2013: Favorites: Sports

Mission Veterans Julian Fernandez reacts after losing to Harlingen during the Weslaco Tony Rico Mid-Valley Tournament Saturday March 2, 2013 in Weslaco. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Pedro Lopez from team USA misses the the ball against team Canada during the 16th annual Can-Am softball game Thursday March 7, 2013 at Westside Park in McAllen. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Palmview's Jose Chapa slides to home as Edinburg's Michael Harrison reaches for the ball Monday April 29, 2013 at the La Joya ISD complex in La Joya. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Edinburg North's Fidel Orozco celebrates after stopping Edinburg Economedes' from getting a first down Friday Sept. 13, 2013 at cats Stadium in Edinburg. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

McAllen Memorial swimmers William Holmes, left, and Juan Rocha de Munga pose for a photo Tuesday Feb. 19, 2013 at Nikki Rowe High School. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Weslaco's head coach Griselda Fino talks to Summer Smith during a timeout against Sharyland during the 5-A area round game Friday Feb. 15, 2013 at Domingo P. Sepulveda Gym in Weslaco. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Sharyland's Sean Landez celebrates after stopping Harlingen from getting a first down during the area playoffs Friday Nov. 23, 2013 at Boggus Stadium in Harlingen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Edcouch-Elsa's Noe Gonzalez fumbles the ball as he gets tackled by Roma's Jonathan Guzman Friday Sept. 27, 2013 at Gladiator Stadium in Roma. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Weslaco's Denisse Vasquez, right, and Summer Simth, left, fight for the ball against Wagner's Ashley Ross during the Region IV-5A semifinal at the UTPA Field House in Edinburg. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Sharyland's Luis Nunez falls to the ground after passing the finish line during the 800 meter run during the District 30-5A Track and Field Championships Saturday April 13, 2013 at Bennie La Prade Stadium in Donna. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

McAllen Rowe's Ryela Rodriguez, center, celebrates after scoring against McAllen Memorial Saturday Sept. 14, 2013 at McAllen Memorial High School in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Hidalgo's Joel Ibanez Jr. poses for a photo Tuesday May 14, 2013 at Hidalgo High School in Hidalgo. photo by Gabe Hernandez/ gabrielh@themonitor.com

PSJA Southwest's Marco Martinez reaches for the ball against Mission Veterans Friday March 29, 2013 at Mission Veterans High School in Mission. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Rio Grande City's Noe Gonzalez III gets tackled against PSJA Southwest's Joe Benavidez Thursday Sept. 26, 2013 at PSJA Stadium in Pharr. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Palmview's Chris Rocha tags out Edinburg's Scott Theriault Monday April 29, 2013 at the La Joya ISD complex in La Joya. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Harlingen's Robert Davila reacts after losing to Sharyland during the area playoffs Friday Nov. 23, 2013 at Boggus Stadium in Harlingen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

From left, Brian Beltran, Aaron Beltrn and Lico Beltran from Edinburg North pose for a photo Thursday Feb. 14, 2013 in Edinburg. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

PSJA Southwest's Martin Saldana runs the ball against Rio Grande City Thursday Sept. 26, 2013 at PSJA Stadium in Pharr. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Edinburg North's Aaron Beltran drives the ball to the basket against Laredo United South's Ricky Cantu during the bi-district playoff game Monday Feb. 18, 2013 at Rio Grande CIty High School in Rio Grande City. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

McAllen High's Shaney Wilson reacts after losing to Brownsville Rivera Tuesday Nov. 12, 2013 at McAllen High School in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com