate, So, Brownsville Hanna; Joseph Sanchez, Sr, San Benito
Second team
Ryan Sanchez, So, Harlingen High; Jacob Gomez, Jr, Donna North; Sabian Figueroa, Sr, Donna North; Drake Everett, Sr, Harlingen South; Dayton Noriega, Sr, Los Fresnos; Roger Capetillo, Jr, Los Fresnos; Andres Perez, Sr, Brownsville Rivera; Isaiah Talamantez, Jr, Brownsville Hanna; Chris Trailkill, So, San Benito
Honorable mention
Ryan Salazar, So, Weslaco High; Devin Ybarra, Jr, Weslaco High; Ethan Gallegos, So, Weslaco High; Keane Ogao, Jr, Los Fresnos; Ian Solis, Jr, Harlingen High; Jonathan Salinas, Jr, Harlingen High; Evan Vasquez, Jr, Harlingen High; Rudy Rodriguez, Sr, Harlingen South; Ddeen Badiru, Jr, Harlingen South; Diego Escovar, Sr, Brownsville Hanna; Ricardo Roman, So, Brownsville Hanna; Fabian Noble, Sr, Brownsville Rivera; Joseph Arellano, Sr, Brownsville Rivera; Ramsey Rocha, Jr, Brownsville Rivera; Rodrigo Rodriguez, Sr, Donna North; Ramsey Salazar, Sr, Donna North; Raul Camacho, Jr, San Benito; DeAnthony Mireles, So, San Benito; Jermaine Corbin, Jr, San Benito
District 32-5A
Most valuable player
Cristian Guajardo, Jr, Brownsville Pace
Offensive player of the year
Matthew Maddox, Sr, Brownsville Veterans Memorial
Defensive player of the year
Abraham Rincon, Sr, Brownsville Pace
Newcomer of the year
David Clower, Mercedes
Coach of the year
Jose Luis Ramirez, Brownsville Pace
All-Defensive team
Cristian Guajardo, Jr, Brownsville Pace; Jamie Castaneda, Sr, Brownsville Veterans Memorial; Gerry Castaneda, Jr, Brownsville Veterans Memorial; Franscisco Contreras, Jr, Donna High; Nacho Arranda, Jr, Weslaco East
First team
Gerry Castaneda, Jr, Brownsville Veterans Memorial (unanimous); Eddy Epperson, Sr, Donna High (unanimous); Marco Coello, So, Brownsville Lopez; Alexander Agado, Sr, Brownsville Pace; Roger Rodriguez, Sr, Donna High; Christian Lira, Sr, Edcouch-Elsa; Joaquin Gonzales, So, Mercedes
Second team
Benny Villarreal, Jr, Brownsville Pace; Brandon Delgado, Jr, Brownsville Pace; Alex Stevens, So, Brownsville Porter; Josh Silva, Sr, Brownsville Veterans Memorial; Javier Calvillo, Jr, Donna High; Joey Suarez, Jr, Edcouch-Elsa; Giannie Barrera, Sr, Weslaco East; Avery Bowen, Sr, Weslaco East; Nacho Arranda, Jr, Weslaco East
Honorable mention
Mario Vargas, Sr, Brownsville Lopez; Jacob Cortinas, So, Brownsville Lopez; Jacob Romero, Sr, Brownsville Lopez; Dominick Morales, Sr, Brownsville Pace; Chase Morales, Jr, Brownsville Pace; Tyler Rudder, So, Brownsville Pace; Elias Fortaneli, Jr, Brownsville Pace; Diego Moreno, Sr, Brownsville Porter; Yahir Torres, Jr, Brownsville Porter; Gunner Williams, So, Brownsville Porter; Kevin Garcia, Sr, Brownsville Porter; Kenneth Davis, So, Brownsville Veterans Memorial; Pablo Castaneda, Fr, Brownsville Veterans Memorial; Damian Fuentes, Jr, Donna High; Franscisco Contreras, Jr, Donna High; Christopher Alvarez, Sr, Donna High; Nicolas Rios, Fr, Edcouch-Elsa; Ricky Flores, So, Edcouch-Elsa; Brayden Devoe, Sr, Edcouch-Elsa; Jordan Gonzales, Sr, Mercedes; Horacio Pequeno, Sr, Mercedes; Jacob Sauceda, Jr, Mercedes; Kemper Ledesma, So, Mercedes; Jaime Carriaga, Jr, Weslaco East; Mauro Mendoza, Jr, Weslaco East; Giovannie Barrera, Sr, Weslaco East; Daniel Flores, Sr, Weslaco East
All-Academic team
Skyler Howell, Jr, Donna High; Franscisco Contreras, Jr, Donna High; Sergio Benavidez, So, Donna High; Mario Hernandez, So, Donna High; Eddy Epperson, Sr, Donna High; Damian Fuentes, Jr, Donna High; Joshua Navarro, So, Donna High; Juan Marquez, Sr, Edcouch-Elsa; Nicolas Rios, Fr, Edcouch-Elsa; Matthew Rios, So, Edcouch-Elsa; Devon Scott, Sr, Edcouch-Elsa; Joey Suarez, Jr, Edcouch-Elsa; Cristian Guajardo, Jr, Brownsville Pace; Alexander Agado, Jr, Brownsville Pace; Chase Morales, Jr, Brownsville Pace; Abraham Rincon, Sr, Brownsville Pace; Joseph Camacho, Jr, Brownsville Pace; Brandon Delgado, Jr, Brownsville Pace; Vicente Sanchez, Sr, Brownsville Pace; Ricky Tijerina, Fr, Brownsville Pace; Benny Villarreal, Jr, Brownsville Pace; Josh Silva, Sr, Brownsville Veterans Memorial; Matt Maddox, Sr, Brownsville Veterans Memorial; Jamie Castaneda, Sr, Brownsville Veterans Memorial; Daniel Flores, Sr, Weslaco East; Mauro Mendoza, Jr, Weslaco East; Horacio Pequeno, Sr, Mercedes; Jacob Sauceda, Jr, Mercedes; Brock Williams, Jr, Brownsville Porter; Gunner Williams, So, Brownsville Porter; Kevin Garcia, Sr, Brownsville Porter; J.J. Hernandez, So, Brownsville Lopez; Mario Vargas, Sr, Brownsville Lopez; Angel Ramirez, Fr, Brownsville Lopez
District 32-4A
Most valuable player
Kyle Perales, Sr, Hidalgo
Cole Pinkerton, Sr, Port Isabel
Offensive player of the year
Jayson Cantu, Jr, Raymondville
Defensive player of the year
Dario Sanchez, Sr, La Feria
Sixth man of the year
Fabian Frias, Jr, Hidalgo
Newcomer of the year
Daniel Zamarron, Jr, Port Isabel
Coach of the year
Mike Hazelton, Port Isabel
First team
Esteban Casas, Sr, Hidalgo; Samy Zamorrano, Sr, Hidalgo; Xander Barrera, Sr, La Feria; Will Camacho, Sr, Port Isabel (unanimous); Gilbert Medina, Jr, Port Isabel (unanimous); Ethan Tagle, Jr, Raymondville; Ivan Juarez, Sr, Rio Hondo (unanimous)
Second team
AB Casas, Sr, Hidalgo; Carlos Gonzalez, Jr, La Feria; Julian Torres, So, La Feria; Marcos Escott III, Sr, La Grulla; Juaquin Molina, Sr, La Grulla; Kaiden Martinez, Jr, Port Isabel; Jayden Garza, Jr, Raymondville; Ethan Jeradiah, Jr, Rio Hondo; John Ayala, Jr, Rio Hondo
Honorable mention
Jeremiah Zepeda, So, Hidalgo; Kevin Cerda, Jr, Hidalgo; Steven Martinez, Jr, Hidalgo; Matthew Mancillas, Sr, La Feria; Cameron Wood, So, La Feria; Dustin Mancillas, Sr, La Feria; Alfonso Hernandez, So, La Grulla; Jason Vega, So, La Grulla; Luis Martinez, Jr, Port Isabel; Jeffrey Smith, Fr, Port Isabel; Josue Navarro, Jr, Port Isabel; Joshua Valdez, So, Raymondville; Diego Gutierrez, So, Raymondville; Hunter Posas, So, Raymondville; Jacob Garza, Fr, Raymondville; Lucas Hernandez, Sr, Rio Hondo; Sam Vasquez, Sr, Rio Hondo; Jaiden Basaldua, So, Rio Hondo
All-Academic
Kevin Cerda, Hidalgo; Fabian Frias, Hidalgo; Ray Martinez, Hidalgo; Jason Vega, La Grulla; Jovany Lopez, La Grulla; Brandon Lopez, La Grulla; Mario Rodriguez, La Grulla; Joey Ricco, Port Isabel; Cole Pinkerton, Port Isabel; Gilbert Medina, Port Isabel; Kaiden Martinez, Port Isabel; Jayson Cantu, Raymondville; Franklyn Brooks, Raymondville; Noah Hernandez, Rio Hondo; Sam Vasquez, Rio Hondo; Ivan Juarez, Rio Hondo
District 32-3A
Most valuable player
CJ Olivarez, Santa Rosa
Offensive player of the year
Cameron Davila, Brownsville Jubilee
Defensive player of the year
David Bazaldua, Santa Rosa
Sixth man of the year
Arturo Garcia, Brownsville Jubilee
Newcomer of the year
Anthony Vicencio, Brownsville Jubilee
Coach of the year
Adrian F. Trevino, Santa Rosa
Joshua Hernandez, Brownsville Jubilee
First team
Christian Vela, Santa Rosa (unanimous); Jose Marroquin, Brownsville Jubilee; Ruben Ochoa, Santa Rosa; Arturo Mendez, Brownsville IDEA Frontier; Jose Blanco, Brownsville IDEA Frontier
Second team
Jarren Jimenez, Santa Rosa; Adrian Zamora, Santa Rosa; Damian Velez, Brownsville Jubilee; Ethan Vasquez, Brownsville Jubilee; Dante Velez, Brownsville Jubilee
Honorable mention
Gael Alatorre, Brownsville IDEA Frontier; Rudy Rosas, Brownsville IDEA Frontier; Mark Cantu, Brownsville IDEA Frontier; Albert Carrizales, Brownsville IDEA Riverview; Marco Cortina, Brownsville IDEA Riverview; Diego Herrera, Brownsville IDEA Riverview; Rey Davila, Santa Rosa; Daniel Villarreal, Santa Rosa; Angel Herrera, Brownsville Jubilee; Fabian Covarrubias, Brownsville Jubilee
All-Academic team
Ruben Ochoa, Santa Rosa; Arturo Mendez, Brownsville IDEA Frontier; Albert Carrizales, Brownsville IDEA Riverview; Donato Herrera, Brownsville IDEA Riverview; Jose Marroquin, Brownsville Jubilee; Damian Velez, Brownsville Jubilee; Cameron Davila, Brownsville Jubilee
District 31-3A
Most valuable player
Manuel Bejarano, So, IDEA North Mission
Offensive player of the year
Ruben Trevino, Sr, Pharr Vanguard
Adrian Ramirez, Sr, IDEA Weslaco Pike
Jeffrey Nguyen, So, IDEA Quest
Defensive player of the year
Aaron Quiroz, Sr, Pharr Vanguard
Sixth man of the year
Julio Cantu, Sr, Lyford
Newcomer of the year
Azael Salinas, So, Edinburg Vanguard
Coach of the year
Isai Cabrera, IDEA North Mission
First team
Alfonso Palmeros, Jr, IDEA North Mission; Micheal Macias, Jr, IDEA North Mission; Raul Bejarano, So, IDEA North Mission; Benito Sarrion, Jr, Monte Alto; Raul Mancillas, Jr, Monte Alto; Kevin Campa, Sr, Pharr Vanguard; Justin Vela, Jr, Lyford; Cayleb Klostermann, Sr, Lyford; Raul Leal III, Sr, IDEA Weslaco Pike
Second team
Nathaniel Huerta, So, Edinburg Vanguard; Adrian Garcia, Jr, IDEA North Mission; Jorge Bermea, Jr, IDEA North Mission; Noah San Miguel, So, Monte Alto; Pierre Garcia, Jr, Pharr Vanguard; Ryan Rivera, Jr, Lyford; Jordan De Luna, So, Lyford; Angel Torres, Jr, Lyford; Diego Villela, Sr, IDEA Weslaco Pike; Alec Garza, Jr, IDEA Quest
Honorable mention
Emilio Oliva, Sr, IDEA Donna; Christian Jung, So, IDEA Quest; Hayden Klien, So, IDEA Quest; Andres Marroquin, Jr, Monte Alto; Julio Marroquin, Fr, Monte Alto; Jorge Banda, Sr, Monte Alto; Daniel Alvarado, Jr, Pharr Vanguard; Adrian Cantu, Sr, Pharr Vanguard; Diego Garza, Sr, Lyford; Bradley Odems, Fr, IDEA Weslaco Pike; Javier Alanis, Jr, IDEA Weslaco Pike; Ralph De Guzman, So, IDEA Quest; Miguel Carmona, So, IDEA Quest; Gabriel Solis, Sr, IDEA Donna; Rene Gonzalez, Jr, IDEA Donna; Cesar Suarez, So, Edinburg Vanguard; Jibran Garcia, So, Edinburg Vanguard
All-Academic team
Daniel Alvarado, Jr, Pharr Vanguard; Emilio Oliva, Sr, IDEA Donna; Adrian Garcia, Jr, IDEA North Mission; Alfonso Palmeros, Jr, IDEA North Mission; Micheal Macias, Jr, IDEA North Mission; Manuel Bejarano, So, IDEA North Mission; Raul Bejarano, So, IDEA North Mission; Raul Leal, Sr, IDEA Weslaco Pike; Diego Villelal, Sr, IDEA Weslaco Pike; Jeffrey Nguyen, So, IDEA Quest; Preston Nguyen, So, IDEA Quest; Ralph De Guzman, So, IDEA Quest; Christian Jung, Fr, IDEA Quest; Cayleb Klostermann, Sr, Lyford; Jordan De Luna, So, Lyford; Ryan Rivera, Jr, Lyford; Raul Mancillas, Jr, Monte Alto; Andres Marroquin, Jr, Monte Alto; Antonio Marroquin, Jr, Monte Alto; Julio Marroquin, Fr, Monte Alto; Noah San Miguel, So, Monte Alto
District 32-2A
Most valuable player
Bernardino Castellanos, Sr, Santa Maria
Offensive player of the year
Christopher Ibarra, So, Santa Maria
Defensive player of the year
Erick Castellanos, Sr, Santa Maria
Sixth man of the year
Joel Almanza, So, La Villa
Andrew Christian, So, Premont
Newcomer of the year
Deveon Saenz, Jr, Premont
Coach of the year
Albert Briones, Santa Maria
First team
Elliot Ramirez, Jr, Freer; Hondo Bierstedt, Sr, Freer; Matthew Cantu, Sr, Santa Maria; Ricardo Gamboa, Jr, Santa Maria; Jordan Gonzalez, Sr, Premont; Lukas Rogers, Sr, Premont; Nathan Leija, Jr, Agua Dulce; Westin Chambliss, Sr, Riviera; Marcos Gonzalez, Sr, Ben Bolt; Keanu Escobar, Jr, La Villa; Sebastian Lopez, Sr, La Villa
Second team
Joel Guerra, Sr, Freer; Nash McQuagge, So, Freer; Mark Sanchez, Sr, Santa Maria; Nemehiah Gutierrez, Jr, Santa Maria; Nathan Saenz, Jr, Riviera; Eduardo Hernandez, Jr, Agua Dulce; Joey Naranjo, Sr, Premont; Mark Gonzalez, Sr, Premont; Arnold Navarro, Jr, Ben Bolt; Josiah Solis, Jr, La Villa; Kris Cardoza, Jr, La Villa
Honorable mention
Donald Mann, Jr, Agua Dulce; Jose Perez, Sr, Agua Dulce; Lupe Garcia, Sr, Agua Dulce; Damian Perez, Sr, Premont; Frankie Davila, So, Premont; Orlie Suarez, Fr, Riviera; Rolando Garcia, So, Riviera; Jared Wallace, Jr, Riviera; Christopher Rivera, Sr, La Villa; Luke Serna, So, La Villa; Jaime Gonzalez, Sr, Ben Bolt; Cristian Garcia, Sr, Ben Bolt; Anthony Jordan, Jr, Freer; Jose Aguillon, So, Freer; Esiah Gracia, Santa Maria; Adalberto Guardado, Santa Maria; Juan Morales, Santa Maria
Academic all-district
Nemehiah Gutierrez, Santa Maria; Adalberto Guardado, Santa Maria; Ricky Gamboa, Santa Maria; Erick Castellanos, Santa Maria; Gerarldo Morales, Santa Maria; Esiah Gracia, Santa Maria; Jordan Gonzalez, Premont; Mark Gonzalez, Premont; Joey Gutierrez, Premont; Joey Naranjo, Premont; Lukas Rogers, Premont; Andrew Christian, Premont; Esteban Lafuente, Premont; Santiago Deleon, Premont
District 32-1A
Most valuable player
James Herrera, Sr, San Perlita
Offensive player of the year
Ely Terry, Jr, San Perlita
Defensive player of the year
Troy Allen, Jr, McMullen County
Sixth man of the year
Max Graciani, Jr, San Perlita
Newcomer of the year
Rudy Mesa, Jr, McMullen County
Coach of the year
Nataniel Garza, San Perlita
Jeremy Mills, Tilden
First team
Damian Viera, Sr, Benavides; Jay Sanchez, Sr, Lasara; Francisco Garcia, Jr, Lasara; Shawn Heritage, So, McMullen County; Sam Giovengo, Jr, McMullen County; Brayden Serrata, So, McMullen County; Marcos Barrera, Jr, San Isidro; Benito Gutierrez, Sr, San Perlita; Samuel Conde, Sr, San Perlita
Second team
John Saenz, Sr, Benavides; Adrian Castellano, Sr, Benavides; Andres Hinojosa, Sr, Benavides; Alex Carillo, Jr, Lasara; Byron Huerta, So, McMullen County; Graham Blaha, Jr, McMullen County; Jaime Mendoza, Jr, San Isidro; Javi Pruneda, Sr, San Isidro; Diego Ortiz, Jr, San Perlita; Samuel Barrera, Jr, San Perlita
Honorable mention
Jaden Mills, So, McMullen County; Jared Jones, Jr, McMullen County; Karson Seidel, So, McMullen County; Ruben Ramirez, Sr, Lasara; Justin Carlos, Sr, Lasara; RJ Salinas, Sr, Benavides; Sergio Estrada, Sr, San Isidro; Bryan Benavides, Sr, San Isidro
TAPPS 5A District 4
Most valuable player
Diego Romo, Laredo St. Augustine
Offensive player of the year
Lucky Edge, Brownsville St. Joseph
Defensive player of the year
Josh Cisneros, Brownsville St. Joseph
Newcomer of the year
Oscar Anderson, Corpus Christi John Paul
Sixth man of the year
Michael Koch, Corpus Christi Incarnate Word
Coach of the year
Sam Lucio, Brownsville St. Joseph
First team
Diego Romo, Laredo St. Augustine; Lucky Edge, Brownsville St. Joseph; Josh Cisneros, Brownsville St. Joseph; Jimmy Navarro, Brownsville St. Joseph; Luigi Cristiano, Brownsville St. Joseph; Rafa Varela, Brownsville St. Joseph; Johnathan Shull, Corpus Christi Incarnate Word; Ryan Busker, Corpus Christi Incarnate Word; Chance Dittman, Corpus Christi John Paul; Matthew Gonzalez, Corpus Christi John Paul; Chris Ramirez, Laredo St. Augustine; Rafael Garcia, Laredo St. Augustine
Second team
Carlos Menchaca, Laredo St. Augustine; Jorge Gonzalez, Laredo St. Augustine; Viraj Bhakta, Corpus Christi Incarnate Word; William McCauley, Corpus Christi Incarnate Word; Chris Cuellar, Corpus Christi Incarnate Word; Martin Tapia, Brownsville St. Joseph; Bernie Garza, Brownsville St. Joseph; Tomas Edge, Brownsville St. Joseph; Coleman Fromme, Victoria St. Joseph; Carter Nelson, Victoria St. Joseph; Joseph Ruiz, Corpus Christi John Paul; Aidan Olivo, Corpus Christi John Paul
Honorable Mention
Sean Teo Ong, Brownsville St. Joseph; Emiliano Loya, Brownsville St. Joseph; Oscar Anderson, Corpus Christi John Paul
Girls
District 32-6A
Most valuable player
Callie Cervantes, Sr, Harlingen High
Offensive player of the year
Morgan Peralez, So, Weslaco High
Defensive player of the year
Rosa Zapata, So, Harlingen High
Newcomer of the year
Destinee Ramos, Jr, Weslaco High
First team
Avery Hinojosa, Jr, Harlingen High; Layla Salas, So, Harlingen High; Emery Scoggins, Jr, Harlingen High; Melanie Carrion, Jr, Weslaco High; Alexa Davila, Jr, Weslaco High; Janelle Ysasi, Sr, Harlingen South; Sarahi Jones, Jr, Los Fresnos; Lorena Segura, Fr, San Benito
Second team
Layla Salas, So, Harlingen High; Sidney Portillo, Sr, Harlingen High; Kennedy Villalpando, Jr, Weslaco High; Jasmine Ortiz, Jr, Harlingen South; Alexis Rocha, Jr, Harlingen South; Mariza Ortega, So, Los Fresnos; Yazmin Rucoba, Jr, Brownsville Hanna; Rianna Trevino, Jr, Brownsville Hanna; Alondra Guzman, Sr, Brownsville Rivera
Honorable mention
Athena Linartz, So, Harlingen High; Juliana Bryant, So, Harlingen High; Aracely Moreno, Sr, Weslaco High; Raemie Medina, Fr, Weslaco High; Gytzel Fiscal, Jr, Weslaco High; Isabella Marez, Jr, Harlingen South; Sarahi Rodriguez, Jr, Harlingen South; Alexa Encinia, Sr, Harlingen South; Victoria Hernandez, Sr, Los Fresnos; Olivia Parra, So, Los Fresnos; Gisemani Garcia, Sr, Los Fresnos; Alexis Alvarez, Sr, Brownsville Hanna; Sofia Roman, Fr, Brownsville Hanna; Marie Mene, Jr, Brownsville Hanna; Candice Garcia, Sr, San Benito; Daisy Esquivel, Sr, San Benito; Ava Garza, So, San Benito; Maranda Garza, Sr, Brownsville Rivera; Alondra Garza, Jr, Brownsville Rivera; Emily Morales, So, Brownsville Rivera; Kenya Ibarra, Jr, Brownsville Rivera
District 32-5A
Most valuable player
Bryanna Buitureira, Brownsville Veterans Memorial
Caitlin Esquivel, Brownsville Veterans Memorial
Offensive player of the year
Madi Trevino, Edcouch Elsa
Defensive player of the year
Ivette Valladares, Donna High
Newcomer of the year
Andie Lozano-Lomeli, Brownsville Pace
Coach of the year
Arnold Torres, Brownsville Veterans Memorial
All-defensive team
Tori Mireles, Jr, Edcouch Elsa; Leslie Nava, Sr, Weslaco East; Julia Alvarez, Sr, Brownsville Veterans Memorial; Reeana De La Torre, Sr, Mercedes; Ashley Gonzalez, Jr, Brownsville Pace
First team
Alexa Torres, So, Brownsville Veterans Memorial; Julia Alvarez, Sr, Brownsville Veterans Memorial; Yzella Perez, Jr, Donna High; Mia Flores, Jr, Edcouch Elsa; Hailey Lozoya, Sr, Mercedes; Fabiola Estrada, Sr, Brownsville Lopez; Ashley Gonzalez, Jr, Brownsville Pace
Second team
Jazlyn Zertuche, Weslaco East; Anahi Villarreal, Sr, Brownsville Porter; Emily Jones, Sr, Donna High; Alejandra Ortiz, Sr, Brownsville Veterans Memorial; Brenda Savariego, Sr, Brownsville Lopez; Tori Mireles, Jr, Edcouch Elsa; Reeana De La Torre, Sr, Mercedes
Honorable mention
Mia Pedroza, Jr, Donna High; Alyssa Perez, Sr, Donna High; Mia De Luna, Jr, Donna High; Josie Alvarado, Jr, Edcouch Elsa; Vida Ybarra, Edcouch Elsa; Consuelo Villanueva, Edcouch Elsa; Ashley Alonzo, Sr, Brownsville Lopez; Cielo Chapa, Jr, Brownsville Lopez; Leah Adame, Fr, Mercedes; Danielle Barroso, Jr, Mercedes; Cerina Limas, Jr, Mercedes; Ana Briones, Sr, Brownsville Pace; Maddy Curry, Jr, Brownsville Pace; Cynthia Garcia, Brownsville Pace; Anahi Ruiz, Brownsville Pace; Ariel Barrientes, Brownsville Pace; Atriana Anderson, Jr, Brownsville Porter; Lizette Fuentes, Jr, Brownsville Porter; Ivone Morales, So, Brownsville Porter; Alissa Gonzalez, Sr, Brownsville Porter; Shenise Rodriguez, Jr, Brownsville Veterans Memorial; Sherlyn Rodriguez, Jr, Brownsville Veterans Memorial; Danielle Castillo, Sr, Weslaco East; Marissa Rodriguez, Sr, Weslaco East; Clarissa Rodriguez, So, Weslaco East; Leslie Nava, Sr, Weslaco East
All-Academic team
Anabel Martinez, Edcouch-Elsa; Rocio Hernandez, Brownsville Lopez; Brenda Savariego, Brownsville Lopez; Sofia Castillo, Brownsville Lopez; Cielo Chapa, Brownsville Lopez; Fabiola Estrada, Brownsville Lopez; Christy Garza, Brownsville Lopez; Leah Adame, Mercedes; Randi Lara, Mercedes; Jayda Luna, Mercedes; Riley Lara, Mercedes; Kaitlyn Rojas, Mercedes; Elizabeth Garza, Mercedes; Cynthia Garcia, Brownsville Pace; Ashley Gonzalez, Brownsville Pace; Andie Lozano-Lomeli, Brownsville Pace; Dyllan Lozano-Lomeli, Brownsville Pace; Roselyn Mendoza, Brownsville Pace; Maddy Curry, Brownsville Pace; Atriana Anderson, Brownsville Porter; Lizette Fuentes, Brownsville Porter; Alissa Gonzalez, Brownsville Porter; Roxie Martinez, Brownsville Porter; Ivone Morales, Brownsville Porter; Brenda Garcia, Brownsville Veterans Memorial; Sherlyn Martinez, Brownsville Veterans Memorial; Caitlin Esquivel, Brownsville Veterans Memorial; Julia Alvarez, Brownsville Veterans Memorial; Anna Cisneros, Brownsville Veterans Memorial; Mariafernanda Solis, Brownsville Veterans Memorial; Alaniz Cuellar, Brownsville Veterans Memorial; Alexa Torres, Brownsville Veterans Memorial; Maria Jose Diaz, Brownsville Veterans Memorial; Jordyn Rivera, Brownsville Veterans Memorial; Kassandra Garcia, Brownsville Veterans Memorial; Gabriela Grossman, Brownsville Veterans Memorial; Shenise Rodriguez, Brownsville Veterans Memorial; Daniella Cardinas, Weslaco East; Abigail Cabrera, Weslaco East; Salma Saucedo, Weslaco East; Ema Ramos, Weslaco East; Genesis Mendoza, Weslaco East; Clarissa Rodriguez, Weslaco East; Juliana Garcia, Weslaco East; Daniella Castillo, Weslaco East; Elizabeth Carranza, Weslaco East; Lesly Gonzalez, Weslaco East; Joanna Gonzales, Weslaco East; Marissa Rodriguez, Weslaco East
District 32-4A
Most valuable player
Natalie Martinez, Sr, Rio Hondo
Offensive player of the year
Eliza Rodriguez, So, Rio Hondo
Defensive player of the year
Sabrina Castaneda, Sr, La Feria
Sixth man of the year
Alexis Villarreal, Sr, La Feria
Newcomer of the year
Aleynie Martinez, So, Grulla
First team
Alani Garza, Jr, La Feria (unanimous); Sabrina Gonzalez, Sr, Port Isabel (unanimous); Layni Mata, So, Port Isabel; Kiarabel Garza, So, Grulla; Annette Trevino, Sr, Grulla; Pamela Espinoza, Sr, Hidalgo; Amber Tamez, Jr, Raymondville (unanimous); Alexis Rhyner, Jr, Rio Hondo (unanimous); Mia Zuniga, Sr, Rio Hondo
Second team
Lillian Martinez, Fr, La Feria; Alena Benjamin, Fr, La Feria; Samantha Chapa, Sr, Port Isabel; Audrey Arjona, Jr, Hidalgo; Miranda Hernandez, Sr, Raymondville; Gladys Garcia, Sr, Rio Hondo; Jalyssa Sauceda, Jr, Rio Hondo
Honorable mention
Natalie Aguirre, Jr, La Feria; Allison Rosales, Jr, La Feria; Angelina Trevino, Jr, La Feria; Kaya Dickerson, So, La Feria; Karina Martinez, Sr, Port Isabel; Janessa Espinoza, Sr, Port Isabel; Juliana Leon, Fr, Port Isabel; Chanaya Gonzalez, Sr, Grulla; Desiree Gonzalez, Sr, Grulla; Samantha Ramos, Jr, Grulla; Stephanie Ramos, Sr, Grulla; Ailynn Solis, Fr, Grulla; Yazlin Flores, Sr, Hidalgo; Brianna Cisneros, Sr, Hidalgo; Katzalee Gonzalez, Jr, Hidalgo; Aleida Perez, So, Hidalgo; Katelyn Cerda, So, Hidalgo; Jayline Garcia, Fr, Hidalgo; Tamara Zapata, Fr, Hidalgo; Mia Sayas, Fr, Raymondville; ZaLeah Gardner, Jr, Raymondville; Aliyah Cantu, Jr, Raymondville; Denae Hernandez, Jr, Raymondville; Tea Anderson, So, Raymondville; Clarissa Selvera, Jr, Rio Hondo; Hailey Villalobos, Jr, Rio Hondo; Abigail Torris, Sr, Rio Hondo
District 32-3A
Most valuable player
Sheyla Cosme, Sr, Brownsville IDEA Frontier
Offensive player of the year
Ariadna Jimenez, Jr, Brownsville IDEA Riverview
Defensive player of the year
Alma Medellin, Sr, Brownsville IDEA Frontier
Sixth man of the year
Judith Araujo, Jr, Brownsville IDEA Frontier
Newcomer of the year
Leslie Flores, So, Santa Rosa
First team
Marissa Gonzales, Sr, Brownsville IDEA Frontier; Aracely Medellin, Jr, Brownsville IDEA Frontier; Maria Martinez, Sr, Brownsville IDEA Frontier; Laisha Lezama, Jr, Brownsville IDEA Riverview; Isabella Llamas, So, Brownsville IDEA Riverview; Maria Navar, So, Brownsville IDEA Riverview; Alyssa Garza, So, Santa Rosa; Brandy Anaya, Sr, Santa Rosa; Aliah Garcia, Jr, Santa Rosa
Second team
Daniela Zuniga, So, Brownsville IDEA Riverview; Daniela Reynua, Jr, Brownsville IDEA Riverview; Celeste Garza, Sr, Santa Rosa; Sarah Sanchez, Sr, Santa Rosa; Brittany Rico, So, Brownsville IDEA Frontier
Honorable mention
Anallely Garcia, So, Brownsville IDEA Frontier; Lucy Garcia, Sr, Santa Rosa; Alessandra Olvera, So, Brownsville IDEA Riverview; Leshly Tienda, Jr, Brownsville IDEA Riverview
All-Academic
Bella Medina, Jr, Santa Rosa; Ximena Gonzalez, Jr, Santa Rosa; Maria Martinez, Sr, Brownsville IDEA Frontier; Marissa Gonzales, Sr, Brownsville IDEA Frontier
District 31-3A
Most valuable player
Damaris Bermudez, Jr, Lyford
Patty Gaytan, Sr, IDEA Pike
Offensive player of the year
Marley Perez, So, Lyford
Defensive player of the year
Emily Gonzalez, Jr, Lyford
Sixth man of the year
Destiny Gonzalez, Jr, Lyford
Clara Salinas, Sr, IDEA Donna
Maria Paz, So, IDEA Pharr
Newcomer of the year
Layla Perez, Fr, IDEA Donna
First Team
Alyssa Garcia, Jr, Lyford; Sabrie Romo, Sr, Lyford; Friday Alvarez, Sr; Catherin Blood, Jr, IDEA Quest; Maritzah Welton, Sr, IDEA Donna; Raemee Garcia, So, IDEA Pike; Karla Pedraza, Sr, IDEA Pharr; Fatima Vasquez, Sr
Second team
Clarissa Salazar, So, Lyford; Katarina Payan, Sr, Lyford; Alyssa Cortez, Sr, Lyford; Shay Rios, Fr, IDEA Pharr; Jessica Rodriguez, Jr, IDEA Pharr; Katelyn Navarro, So, Pharr Vanguard; Hailey Molina, So, Pharr Vanguard; Lydia Torres, Jr, IDEA Donna; Abby Cortez, Jr, IDEA Donna; Nathalie Ramirez, IDEA Quest
District 32-2A
Most valuable player
Andrea Cantu, So, Premont
Cameran Cantu, Sr, Freer
Yazmin Cantu, Sr, Santa Maria
Offensive player of the year
Hannah Viera, Sr, Freer
Defensive player of the year
Anahi Magdaleno, Jr, Santa Maria
Jenna Menchaca, Sr, Premont
Carolyn Hinojosa, Sr, Freer
Newcomer of the year
Mia Picazo, Fr, Santa Maria
Samantha Barker, Fr, Riviera
Caitlin Medlock, Fr, Riviera
Coach of the year
Fran Adami, Freer
First team
Kara Carpenter, Jr, Freer; Angelina Trevino, Jr, Freer; Marleen Carreon, Sr, Santa Maria; Aleila Cantu, So, Santa Maria; Miryna Villarreal, So, Premont; Sabrina Garcia, Sr, Premont; Allison Alegria, Sr, Riviera; Jozlyn Lerma, Sr, Riviera; Elizabeth Charles, Sr, Ben Bolt; Yesenia Garcia, Sr, La Villa; Bethanie Rendon, Sr, La Villa
Second team
Natalie Gonzalez, Sr, Santa Maria; Kendra Rodriguez, Jr, Santa Maria; Loren Tabor, Jr, Riviera; Mallori Calvez, So, Agua Dulce; Amber Garcia, Sr, Premont; Stephanie Garza, Sr, Premont; Annika Diaz, Jr, Premont; Kyleigh Perez, So, Ben Bolt; Joslynn Contreras, Sr, La Villa
Honorable mention
Leah Saenz, So, Agua Dulce; Adria Loya, Sr, Santa Maria; Emily Flores, Jr, Santa Maria; Destiny Gallardo, Jr, Riviera; Madison Arredondo, Fr, Riviera; Anabel Godines, Jr, Ben Bolt; Kaylie Barrera, Fr, Ben Bolt; Jo-Elda Lopez, So, La Villa; Nevaeh Rodriguez, Jr, La Villa; Jesselen Tijerina, Sr, La Villa
District 32-1A
Most valuable player
Chloe Taylor, Jr, McMullen County (unanimous)
Offensive player of the year
Mia Alvarado, Jr, San Isidro (unanimous)
Defensive player of the year
Jasmine Rodriguez, Jr, San Perlita
Sixth man of the year
Emma Garcia, Jr, San Isidro
Newcomer of the year
Ryleigh Kuehlem, So, McMullen County
Most improved player
Miranda Arredondo, Fr, Benavides
Coach of the year
Shannon Taylor, McMullen County
First team
Sadie Viera, Fr, Benavides; Emily Marceleno, Fr, Lasara; Madalinn Gonzales, Fr, Lasara; Makenzie Sherrer, Jr, McMullen County; Charity Harris, Jr, McMullen County; Delaney Smith, So, McMullen County; Karina Perez, Sr, San Isidro; Roma Elizondo, So, San Isidro; Daniella Ramos, So, San Perlita; Elyssa Nieto, Jr, San Perlita
Second team
Krystin Garza, Fr, Benavides; Allison Guerra, So, Benavides; Lauren Salinas, So, Lasara; Mariela Gutierrez, Fr, Lasara; Jayden Jones, Fr, McMullen County; Nicole Delgado, Jr, San Isidro; Alex Garcia, So, San Isidro; Aracelly Nieto, Sr, San Perlita; Arabella Rodriguez, So, San Perlita
Honorable mention
Camila Gracia, Jr, Benavides; Madison West, So, McMullen County; Sianna Serrata, So, McMullen County; Valerie Zallar, Jr, San Perlita; Summer Terry, Fr, San Perlita
TAPPS 5A District 4
First team
Lucia Gonzalez, Brownsville St. Joseph; Alejandra Gonzalez, Brownsville St. Joseph; Regina Tovar, Brownsville St. Joseph; Narda Serna, Brownsville St. Joseph; Maria Del Pozo, Brownsville St. Joseph
Second team
Natalia Montemayor, Brownsville St. Joseph; Elise Esparza, Brownsville St. Joseph; Andrea Jasso, Brownsville St. Joseph
Honorable Mention
Juliana Trevino, Brownsville St. Joseph
