FREE THE MAGAZINE YEAR IN REVIEW

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1 FREE THE MAGAZINE YEAR IN REVIEW

2 2 XF RGVSPORTS.COM FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2015 Cross Country << Mission Veterans GJ Reyna leads at the Fly Like an Eagle Cross Country Invitational last year in Mission. Reyna qualified for state in cross country and track and field. Photo by Gabe Hernandez The Monitor Photo by Gabe Hernandez The Monitor ABOVE Sharyland Pioneer s Isabel Mendoza crosses the finish line at the Fly Like an Eagle Cross Country Invitational last year in Mission. Photo by Gabe Hernandez The Monitor << Sharyland Pioneer s Jose Aleman crosses the finish line at the Fly Like an Eagle Cross Country Invitational last year in Mission.

3 FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2015 RGVSPORTS.COM 3 The 2015 Honda CR-V 900N.SugarRoad Pharr Overacheiver is an understatement SIMPLY BETTER!

4 4 XF RGVSPORTS.COM FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2015 Volleyball Photo by Gabe Hernandez The Monitor BElOw Mission Veterans D.D. Ibarra (8) hits the ball against Mercedes Gabby Guerrero (6) during their Class 5A bi-district match in Mercedes. The Lady Patriots were one of the last Valley teams alive in the playoffs when they advanced to the fourth round. Photo by Gabe Hernandez The Monitor ABOVE McAllen High players celebrate after defeating McAllen Rowe last year at Morris Middle School in McAllen. The Lady Bulldogs, who won the District 30-6A title, were one of the last Valley teams standing in the playoffs last year when beat Eagle Pass, Edinburg High and Brownsville Veterans Memorial, before bowing out in the fourth round. Photo by Gabe Hernandez The Monitor << Brownsville Veterans players celebrate after scoring against McAllen High during the Class 6A regional quarterfinals last season at Sharyland Pioneer High School in Mission. The Lady Chargers made program history by advancing to the third round of the postseason, beating Weslaco East and Laredo United before losing in five sets to McHi.

5 FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2015 RGVSPORTS.COM 5 Roma ISD Salutes Roma High School's Superwoman Kassandra K. Rocha Known as Roma High School s very own superwoman, Kassandra K. Rocha has become an athletic legend and role model for other young women at Roma High School and across the Roma Independent School District. It s a great feeling to know that what I m doing, what I ve accomplished can inspire other young girls because they can do anything they want if they stay focused, said Rocha. I also hope I ve taught my younger peers to always stay humble and stay focused on learning. I play many sports because I gain skills in each sport that help me with another sport, Rocha explained. I also love the fellowship sports ofers - you build great friendships and I ve really enjoyed that. But also, I m not the type of person that can sit around; I want to be active and I believe in keeping my mind and body active as much as possible - it s just who I am. When I graduate I plan to study kinesiology and math at either Texas A&M University International in Laredo or Texas A&M University at Kingsville, she said in conclusion. I hope to become a coach and teach math right here at Roma High School one day so I can continue sharing my skills and abilities with my community. Kassandra Rocha Senior Year Accolades: VOLLEYBALL BI-DISTRICT CHAMPIONS / AREA QUALIFIERS / 1ST TEAM ALL-DISTRICT BASKETBALL BI-DISTRICT CHAMPIONS / AREA QUALIFIERS / DISTRICT 31-5A OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR SOCCER BI-DISTRICT CHAMPIONS / AREA QUALIFIERS TRACK & FIELD DISTRICT CHAMPION - TRIPLE JUMP & LONG JUMP REGIONAL QUALIFIER FOR TRIPLE JUMP, LONG JUMP AND 1600-METER RELAY STATE QUALIFIER FOR TRIPLE JUMP

6 6XF RGVSPORTS.COM FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2015 Football Photo by Gabe Hernandez The Monitor << McAllen Memorial s Trevor Speights runs past Sharyland High defenders during both teams nondistrict opener last season at Richard Thompson Stadium in Mission. Speights ran for 2,655 yards, the thirdbest single-season total in Valley history. He scored 30 touchdowns on his way securing his second straight All-Valley Football Player of the Year honors. Photo by Nathan Lambrecht nlambrecht@themonitor.com ABOVE Weslaco East running back Alexis Cervantes (25) carries the ball against Edinburg Economedes during a game last year at Cats Stadium in Edinburg. ABOVE Sharyland High s Sean Landez (7) runs after an interception over Mission Veterans John Garcia during their game last season at Tom Landry Stadium in Mission.

7 FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2015 RGVSPORTS.COM 7 Congratulations 2015 Roma Gladiators Area Champions 2015 ROMA GLADIATOR VARSITY ROSTER Jersey # Grade Player Name Position #1 11th Daniel García IF #2 10th Alejandro Alex Garza IF/P #3 11th René Ramírez OF #4 12th Alfredo Freddy Garza IF/OF #7 11th Juan Salinas IF/P #10 10th Andy Marroquín OF/P #13 12th Gerardo Solis OF Jersey # Grade Player Name Position #15 12th José G. Toro Benavides IF #18 12th Iván Solis IF #20 10th Jesús Zapata IF/P #25 10th Alejandro Alex Mascorro IF/P #27 11th Rafael Yañez IF/P #31 10th Jon Michael Roberson OF/P #34 9th André Barrera C/P Head Coach: Roque Cortinas, Jr. Asst. Coaches:Jorge Garza and Juan Narváez

8 8XF RGVSPORTS.COM FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2015 Swim/Golf/Tennis Photo by Nathan Lambrecht Photo by Delcia Lopez ABOVE Sharyland High s Brett Myska swims in the 50-yard freestyle during the District 32-5A Swimming Championship earlier this year in the natatorium at the Pharr Aquatics Center. The Rattlers won the district title, and Myska was named the Male Athlete of the Meet after taking first place in the 50 freestyle and 100-yard fly. Photo by Nathan Lambrecht nlambrecht@themonitor.com ABOVE McAllen Memorial s Anabel Rodriguez of prepares to follow through on a return against McAllen High s Camila Gonzalez during their championship match earlier this year at the McAllen High tennis courts in McAllen. << Weslaco East s Paul Meints watches his tee shot on the par-4 17th hole during the final round of the District 31-6A golf Tournament at Los Lagos Golf Course in Edinburg. Meints won his third straight district title.

9 FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2015 RGVSPORTS.COM 9 Girls Basketball Photo by Joel Martinez jmartinez@ themonitor.com ABOVE PSJA North s Ariana Medrano (21) advances the ball down the court during a game against Edinburg Economedes Emily Suarez (2) earlier this year at PSJA North High School in Pharr. The Lady Raiders were the last Valley team alive in the UIL playoffs, bowing out in the regional quarterfinals. ABOVE Weslaco High s Angela Villareal (1) drives to the basket during a Class 6A bi-district playoff game against Los Fresnos earlier this year in Weslaco. Villarreal earned an array of awards this year, including the RGVSports.com All-Valley Girls Basketball Player of the Year. She was also named the District 31-6A MVP and MVP by the RGV Basketball Coaches Association. The Texas High School Basketball Coaches Association listed her on their All-Region team. << Edinburg Vela s passes the ball during a Class 5A area playoff game against Tuloso-Midway earlier this year at Falfurrias High School in Falurrias. In only its third year, the Lady SaberCats won the District 31-5A title, going 24-9 overall and 12-0 in district.

10 10 XF RGVSPORTS.COM FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2015 Boys Basketball << McAllen High players listen to instruction from coach Ryan Flores during a District 30-6A game against McAllen Rowe earlier this year at McAllen High School in McAllen. In only his first year the helm, Flores was named the All-Valley Boys Basketball Coach of the Year, leading the Bulldogs to the fourth round of the postseason. Photo by Joel Martinez jmartinez@ themonitor.com Photo by Nathan Lambrecht nlambrecht@themonitor.com ABOVE Sharyland High s Joshua Ruiz, right, hugs teammate Patrick De La Torre following their victory District 31-5A victory over Edinburg Vela earlier this year at Sharyland High School in Mission. The Rattlers were consistently ranked among the top 10 teams each week by RGVSports.com. They won a share of the District 31-5A title and qualified for the area round of the playoffs. << Edinburg Vela s Ryan Garza (10) advances the ball during a game against Sharyland High earlier this year at Edinburg Vela High School in Edinburg. The SaberCats were co-district 31-5A champions and were one of the last Valley teams standings in the playoffs when they reached the Sweet 16.

11 FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2015 RGVSPORTS.COM 11 Girls Soccer Photo by Joel Martinez themonitor.com << McAllen Memorial s Jessica Coronado (11) celebrates after their win against Brownsville Hanna in the Class 6A area round playoffs earlier this year at McAllen Memorial High School in McAllen. The Lady Mustangs went 11-1 in district to win the 30-6A crowd. They advanced to the regional semifinals before losing to San Antonio Reagan. Photo by Delcia Lopez dlopez@themonitor.com << Sharyland Pioneer s Astrid Cavazos (16) battles Sharyland High s Cecy Garcia during their District 31-5A game earlier this year at Richard Thompson Stadium in Mission. The Lady Diamondbacks were 31-5A runner-ups. They advanced to the Sweet 16, losing to Austin Vandegrift. ABOVE McAllen Memorial s Avery Morgan (13) and Brownsville Hanna s Adrienne Davis (4) battle for the ball during a Class 6A area round playoff game earlier this year at McAllen Memorial High School in McAllen. The Lady Mustangs went 11-1 in district to win the 30-6A crowd.

12 12 XF RGVSPORTS.COM FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2015 Boys Soccer Photo by Delcia Lopez << PSJA Southwest s Uriel Garcia, Miguel Vasquez and Michael Medina block a goal by Donna High s Jose Rangel during the Region IV-5A quarterfinals earlier this year at PSJA Stadium in Pharr. The Javelinas won district by posting a 11-3 record. They advanced to Region IV-5A finals before losing to Georgetown Eastview. Photo by Miguel Roberts The Brownsville Herald << Brownsville Rivera players embrace after beating Katy Cinco Ranch earlier this year to win the UIL state soccer championship at Bikelbach Field in Georgetown. The Raiders, who finished with a 28-0 record, became the first Valley team to win a UIL state title by going undefeated all year. ABOVE PSJA North s Jonathan Aguilera (7), right, is congratulated by teammate Marco Salinas (3) after scoring a goal during a Class 6A area round playoff game earlier this year at Sharyland Pioneer High School in Mission. The Raiders advanced to the Region IV-6A semifinals.

13 FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2015 RGVSPORTS.COM 13 Track and Field Sharyland Pioneer s Nora Monie competes in the Class 5A girls shot put earlier this year at the UIL state track and field championship at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin. Monie took bronze in the shot put and won gold in the discus. Photo by Delcia Lopez dlopez@themonitor.com Photo by Miguel Roberts The Brownsville Herald Photo by Delcia Lopez dlopez@themonitor.com ABOVE La Joya Juarez-Lincoln s Yariel Matute raises his fingers as he finishes the boys 400-meter dash during the Region IV-6A track meet earlier this year at Alamo Stadium in San Antonio. Port Isabel s Daniella Murchison prepares to release the shot put during the Class 4A girls shot put event at the UIL state track and field championship at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin. Murchison won golf, throwing 44 feet, 1 inch. Photo by Miguel Roberts The Brownsville Herald << Donna High s Vince Castillo competes in the boys 110-meter hurdles during the Region IV-5A track meet earlier this year at Alamo Stadium in San Antonio.

14 14 XF RGVSPORTS.COM FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2015 Softball << San Benito pitcher Crystal Castillo (9) pitches during a District 32-6A game against Los Fresnos earlier this year at Los Fresnos High School in Los Fresnos. Castillo played an integral role in leading the District 32-6A champion Lady Greyhounds deeper into the postseason than any other Valley softball team. Photo by Delcia Lopez dlopez@themonitor.com Photo by Miguel Roberts The Brownsville Herald ABOVE Mercedes pitcher Dalilah Barrera prepares to release a pitch during a game against San Benito earlier this year at Bentsen Community Park in Mission. The Lady Tigers were the District 32-5A, advancing to the third round of the playoffs. << Edinburg High celebrates their victory against Harlingen South during the Class 6A bi-district playoffs earlier this year at Edinburg High School in Edinburg. The Lady Bobcats won a share of the 31-6A title, advancing to the third round of the postseason.

15 FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2015 RGVSPORTS.COM 15 Baseball ABOVE Roma s Jon Michael Roberson (31) slides safely back to first base during the third inning of their game against Mission Veterans during the third inning of a Class 5A playoff game earlier this year at Edinburg Baseball Stadium in Edinburg. ABOVE La Joya Palmview s Leonel E. Perez (7) pitches during the second inning of a Class 6A area round playoff game against Weslaco High earlier this year at La Joya ISD Baseball Complex in La Joya. << Mission Veterans Memorial s Ruben Cavazos (1) walks off the field the Patriots defeated Roma in Class 5A playoff game earlier this year at La Joya ISD Baseball Complex in La Joya.

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