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Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Port Isabel and Lyford squared off in Harlingen in regional volleyball action at the class 3 level.  Lyford played tough in the match but it was Port Isabel holding the lead as they swept their way into the semi-finals with a 3-0 win.

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.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  On the eve of their first practice of the year, Harlingen South's boys basketball team finds themselves state-ranked in the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches pre-season poll, joining three local girls squads who also made the cut.

Friday, October 05, 2012  Lyford scored the 1st touchdown, but after that, Rio Hondo took over, shutting out the Bulldogs high-powered offense after the first quarter.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012  After Monday's tragic death of a Lyford high school student in an ATV accident, Lyford ISD has made the decision to cancel all of this week's scheduled homecoming activities, including Friday's home game against Progreso.

Thursday, June 28, 2012  After taking several months off following a nationally televised first round loss, Lyford heavyweight Eric Molina returns to boxing refreshed and revitalized.

Tuesday, January 03, 2012  With their senior guard Andres Cardenas sidelined by an injury, Brownsville St. Joseph's boys basketball team overcame adversity and a fourth quarter deficit to beat Lyford at home.

Friday, November 11, 2011  While the Lyford quarterback and wide receivers get the statistics benefit from running coach Jaime Infante's spread offense, the Bulldogs linemen share in the glory in their own way.

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

Monday, November 07, 2011  Lyford QB Jacob Lerma had another productive night in the passing game as the Bulldogs won their season finale against Robstown, assuring themselves a postseason berth.

Monday, October 31, 2011  Lyford's no-huddle spread offense not only puts up big statistics for Bulldogs quarterback Jacob Lerma and receiver Art Vasquez, it also pays off in victories, as seen on the road at Corpus Christi West Oso.

Friday, October 21, 2011  In a shootout that went late into the October night, Corpus Christi Miller edged Lyford thanks to an amazing performance from Bucs quarterback Tyrell Clay.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011  While Rio Hondo's road win at La Feria left the Bobcats as the only unbeaten in 32-3A, Lyford's Cotton Bowl win over Raymondville makes 31-3A a free-for-all.

Friday, October 14, 2011  Lyford exploded with 26 unanswered points in the 2nd half to rout Willacy County rival Raymondville and even the Bulldogs' 31-3A record at 1-1.

Thursday, December 17, 2009  7 Valley football players made the 2009 3A All-State Team, 3 of them from the unbeaten Lyford Bulldogs.