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• Valley football teams using newly-approved wearable play-calling technology Play Video

  August 27, 2025 11:58 PM

  You may not be able to notice it at first, but some Rio Grande Valley football teams are getting a major upgrade. Earlier this year, the UIL approved the use of wearable play-calling technology in Texas for this upcoming football season. Players will get access to a watch,... more »

• Valley football coaches sound off on instant replay feature Play Video

  August 27, 2025 10:26 PM

  Instant replay is taking over many levers of sports, but could high school be next? The UIL added the instant replay feature to the high school football state championships back in 2018. It’s a feature that a lot of schools would like to see during the regular season... more »

• Two-a-Day Tour 2025: Edinburg North Cougars Play Video

  August 27, 2025 10:05 PM

  The Edinburg North Cougars missed the playoffs in 2024. This year, the team looks to get back into the mix with new head coach Rigo Morales, who brings over 10 years of experience over in the coastal bend area where he spent some time at Corpus Christi Carroll and most... more »

• UIL Allows Athletes To Begin Training On Campus June 8 Play Video

  May 22, 2020 8:17 PM

  AUSTIN - High school athletes and coaches across Texas received good news from the University Interscholastic League Friday. Starting June 8th, the UIL is allowing student athletes to begin strength and conditioning as well as sport specific training. There's a number of guidelines the UIL wants schools to... more »

• Rio Grande City Headed to San Antonio Play Video

  March 23, 2020 10:42 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY - After the UIL realignment, Rio Grande City is no longer in district 16-5A. The Rattlers will face San Antonio teams in district 14-5A. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has the story. more »

• UIL Extends Suspension Of All Activities

  March 19, 2020 4:04 PM

  AUSTIN - The University Interscholastic League announced Thursday they've extended the suspension of all activities until Monday, May 4th. “We are working diligently on contingency plans to conduct state championships in each of the activities that have been suspended,” said UIL Executive Director Dr. Charles Breithaupt in a press... more »

• UIL Suspends All Athletic Activities Until March 29th

  March 16, 2020 4:05 PM

  AUSTIN - The University Interscholastic League announced Monday afternoon that all athletic practices and workouts have been suspended until March 29th. In a press release the UIL noted, "School practices include open gyms, open facilities, and open weight rooms. All athletic facilities should remain closed until further notice for... more »

• UIL Reveals Districts For Next Two School Years Play Video

  February 3, 2020 1:17 PM

  HARLINGEN - Valley high school coaches met at the Harlingen CISD Aquatic Center Monday morning to learn which districts they'll be competing in for the next two school years. Here's a look at the football districts below. You can click here for realignment info regarding other sports like... more »

• UIL Revises Conference Cutoff Numbers Play Video

  December 10, 2019 11:19 PM

  WESLACO - The UIL rolled out revised cutoff numbers for the state Tuesday, giving us a clear picture of which conferences Valley high school football teams will be in for the next two school years. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has the update. more »

• UIL Rule Prevents South Texas ISD Students from Playing Sports Play Video

  September 26, 2019 6:30 PM

  MERCEDES – Some student athletes at a Rio Grande Valley "magnet" district have a decision to make on how to pursue their athletic or academic dreams. This comes after the UIL says South Texas Independent School District is breaking the rules. A letter from South Texas ISD went... more »

• Diamondbacks' Historic Season Comes To An End Play Video

  June 7, 2019 7:29 PM

  ROUND ROCK - The Pioneer baseball team rolled into Dell Diamond with plenty of momentum on their side. The Diamondbacks, led by coach Casey Smith, reached the state tournament after notching several thrilling playoff wins. The impressive run though came to an end Thursday in a 8-2 semifinal loss to... more »