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Friday, October 05, 2012  The final non-district matchup for Hidalgo went just as Coach Scott Ford must have wanted: with his quarterback back from injury and going for big gains against a tough 3A foe.

Saturday, September 22, 2012  When last Rio Hondo and La Grulla met on the gridiron, in 2011, the Bobcats edged the Gators by one point. This time around in a different venue, and in a non-district bout, the outcome was the same, but the margin was much wider.

Saturday, September 08, 2012  The La Grulla Gators took the lead over La Feria in the 3rd quarter, but the Lions never gave up and pulled out a big home victory.

Thursday, August 30, 2012  After throwing the shot put in the 2012 London Olympics, Auburn junior and Rio Grande City alum returned home to an olympic-sized celebration.

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  The La Grulla softball program makes their first-ever playoff apperance, but it is short-lived, thanks to the Robstown Cotton Pickers.

Thursday, November 10, 2011  After clinching a playoff spot in just their 2nd varsity season, the La Grulla Gators want to continue to make school history with a first round win over Raymondville.

Thursday, November 10, 2011  The Sunday Sports Extra crew talks about the Valley vs Valley matchups in the 3A Bi-District playoffs.

Wednesday, November 02, 2011  The Sunday Sports Extra crew talks about the top performers from week 9 of the Valley HS football season, as well as the still-muddled 3A playoff picture.

Monday, October 24, 2011  The La Grulla community is mourning tonight following the self-inflicted death of a high school football player.

Friday, October 07, 2011  The La Feria Lions devoured the La Grulla Gators during a 42-13 game on Friday night.

Wednesday, October 05, 2011  When 5-0 La Feria travels to face 4-1 La Grulla in Rio Grande City Friday night for the District 32-3A opener, the Lions will have their top player back one hundred percent from injury.