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• Harlingen South's Olek Lerma signs with William Woods football Play Video

  May 8, 2026 11:00 PM

  Harlingen South outside linebacker Olek Lerma signed with William Woods University football on Friday afternoon. "It might be a little bit far from home, but I think I can make it fit," Lerma said. "I think it'll be a good place." Lerma was a two-time second team All-District... more »

• Harlingen South star quarterback Austen Shroyer commits to Nelson University Play Video

  May 7, 2026 11:17 PM

  Harlingen South star quarterback Austen Shroyer made his commitment official on Thursday, signing to join the football program at Nelson University. "I think it's very exciting because it's a once in a lifetime thing," Shroyer said. "Not a lot of football players down here go and play college, from... more »

• RGV boys basketball area round scores and highlights Play Video

  February 27, 2026 10:47 PM

  RGV BOYS BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS AREA ROUND Thursday, February 26 McAllen High 65, CC Ray 58 Brownsville Jubilee 50, Wharton 49 IDEA Riverview 38, CC London 83 Friday, February 27 Harlingen South 57, Laredo Martin 54 (OT) Harlingen 50, Laredo United South 61... more »

• Harlingen South & Brownsville Hanna advance to area round behind dominant performances Play Video

  February 23, 2026 11:09 PM

  RGV BOYS BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS BI-DISTRICT ROUND Monday, February 23rd Brownsville Hanna 61, Edinburg 41 Harlingen South 65, Sharyland Pioneer 38 IDEA Riverview 65, IDEA Edinburg 55 Zapata 58, Port Isabel 49 Brownsville Jubilee 83, King 73 Comstock 83, San Isidro 25 more »

• Kayden Villarreal's game-winner lifts Harlingen South to thrilling playoff victory Play Video

  February 17, 2026 11:30 PM

  Highlights from the epic Harlingen South vs. McAllen Memorial playoff duel, with Lady Hawks senior Kayden Villarreal delivering an epic game-winner to clinch the victory. more »

• Two-a-Day Tour 2025: Weslaco East Wildcats Play Video

  August 25, 2025 9:26 PM

  The Weslaco East Wildcats started the 2024 season on fire. The team won their first four games of the year, and over the first eight weeks they went 6-1 overall and 4-1 in district play. However, a late season gauntlet of opponents left the Wildcats on the outside looking... more »

• Harlingen High & Sharyland shine in opening games of 2025 volleyball season Play Video

  August 12, 2025 11:42 PM

  Highlights and postgame coverage from matches on Tuesday, August 12th as the 2025 high school volleyball season gets underway in the RGV. Watch the video above for the full story. more »

• Weslaco, Merecedes advance to the 7-on-7 State tournament Play Video

  June 21, 2025 11:12 PM

  Mercedes, TX -- Mercedes Tigers and Harlingen South Hawks make an undefeated run to the Bracket A championship where the Tigers beat the Hawks 27-20. In Bracket B, The Weslaco Panthers took the win over the Harlingen Cardinals 26-6 to advance to the 7-on-7 State Tournament. The 7-on-7... more »

• Robles Achieves 100th Win Play Video

  March 27, 2021 1:21 PM

  HARLINGEN - A coach's goal is to win. Trying to get as many wins as possible before they retire. The first step to achieving that is to reach the triple digit mark. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross met with Head Coach Julian Robles after he hit that mark this... more »

• 5on5 for Wednesday Dec. 30 Play Video

  December 30, 2020 11:30 PM

  MCALLEN - Check out the high school highlights from across the valley! more »

• On the Diamond: March 6th Play Video

  March 6, 2020 8:48 PM

  CORPUS CHRISTI - Harlingen South softball is in the hunt for the championship at Mira's Bayfront Bash. The Hawks defeated Corpus Christi Veterans 8-7 Friday to advance to Saturday's championship semifinals. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has the update. more »

• Mikela Mireles Signs With Victoria College Play Video

  March 3, 2020 8:25 PM

  HARLINGEN - Another Valley athlete has received an opportunity to play at the next level. Harlingen South senior Mikela Mireles signed to play volleyball at Victoria College Tuesday afternoon. "What really caught my eye with Victoria was the coaches. They were very loving and welcoming to me when... more »

• Harlingen South Linebacker Ethan Gonzalez Headed To UMHB Play Video

  February 25, 2020 10:55 PM

  HARLINGEN - Ethan Gonzalez is going to be a Crusader next school year. Today, the Harlingen South linebacker signed with the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. Gonzalez had 91 tackles for the Hawks this season. He was also a first team all-district selection. more »

• Harlingen South Tops Bishop, 3-2 Play Video

  February 23, 2020 10:02 PM

  MISSION - Harlingen South Softball in action Saturday afternoon at the Mission Fastpitch Festival. The Hawks taking on Bishop for their last game of the weekend. Big green getting the win, 3-2. more »

• 5 on 5: December 31 Play Video

  December 31, 2019 11:50 PM

  WESLACO - Check out the highlights of teams ending 2019 with one last game! GIRLS: Harlingen 57 Vela 54 BOYS: Edinburg North 51 Harlingen South 63 IDEA Frontier 34 Santa Rosa 92 Donna 52 PSJA North 66 more »

• 5 on 5: December 27th Play Video

  December 27, 2019 10:50 PM

  WESLACO - Valley high school athletes back in action as Holiday Tournaments take place all over the valley. Check out the highlights from some of the contests. more »

• 5 on 5: December 16th Play Video

  December 16, 2019 10:56 PM

  RIO HONDO - It was 4A versus 6A Monday night as Rio Hondo welcomed Harlingen South. The 6A Hawks scored the non-district win. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has highlights and post-game reaction. more »

• 5 on 5: November 27th Play Video

  November 27, 2019 8:01 PM

  LAREDO - Harlingen South boys basketball played the second of a back-to-back Wednesday, dropping a 55-44 decision to United. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has the recap. more »

• 5 on 5: November 19th Play Video

  November 19, 2019 10:56 PM

  WESLACO - The high school basketball season is now underway for both Valley boys and girls teams. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has your 5 on 5 highlights from Tuesday's action. more »

• Hawks Heading Back To The Playoffs Play Video

  November 14, 2019 7:37 PM

  HARLINGEN - How about the Harlingen South Hawks? They're in the playoffs after a must-win last week. The Hawks get Weslaco East in the first round Friday night. CHANNEL 5's Ruben Juarez reports. more »

• Hawks Heading Back To The Playoffs

  November 14, 2019 7:37 PM

  HARLINGEN - How about the Harlingen South Hawks? They're in the playoffs after a must-win last week. The Hawks get Weslaco East in the first round Friday night. CHANNEL 5's Ruben Juarez reports. more »

• Night at the Net: November 9th Play Video

  November 9, 2019 11:27 PM

  HARLINGEN - McAllen High and Harlingen South hit the hardwood Saturday afternoon for the 6A Area Playoff Round. After 4 sets, the Bulldogs were victorious. Check out the highlights. more »

• First & Goal Saturday: Sept 28th Play Video

  September 28, 2019 10:58 PM

  WESLACO - Week five of high school valley football wrapping up. Five valley teams in action. While Harlingen, PSJA Memorial and Pace stayed local, Harlingen South and San Benito were on the road. Check out the highlights to see all the action. Harlingen 49, Midland 13... more »

• Harlingen South Defense Eyes PSJA North Play Video

  September 5, 2019 11:24 PM

  HARLINGEN - After posting a week 1 shutout, the Harlingen South defense has turned its attention to PSJA North. The Hawks and Raiders face off Friday in our First & Goal Game of the Week. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has the update. more »

• Night at the Net: September 3rd Play Video

  September 3, 2019 11:06 PM

  HARLINGEN - Tuesday night's volleyball took our CHANNEL 5 cameras to Harlingen South High School where the Hawks swept PSJA North. Our Joel Villanueva has "Night at the Net" highlights. more »

• Two-A-Day Tour: Harlingen South Play Video

  August 16, 2019 7:51 PM

  It's time to talk Valley high school football again. Throughout the month of August, CHANNEL 5 will be visiting every team as we get ready for the 2019 season. It's all part of our Two-A-Day Tour. In this video, we focus on Harlingen South. more »

• South Softball Up For The Challenge Play Video

  May 15, 2019 7:26 PM

  HARLINGEN - The Harlingen South Hawks are up for the challenge when they take the field this week for another playoff series. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has more on the South softball team, which has reached the sweet 16. more »

• HCISD Confirms No Threats to Harlingen High Schools

  February 4, 2019 10:21 AM

  HARLINGEN – Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District has been working with the Harlingen Police Department to address threats made Sunday evening. Brianna Vela, marketing coordinator for HCISD, tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS the students who were involved have been identified and appropriate actions have been taken. Law enforcement has... more »

• 5 on 5: January 15th Play Video

  January 15, 2019 11:10 PM

  HARLINGEN - Tuesday night's edition of 5 on 5 got started with Bird Ball in Harlingen. The Cardinals took rivalry bragging rights in boys and girls basketball with a pair of wins over the South Hawks. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has district highlights from across the Valley. more »

• The Molina Way Play Video

  December 27, 2018 7:47 PM

  HARLINGEN – The list of Rio Grande Valley success stories when it comes to high school basketball coaches has to include the name Molina. Harlingen South coach Brian Molina has followed his dad's example to create a successful career of his own. CHANNEL 5's Ruben Juarez has the... more »