RE-PETE

Most Valuable Player
Bianca Torre, senior, Harlingen South: I tried to find arguments against picking her against MVP but she probably meant more for her team than anyone else and is arguably the best player in the Valley. The numbers dont lie and everyone I talked to about this thought she was lock.

She was really nervous when I interviewed her and she was very humble about it.
Newcomer of the Year
Brittanie Nelson-Best, fresh., McAllen Rowe: There were no real standouts. This award came down to potential. Brittanie did a lot for Rowe down the stretch
Coach of the Year
Lottie Zarate, Santa Rosa: She had the biggets impact and the Lady Warriors made the biggest turn around and made history.
First Team
Guard — Kristy Guerra, junior, Roma: My riskiest pick. Here is one of those players who if out of the game, her team struggles. Put up good numbers and leader of a big turn around in Roma.
Guard — Lyndsie Currie, senior, McAllen High: I enjoyed watching her shoot. She has a distinct shot and easily one of the top two or three shooters in the Valley. She is a better defender than most give her credit for.
Forward — Andi Garza, senior, McAllen High: She is an awesome player. It was fun to watch her dominate the second half of the area round game against Economedes. She made it look so easy sometimes.
Forward — Becca Valdez, senior, McAllen High: She is a tough player and proved she could play with the talent up north.
Post — Victoria Gonzalez, junior, Hidalgo: The double-double threat returns again next year. She is right up there with Torre as a player to watch in 08-09.  
Second Team
Guard — Andrea Longoria, senior, Sharyland; Laura Rodriguez, junior, Mission Veterans; Ali Bills, junior, McAllen High; Vanessa Beltran, senior, Brownsville Pace.
Forward — Morgan Brown, senior, Edinburg Economedes; Emma Saenz, junior, Weslaco East; Jillian Briones, San Benito; Kimberly Armstrong, Weslaco High.
Center — Mariana Mascorro, senior, Hidalgo. Yadira Salinas, junior, Edinburg High

This was a tough list to come up with. I put a lot of thought into it. There were some good players left off the list and I am sure people will let me know. I’ll see feedback positive and negative.

I need to start off this blog by thanking the Edinburg North volunteers in the press box at the Cats Relays on Friday for helping me out with the track results. You guys rule. 

Cats Relays Best

Here are some of the top performances from Friday’s meet:

Triple Jump - 1, Cameron Gatling, McAllen Rowe, 42-1 1/2

Pole Vault - 1, Johnny Hinojosa, PSJA Memorial, 14-0 (PSJA ISD record)

200 dash - 1, Marco Adriana, Edinburg North, 22.10

Shot Put - 1, Amenda Garcia, Edinburg Economedes, 40-10

MEET OF CHAMPS

Mission is the host this year and Patriots football coach Carlos Longoria. One of the more fun events of the year which is run by football coaches.

COMMENTS

Roger M wanted to know about the 30-5A All-District selections. I don’t know what coaches are thinking when they are making their selections because I am not there, you would have to ask the coaches why the starting five of McHi didn’t sweep all the awards. I’ll be honest, I always take these All-District lists with a grain of salt. I was looking at the 30-5A All-District list and I don’t see anything too crazy. Teams might be limited (again every district selction process is different) to how many players they could nominate.

Estevan submmited a comment asking if The Monitor was going to make a big deal about two girls who have inked with UTPA. I think you are talking about Andi Garza and Damaris Rodriguez. If I am wrong, let me know. It is my understanding they haven’t actually signed with UTPA. They have made verbal commitements. I havent’ seen anything official from UTPA. If they do sign, I’m sure we will be made aware of it.

Speaking to coach Teresa Casso, she said Lady Broncs coach DeAnn Craft is really excited about the two players.

I checked our archives on Guzman and The Monitor never made a big deal about her going to college. It was mentioned as part of her MVP story. No athlete gets a story about going to college unless they sign with a D-I school.