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• Sharyland Plans Court Challenge Play Video

  May 23, 2013 8:58 PM

  MISSION - After meeting with legal counsel on Thursday, the Sharyland ISD Board of Trustees has authorized legal action to try to overturn last week's baseball loss to Eagle Pass. The Rattlers lost 10-9 in the regional quarter-final. At issue, is a violation of UIL protocol in the selection of... more »

• Rattlers Play Waiting Game Play Video

  May 23, 2013 12:03 AM

  MISSION - The Sharyland high school baseball team appears caught in a waiting game to see if the UIL will act on last week's loss to Eagle Pass in the 5A playoffs. Information provided to CHANNEL 5 SPORTS indicates that the UIL has provided three options to Eagle Pass to... more »

• Garcia Sidelined for Season Play Video

  May 22, 2013 11:49 PM

  ST. LOUIS - Valley native Jaime Garcia will not pitch again for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2013. The left hander will undergo season ending shoulder surgery at an undisclosed time. Garcia went on the disabled list after experiencing pain in his shoulder after a start last Saturday. more »

• Sharyland Questions Umpire Assignment Play Video

  May 20, 2013 8:49 PM

  MISSION - Expectations were high that the Sharyland baseball program would have a long run in the 5A baseball playoffs. But a controversial 10-9 loss to Eagle Pass last Friday ended the Rattlers' run. CHANNEL 5's Vince Erickson reports that the school, athletic program, and baseball team have contacted the... more »

• Police Investigate Theft at Sharyland High School Play Video

  May 15, 2013 10:25 PM

  HIDALGO COUNTY - Mission police are investigating the theft of numerous items from the field house at Sharyland High School. The thefts happened Tuesday when the football team was practicing, police said. People at the school told CHANNEL 5 NEWS that the suspect stole iPhones and even coaches' wallets.... more »

• Regional DIamond Match-Ups Play Video

  May 13, 2013 11:47 PM

  WESLACO - Five Valley schools remain in contention for state titles on the diamond this spring. Another set of Rattlers has joined Sharyland in the UIL baseball tournaments. The 5A Rattlers face a one game playoff Friday night in Harlandale against Eagle Pass. The upstart Rio Grande City Rattlers, fresh... more »

• Girls 5A State Golf Update Play Video

  May 1, 2013 12:04 AM

  AUSTIN - Sharyland's Sabina Pena finished tied for fourth after a two-over par round of 74 at the UIL 5A Girls golf championships in Austin. Pena had started the day in second place. She finished six shots behind the girls' gold medalist. more »

• That Championship Feeling Play Video

  April 17, 2013 11:22 PM

  GEORGETOWN - Last season, it was the Sharyland Rattlers in the state spotlight on the way to the UIL 5A boys' soccer championship. In the spirit of "all for one, and one for all," CHANNEL 5's Vince Erickson looks at how recent history might profit this year's state semi-finalists Hanna... more »

• On the Diamond: April 16 Play Video

  April 16, 2013 11:54 PM

  MISSION - The second-ranked 5A baseball team in the state of Texas got some more CHANNEL 5 air time in this Tuesday's edition of On the Diamond. Sharyland remained unbeaten in the 30-5A standings with an 8-1 victory over Palmview. Like most of the Rattlers' victories this season, this game... more »

• On the Diamond: April 12 Play Video

  April 12, 2013 11:31 PM

  DONNA - Sharyland jumped out with three runs in the top of the first inning at Donna, and remained unbeaten in 30-5A baseball, in another "On the Diamond" performance before the CHANNEL 5 cameras. The Rattlers won 12-1. More baseball and softball scores from Friday night's Valley play are available... more »

• Soccer Playoffs Plus: April 9 Play Video

  April 9, 2013 11:35 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - An all-Brownsville showdown was the highlight of a busy night of UIL playoff soccer. The Sports Park was the location for the 5A boys' regional match between Rivera and Lopez. The Raiders scored the only two goals and advanced to San Antonio this weekend with a 2-0 victory.... more »

• Soccer Playoffs Plus: April 5 Play Video

  April 6, 2013 12:07 AM

  MERCEDES - Three Brownsville boys' soccer teams enjoyed a big night on Friday with victories that advanced the schools to the third round of the 5A UIL playoffs. Lopez dethroned the defending state champs with a 1-0 victory over Sharyland at the neutral site of Mercedes. Hanna and Rivera also... more »

• Spring Training Continues for Ibanez Play Video

  April 3, 2013 11:37 PM

  KISSIMMEE, FL - The major league baseball season is underway with most of the players in the Astros' system out of spring training and on to this year's opening day assignments. Some though, like the Valley's Angel Ibanez, are still in Florida, preparing for assignment to one of the Astros'... more »

• On the Diamond: March 14 Play Video

  March 15, 2013 12:12 AM

  EDCOUCH - District softball grabbed the attention of the CHANNEL 5 cameras on Thursday night. Statewide baseball polls were also on the local radar. The first 5A rankings since the pre-season have Sharyland ranked sixth. In 32-4A action, Mercedes took to the road to face Edcouch-Elsa. The Lady Jackets recorded... more »

• On the Diamond: March 12 Play Video

  March 13, 2013 12:07 AM

  MISSION - Regardless if the pitching is overhand or underhand, you can expect to see a diamond and four bases on Tuesday's CHANNEL 5 NEWS. On the Diamond highlights included baseball action from Sharyland and softball competition from Mercedes. The highlights also included a pair of lopsided final scores. Sharyland... more »

• Girls Area: February 15 Play Video

  February 16, 2013 12:06 AM

  WESLACO - Four Valley girls' teams will continue on to regional play in the UIL state basketball tournaments. Local fans were assured that no less than two teams would be in action next week as a result of head-to-head match-ups. Both of those 5A games came in Weslaco. At Weslaco... more »

• Van Tilburg Sidelined by Torn ACL Play Video

  February 14, 2013 11:43 PM

  WESLACO - The area round of the girls' state basketball playoffs got off to a slow start on Thursday with both Rowe and Lyford being blindsided in lopsided defeats. Only two local teams are assured passage to the regional quarter-finals when action continues on Friday. Weslaco hosts Sharyland in one... more »

• Fast Break Friday: February 1 Play Video

  February 1, 2013 11:43 PM

  WESLACO - Valley basketball teams now face a sense of urgency with the calendar page turned to February. Time is running out for teams trying to qualify for post-season play. CHANNEL 5's Fast Break Friday action focused on four games. In 30-5A boys' play, Sharyland closed the gap on Edinburg... more »

• Fast Break Friday: January 25 Play Video

  January 26, 2013 12:22 AM

  BROWNSVILLE - A battle of Brownsville highlights the current edition of Fast Break Friday. 32-5A boys action sent Hanna to face Porter. It was a tussle for the Cowboys before emerging with a 56-51 victory. In boys' play in 31-5A, Weslaco East played host to PSJA. The Bears were road... more »

• Soccer Takes Its Turn Play Video

  January 8, 2013 11:17 PM

  WESLACO - It may not be the Valley's most popular high school sport. Soccer is the activity that has claimed the most UIL state championships. The most recent one was claimed last spring by the Sharyland boys. Is there more hardware ahead for Valley players on the pitch? CHANNEL 5's... more »

• Angel Ibanez Back Home Again Play Video

  December 20, 2012 2:23 AM

  MISSION - The announcement of conference affiliation for the Broncs wasn't just heralded by current and future players. Angel Ibanez, a baseball player in the Astros' minor league system and a former member of the Broncs, was also on hand for Wednesday's announcement. Earlier, at a career day, Ibanez spoke... more »

• First & Goal Final: Four Locals Advance Play Video

  November 24, 2012 12:29 AM

  WESLACO - Sharyland remained undefeated and eliminated last year's "last man standing" on a rainy night of UIL area football on Friday. The Rattlers (12-0) defeated Harlingen 42-2 to earn a 5A-Division 1 meeting with San Antonio Madison on Friday, November 30 at Buc Stadium in Corpus Christi. Sharyland was... more »

• First & Goal Friday: Area Round Play Video

  November 23, 2012 11:53 PM

  WESLACO - Edcouch-Elsa recorded a huge post-season upset by bumping off Port Lavaca Calhoun 36-34 on Friday night in San Antonio. The Yellowjackets earned a 4A-Division 2 match up in the third round with San Antonio Brennan as a result. That game will be played on Friday, November 30th at... more »

• Tony Harris Sounds Off Play Video

  November 16, 2012 11:20 PM

  McALLEN - Former McHi head coach Tony Harris didn't mince words in responding to being reassigned yesterday. Harris told CHANNEL 5 SPORTS on Friday morning he thought the move by McAllen ISD was politically motivated and ultimately hurt his players at McHi. Watch the attached video clip to see Harris's... more »

• Early Release at John H. Shary Elementary Due to Power Outage Play Video

  November 16, 2012 12:50 PM

  MISSION - Students at John H. Shary Elementary in Sharyland are being released at 1 p.m. due to a power outage at the school. The campus is located off 495 and Glasscock Road. We're told buses will be running accordingly. Sharyland ISD Superintendent Dr. Virginia Richter told CHANNEL... more »

• From One End Zone to the Other Play Video

  November 5, 2012 10:40 PM

  MISSION - You can't squeeze any more yards out of a touchdown run than 109. If you could, some part of your foot would be on the line at the back of the end zone. So it is safe to say that Sharyland's Sean Landez, at 109 yards plus, now... more »

• At The Net: October 23 Play Video

  October 23, 2012 11:32 PM

  McALLEN - The Rowe Lady Warriors claimed the outright 31-5A volleyball championship for 2012 in front of CHANNEL 5 cameras on Tuesday. At the Net action saw the Warriors knock off Weslaco East in three straight sets. 15th-ranked Sharyland of 30-5A was also taking a straight sets victory on Tuesday... more »

• First & Goal Friday: October 19 Play Video

  October 19, 2012 11:41 PM

  MISSION - Top-ranked Donna and 2nd-ranked Sharyland traded touchdowns for the first 56 points of the First & Goal "Game of the Week" on Friday night. The Rattlers scored first. Donna answered. Back and forth they went until half time found Sharyland ahead 28-21. The Redskins had one more answer... more »

• Pick The Play: Week Six Play Video

  October 17, 2012 11:01 PM

  WESLACO - Internet voting has concluded and we have a winner in the week six "Pick the Play" contest. Voters selected the Sharyland touchdown down the sidelines, one of many scores in a decisive win over Edinburg, as the most popular play of the week. Each Sunday, three different plays... more »

• At the Net: October 16 Play Video

  October 16, 2012 11:17 PM

  MERCEDES - For the first time this season, a Valley girls' volleyball team has a top ten ranking in a state poll. Edcouch-Elsa is now ranked tenth in 4A and was sporting the new honor in a 32-4A match at Mercedes. CHANNEL 5 cameras were there for the district action.... more »

• First & Goal Final: October 12 Play Video

  October 12, 2012 10:59 PM

  WESLACO - The top two teams in the Dave's Dozen 5A poll both took care of business on Friday night to set up next week's showdown for bragging rights and first place in 30-5A. Donna stormed to 45 first half points, en route to a 55-0 victory over winless Vela.... more »

• First & Goal Thursday: September 27 Play Video

  September 27, 2012 11:29 PM

  EDINBURG - Our second-ranked 5A team, Sharyland, survived an upset on the road on Thursday night and remained unbeaten with a 55-48 victory over Economedes. The Rattlers are now 2-and-0 in 30-5A play. In other action on Thursday, Weslaco pounded PSJA Memorial 43-10 and in Brownsville, Veterans Memorial has reached... more »

• At the Net: September 18 Play Video

  September 18, 2012 11:32 PM

  McALLEN - Both of the Valley's state-ranked 5A volleyball teams were in action Tuesday night. At the net in Mission were squads from Sharyland and Edinburg North. The 16th ranked Rattlers needed four sets before dispatching the Lady Cougars in 30-5A play. While in McAllen, Nikki Rowe, tabbed 18th in... more »

• Ibanez: Aluminum to Wood Play Video

  September 12, 2012 10:41 PM

  EDINBURG - The Houston Astros are closing in, for the second year in a row, on a major league worst for losses in a season. That's the bad news. The good news is that if ever an organization needed to harvest its minor league system for talent, it's now. That... more »

• Sharyland Blanks Donna in Three Play Video

  September 11, 2012 10:25 PM

  MISSION - Tuesday night in the fall is volleyball time in the Rio Grande Valley. A match from district 30-5A sent Donna to face Sharyland in front of the CHANNEL 5 cameras. The Lady Rattlers, now 16th ranked in the newest 5A state poll, won this match in straight sets... more »

• First & Goal Thursday: August 30 Play Video

  August 30, 2012 11:10 PM

  WESLACO - With the addition of more Valley schools playing varsity high school football this season, multi-use stadiums will get even more action on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The first night of the season found five games under Thursday night lights. New varsity entry PSJA Southwest, a member of 32-4A,... more »

• Two-A-Day Tour: Sharyland Play Video

  August 24, 2012 10:55 PM

  MISSION - A new era always begins for a high school football program when the whistle changes hands from the former head coach to a new man in charge. At Sharyland, new head coach Ron Adame doesn't want too much to change after a long and current run of success... more »

• Two More Valley All-Staters Play Video

  July 27, 2012 11:12 PM

  WESLACO - Add two more Valley baseball players to the list of all-state honorees. The TSWA all-state team for 5A players has revealed Sharyland pitcher Eric Gutierrez as a first team selection. PSJA's Joey Garza was named to the all-state third team. more »

• Sharyland Soccer Earns National Respect Play Video

  June 22, 2012 10:49 PM

  MISSION - How's this for taking a state championship and running with it? Sharyland's boys soccer titlists now have something else to celebrate. The National Soccer Coaches Association of America has issued the final poll for the school year. Sharyland finished third nationally in those rankings. The reward is a... more »

• Shooting Blows Cover For Former Tamaulipas Cop Play Video

  June 13, 2012 6:24 PM

  MISSION - A former Tamaulipas state cop at the center of a money laundering investigation has been hiding in the Rio Grande Valley for seven years, police said today. Officials said Carlos Alberto Coronado's identity and alleged money laundering operation were exposed after they responded to a shooting at... more »

• Feds Join Investigation into Mission Shooting Play Video

  June 13, 2012 12:19 PM

  MISSION - Federal agents have joined the investigation into a shooting that led to the discovery of an alleged money laundering operation. Police say a group of men drove up to a 2-story home on the 2200 block of School Lane in Mission early Tuesday and opened fire. The... more »

• Police Investigate Drive-by Shooting in Mission

  June 12, 2012 4:22 PM

  MISSION - Police are sifting trough evidence today at the scene of a drive-by shooting just half a block away from Sharyland High School. Officials have released few details about the incident that happened early this morning at a 2-story home on the 2200 block of School Lane. ... more »

• Carroll Edged at 5A Final Four Play Video

  June 8, 2012 10:37 PM

  ROUND ROCK - First round draft pick Courtney Hawkins and his Corpus Christi Carroll baseball teammates had their eyes on a big prize at the UIL 5A state baseball tournament in Round Rock. The Tigers lost in the semi-finals to A&M Consolidated 2-1 and watched the season end on the... more »

• Carroll Blanks Rattlers on 1-Hitter Play Video

  May 25, 2012 10:10 PM

  FALFURRIAS - 2nd-ranked Corpus Christi Carroll got a one-hitter from starting pitcher O'Shea Dumes and used that dominating performance to take game one of the 5A best-of-three regional semi-final series from Sharyland 4-0 on Friday night. The Rattlers didn't collect the lone base hit until the seventh inning. Carroll broke... more »

• Last Hope Sharyland Ready for Carroll Play Video

  May 24, 2012 11:26 PM

  MISSION - With one day to go before the best-of-three 5A regional baseball semi-final between Sharyland and Carroll, the head coach of the lone Valley representative in the UIL playoffs is confident his team can advance to play another week. The series opens Friday night in Falfurrias with Rattlers' head... more »

• CC Carroll Chimes in on Sharyland Play Video

  May 23, 2012 10:57 PM

  CORPUS CHRISTI - Old baseball playoff rivals collide in Falfurrias this weekend when two of the state's top ranked 5A teams open a best-of-three series. 4th-ranked Sharyland has made effective use of big bats in the post-season. At the same time, 2nd-ranked Carroll has been stingy when it comes to... more »

• Sharyland Faces Old Playoff Rival Play Video

  May 21, 2012 11:25 PM

  MISSION - The Sharyland Rattlers and Carroll Tigers are familiar rivals when it comes to the 5A state baseball playoffs. The two teams will open the regional semi-finals at the Falfurrias baseball field on Friday at 8:00 pm in the first game of a best-of-three series. The Rattlers, 4th ranked... more »

• Split Decisions for Valley Playoff Teams Play Video

  May 18, 2012 10:47 PM

  LAREDO - Valley baseball teams fared well on the opening night of the regional quarter-finals with both Sharyland and PSJA prevailing in first games of best-of-three series. The Valley girls are one round deeper in the state softball playoffs. And the regional semi-finals were not kind to either Edinburg North... more »

• Five Rattlers Earn Soccer All-State Nods Play Video

  May 16, 2012 11:07 PM

  MISSION - It was all Sharyland, all the time, as far as Valley representation on the All-State Soccer teams for boys and girls. The new 5A state boys' titlists had three selections, while the girls' regional finalists earned two slots. CHANNEL 5's Vince Erickson has more. more »

• Lofty Rankings for Two Valley Teams Play Video

  May 15, 2012 11:04 PM

  WESLACO - A total of four Valley teams, two in each sport, remain alive in the UIL state softball and baseball tournaments. And even though the ultimate ranking of the four teams will be determined in the playoff rounds ahead, two of our squads are enjoying some significant recognition. CHANNEL... more »

• Brain Disorder Tests Former Sharyland Swimmer Play Video

  May 14, 2012 10:47 PM

  MISSION - Former Sharyland swimmer Chelsea Jensen misses her days as a productive member of the Rattlers' swim team. The 19-year old drew support from her teammates and the daily competition. Her challenge now is to face a rare brain disorder with hope and optimism. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva reports. more »

• Costs Reduced When Teams Play at Home Play Video

  May 9, 2012 10:12 PM

  McALLEN - Three more UIL regional tournaments are moving to the Valley next school year. As first reported Monday on CHANNEL 5 SPORTS, UT-Pan American will play host to the 5A girls' volleyball and basketball regionals and the boys' basketball regional beginning in 2012-2013. There are a number of advantages... more »

• All the Way to State, Part 2

  May 1, 2012 10:33 PM

  AUSTIN - There were no medals, despite a top three finish from a Valley golfer, on the final day of the UIL golf and tennis tournaments. Sharyland's Peter Fox finished in four-way tie for third place after shooting a one-over par 141 for the two rounds in the 5A boys... more »

• All the Way to State, Part 1 Play Video

  April 30, 2012 10:16 PM

  AUSTIN - Two more UIL state championship competitions got underway Monday in Austin with Valley representatives at both the golf and tennis championships. Teams from Harlingen South and La Feria took aim on tennis titles, while the golf tournament had both individuals and one team from the Valley. CHANNEL 5's... more »

• Mother of Fallen Marine Speaks Out About Son's Death Play Video

  April 27, 2012 12:33 AM

  TEMPLE - The mother of Staff Sgt. Joseph Fankhauser is speaking out about her son's death. Mary Wisecarver now lives in Temple, Texas. She says it was Sunday afternoon when she got the news about her son's death. "There was a voicemail from my daughter-in-law telling me to call... more »

• More Recognition for New State Champs

  April 24, 2012 10:48 PM

  MISSION - After a midnight rally over the weekend to celebrate the new 5A state soccer champs, the Sharyland Rattlers continued the victory lap on Tuesday. Team members and coaches showed off the newly-won hardware before Sharyland ISD school trustees. UIL competition continues at state golf and tennis meets next... more »

• On the Verge of a State Championship Play Video

  April 20, 2012 10:24 PM

  GEORGETOWN - When the Sharyland Rattlers look at Saturday's soccer championship opponent, the players might see a mirror reflection. Sharyland's swarming defense, and two swift goals, took Mansfield out of the semi-final match in the first 25 minutes. A 2-0 halftime lead stood up in a 3-1 decision. Many thought... more »

• State Soccer Coverage Continues on Saturday

  April 20, 2012 10:22 PM

  GEORGETOWN - CHANNEL 5's coverage of the Sharyland Rattlers in the 5A boys state soccer championship will continue on Saturday. Joel Villanueva leads our coverage and will have highlights and post-game reaction on CHANNEL 5 NEWS This Weekend. Our social media sites: Facebook, Twitter and the Sports Box here on... more »

• Rattlers Advance to State Championship Match Play Video

  April 19, 2012 6:18 PM

  GEORGETOWN - Jesus Olivares scored a pair of goals, one in each half, to push Sharyland past Mansfield 3-1, and on to the UIL 5A state championship match on Saturday afternoon. The Rattlers (30-3-3) scored twice in the first half, against the wind, to take early control of play. Daniel... more »

• Sharyland's Tomorrow is Thursday in Georgetown Play Video

  April 18, 2012 9:52 PM

  GEORGETOWN - The Sharyland Rattlers are eager to add the school's name to the UIL list of soccer state championships. The squad is two steps away from the title after five straight wins in this year's playoffs. Thursday's 4 pm start in Georgetown against Mansfield is the path to Saturday's... more »

• Day One for 5A Girls' Golf Play Video

  April 18, 2012 9:51 PM

  EDINBURG - The 5A girls opened the UIL regional golf tournament at Las Lagos in Edinburg on Wednesday. Edinburg's Jessica Tamen was a state qualifier a year ago. She shot a 3-over par 74 and sits in fifth place on the individual leaderboard. Tamen was the best among Valley entrants... more »

• Soccer Concussions Rare, Yet Still A Concern Play Video

  April 18, 2012 9:45 PM

  MISSION - Any time an athlete's head makes contact with anything during competition, there is a medical concern about possible concussion. Football has grabbed the bulk of the attention when it comes to head injuries because of the multiple player collisions that occur during a game. Concussions in soccer are... more »

• Rattlers Win Regional Golf Playoff Play Video

  April 17, 2012 10:24 PM

  McALLEN - Sharyland needed a playoff, but prevailed in the extra swings over San Antonio Johnson to claim the boys' 5A regional golf championship in McAllen on Tuesday. The Rattlers trailed by six shots coming into the day's final round. Sharyland's Juan Rodriguez finished third in the medal standings and... more »

• Sharyland Preps for State Soccer Shot Play Video

  April 16, 2012 10:12 PM

  MISSION - The Sharyland Rattlers have three days to prepare for the school's first UIL Final Four shot in soccer. The squad scored a 2-1 decision in Saturday's regional championship game against Lopez. Strong defense and good goaltending will go a long way in producing success for the Rattlers. The... more »

• Sharyland To Face Mansfield In State Semifinal Play Video

  April 15, 2012 9:38 PM

  MISSION - The UIL finalized its state soccer tournament brackets Sunday, pitting Sharyland (15-3) against Mansfield (21-5-4) in a 5A boys semifinal match Thursday at 4:00 pm. The other semifinal will see Austin Westlake (25-1-1) take on Katy Morton Ranch (19-3-6) at 6:00 pm. The winners of both semifinals... more »

• On To State! Sharyland Boys Capture Region IV Title Play Video

  April 14, 2012 8:38 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - The Sharyland boys soccer team earned a spot in the 5A state tournament after defeating Lopez 2-1 Saturday at the Brownsville Sports Park. With a 1-1 tie in the second half and nine minutes remaining, Gilberto Alanis headed home the go-ahead score for the Rattlers on a corner... more »

• Soccer Round-Up: Four Gain Regional Finals Play Video

  April 13, 2012 10:00 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - The Rio Grande Valley is guaranteed one regional soccer championship and will have chances to win two more on Saturday after semi-final matches in Brownsville and Corpus Christi on Friday. Sharyland will send both the boys and girls to Saturday's 5A regional finals. The boys got a goal... more »

• 30-5A Baseball: A Runaway Race Again Play Video

  April 13, 2012 9:48 PM

  McALLEN - The 30-5A baseball race is again turning into a runaway for coach Bart Bickerton's Sharyland Rattlers. The Rattlers remained unbeaten in the district race and won their 11th game of the 30-5A season with a 6-1 win at McAllen Memorial. Sharyland struck first with a run in the... more »

• Six Valley Squads Advance in Soccer Regionals Play Video

  April 10, 2012 10:48 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - The Valley will have one school in all four of Friday's 5A regional semi-final soccer matches at the Brownsville Sports Park. The host city will be represented by the Lopez boys after the Lobos pulled off a 1-0 victory over 32-5A champ Rivera on Tuesday night. Sharyland will... more »

• Sharyland Girls Move On Play Video

  April 9, 2012 9:06 PM

  MISSION - The Sharyland girls' soccer team earned a trip to Brownsville for this weekend's 5A Regional tournament with a 4-2 victory over Edinburg North on Monday night. For the second year in a row, boys and girls will try to qualify for state in 5A competition on the field... more »

• List of School Closures

  March 30, 2012 12:06 AM

  School Closures McAllen ISD Sharyland ISD Mission CISD Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School (McAllen) St. Mark's Preschool (McAllen) St. John's Day School (McAllen) St. Paul's Lutheran School (Mcallen) First United Methodist Church Day School (McAllen) FUMC DAY School ... more »

• Baseball Teams Open Tournaments Play Video

  March 8, 2012 9:54 PM

  WESLACO - Baseball teams took the diamond Thursday for several tournament games across the Valley. At the Sharyland Spring Classic, host Sharyland exploded in the fifth inning with seven runs to blast Edinburg 12-2. Victor Montemayor helped the Rattlers' cause with a grand slam. Channel 5 cameras were also at... more »

• District Baseball Seasons Underway Play Video

  March 5, 2012 10:44 PM

  McALLEN - Pre-district tournaments are in the books and the focus for local baseball teams turns to district races. On Monday night, CHANNEL FIVE cameras took in a pair of league contests. 30-5A action involved Sharyland against Nikki Rowe with the Rattlers cruising to a comfortable victory. We also looked... more »

• Adame Named as New Sharyland Coach Play Video

  March 2, 2012 10:42 PM

  MISSION - The Sharyland school district moved forward and hired offensive coordinator Ron Adame to replace long time head coach Fred Sanchez as skipper of the Rattlers. The vote to hire Adame was unanimous from school board members. Sharyland's football program has enjoyed great success under Sanchez. With Adame as... more »

• Cougars Claim Lone Bi-District Win Play Video

  February 20, 2012 10:34 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Laredo schools got the best of a pair of Valley basketball power squads and only Edinburg North was able to advance on the opening night of boys' UIL tournament action. The Cougars got their eight point win on the road at the expense of the Hanna Eagles 48-40.... more »

• Only Two Survive to Regional Round Play Video

  February 17, 2012 10:24 PM

  MISSION - It was a difficult night for the Valley's three state-ranked girls basketball teams competing in Friday's area round. Only one of them, Harlingen, was able to move on and join Nikki Rowe as the last girls standing in the UIL basketball playoffs. Los Fresnos, ranked in the 5A... more »

• Tip Off Tuesday: January 31 Play Video

  January 31, 2012 10:48 PM

  McALLEN - A heavy dose of boys' basketball action from 30-5A took the Tip Off Tuesday stage on the final day of the month. At Sharyland, the Rattlers dominated Palmview 62-50 to remain on top of the league's standings. Donna was no match for Nikki Rowe as the Warriors continued... more »

• World Series Winner Garcia Makes Valley Appearance Play Video

  January 26, 2012 10:33 PM

  McALLEN - Former Sharyland high school athlete Jaime Garcia took time out to benefit a local charity during a Valley visit on Thursday night. The starting pitcher in game seven for the World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals signed autographs and memorabilia to benefit the March of Dimes in McAllen.... more »

• Tip Off Tuesday: January 24 Play Video

  January 24, 2012 10:33 PM

  MISSION - A double overtime thriller between the boys' powers in 30-5A was the first stop of Tip Off Tuesday action for January 24th. Sharyland played host to Nikki Rowe. After regulation time and a pair of extra sessions, Sharyland escaped with 74-73 win. Also in 30-5A, a crosstown match-up... more »

• Soccer Teams Play For Trophies Play Video

  January 21, 2012 10:56 PM

  WESLACO - Saturday brought a pair of soccer tournaments to a close with two Valley teams raising gold trophies. The Hidalgo-Valley View Copa La Frontera Tournament saw Brownsville foes Pace and Rivera square off in the championship match Saturday night. Rivera took the top prize with a 2-0 victory on... more »

• Swimmers Prep For District Meets Play Video

  January 21, 2012 10:01 PM

  McALLEN - South Texas swim teams geared up for district meets with the New Year's Classic at Rowe High School Saturday. After 24 events, the top three girls' teams in order were Sharyland, Rowe, and McAllen. On the boys' side, McAllen Memorial won top honors followed by Sharyland and Rowe. more »

• Soccer Teams Win On Home Turf

  January 15, 2012 6:26 PM

  WESLACO - Valley soccer teams excelled on their home turf this weekend with a pair of victories over out-of-Valley squads. At the McAllen ISD Tournament, the Rowe girls defeated San Antonio Warren 4-1 in the championship match. Lady Warriors' midfielder Fernanda Baena earned MVP honors. Meanwhile, the Brownsville ISD Tournament... more »