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• Paula Dodge Retiring After 26 Years with Bulldogs Play Video

  April 24, 2021 3:39 PM

  MCALLEN - Earlier this year, McAllen's head volleyball coach Paula Dodge announced her retirement. She has been in the coaching spot light for almost 4 decades; representing big purple for 26 years. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross sat down with the legend to reflect on all of her success. more »

• Anissa Lucio Named Los Fresnos Volleyball Coach Play Video

  April 17, 2021 9:53 PM

  LOS FRESNOS - Earlier this year Los Fresnos' Head Volleyball Coach position opened up. After multiple candidates were interested, Anissa Lucio got the job. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross met with the former South Hawk to see how she's preparing for the upcoming season. more »

• Volleyball All Star Games In McAllen Play Video

  December 15, 2019 11:00 PM

  McALLEN - It was an all star Sunday for Valley high school volleyball teams. Senior standouts took the court at McAllen Memorial for a trio of East versus West matches. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has the recap. more »

• UMKC Sweeps UTRGV At Fieldhouse Play Video

  November 14, 2019 10:54 PM

  EDINBURG - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vaqueros volleyball team fell to the Kansas City Roos 0-3 (22-25, 21-25, 12-25) on Thursday at the UTRGV Fieldhouse. Freshman Victoire Nama led the Vaqueros (13-16, 7-8 WAC) with 10 kills on .400 hitting and four blocks. Senior... more »

• Night at the Net: November 12th Play Video

  November 12, 2019 11:03 PM

  WESLACO - A pair of Valley high school volleyball teams have advanced to the fourth round of the playoffs. McAllen and McAllen Memorial both won regional quarterfinal matches Tuesday night to punch their tickets to the regional tournament in San Antonio. Here's a look at the final scores. McAllen... 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 »

• Night at the Net: November 4th Play Video

  November 4, 2019 11:01 PM

  WESLACO - The playoffs are underway for Valley high school volleyball teams. Here's a look at Monday's final scores. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has our Night at the Net highlights. First round action continues Tuesday. Rivera 3, Edinburg 0 (F) Edcouch-Elsa 3, Sharyland 2 (F) McAllen 3,... more »

• Javelinas Embark On First Playoff Trip Play Video

  November 4, 2019 7:18 PM

  PHARR - The PSJA Southwest volleyball team has clinched their first playoff berth in program history. The Javelinas open the postseason Tuesday against Brownsville Veterans. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross reports. more »

• Night at the Net: November 2nd Play Video

  November 2, 2019 11:45 PM

  EDCOUCH-ELSA - Two teams fighting for a playoff seed spot Saturday afternoon. Brownsville Veterans and Edcouch-Elsa meeting in Yellow Jacket territory. The Chargers getting the win in 5 sets. Check out the highlights. more »

• UTRGV Volleyball Victorious In Five Sets Play Video

  October 28, 2019 10:46 PM

  EDINBURG - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vaqueros volleyball team served up a season-high 12 aces, including one on the last play of the match, to beat the Utah Valley University Wolverines 3-2 (25-17, 20-25, 18-25, 25-21, 15-8) on Monday at the UTRGV Fieldhouse. Up 14-8... more »

• Night at the Net: October 26th Play Video

  October 27, 2019 10:05 PM

  WESLACO - Valley volleyball happening on Saturday. Erica Ross making her way to multiple matches. Check out the highlights. more »

• Night at the Net: October 19th Play Video

  October 20, 2019 10:36 PM

  WESLACO - Valley volleyball happening all day Saturday. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross made her way to multiple matches. Check out the highlights. more »

• Night at the Net: October 12th Play Video

  October 13, 2019 3:35 PM

  WESLACO - High School volleyball teams in action across the valley. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has the chance to catch a few of them. Check out the highlights. more »

• RGV Goes Gold For Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Play Video

  September 29, 2019 10:43 PM

  WESLACO - During the month of September you can see the color gold being worn to represent childhood cancer awareness month. At a football game, a volleyball match, or out and about, athletes, fans, and community members were showing their support as well. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has... more »

• UTRGV Volleyball Falls To Islanders Play Video

  September 17, 2019 10:53 PM

  EDINBURG – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) volleyball team drew the fourth-largest crowd in program history with 1,418 fans in a 0-3 (20-25, 22-25, 24-26) loss to Texas A&M-Corpus Christi as part of the South Texas Showdown on Tuesday at the UTRGV Fieldhouse. UTRGV (5-6)... more »

• McAllen Volleyball on Impressive Win Streak Play Video

  September 17, 2019 9:09 PM

  McALLEN - Since dropping their season opener, the McAllen volleyball team has rolled off victory after victory. Our Erica Ross has more on the Bulldogs' impressive win streak. more »

• Night at the Net: September 14th Play Video

  September 14, 2019 11:59 PM

  MCALLEN - Mcallen High and Nikki Rowe High opened 30-6A district play Saturday afternoon. The Bulldogs sweeping the Warriors in three sets. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has the sotry. 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 »

• New Head Volleyball Coach at McAllen Memorial Play Video

  September 2, 2019 9:47 PM

  MCALLEN - McAllen Memorial has a new head volleyball coach. Her dream now fulfilled as she returns to her old stomping grounds to coach the sport she played. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has the story. more »

• Veterans Memorial Takes Home Invitational Title Play Video

  August 17, 2019 7:00 PM

  MISSION - Veterans Memorial High School going 6-0 today in the Mission Volleyball Invitational. Meeting with Laredo LBJ in the championship match, taking the title. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has the highlights. more »

• Night at the Net: August 13th Play Video

  August 13, 2019 11:13 PM

  LAREDO - Our Night at the Net action took us out of the Valley Tuesday for a non-district match between Pioneer and United South. The visiting Diamondbacks took a five-set victory. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has highlights. more »

• Volleyball Tournaments Underway Play Video

  August 9, 2019 7:28 PM

  DONNA - There's plenty of volleyball tournament action in this Valley this week. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has an update from Donna ISD's tourney. more »

• McAllen Memorial Volleyball Opens Season With Road Win Play Video

  August 6, 2019 7:33 PM

  MISSION - The Valley's volleyball season began Tuesday with a showdown between two of the area's top programs. McAllen Memorial hit the road to take on Mission Veterans. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has the recap. more »

• Brownsville Pace Updates Gym Floor Play Video

  August 2, 2019 7:24 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - High school volleyball practice is officially underway for the 2019 season. The Pace Viqueens have a new upgrade to play on as they prepare for a new campaign. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has the story. more »

• Volleyball Coaches Learn Techniques From College Coaches Play Video

  July 19, 2019 7:37 PM

  MISSION - The tables were turned Friday when Valley volleyball coaches became the students. The staff from Centenary College visited IDEA Mission North to host an instructional clinic. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross reports. more »

• Summer Volleyball League Gets Athletes Ready For Season Play Video

  July 16, 2019 7:33 PM

  DONNA - For over two decades, the RGV Highway 83 League has helped volleyball players improve their skills during the summer. The matches are underway again. This time, at Donna High School. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has our story. more »

• UTRGV Welcomes New Hall of Fame Class Play Video

  February 18, 2019 10:10 PM

  EDINBURG - When in competition, the goal is to win, and keep winning. But what happens when your time as an athlete is over? An opportunity to become a hall of famer rises. Over the weekend UTRGV held the athletics hall of fame induction ceremony, where six former... more »