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• Eddy Epperson Scores 1000th Point

  February 19, 2021 10:03 PM

  DONNA - As high school basketball season is under way, it gives athletes a chance to work on their stats. Eddy Epperson racking up his points, hitting his 1000th point during his senior season. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has the story. more »

• 5on5 for Friday Feb. 12 Play Video

  February 13, 2021 9:47 PM

  MCALLEN - Check out the highlights from the Bi-district round of playoffs from Friday February 12th! more »

• 5on5 for Friday Jan. 22 Play Video

  January 23, 2021 8:22 PM

  MCALLEN - Check out some of the highlights from teams around the valley! more »

• 5on5 for Friday Jan. 8 Play Video

  January 11, 2021 10:43 PM

  Check out some of the high school games from around the valley! 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 »

• 5 on 5: March 6th Play Video

  March 6, 2020 10:49 PM

  WESLACO - The Valley's high school basketball season came to end Friday night as boys teams from Los Fresnos, Santa Maria, Hidalgo, and Pioneer all dropped fourth round playoff games. The final scores were: Brandeis - 64 Los Fresnos - 52 Normangee - 55 Santa Maria -... more »

• Pirates Hold Final Practice Before Regional Tourney Play Video

  March 5, 2020 11:21 PM

  HIDALGO - Four Valley boys basketball teams will be fighting to stay alive in the playoffs Friday night. The Hidalgo Pirates have reached the fourth round after winning three playoff games by a combined five points. Our Joel Villanueva was at the Pirates' final practice Thursday before the... more »

• Falcons Enjoy Third Round Win At Bert Ogden Arena Play Video

  March 4, 2020 7:43 PM

  EDINBURG - For the second straight week, boys high school basketball took over Bert Ogden Arena. Los Fresnos notched the win, eliminating Vela 62-49 in the third round of the playoffs. The Falcons along with Pioneer, Hidalgo, and Santa Maria were all winners Tuesday night. CHANNEL 5's... more »

• Pioneer Moves On To Round Three Of Playoffs Play Video

  March 1, 2020 9:30 PM

  WESLACO - The area round of boys basketball playoffs wrapping up Saturday afternoon. The Pioneer Diamondbacks meeting with Miller. Big Red crushing their competition, 88-57. Moving on to the next round where they will face Corpus Christi Veterans. more »

• 5 on 5: February 28th Play Video

  February 28, 2020 11:04 PM

  WESLACO - Boys high school basketball took over the Vipers' house Friday night. Rowe and Weslaco battled at Bert Ogden Arena in the second round of the playoffs. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has more on which Valley teams are moving on in this 5 on 5 update. more »

• Bonding Over Basketball Play Video

  February 23, 2020 11:05 PM

  MISSION - The saying #girldad has gone viral over the last few weeks. A valley duo bringing that hashtag to life. Who are they? CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has the story. more »

• 5 on 5: February 14th Play Video

  February 14, 2020 11:49 PM

  WESLACO - The Brownsville Veterans boys basketball team assured themselves at least a share of the 32-5A title with a win over Pace Friday night. In other action, Edinburg's girls earned the top playoff spot in 31-6A after beating Weslaco in a seeding game. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva... more »

• 5 on 5: February 4th Play Video

  February 4, 2020 11:21 PM

  WESLACO - The high school basketball season is amping up with only a few more games to go before the playoffs tipoff. Tuesday night, a pair of district leaders suffered their first losses in district play. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has this 5 on 5 update. more »

• 5 on 5: January 28th Play Video

  January 28, 2020 11:05 PM

  WESLACO - There were some big district games on Tuesday night's high school basketball schedule. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has the following highlights in this 5 on 5 update: Vela vs Weslaco (boys) Hidalgo vs Rio Hondo (boys) Hidalgo vs Rio Hondo (girls) Los... more »

• 5 on 5: January 14th Play Video

  January 15, 2020 12:15 AM

  WESLACO - Many teams hitting the hardwood Tuesday night for some 5 on 5 action. Our sports team making it out to a few contests. La Feria welcoming Zapata for a district 32-4A match up. Hawks getting the win, 52-46. In district 32-5A, Donna made the trip... more »

• 5 on 5: December 30th Play Video

  December 30, 2019 11:20 PM

  Check out high school basketball highlights from all over the valley! BOYS: Los Fresnos 62 Pace 55 GIRLS: PSJA North 37 Edinburg 47 IDEA Donna 29 La Feria 59 Donna North 20 Pace 41 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 »

• Los Fresnos Takes City of Palms Tournament Title Play Video

  December 21, 2019 10:48 PM

  MCALLEN - The City of Palms Tournament wrapping up Saturday evening. The host Rowe and Los Fresnos in the championship game. The Falcons getting their second straight tournament title. Check out the highlights. 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: December 14th Play Video

  December 15, 2019 6:22 PM

  WESLACO - Boys high school basketball tournaments wrapped up Saturday with final games taking place at PSJA North and La Feria. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has highlights in this 5 on 5 update. more »

• 5 on 5: December 13th Play Video

  December 13, 2019 10:49 PM

  WESLACO - It was a basketball blitz Friday with another busy day of tournament action. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has highlights from eight games in this 5 on 5 update. more »

• 5 on 5: December 12th Play Video

  December 12, 2019 10:55 PM

  WESLACO - A new week, a new batch of high school basketball tournaments. In tonight's edition of 5 on 5, CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva brings us highlights from a trio of boys tourneys. more »

• 5 on 5: December 10th Play Video

  December 10, 2019 11:47 PM

  DONNA - Boys basketball teams at Donna High School and San Perlita High School came together for a cause Tuesday night: autism awareness. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has the details in the latest edition of 5 on 5. more »

• PSJA North Takes Home Hardware at Hidalgo Pirates Classic Play Video

  December 8, 2019 10:44 PM

  HIDALGO - The Hidalgo Pirates Classic happening over the weekend. PSJA North and Stafford hit the hardwood to fight for the title Saturday afternoon. The Raiders took home the hardware, 57-47. Check out the highlights. more »

• Los Fresnos Takes Home Tournament of Champions Title Play Video

  December 8, 2019 10:42 PM

  LOS FRESNOS - Los Fresnos hosting the Tournament of Champions over the weekend. The Falcons meeting with San Antonio Reagan for the championship contest Saturday evening. The hosts becoming the champs, 55-45. Check out the highlights. more »

• 5 on 5: December 5th Play Video

  December 5, 2019 10:55 PM

  WESLACO - Tournament action ruled the day for Valley high school basketball teams. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has our 5 on 5 update. more »

• 5 on 5: December 3rd Play Video

  December 3, 2019 10:51 PM

  WESLACO - High school basketball teams took the court Tuesday night for another slate of non-district games. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has our 5 on 5 highlights for Pioneer vs Santa Rosa (boys) and Donna vs Edinburg (girls). more »

• Weslaco Girls Top Harlingen at Border Brawl Play Video

  November 23, 2019 11:02 PM

  MCALLEN - Weslaco and Harlingen girls making it to the championship game at the Border Brawl. The Panthers getting the tile with a final score of 58-45. Check out the highlights. more »

• 5 on 5: November 21st Play Video

  November 21, 2019 10:50 PM

  WESLACO - There's lots of high school basketball this week with tournaments going on across the Valley. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has our 5 on 5 highlights from Thursday's tourney action. 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 »

• 5 on 5: November 14th Play Video

  November 14, 2019 7:54 PM

  WESLACO - Valley girls basketball teams tipped off tournament action Thursday at the Mid Valley Classic. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has 5 on 5 highlights. more »

• Sharyland Pioneer Basketball Season Comes to an End After Loss to Roy Miller, 53-35 Play Video

  February 23, 2019 9:51 PM

  SANTA ROSA - Sharyland Pioneer competed in the area round of playoffs Saturday afternoon against Roy Miller. After the first quarter the diamondbacks were down double digits. But were able to bounce back in the second, going into half time only down by one point, 16-15. Once... more »

• 5 on 5: February 7th Play Video

  February 7, 2019 10:58 PM

  DONNA - There was one more game to be played before the girls basketball postseason began. Edinburg and Weslaco met up in a seeding game Thursday night at Donna North. With a win, the Bobcats secured the number one seed in the district. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva was there to... more »

• Mercedes Basketball Earns First District Title Since 2016 Season Play Video

  February 5, 2019 10:32 PM

  MERCEDES - The Mercedes Girls Basketball team has not won a district title since the 2016 season. "It was a good feeling winning it," said Jasmine Flores. "Beating Donna by a lot because in the first round when we played them it was close but beating them by a... 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 »