Ivan Palacios

1 month ago | rgvsports.com | Ivan Palacios

AUSTIN — La Villa senior Kaycei Salazar walked off the track disappointed after her performance during the Class 2A girls 3,200-meter run Friday. Despite earning a silver medal in the event, the Cardinals distance runner couldn’t help but feel down after seeing her goal of three state gold medals disappear. That didn’t stop her from making history the next day, however, with Salazar breaking a 32 year old Class 2A state record and winning gold during the 2A girls 800-meter run Saturday at Mike A.

1 month ago | rgvsports.com | Ivan Palacios

Three years ago, Claudio Torres made the decision to leave his hometown of Cancun, Mexico, and enroll at Brownsville St. Joseph. The then-14-year-old did so with the intention of chasing his dream of playing American football at the highest level. Fast forward to today and Torres’ move has paid off, with the Bloodhounds’ standout athlete turning his dream into a reality Friday after signing to continue his athletic and academic career at UTRGV next fall. “I’m excited.

1 month ago | rgvsports.com | Ivan Palacios

AUSTIN — Sharyland Pioneer junior Derek Thompson watched from the stands three years ago as his brother, Evan, made his state debut. The then-junior finished third in the 5A boys shot that season before winning the state title a year later. The younger Thompson got his crack at state this season, debuting as a junior just like his brother did.

1 month ago | rgvsports.com | Ivan Palacios

AUSTIN — Vanguard Rembrandt’s Mario Luna waited four years for his state moment. The senior had fallen short of a state bid three times before finally breaking through this season. The Spartans’ runner made the most of his state appearance, earning a pair of bronze medals during Day 1 of the UIL state track and field championships Thursday at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin. “I actually have four third-place regional medals,” Luna said.

2 months ago | rgvsports.com | Ivan Palacios

SAN ANTONIO — Just an hour before Progreso were slated to play in the Class 4A DI state semifinals, the UIL called an emergency meeting to discuss the possible use of an ineligible player. The UIL ultimately ruled against the Red Ants during the near hour long meeting, deeming the player ineligible for the entirety of the season and forcing the Progreso to forfeit it’s entire season. “The whole season was in vain,” Progreso head coach Damian Magallan said. “We were working hard all season.