Harlingen South pitcher James Anthony Esquivel signed his letter of intent to join the baseball program at the University of the Southwest in New Mexico on Tuesday.

Esquivel earned first team All-District honors as a pitcher and was selected for the BCA RGV All-Star Game.

He helped Harlingen South win a district championship and advance to the regional semifinals for the first time in 14 years.

"I mean it's honestly amazing, there's times where you don't think you're going to make it but just honestly with all the support and God willing, you know, just make it through and good things will happen," Esquivel said. "You know it's awesome playing with these guys, I'm going to miss it, but it was good making history."