Baseball: Mission Veterans vs Weslaco

Mission Veterans' Aggie Villarreal slides to third base against Weslaco Saturday March 1, 2014 at Weslaco HIgh School in Weslaco. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Mission Veterans' David de los Santos reacts after getting tagged out against Weslaco Saturday March 1, 2014 at Weslaco HIgh School in Weslaco. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Mission Veterans' Leo Martinez watches the ball against Weslaco Saturday March 1, 2014 at Weslaco HIgh School in Weslaco. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Weslaco's Robby Bauda misses the ball as Mission Veterans' Ruben Cavazos tags first base Saturday March 1, 2014 at Weslaco HIgh School in Weslaco. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Weslaco's Mel Ortiz celebrates after scoring against Mission Veterans Saturday March 1, 2014 at Weslaco HIgh School in Weslaco. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Boys Basketball: Sam Houston vs Hidalgo

Hidalgo's Frankie Sanchez loses the ball against Sam Houston during the class 3A regional semi finals Friday Feb. 28, 2014 at American Bank Center in Corpus Christi. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Hidalgo's Frankie Sanchez dribbles the ball down court against Sam Houston during the class 3A regional semi finals Friday Feb. 28, 2014 at American Bank Center in Corpus Christi. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Hidalgo's Chris Anderson and Sam Houston's Brandon Seals wait for the ball during the class 3A regional semi finals Friday Feb. 28, 2014 at American Bank Center in Corpus Christi. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Hidalgo's Frankie Sanchez shoots the ball against Sam Houston's Jordan Harris during the class 3A regional semi finals Friday Feb. 28, 2014 at American Bank Center in Corpus Christi. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Hidalgo's Matt Dillard looks to pass the ball after recovering the ball against Sam Houston during the class 3A regional semi finals Friday Feb. 28, 2014 at American Bank Center in Corpus Christi. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Hidalgo's Frankie Sanchez takes the ball to the basket against Sam Houston defenders during the class 3A regional semi finals Friday Feb. 28, 2014 at American Bank Center in Corpus Christi. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Baseball: Progreso vs Rio Grande City

Rio Grande City's Jorge Marroquin throws to first base after tagging out Progreso's Dagoberto Zamora Thursday Feb. 27, 2014 at PSJA Southwest High School in Pharr. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Rio Grande City's Geno Gonzalez slides safely to third base against Progreso's Anthony Medrano Thursday Feb. 27, 2014 at PSJA Southwest High School in Pharr. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Progreso's Isaac San Roman miss the ball against Rio Grande City Thursday Feb. 27, 2014 at PSJA Southwest High School in Pharr. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Progreso's Jay Sandoval pitches against Rio Grande City Thursday Feb. 27, 2014 at PSJA Southwest High School in Pharr. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

NBAD: Santa Cruz vs Rio Grande Valley

Vipers' Troy Daniels takes the ball to the basket against Santa Cruz Wednesday Feb. 26. 2014 at the State Farm Arena in Hidalgo. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Vipers' Troy Daniels shoots over Santa Cruz's Daniel Nwaelele Wednesday Feb. 26. 2014 at the State Farm Arena in Hidalgo. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Vipers' Kenny Kadji, top, and Troy Daniels reach for the rebound against Santa Cruz's Dominic McGuire Wednesday Feb. 26. 2014 at the State Farm Arena in Hidalgo. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Boys Basketball: Sharyland vs McAllen Rowe

Sharyland players celebrate after defeating McAllen Rowe 58-50 during the 5A area playoffs Friday Feb. 21, 2014 at McAllen Nikki Rowe High School in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Sharyland's Alex Garza reaches for the loose ball against McAllen Rowe's Alan Martinez during the 5A area playoffs Friday Feb. 21, 2014 at McAllen Nikki Rowe High School in McAllen. Sharyland defeated Rowe 58-50. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com McAllen Rowe's Chris Gatling takes the ball to the basket against Sharyland during the 5A area playoffs Friday Feb. 21, 2014 at McAllen Nikki Rowe High School in McAllen. Sharyland defeated Rowe 58-50. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Sharyland's Jesse Pistokache walks away as he is taunted by McAllen Rowe's Marcus Contreras during the 5A area playoffs Friday Feb. 21, 2014 at McAllen Nikki Rowe High School in McAllen. Sharyland defeated Rowe 58-50. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com McAllen Rowe's Rudy Campos gets blocked by Sharyland's Patrick de la Torre during the 5A area playoffs Friday Feb. 21, 2014 at McAllen Nikki Rowe High School in McAllen. Sharyland defeated Rowe 58-50. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com McAllen Rowe's Jojo Martinez recovers the ball against Sharyland's Korby von Rosenburg during the 5A area playoffs Friday Feb. 21, 2014 at McAllen Nikki Rowe High School in McAllen. Sharyland defeated Rowe 58-50. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Girls Basketball: Laredo United vs Weslaco High

Weslaco's Laura Van Tilburg cuts the net after defeating Laredo United during the regional quarter finals playoff game Tuesday Feb. 18, 2014 at Grulla High School in Rio Grande City. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Weslaco's Ashley Gonzalez, left, and Summer Smith laugh after celebrating a win against Laredo United during the regional quarter finals playoff game Tuesday Feb. 18, 2014 at Grulla High School in Rio Grande City. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Weslaco's Laura Van Tilburg shoots the ball against Laredo United during the regional quarter finals playoff game Tuesday Feb. 18, 2014 at Grulla High School in Rio Grande City. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Weslaco's Summer Smith guards Laredo United's Pamela Rosas during the regional quarter finals playoff game Tuesday Feb. 18, 2014 at Grulla High School in Rio Grande City. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Weslaco's Laura Van Tilburg rebounds the ball against Laredo United during the regional quarter finals playoff game Tuesday Feb. 18, 2014 at Grulla High School in Rio Grande City. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Boys Basketball: Los Fresnos vs McAllen Rowe

Los Fresnos' Jeremy Sifuentes collides with McAllen Rowe's Maury Campos as they reach for a loose ball during the 5A B-District playoff game Monday Feb. 17, 2014 at Nikki Rowe High School in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.coma Los Fresnos' Alex Simien, left, reaches for the rebound against McAllen Rowe during the 5A B-District playoff game Monday Feb. 17, 2014 at Nikki Rowe High School in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com McAllen Rowe's Jojo Martinez shoots over Los Fresnos' David Texada, left, and Brandon Colon during the 5A B-District playoff game Monday Feb. 17, 2014 at Nikki Rowe High School in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com McAllen Rowe's Rudy Campos reaches for the rebound against Los Fresnos' Trevor Sommer during the 5A B-District playoff game Monday Feb. 17, 2014 at Nikki Rowe High School in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Girls Basketball: Los Fresnos vs Edinburg Vela

Los Fresnos' Vivian Alvarez, right, celebrates with teammate Amanda Ramirez, left, after defeating Edinburg Vela during the area playoffs Friday Feb. 14, 2014 at Edinburg Vela High School in Edinburg. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Los Fresnos' Kelsi McDonough collides with Edinburg Vela's Vanessa Perez during the area playoffs Friday Feb. 14, 2014 at Edinburg Vela High School in Edinburg. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Los Fresnos' Amanda Ramirez frights for the loose ball against Edinburg Vela's Vanessa Perez during the area playoffs Friday Feb. 14, 2014 at Edinburg Vela High School in Edinburg. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Edinburg Vela's Daniela Azubell looks to pass the ball as she is doubled teamed by Los Fresnos' Vivian Alvarez, left and Cristi Garza, right, during the area playoffs Friday Feb. 14, 2014 at Edinburg Vela High School in Edinburg. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Edinburg Vela's Daniela Azubell Los Fresnos' Cristi Garza reach for the rebound during the area playoffs Friday Feb. 14, 2014 at Edinburg Vela High School in Edinburg. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

McAllen Memorial's Brian Holmes

McAllen Memorial's Brian Holmes poses for a photo Wednesday Feb. 5, 2014 at the Nikki Rowe High School Natatorium in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Girls Basketball: Sharyland vs Edinburg Vela

Edinburg Vela's head coach Lottie Zarate, left, hands the district trophy to her players after defeating Sharyland Tuesday Feb. 4, 2014 at Edinburg Vela HIgh School in Edinburg. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Edinburg Vela's Daniela Azubell, right, celebrates with teammate Ariel Rodriguez after scoring against Sharyland Tuesday Feb. 4, 2014 at Edinburg Vela HIgh School in Edinburg. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Edinburg Vela's Jaida Muhammad fights for the rebound against Sharyland defenders Tuesday Feb. 4, 2014 at Edinburg Vela HIgh School in Edinburg. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Edinburg Vela's Ariel Rodriguez reaches for the loose ball against Sharyland's Natalia Portillo Tuesday Feb. 4, 2014 at Edinburg Vela HIgh School in Edinburg. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Edinburg Vela's Vanessa Perez waits for the rebound agianst Sharyland's Ale Ruiz, left, and Maddie Garza Tuesday Feb. 4, 2014 at Edinburg Vela HIgh School in Edinburg. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Harwell Middle School Shooting Trial

Nicholas “Nicko” Tijerina exits the 139th District Court after watching Dustin Wesley Cook receive three years of supervised release after pleading no contest to criminal negligence charges Monday Feb. 4, 2014 at the 139th District Court in the Hidalgo County Courthouse in Edinburg. Cook accidentally, but negligible shot Edson Amaro and Nicholas Tijerina at Harwell Middle School when playing basketball outside the campus on Dec. 12, 2011. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Dustin Wesley Cook, right, hugs Nicholas “Nicko” Tijerina during his hearing after he received three years of supervised release after pleading no contest to criminal negligence charges Monday Feb. 4, 2014 at the 139th District Court in the Hidalgo County Courthouse in Edinburg. Cook accidentally, but negligible shot Edson Amaro and Nicholas Tijerina at Harwell Middle School when playing basketball outside the campus on Dec. 12, 2011. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Nicholas “Nicko” Tijerina attends the heading of Dustin Wesley Cook as he received three years of supervised release after pleading no contest to criminal negligence charges Monday Feb. 4, 2014 at the 139th District Court in the Hidalgo County Courthouse in Edinburg. Cook accidentally, but negligible shot Edson Amaro and Nicholas Tijerina at Harwell Middle School when playing basketball outside the campus on Dec. 12, 2011. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Dustin Wesley Cook reads a letter he wrote to Nicholas “Nicko” Tijerina during his hearing after he received three years of supervised release after pleading no contest to criminal negligence charges Monday Feb. 4, 2014 at the 139th District Court in the Hidalgo County Courthouse in Edinburg. Cook accidentally, but negligible shot Edson Amaro and Nicholas Tijerina at Harwell Middle School when playing basketball outside the campus on Dec. 12, 2011. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

District 31-5A Swimming and Diving Championships

McAllen Memorial's Rebecca Sauceda competes in the women's 200-yard freestyle during the District 31-5A Swimming and Diving Championships Saturday Feb. 1, 2014 at the McAllen Nikki Rowe Natatorium in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

McAllen Memorial's Joshua Velasquez competes in the men's 200-yard individual medley during the District 31-5A Swimming and Diving Championships Saturday Feb. 1, 2014 at the McAllen Nikki Rowe Natatorium in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

McAllen's Errol Lizzotte competes in the men's 100-yard butterfly during the District 31-5A Swimming and Diving Championships Saturday Feb. 1, 2014 at the McAllen Nikki Rowe Natatorium in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com