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Friday, November 02, 2012  Harlingen coach Manny Gomez once again shows that halftime adjustments are the name of the game, as the Cardinals defense stops Harlingen South cold in the 2nd half of Bird Bowl XX, and the Harlingen offense opened up a passing attack that gave the Big Red faithful their 16th win in this rivalry.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012  Harlingen South needed a win over their fiercest rival in their final regular season game to take the outright District 31-5A title. But Harlingen had designs on a share of the championship themselves.

Monday, February 13, 2012  In a reversal of fortune from previous seasons' outcomes, Harlingen girls soccer gets a win against crosstown rival and perennial playoff powerhouse Harlingen South.

Monday, October 03, 2011  The annual Bird Bowl between Harlingen and Harlingen South produced some lively debate. Such as, were the Hawks' pregame comments "trash talk" or merely confidence. Were the Cardinals' salutes and bows after touchdowns "taunting" or normal celebrations during a rivalry game? Sunday Sports Extra debates as well.

Saturday, October 01, 2011  Harlingen felt slighted by some South Hawk comments leading up to the rivalry game at Boggus Stadium, and the Cardinals exploded to a big lead thanks to a fumble return, interception, and punt return, all for touchdowns in a 69-7 blowout win in Bird Bowl XIX.

Thursday, September 29, 2011  As the annual Bird Bowl game between Harlingen and Harlingen South approaches, the Hawks' captains and head coach talk about the rivalry, and what it will take to beat the 4-0 Cardinals.

Saturday, October 02, 2010  This year's 'Bird Bowl' ended with the Harlingen Cardinals winning despite several suspended players, a player getting injured during the game and two spectators running on the field in their underwear.