Weslaco Panthers Headlines
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Monday, November 26, 2012
Weslaco was able to hang with Laredo Alexander's high-powered offense for a quarter, but then the Bulldogs pulled away from the Panthers, ending their postseason.
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Friday, November 09, 2012
When former Texas Longhorns coach Darrell Royal passed away at the age of 88 from complications from Alzheimer's Disease, many college football fans remembered him as the innovator of the wishbone offense and a winner of multiple national titles. Rio Grande Valley fans also recall that Royal coached many of the best football players to ever come from this area.
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Friday, November 02, 2012
Weslaco and PSJA were tied at 7 after one quarter, but from then on, the Panthers dominated, scoring 34 unanswered points on their way to a big win that clinched a playoff spot in District 31-5A.
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Friday, October 26, 2012
Weslaco came in losers of two in a row, while McAllen had won two straight. But in a game that shows the even strength among District 31-5A teams, it was the Panthers that put on the defensive pressure for the victory over the Bulldogs.
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Monday, October 22, 2012
After being kept apart for 11 years, Weslaco and Weslaco East finally met on the football field, and over 14,000 came to see the Wildcats use a dominating offense and stingy defense to shut out the Weslaco Panthers.
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Friday, October 12, 2012
More evidence that "The Meatgrinder" of 31-5A is the toughest district in South Texas: PSJA North coach Bruce Bush, Godfather of the Slot-T offense, stopped the Panthers' version of that scheme cold, and now the Raiders own wins over both teams within the Weslaco city limits.
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Friday, October 05, 2012
The best game of week five in the Rio Grande Valley was between Weslaco and McAllen Rowe, featuring two lead changes in the fourth quarter and an overtime victory from the Panthers, who have won three straightin District 31-5A.
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Friday, September 28, 2012
Weslaco may have started the season 0-2, but it only took the Panthers one week to even up their season record and take sole control of first place in District 31-5A. It's no wonder Weslaco is the Rio Grande Valley Chevy Dealers Team of the Week.
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Friday, September 28, 2012
PSJA Memorial was about to take a 10-0 lead on Weslaco in their District 31-5A matchup, but when the Wolverines fumbled into the end zone, to be recovered by the Panthers, it triggered a seismic momentum shift that gave Weslaco their 2nd straight win.
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Thursday, September 27, 2012
Action 4 Sports is streaming LIVE VIDEO of two high school football games tonight.
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Saturday, September 22, 2012
In a game many Panthers players say they had been looking forward to since their elimination by the Mustangs from the 2011 playoffs, Weslaco defeated McAllen Memorial at Bobby Lackey Stadium to start District 31-5A play 1-0.
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Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Weslaco's football team feels that their season was ended prematurely by McAllen Memorial in the second round of the 2011 football playoffs, and the Panthers have spent the past ten months waiting and preparing for their rematch with the Mustangs this Friday.
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Saturday, September 08, 2012
In the first meeting between the old rivals in 5 years, Donna fell behind two touchdowns after corresponding turnovers, but the Redskins rallied to beat the Panthers in Weslaco.
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Friday, September 07, 2012
Action 4 Sports is provide a LIVE AUDIO stream of the 83rd Battle Of The Arroyo and five other high school football games tonight.
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Saturday, September 01, 2012
Two teams showed up with plenty of defense as Edcouch-Elsa travelled to Weslaco Saturday night.
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Saturday, September 01, 2012
Action 4 Sports is placing high school football scores and a LIVE VIDEO stream on-line for Saturday, September 1st.
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Sunday, August 26, 2012
This segment of Countdown To Kickoff features predictions and analysis for the nine teams of District 31-5A.
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Sunday, August 26, 2012
This sigment of Countdown To Kickoff features the nine teams of District 31-5A: McAllen Bulldogs, McAllen Memorial Mustangs, Memorial Mustangs, Rowe Warriors, PSJA Bears, PSJA Memorial Wolverines, PSJA North Raiders, San Benito Greyhounds, Weslaco East Wildcats and Weslaco Panthers.
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Saturday, July 21, 2012
Edcouch-Elsa led the way for Rio Grande Valley teams at the State 7-on-7 tournament.
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Thursday, July 12, 2012
While La Villa won the Division II 7on7 state qualifying tournament in La Feria, with Port Isabel also punching their ticket for College Station by coming in second, Weslaco traveled up to San Antonio and qualified at the Division I level, making it three local squads in all.
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Friday, July 06, 2012
While just playing 7on7 football during the summer keeps players in shape, Weslaco's team is looking for more than that, travelling the state to take on the highest level of competition
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Thursday, July 05, 2012
With construction beginning on Layton Stadium's new turf & track, Edcouch-Elsa had to move their rivalry football game with Weslaco away from the Black Hole, but La Maquina's head man says it's worth it in the long run.
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Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Weslaco coach Tony Villarreal said this year's Panthers defense was the best he'd ever coached, and with three players from that side of the ball signing to play college football, it's hard to argue.
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Panthers offensive lineman Miguel Rodriguez signs an offer to play football at Cisco Junior College in the fall with an eye on a Division I program after a year or two.
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Thursday, December 15, 2011
When the 5A All-State football teams were released on Thursday, defense was the name of the game, as the Valley put two defenders, Edinburg's Sal Martinez and Weslaco's Jose Montiel on the first team, while Pace safety Kyle Carter made second team. Of the 12 local players who made honorable mention, 6 were on offense, 6 on defense. 13-1 Harlingen placed five players on the all-state teams, the most of any Valley team, followed by McAllen Memorial & Weslaco who tied with three players apiece.
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Tuesday, November 22, 2011
The Sunday Sports Extra crew notes that Weslaco's defense made the big claims before the game, but it was McAllen Memorial's defense that made the big plays in the game won by the Mustangs.
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Saturday, November 19, 2011
While McAllen Memorial quarterback Matthew Kaufmann provided offensive firepower, it was the Mustangs defense that made the difference in their win, holding Weslaco to only 14 points in the game.
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011
The Sunday Sports Extra crew looks at the biggest game on the Valley playoff schedule for the area round, as 11-0 McAllen Memorial faces 10-1 Weslaco at Bobby Lackey Stadium.
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Thursday, November 10, 2011
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Thursday, November 10, 2011
Brownsville Pace upset Weslaco on the final day of the regular season, splitting the district title between the Panthers & San Benito, but could that outcome be a positive influence on all 32-5A playoff teams?
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Friday, October 28, 2011
The Weslaco Panthers have won 14 straight District 32-5A games after shutting out Brownsville Rivera 49-0 at Bobby Lackey Stadium.
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Friday, October 21, 2011
Both Weslaco and Harlingen entered week 8 undefeated, both teams played Thursday night games on the road, and both the Panthers and 13th-ranked Cardinals went to 8-0 with easy victories.
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Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Weslaco remains on top of 32-5A by keeping the ball away from San Benito, while Brownsville Pace and Los Fresnos increased their aerial attacks in their respective wins.
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Friday, October 14, 2011
In a low scoring matchup between two unbeatens in 32-5A, Weslaco's defense was the difference in holding off a final San Benito charge. The Panthers are now all alone atop the district standings.
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Wednesday, October 12, 2011
When Weslaco hosts San Benito Friday at Bobby Lackey Stadium to determine the District 32-5A title, the Panthers' defense will be keeping close tabs on Greyhounds quarterback Jacob Puente.
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Tuesday, October 11, 2011
San Benito's tough 32-5A gauntlet comes to an end at Weslaco this week, but as the Sunday Sports Extra crew reminds everyone, 'Hounds-Panthers is not the only big matchup in that district Friday.
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Monday, October 03, 2011
Both Weslaco & San Benito posted stunning comeback victories in week 5, keeping both the Panthers & Greyhounds unbeaten in district 32-5A play, and on a collision course for the title tilt between the two.
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Sunday, October 02, 2011
Brownsville Porter got off to a quick start, leading 13-0 early in the first quarter. Weslaco responded and took a 28-26 halftime lead, but the Panthers were too much for the Cowboys in the 2nd half, scoring 49 points en route to a 77-40 win. Weslaco stays tied atop District 32-5A with San Benito and Brownsville Hanna (all 2-0).
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Monday, September 26, 2011
The Sunday Sports Extra crew wonders if the Los Fresnos-Weslaco tilt was really the deciding factor in the 32-5A title race.
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Friday, September 23, 2011
They stay tied for three quarters but the Weslaco Panthers took the lead and took down the Los Fresnos Falcons during a 21-14 game on Friday night.
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Tuesday, September 13, 2011
The Sunday Sports Extra crew discuss two of the new UIL rules already causing controversy in Valley high school football this season.
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Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Action 4 Sports reporter Brendan Fitzgerald finds out if Harlingen might want to drop San Benito from their football schedule and end their decades-long rivalry, then the Sports Extra crew discusses the ramifications of ending such a series.
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Friday, September 09, 2011
The Weslaco Panthers took an early lead at home against Harlingen South, then cruised to their 3rd win in as many games
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Thursday, September 01, 2011
The Action 4 Sports team takes a look at the top defensive teams and top defensive players in Rio Grande Valley high school football for 2011. It's part 10 of the Countdown To Kickoff program.
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Thursday, September 01, 2011
The Action 4 Sports team discusses the playoff chances for District 32-5A, and makes their picks. It's the 4th part of the Countdown To Kickoff preview show.
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Wednesday, August 31, 2011
The Action 4 Sports team previews the eight Rio Grande Valley high school football programs in 32-5A. It's the 3rd part of the Countdown To Kickoff preview show.
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Saturday, August 27, 2011
In a sloppy game marred by penalties and turnovers,the Weslaco Panthers made two 1st half touchdowns by Matt Alvarez stand up in a 16-3 win over Mid-Valley rival Mercedes.
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Monday, January 31, 2011
San Benito's defense kept Weslaco's offense off the scoreboard enough for a very important Greyhounds win in district play.
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Friday, December 10, 2010
Weslaco guard Raul Garcia & Edinburg guard Steve Guerrero both made their hoops season debuts Thursday at the Sharyland Diamondback Classic tournament.
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Wednesday, December 08, 2010
Weslaco starts fast, beats Cardinals by 20.
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