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• On The Diamond: March 13th Play Video

  March 13, 2020 11:28 PM

  EDINBURG - Juarez-Lincoln and Edinburg North meeting at the Luis A Alamia Baseball Classic Friday afternoon. The Huskies getting the job done 9-1. Check out the highlights. more »

• Edinburg Baseball Tournament Re-Named Play Video

  March 13, 2020 11:27 PM

  EDINBURG - The Edinburg Baseball Tournament getting a new name this year. The Luis A Alamia Baseball Classic, named after former Edinburg North Principal. Honoring Alamia and his love for sports. more »

• Pep Band Headed Home Early From Las Vegas Play Video

  March 12, 2020 11:43 PM

  LAS VEGAS - The UTRGV basketball teams not the only ones affected by the cancellation of WAC Vegas. The pep band making the trip to support their Vaqueros, now headed back to the valley earlier then planned. Joel Villaneva spoke with Dr. Saul Torres about the impact. more »

• UTRGV Men's Season Ending Early Due to COVID-19 Pandemic Play Video

  March 12, 2020 11:39 PM

  LAS VEGAS - The UTRGV men's basketball team's season coming to an end early as WAC Vegas was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Joel Villanueva spoke with head coach Lew Hill about the impact it had on his staff and players. more »

• Western Athletic Conference Canceled Las Vegas Tournament Play Video

  March 12, 2020 11:37 PM

  LAS VEGAS - The Western Athletic Conference Basketball Tournament ending early in Las Vegas as a precaution to the COVID-19 pandemic. Joel Villanueva spoke with Lane Lord and Chasse Conque about the sudden decision. more »

• Walk On's Hosting WAC Tournament Watch Parties Play Video

  March 11, 2020 11:48 PM

  EDINBURG - Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux in Edinburg hosting watch parties all week for the WAC Tournament. Wednesday afternoon was the first as the women took on New Mexico State. more »

• UTRGV Men Ready For Cal State Bakersfield Play Video

  March 11, 2020 11:29 PM

  LAS VEGAS - The UTRGV men preparing to face No. 7 Ca State Bakersfield Thursday night. The Vaqueros the No. 2 seed. Joel Villanuva met with the team to see how they are feeling about the contest. more »

• UTRGV Women Fall to New Mexico State in WAC Quarterfinals Play Video

  March 11, 2020 11:27 PM

  LAS VEGAS - The UTRGV women falling to New Mexico State in the WAC Tournament Quarterfinals, 73-61. Their season coming to a close. Joel Villanueva has more. more »

• Zhane Templeton Ready For WAC Tournament Play Video

  March 9, 2020 11:04 PM

  LAS VEGAS - Day one of WAC Vegas is in the books! The women already hitting the practice gym, getting ready for No. 5 seed New Mexico State. One Vaquero almost sitting out this tournament. Joel Villanueva has the update. more »

• First Annual International Ultimate Frisbee Tournament Play Video

  March 1, 2020 9:33 PM

  MCALLEN - An Ultimate Frisbee Tournament making it's way to the valley Sunday afternoon. The first annual La Frontera Invitational brought teams together from the RGV, Mexico, and College Station. more »

• On the Diamond: February 28th Play Video

  February 28, 2020 11:00 PM

  WESLACO - Tournament games continued Friday for Valley high school baseball and softball teams. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has some highlights from the diamond. more »

• McAllen ISD's eSports Tourney Draws Gamers From Across RGV Play Video

  February 10, 2020 7:28 PM

  McALLEN - Students had the chance to face off on the video game gridiron Saturday at a tournament hosted by McAllen ISD. As CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross explains, eSports continue to grow in the Valley. more »

• McAllen ISD Hosts First Video Game Tournament Play Video

  February 8, 2020 11:06 PM

  MCALLEN - Students from across the Valley competed the first video game tournament at McAllen ISD on Saturday. Organizers believe it will help prepare students for the future. Student Terrell Thompson said he could not miss an opportunity to play games in school without fear of getting in... more »

• Red Ants Rebuild Play Video

  January 30, 2020 7:40 PM

  PROGRESO - The Red Ants are no strangers to the state high school soccer tournament. Progreso's boys have made state appearances three out of the last four seasons. As CHANNEL 5's Ruben Juarez reports, the team is counting on a group of young players to maintain their winning... more »

• McAllen Takes Home McHi Girls Soccer Invitational Title Play Video

  January 19, 2020 11:05 PM

  MCALLEN - McAllen hosting the McHi Girls Soccer Invitational over the weekend. The Lady Bulldogs getting to the championship contest against Juarez-Lincoln. Big purple taking home the title, 5-1. more »

• Los Fresnos Dominating Tournament Scene Play Video

  December 23, 2019 9:45 PM

  LOS FRESNOS - Los Fresnos is on fire this season as they defeat any team they meet on the hardwood. Those wins helping them get back-to-back tournament titles. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has the story. 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 »

• Vaqueros' Season Comes To An End In Arizona

  May 24, 2019 11:02 PM

  MESA, Ariz. – Second-seeded The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley baseball team fell 6-2 to third-seeded Sacramento State University to get eliminated from the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Tournament on Friday at Hohokam Stadium, the spring training home of the Oakland A’s. UTRGV (34-21) wraps up the... more »

• 6th Annual Fishing Tournament

  April 17, 2019 11:14 AM

  PORT ISABEL - The Cameron County Mental Health Task Force will be putting forward the 6 th annual Family Fishing Tournament on Sat. April 27 from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Pirates Landing, Port Isabel. There will be a $10 fee per fishing rod. Participants should bring their... more »

• UTRGV Women Headed to WBI Tournament Play Video

  March 19, 2019 11:26 PM

  EDINBURG - As the season slowly comes to an end, every athletes asks 'what's next'? For the UTRGV Women's basketball team, the answer is the Women's Basketball Invitational. "Super excited, glad we got another chance to play and play some more,' said Madison Northcutt. "I'm super excited,... more »

• UTRGV Back in the Post-Season for the Second Straight Year Play Video

  March 19, 2019 10:02 PM

  EDINBURG - The Vaqueros are back in the post-season for the second straight year. In 2018, they played an away contest at New Orleans, and lost. This time, they'll play at home on wednesday night in the cit-tournament against grambling state. "Super proud," said Johhny Cornograc. "Obviously,... more »

• UTRGV Women Playing Postseason Ball

  March 18, 2019 11:08 PM

  EDINBURG – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Monday that the women’s basketball team has accepted an invitation to take part in the 10 th annual Women’s Basketball Invitational (WBI), marking the fourth postseason appearance in program history, starting with a road... more »

• On the Diamond: February 28th Play Video

  February 28, 2019 11:02 PM

  LA JOYA - A week after hosting a softball tournament, La Joya has baseball on the agenda. A host of Valley teams took the diamond Thursday for the start of tournament play. In Corpus Christi, Los Fresnos went up against one of the state's top-ranked teams. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva... more »

• On the Diamond: February 22nd Play Video

  February 22, 2019 10:45 PM

  LOS FRESNOS - Baseball and softball teams took the diamond Friday in tournaments hosted by Los Fresnos and Port Isabel High Schools. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has highlights from afternoon games. more »