STAFF REPORT
The Weslaco High Panthers jumped out to an early lead and put away the Harlingen South Hawks 21-7 to remain unbeaten on the season Friday at Bobby Lackey Stadium in Weslaco.
Junior quarterback Jacob Cavazos put the Panthers (4-0) ahead when he connected on a screen pass to junior receiver Jaden Cavazos, who ran 46 yards for the score. Then, Jacob Cavazos connected with junior receiver K-jay Jones on a red zone touchdown pass before the half to put the Panthers ahead 14-7. Jaden Cavazos came back and finished off the night with a 20-yard rushing TD.
The Weslaco High defense pitched a shutout as the Hawks’ only TD came on a scoop-and-score by their defense.
VALLEY VIEW 59, DONNA NORTH 7: At Donna, Valley View’s offense exploded thanks to four rushing touchdowns from running back Brandon Gonzalez and two more on the ground from quarterback Simon Fernandez.
“We’re getting better every week,” Valley View coach Elifonzo Esquivel said. “The seniors are leading us. It’s just one of those years where we feel like we’re putting it together.”
SHARYLAND PIONEER 43, BROWNSVILLE RIVERA 14: At Mission, the Diamondbacks bounced back with a comfortable win after a four-point loss at Mission High last week.
Sharyland Pioneer (2-2, 0-0) starts district play on Oct. 5 when its hosts Mercedes at Richard Thompson Stadium. Brownsville Rivera dropped to 0-4.
SANTA ROSA 21, PROGRESO 0: At Santa Rosa, Progreso falls to 1-3, while the Warriors climb to 2-2.
RIO HONDO 56, HIDALGO 0: At Hidalgo, the Bobcats (4-0) rolled past the Pirates (0-4) to remain undefeated on the season.
LA VILLA 20, MONTE ALTO 0: At Monte Alto, the Cardinals (1-3) got their first win of the year against a team one classification above them in Monte Alto (1-3).