KEVIN NARRO | Valley Morning Star
PHARR — Both Harlingen and Harlingen South wrapped up their final tournament play of the season at the Tri-City Classic this weekend. Both will now have their winter break before they hit the court again.
Harlingen began its tournament play with a 3-0 start with wins over PSJA, La Joya and Edcouch-Elsa.
On Friday, the Cardinals picked up a 75-57 win against La Joya before falling to eventual tournament champions Edinburg High 54-50.
Harlingen found itself in the consolation bracket and picked up a 78-45 win against McAllen Memorial, but lost in the fifth place game to Laredo Alexander 75-74. Against the Mustangs, Antonio Aguilar scored a team high 23 points and hit six threes with four of them coming in the first quarter. Michael Arellano netted 21 points in the win and drilled five three pointers.
Harlingen will now prepare for a home game on Dec. 27 against Donna North with the tip off set for 2:30 p.m.
HAWKS REACH CONSOLATION FINAL, GO 3-3 IN TOURNEY PLAY: For a second straight tournament, Harlingen South found itself in the consolation final, but this time fell short against San Antonio Antonian 77-75. Aaron Briones scored 36 points in the loss and was named to the all-tournament team.
Along the way, South picked up wins against PSJA North, Brownsville Veterans and San Antonio Veterans.
South wrapped up the Tri-City Classic with a 3-3 record and will now prepare for their district opener against Brownsville Hanna at home on Dec. 29 with tipoff set for 3:30 p.m.