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Thursday, March 14, 2013  RJ Alaniz is preparing for his 3rd full season in the Astros minor league organization, and the La Grulla native, who pitched at Rio Grande City and La Joya Juarez-Lincoln, believes he is set to take some major steps in his pro career this year.

Saturday, February 23, 2013  Rio Grande City wrestler Lisa Gonzalez is the Valley's newest state champion, taking home the gold medal at 148 pounds from the UIL tournament in Austin. Minutes after winning the title, Lisa joined Action 4 Sports reporter Joe Bowling live during Action 4 News at 6pm. Lisa was one of 5 local wrestlers who came home with medals, the Valley's best ever showing in that sport.

Monday, February 18, 2013  The first night of high school baseball in the Rio Grande Valley was also the beginning of 30-5A competition, and the inaugural district showdown between La Joya ISD rivals Palmview and Juarez-Lincoln.

Saturday, November 10, 2012  For  a comeback win over Edinburg in week 9 that kept the Huskies playoff dreams alive, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln is the Rio Grande Valley Chevy dealers Team of the Week.

Friday, November 09, 2012  The Juarez-Lincoln huskies needed to win to make the postseason for the 1st time in school history, and were ahead of traditional power Donna at halftime. But the second half belonged to the Redskins, who outscored Juarez-Lincoln 17-0  in the final two quarters to run their record to 9-1 while eliminating the Huskies.

Friday, November 02, 2012  Two teams both in desperate need of wins to keep playoff hopes alive met in La Joya Thursday night, and when the final gun sounded, it was the Juarez-Lincoln Huskies walking away with a victory and postseason aspirations intact, while the Edinburg Bobcats 2012 season came to a close.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  In a football game re-scheduled from a Thursday to Saturday it was a fight between a pair of teams trying to stay alive in the hunt for a play-off spot. Both teams in need of a win in this one and it was the Huskies from Juarez-Lincoln jumping out early to a lead. Economedes responded though with tough defense for the rest of the game and scored 17 in a row to win this 17-7.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  A sudden set of thunderstorms sweeping across the Rio Grande Valley played havoc with the local high school football schedule, postponing both games on the Thursday night schedule to Saturday evening.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  Action 4 Sports has LIVE VIDEO feeds for TWO high school football games tonight.

Friday, October 12, 2012  La Joya Juarez-Lincoln may have just joined the 5A ranks this year, but they looked like they belonged after beating brother school La Joya in the Huskies and Coyotes 1st-ever meeting,

Friday, October 05, 2012  Huskies running back Pedro Reyes entertained the fans by hurdling would-be tacklers, but the real show continues to be the Sharyland offense, with QB Tres Barrera utilizing more weapons than a defense could be expected to cover.

Friday, September 21, 2012  Both Juarez-Lincoln and Edinburg North went into Thursday's game tied atop District 30-5A at 1-0. But Cougars quarterback Josh Vela led his team past the Huskies, and stayed unbeaten for the 2012 season.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  Action 4 News will be streaming LIVE VIDEO from the Juarez-Lincoln Huskies at Edinburg North Cougars game.

Saturday, September 01, 2012  PSJA Memorial opened a highly anticipated 2012 season with an easy win over La Joya Juarez-Lincoln, Wolverines quarterback Manny Mancillas picking up where his successful 2011 left off.

Thursday, June 21, 2012  Juarez-Lincoln ace pitcher Israel Elizondo decides to stay close to home, moving east down Route 107 to join the Baseball Broncs of Texas-Pan American.