MERCEDES - The Mercedes Tigers intercepted a potential game-tying pass from Edcouch-Elsa late in the fourth quarter to preserve a 23-16 win in the 16-5A, Division 2 district opener for both schools.  The victory broke a series tie between the two schools and now gives Mercedes a one-game edge in the all-time ledger.  In another 16-5A, Division 2 opener, Valley View improved to 5-and-0 with a 38-7 win over Roma. Sharyland stopped Cigarroa 42-13.  In Division 1, Mission Vets won 55-37 over Porter.  Pace held off PSJA Memorial 28-24.

In other games:

Vela - 56, Edinburg North - 7
Weslaco East - 56, Donna North - 6
PSJA North - 34, Juarez-Lincoln - 29
Rowe - 36, McAllen - 3
George West - 46, Lyford -8
Odem - 42, Santa Rosa - 14
Taft - 43, Monte Alto - 0
La Feria - 21, Rivera - 14
Port Isabel - 37, St. Joseph's - 0
Rio Hondo - 55, Grulla - 42
La Villa - 14, Santa Maria - 13
Permian - 56, Los Fresnos - 0
Raymondville - 45, Kingsville - 10
Hidalgo - 10, Progreso - 7

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