Athletics – Page 7

Lady Hawks Softball advances to next round in playoffs

Adriana DominguezMay 6, 2013May 7, 2013

The girls’ softball team at Harlingen High School South continues their dominant season in the playoffs this May. The Lady Hawks soared over the Edinburg Bobcats, previously ranked number one...

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HHSS track athletes selected for Academic All-State Team

Adriana DominguezMay 3, 2013May 3, 2013

Harlingen High School South seniors, Jerry Campos and Jesus Martinez, are experts at working hard and managing time on the track and in the classroom. Campos and Martinez were awarded...

HHS trainer selected to enter Rio Grande Valley Sports Hall of Fame

Adriana DominguezMay 3, 2013May 3, 2013

Keeping student-athletes healthy has always been a priority of Harlingen High School trainer Raul Zamarripa, and now, he will be recognized for his almost 30 years of upholding that tradition....

HHS hurdler qualifies for state UIL Track and Field Meet

Adriana DominguezApril 30, 2013

Harlingen High School junior Roman Hernandez sprinted past the competition during the Region IV-5A track and field meet in San Antonio on April 27. Hernandez came in second place during...

High school track races past the competition at Area meet

Adriana DominguezApril 24, 2013April 24, 2013

Track athletes from Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South continued to beat the clock at the Region IV- 5A Area Meet at Weslaco’s Bobby Lackey Stadium on April...

HHS girls basketball players selected for All Star teams

Adriana DominguezApril 19, 2013April 19, 2013

Three players along with their coach from the Harlingen High School Girls Basketball Team are being recognized for their accomplishments on the court. Alexis Martinez, Itzayana Sanchez, and Iris Cerrillo...

HHSS tennis teams make program history at region tournament

Adriana DominguezApril 19, 2013April 19, 2013

The Harlingen High School South Tennis team aced their way past the competition and made campus history at the two-day Region IV-5A tennis tournament at the Blossom Athletic Center in...

High school track teams advance to area meet

Adriana DominguezApril 17, 2013April 17, 2013

Both Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South track athletes were finishing in record time during the District 32- 5A Track Meet on April 13 at Sam's Memorial Stadium...

High school golf teams stay on par at District Tournament

Content ProvidedApril 12, 2013April 12, 2013

The Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South Varsity Golf Programs were on par at the District tournament on April 9. The HHSS boys’ team won the team competition...

High school girls basketball players awarded positions on district teams

Adriana DominguezApril 11, 2013April 11, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District’s high school basketball programs had an outstanding season with many of the athletes receiving honors for their athletic abilities. Harlingen High School and Harlingen...

HHSS tennis players sign letter of intent to continue academic and athletic excellence

Adriana DominguezApril 10, 2013April 9, 2013

For Harlingen High School South seniors, Danielle Stillman and Andrea Alaniz, their work to maintain excellence in the classroom and on the tennis court will continue after they graduate this...

HHSS student-athlete continues track career

Adriana DominguezApril 9, 2013April 9, 2013

Oscar Garza, Harlingen High School South Senior, has made the choice to continue his education and athletic career in the Fall of 2013. Garza signed his letter of intent...

High school boys basketball players selected for All District Team

Adriana DominguezMarch 27, 2013March 27, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District's high school basketball programs had an outstanding season with many of the athletes receiving honors for their athletic abilities. Harlingen High School and Harlingen...

HHSS Softball players continue their athletic careers

Adriana DominguezMarch 19, 2013March 22, 2013

Two Harlingen High School South seniors, Stephanie Lugo and Priscilla Loa, have decided to pursue a higher education and athletic career. Lugo and Loa signed their letters of intent to...

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HHS swimmers earn spots on prestigious teams

Adriana DominguezMarch 8, 2013

Four Harlingen High School Swimming and Diving Team members are blazing past the competition in the water and in their classrooms. Francisca Aparo, Seton Ulhorn and Celeste Taniguchi were...

HHSS volleyball player signs letter of intent to continue athletic career

Adriana DominguezMarch 7, 2013

Doryann Perez, Harlingen High School South Senior, has made the choice to continue her education and athletic career. Perez signed her letter of intent to play college volleyball at Coastal...

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HHS basketball player awarded position on Academic All-State Team

Adriana DominguezFebruary 28, 2013February 28, 2013

Harlingen High School senior Anthony Scallan is not only a great player on the basketball court but in the classroom as well. Scallan was awarded a position on the 2012-2013...

Athletics District News

UPDATE: Texas Showcase Combines event for RGV canceled

Adriana DominguezFebruary 26, 2013March 21, 2013

UPDATE: The Texas Showcase Combines event for the Rio Grande Valley has been canceled. All student-athletes that have registered can contact Yolanda Castaneda at 364-3732 for refund information....

HHS and HHSS basketball soar above during playoff game

Adriana DominguezFebruary 20, 2013

The HHS girl’s and HHSS boy’s basketball teams had an outstanding performance during their post-season games on Feb. 19. The Lady Cardinals soared over Los Fresnos with a...

High school basketball teams continue playoffs

Adriana DominguezFebruary 19, 2013February 18, 2013

Basketball teams at Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South will continue their post-season journey on Feb. 19. The Lady Cardinals will face Los Fresnos at Brownsville Veterans...

High school swim teams make a splash at regional competition

Adriana DominguezFebruary 15, 2013

Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South Swim teams found success at the Regional swim competition held in Brownsville on Feb. 9. Over 20 HHS and HHSS...

HHSS Basketball named 32 – 5A District Champion

Adriana DominguezFebruary 13, 2013

The Harlingen High School South basketball team outperformed Los Fresnos to be named the 32 – 5A District Champion on Feb. 12. The team soared over the competition with a...

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Lady Cardinals named Bi-District Champions

Adriana DominguezFebruary 12, 2013February 12, 2013

The Lady Cardinals showed the right moves and soared over the competition on Feb. 11. The Lady Cardinals began their playoff quest by defeating the Lady Wildcats with a score...

High school swim teams blaze past competition at UIL District Meet

Adriana DominguezFebruary 6, 2013

The high school swimming teams blazed past the competition at the University Interscholastic League (UIL) District 32-5A Swim Meet on Feb. 2. Over 25 students from both teams placed in...

Cano Freshman Academy, HHSS to host drill team tryouts

Adriana DominguezFebruary 5, 2013

HHS volleyball player signs to play in college

Adriana DominguezJanuary 30, 2013

For Harlingen High School Senior Alex Guerra, she’s made the choice to continue her education and athletic career. Guerra signed her letter of intent to play college volleyball at...

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HHS student-athletes selected for Academic All-State Football Team

Adriana DominguezJanuary 18, 2013

Harlingen High School seniors Omar Hunter and Erik Jorn have had a great season, not only on the football field but also in the classroom. Hunter and Jorn were...

High School swim teams have strong showing at Harlingen meet

Adriana DominguezDecember 4, 2012

The Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South swim teams had an outstanding performance at the Harlingen Christmas Classic on Dec. 1. Overall, the HHS boys and girls team...

Cardinals and Hawks advance to next round in playoffs

Adriana DominguezNovember 17, 2012November 19, 2012

The Harlingen High School Cardinals and Harlingen High School South Hawks are not ready for their football season to be over. Both teams were victorious in the first round...

HHS student named Channel 5’s Student of the Week

Adriana DominguezNovember 15, 2012

Omar Hunter works to be the best be can be, and it has not gone unnoticed. Hunter was named Channel 5’s Student of The Week, which recognizes the top students...

HHS and HHSS football make history: Teams named District 32- 5A Champions

Adriana DominguezNovember 10, 2012November 11, 2012

The Harlingen High School South Hawks and Harlingen High School Cardinals have made history by being named the co- champions for District 32-5A. It is the first time since the...

Cardinals and Hawks break bread before annual game

Adriana DominguezOctober 31, 2012November 2, 2012

Cardinals and Hawks came together to start their day with sportsmanship and a good meal at the annual Bird Bowl Breakfast on Oct. 31. With the annual game approaching, student...

HHSS tennis team soars at Region competition

Adriana DominguezOctober 31, 2012October 31, 2012

The Harlingen High School South tennis team had a strong performance at the Region IV-5A team tennis tournament on Oct. 27. HHSS prevailed over teams across Texas to take...

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20th Bird Bowl 2012

Content ProvidedOctober 29, 2012November 6, 2012

Promotional Video made by the KHGN Production class promoting the 20th Annual Birdbowl. [youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKd9kYryLvQ&feature=share&list=UUCKT71npg-bteBHOHbzwU5Q[/youtube]

HHS and HHSS cross-country teams awarded at District Meet

Adriana DominguezOctober 22, 2012October 22, 2012

The Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South cross-country teams had a strong performance at the District Meet on Oct. 19. The HHS boy’s team earned first place overall....

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HHS girls’ basketball coach selected as Region Junior Director of coaches association

Adriana DominguezOctober 9, 2012October 16, 2012

Norma Zamarripa, the girls' basketball coach at Harlingen High School, has been named Region VII Junior Director of the Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA) for the 2012 – 2013 school...

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High school cross-country teams place at Harlingen meet

Adriana DominguezOctober 8, 2012October 16, 2012

The Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South cross-country teams competed at the 38th Annual Harlingen Cross Country Meet on Oct. 6. The HHS boy’s team placed first overall....

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Harlingen High School South tennis team headed for fifth district title

Adriana DominguezOctober 4, 2012

The Harlingen High School South tennis team won 17-2 over the Brownsville Hanna Eagles. This win assures the Hawks of their 5th straight district championship. Both men’s and women’s tennis teams...

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HCISD begins comprehensive safety protocols for athletes

Adriana DominguezSeptember 14, 2012September 14, 2012

Sally Gaytan feels better about letting her son lace up his cleats and play football for the Vela Middle School Panthers on Saturday mornings, she said. Starting this school year,...

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Women’s cross-country gets ready for competition

Adriana DominguezSeptember 7, 2012September 7, 2012

By the time most students are getting up for the school day, the women’s cross-country teams at Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South are already running their third...

Hawk vaulter set to soar at UTA

Adriana DominguezJune 25, 2012

The District 31-5A record holder for pole vaulting has found his next challenge to leap. Harlingen High School South senior Blake White signed his letter of intent Tuesday afternoon to...

Volleyball player continues tradition signing to play in college

Adriana DominguezJune 23, 2012

A tradition continued with the Harlingen High School South’s volleyball program. Senior Sydney Herrera signed her letter of intent to play college volleyball at Our Lady of the Lake University...

Hawk baseball player set to soar at next level

Adriana DominguezJune 22, 2012

From a boy playing little league to a young man ready for graduation, Harlingen High School South senior Zachary Flores announced the next step in his baseball and academic career...

Eizember signs to play college tennis

Adriana DominguezJune 20, 2012

Dillon Eizember dreamed of playing college athletics, but he didn’t know what sport would get him there, he said. So, when he was a student in the Rio Hondo Independent...

South star shines for the Valley

Adriana DominguezJune 7, 2012

Harlingen High School South junior Zach Flores was recently named 5A First Team All-State Second Baseman by the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association. Zach was also named 31-5A 1st...

Hawk track star excels in and out of classroom

Adriana DominguezJune 4, 2012

Life as a senior at Harlingen High School South yielded an important lesson for Zariah Noyola. It’s not always easy. The Hawk student athlete battled with a back injury, which...

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Bermea wins state championship, makes HCISD history

Adriana DominguezMay 25, 2012

Under the gaze of the Texas State Capitol and a waving lone star state flag, a world class Harlingen student athlete made history Saturday night. Harlingen High School senior Randy Bermea won...

Cardinal catcher signs with TAMUK

Adriana DominguezMay 13, 2012

Cardinal senior Krista Leal is sure to continue soaring as a Texas A&M University-Kingsville Javelina next year. The four time All-District selection for catcher signed her letter of intent Tuesday...

Cheerleader earns spot on Javelina squad

Adriana DominguezMay 10, 2012

When Kimberlee Zwiers auditioned for the opportunity to reach her goal of being a college cheerleader, she had her older sister by her side. The tryouts for the Texas A&M...

FCA names Bianka Martinez Female Athlete of the Year

Adriana DominguezMay 6, 2012

Since she was in third grade, Bianka Martinez has loved basketball. For the past four years, Martinez translated her passion for hoops into a stellar career for the Harlingen High...