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• Playmaker: Weslaco East's Tony Solis evolved from a freshman catcher into a Division I pitching prospect for UTSA Play Video

  April 8, 2026 11:07 PM

  After years of watching his older brothers command this same diamond, Tony Solis is finishing a journey that started as a freshman utility player and is ending as a division i commit. While he’s now one of the most dominant pitchers in the valley, his career actually began with a... more »

• Guzman Signs With Texas A&M-Kingsville Track & Field Team Play Video

  May 12, 2020 11:08 PM

  WESLACO - Bryssa Guzman is headed just north of the Valley for the next chapter in her academic and athletic career. The Weslaco East senior signed with the Texas A&M-Kingsville track & field program Monday evening. Guzman competed in six different events for the Wildcats. Last season, she... more »

• On the Pitch: February 25th Play Video

  February 25, 2020 11:01 PM

  WESLACO - It took a PK shootout to decide Tuesday night's district match between Donna North and Weslaco East. The Chiefs prevailed 0-0 (5-4 PKs) to remain on top of the 31-6A standings. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has the update. more »

• On the Pitch: January 31st Play Video

  January 31, 2020 10:58 PM

  DONNA - A header knocked in by Jose Alvarado proved to be the difference in Friday's district opener between Weslaco East and Donna North. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has highlights and post-game reaction from the Wildcats' 1-0 win. more »

• On the Pitch: January 17th Play Video

  January 17, 2020 7:48 PM

  McALLEN - Defense ruled the day at the Copa La Frontera. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has an update on Friday's high school soccer games. more »

• First & Goal Friday: November 29th Play Video

  November 30, 2019 11:30 PM

  WESLACO - Three valley teams hitting the gridiron for the regional semi-finals Friday. Weslaco meeting with Lake Travis, Weslaco East matched up with West Lake, and Vela going against Brandeis. The channel 5 sports team was in Laredo and San Antonio to cover all the contests. Check... more »

• Wildcats Get Westlake Next Play Video

  November 26, 2019 11:29 PM

  WESLACO - The Wildcats won the outright district title in 31-6A to finish the regular season. They followed that with a bi-district title, and last week, they earned an area title with a win over Rowe. The hunt for the next golden football continues Friday when Weslaco East faces Westlake... 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 »

• Hawks Heading Back To The Playoffs Play Video

  November 14, 2019 7:37 PM

  HARLINGEN - How about the Harlingen South Hawks? They're in the playoffs after a must-win last week. The Hawks get Weslaco East in the first round Friday night. CHANNEL 5's Ruben Juarez reports. more »

• Hawks Heading Back To The Playoffs

  November 14, 2019 7:37 PM

  HARLINGEN - How about the Harlingen South Hawks? They're in the playoffs after a must-win last week. The Hawks get Weslaco East in the first round Friday night. CHANNEL 5's Ruben Juarez reports. more »

• First & Goal Friday: November 8th Play Video

  November 9, 2019 12:18 AM

  WESLACO - The final Friday of the regular season gave us an overtime thriller at Bobby Lackey Stadium. Weslaco East stopped Vela on the final play of the game to clinch the outright district title in 31-6A. Here's a look at all the final scores. Click on the video for... more »

• First & Goal Saturday: September 14th Play Video

  September 14, 2019 11:52 PM

  WESLACO - Weslaco East and Hanna met at Sams Memorial Stadium Saturday night to round out the third week of high school football. The Golden Eagles got the win, 21-19. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has the highlights. more »

• Garza Delivers Twice For Wildcats Play Video

  September 3, 2019 10:07 PM

  WESLACO - The Wildcats kicked off their season with a thrilling, overtime win Saturday. Weslaco East senior Gilbert Garza booted a 41-yard field goal to help the Wildcats beat Manor. As CHANNEL 5's Ruben Juarez explains, Garza had to make the field goal twice. more »

• Two-A-Day Tour: Weslaco East Play Video

  August 14, 2019 7:37 PM

  It's time to talk Valley high school football again. Throughout the month of August, CHANNEL 5 will be visiting every team as we get ready for the 2019 season. It's all part of our Two-A-Day Tour. In this video, we focus on Weslaco East. more »

• On the Diamond: April 22nd Play Video

  April 22, 2019 11:36 PM

  WESLACO - Two teams, one playoff spot. Edinburg and Weslaco East battled it out on the softball diamond Monday night to see which team was moving on to the postseason. The Bobcats prevailed 14-5 and they'll now host San Benito in a one-gamer Friday at 7. CHANNEL... more »