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Friday, April 19, 2013  The Golden Eagles of Hanna scored in the opening minutes of their state semifinal game with Alief Elsik, and that lone goal was all they needed for the win and a chance to play in the 5A championship game Saturday in Georgetown.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  For 70 minutes, the Pharr Valley View Tigers looked like the best team in their 4A state semifinal matchup with El Paso Del Valle. But the last ten minutes belonged to the Conquistadores, who made their lone goal stand up for a win that eliminated the Tigers one game short of the finals.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  The Brownsville Hanna boys soccer team is off to the state tournament for the 1st time since 1990, and the entire school came out to give the Golden Eagles a golden sendoff.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  The Valley View Tigers' first ever appearance in the state soccer tournament was a reason to celebrate at the high school.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  After a scoreless 1st half against San Antonio Jay, the Hanna Eagles found their scoring touch just in time for a shutout victory, giving them not only the5A Region IV championship, but a ticket to the school's first Final Four appearance in 23 years.

Friday, April 12, 2013  It was Brownsville versus San Antonio on the 1st day of the 5A Region IV soccer tournament, and while Hanna advanced to the finals with a big win over MacArthur, Rivera was stymied by a stellar performance from the Jay keeper.

Friday, April 12, 2013  While the 8th-ranked Pharr Valley View boys soccer team staged an amazing comeback win over Dripping Springs at the 4A regional semifinals in Corpus Christi, the Los Fresnos girls fell to San Antonio Johnson in the Falcons' 3rd appearance at the 5A regional tournament in the past 4 seasons.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Rio Grande Valley boys soccer teams have won 6 of the last 8 5A Region IV Tournaments, and the odds are good that either Brownsville Hanna or Brownsville Rivera will continue that trend against San Antonio teams in San Antonio.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  The San Benito boys soccer team had been on a hot streak going into McAllen's Memorial Stadium, but in overtime, it was McHi coming up with the important goals to win a big District 31-5A game.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Harlingen South missed plenty of chances to put Brownsville Rivera away in the 1st half, but the Hawks soccer team capitalized on opportunities in the 2nd half to beat the Raiders and stay alone atop the District 32-5A standings.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Pharr Oratory has only had a varsity soccer program for three seasons, but in each of those seasons, the Ocelots have advanced deep into the playoffs. With a win on Friday in Houston, the small private school will play for the TAPPS Division II state title on Saturday.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  The Los Fresnos girls soccer team stays neck-and-neck with Harlingen South for the District 32-5A lead by scoring early and often against Harlingen.

Monday, March 04, 2013  The District 31-5A boys soccer race gets closer as PSJA North avenges an earlier loss to the Greyhounds by beating San Benito 2-0, putting the Raiders on top of the league standings.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  8 months after they brought home the 5A boys state soccer championship, the Sharyland Rattlers have already begun preparing for their attempt at back-to-back titles.

Monday, October 22, 2012  The UIL legislative council standing committee on athletics met today in Austin and made various recommendations to be passed by the legislative council. Here are some of the highlights and how they affect the Rio Grande Valley.