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Saturday, December 01, 2012  Cibolo Steele proved why they are considered the 3rd-ranked 5A team in the state and a favorite to return to the state championship game for a second straight season with a shutout of Edinburg North.

Friday, November 23, 2012  Sinton has usually been a deadly opponent to Valley football teams in playoffs past, but this is an unusual Port Isabel squad, one that recalled Tarpons of days past by mauling the Pirates defense and advancing to a third round game for the first time in 8 seasons.

Friday, November 02, 2012  Lyford took a slim 9-6 lead into the halftime locker room, but when the opposing Kingsville King Brahmas emerged for the 3rd quarter, they exploded for 5 touchdowns in the 2nd half and clinched a share of the District 31-3A title.

Friday, November 02, 2012  In a game played at Harlingen South HS, Kingsville King eliminated Hidalgo from the 3A volleyball playoffs in 4 games.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012  Over halfway through the NCAA volleyball season, San Benito alum Kasey Sanchez has become an impact starter for Texas-Pan American, but the first double-double of Sanchez' college career was not enough to get the Broncs a win over A&M-Kingsville.

Friday, September 14, 2012  Texas A&M-Kingsville punt returner/wide receiver Joseph Vela will take the field Saturday night at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington as the Javelinas face West Texas A&M in the final game of the Lone Star Conference football festival. It will mark the second time the Rio Hondo graduate has played at "JerryWorld".

Thursday, July 12, 2012  After suffering the wrath of Philadelphia fans for the past 9 months, Eagles defensive coordinator and Port Isabel native Juan Castillo returned to the Valley none the worse for wear and ready to show that growing up a Tarpon gave him the steel to weather any storm.

Thursday, June 28, 2012  Rio Hondo native and Chicago Bears lineman Roberto Garza was inducted into the Lone Star Conference Hall of honor at a celebration in Harlingen. The event recognized Garza's fantastic career at Texas A&M-Kingsville.

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  The captain and captain of the resurgent Harlingen 2012 softball team, Krista Leal takes her talents to the next level, but not too far away, as she signs an athletic scholarship to play at Texas A&M-Kingsville.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  Edcouch-Elsa high school recently celebrated two athletic scholarship signings, as track & field star Zach Griffith joins A&M-Kingsville as a high jumper, while Yellowjackets offensive lineman Jorge Alvarez signs to play football at Lindenwood-Belleville.

Saturday, February 18, 2012  The captain of the 2011 Harlingen Cardinals defense will be a Javelina in the fall. Here "D" talks about his decision.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  Harlingen Cardinals defensive captain Daniel Ramirez follows in the footsteps of his coach by signing to play football with the Javelinas at Texas A&M-Kingsville.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  Port Isabel native and Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Juan Castillo returned home to the Rio Grande Valley after a tumultuous season in the NFL.

Wednesday, February 01, 2012  Pharr Valley View offensive tackle Christian Guajardo becomes the first player from the Tigers football program to sign a college scholarship when he commits to Texas A&M-Kingsville on National Signing Day.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  With the Rio Grande Valley Magic returning for a second season, so too, is their quarterback, former Brownsville Porter and Texas A&M-Kingsville star Billy Garza.