KEVIN NARRO | Staff Writer
The Harlingen Cardinals are peaking at the right time of the year. Big Red not only won its 11th straight Bird Bowl last Friday, but also secured a playoff spot.
Harlingen’s most likely opponent would be a familiar opponent, the Weslaco Panthers. The Panthers enter Week 11 with a 4-1 league record and will finish their regular season against Edinburg North.
Big Red got a strong showing once again from junior quarterback Jaime Galvan who threw for 310 yards and three scores, Justin Galvan caught two scores while Rayden Barry caught Jaime Galvan’s third score of the night.
Harlingen will wrap up their regular season at home against Brownsville Rivera.
Harlingen South despite the loss to Harlingen, are in the postseason. The Hawks are back in the post season for the first time since the 2011 season.
South will play at Brownsville Hanna on Friday. Heading into the playoffs, South will most likely face Edinburg Vela in the bi-district round.
Hanna has an opportunity to win the league title outright with a win against Harlingen South. The Eagles will be in the post season for a second straight year under head coach Mark Guess. Hanna’s Week 10 win over Los Fresnos ended their season.
San Benito will host Los Fresnos on Friday. The Falcons were eliminated from playoff contention with their loss to Hanna last week, with the elimination; Los Fresnos is out of the playoffs for the first time in 13 years.
The Hounds meanwhile are looking to be the two seed out of District 32-6A and will most likely play Edinburg High.