By ROY HESS, Staff Writer
The Los Fresnos Lady Falcons won their third District 32-6A championship under coach Patricia K. Hernandez during the 2019 soccer season.
Leading the way for the Lady Falcons was senior defender Allison Spier, one of three players to share MVP honors on the All-District 32-6A team.
The other two MVP selections from 32-6A this season were Hanna forward Sytlaly Loyde and Harlingen South forward/midfielder/defender Mellory Grannum, also a senior.
Hanna’s Valeria Perez was named the district’s goalkeeper of the year. Hanna teammate Kristy Herrera shared newcomer of the year honors with South’s Sarah Grace Garza.
South teammates Alise Garza and Jackie Guillen were named the district’s offensive player of the year and defensive player of the year, respectively.
San Benito’s Janie Castellanos was chosen the district’s utility player of the year.
Los Fresnos (9-1, 26 points) edged South (8-2, 25 points) for the 32-6A championship. Hanna finished third, and Harlingen High was fourth.
Hernandez has coached the Lady Falcons to the 32-6A title during each of the past three seasons. During her first year as the Los Fresnos coach in 2016, the Lady Falcons shared second place in district with South.
Hernandez said she is stepping down as coach to pursue a master’s degree. She is being replaced by Diego Luna, her assistant.
Meanwhile, there are quite a few top honorees from Brownsville on the All-District 32-5A team.
The Pace Lady Vikings repeated as the 32-5A champions this season. They won district this season thanks to an 11-3 record with 34 points. The Lady Vikings advanced two rounds in the Class 5A playoffs and finished with a 23-9-3 overall record.
Pace’s Marcela “Marcy” Garza was chosen the district’s MVP. Teammate Alexis Guajardo was named the offensive player of the year. Edcouch-Elsa’s Jada De Los Santos earned the defensive player of the year award.
Pace’s Jesus O. Villarreal received the district’s coach of the year award.
Other top all-district honorees from Brownsville in 32-5A included Porter’s Denisse Romero (newcomer of the year), Lopez’s Samantha Valdez (utility player of the year) and Karyme Lozano of Brownsville Veterans Memorial (goalkeeper of the year).
For the District 32-4A girls, the La Feria Lionettes were among the top recipients of all-district honors.
La Feria captured the 32-4A championship with a 14-0 record. The Lionettes advanced two rounds in the Class 4A playoffs, finishing with a 22-7-1 overall record.
The girls All-District 32-4A selections saw La Feria’s Joscelyn Lizcano named most valuable offensive player. Lyford’s Cecilia Lopez and Port Isabel’s Celia Polsky shared the district’s honor as most valuable defensive player.
The 32-4A newcomer of the year award went to Lyford’s Aleyna Frias.
Lyford was the runner-up to La Feria in the 32-4A girls race. Port Isabel finished third, and Rio Hondo was fourth.
Cameron/Willacy County Girls Soccer All-District Lists
District 32-6A
MVPs: Mellory Grannum, Harlingen South; Allison Spier, Los Fresnos; Sytlaly Loyde, Brownsville Hanna
Offensive Player of the Year: Alise Garza, Harlingen South
Defensive Player of the Year: Jackie Guillen, Harlingen South
Goalkeeper of the Year: Valeria Perez, Brownsville Hanna
Utility Player of the Year: Janie Castellanos, San Benito
Newcomers of the Year: Sarah Grace Garza, Harlingen South; Kristy Herrera, Brownsville Hanna
First Team
Forwards: Caroline Grannum, Harlingen South; Hilary Pina, Brownsville Hanna
Midfielders: Stephanie Torres, Harlingen South; Guadalupe Castellanos, San Benito; Briana Garza, Harlingen High; Pamela Prado, Brownsville Hanna
Defenders: Korynne Reininger, Harlingen South; Joann Saldana, Harlingen South; Angelina Castillo, Brownsville Hanna; Aliyah Castillo, Brownsville Hanna
Goalkeeper: Reid Davis, Harlingen South
Second Team
Forwards: Kaylani Vasquez, Harlingen High; Itzel Bochas, Los Fresnos
Midfielders: Sandra Lopez, Harlingen South; Adelynn Herrera, Harlingen High; Yadira Maldonado, Los Fresnos
Defenders: Serena Escobar, Harlingen High; Evelyn Richarte, San Benito; Mindy Perez, Los Fresnos
Goalkeeper: Sabrina Hinojosa, Los Fresnos
Honorable Mention
Forwards: Lauren Powell, Harlingen High; Monique Rodriguez, Harlingen High; Lorena Barron, San Benito; Hailey Pena, Brownsville Rivera
Midfielders: Olivia Olivarez, Harlingen South; Ana Perez, Brownsville Rivera; Denise Hernandez, San Benito; Paola Martinez, San Benito; Isabel Ortiz, Brownsville Hanna; Briana Gracia, Los Fresnos
Defenders: Bianca Martinez, Harlingen South; Carissa Escamilla, Harlingen High; Aaliyan Torres, Harlingen High; Malen Mendieta, Brownsville Rivera; Sara Garza, Los Fresnos; Natalia Cavillo, Los Fresnos
Goalkeepers: Olivia Lopez, Harlingen High; Abigail Mata, Brownsville Hanna
Other Honorable Mentions
Elizabeth Garza, Los Fresnos; Alondra Lopez, Los Fresnos; Arcelia Gonzalez, Brownsville Rivera; Yianey Diaz, Brownsville Rivera; Shannon Perez, Brownsville Hanna; Alyssa Perez, Brownsville Hanna; Gillian Cespedes, Harlingen High; Jacqueline Vargas, Harlingen High; Vanessa Alcala, San Benito; Natalia Martinez, San Benito; Sarah Perez, Harlingen South; Lilian Villarreal, Harlingen South
District 32-5A
MVP: Marcela Garza, Brownsville Pace
Offensive Player of the Year: Alexis Guajardo, Brownsville Pace
Defensive Player of the Year: Jada De Los Santos, Edcouch-Elsa
Newcomer of the Year: Denisse Romero, Brownsville Porter
Utility Player of the Year: Samantha Valdez, Brownsville Lopez
Goalkeeper of the Year: Karyme Lozano, Brownsville Veterans
Coach of the Year: Jesus O. Villarreal, Brownsville Pace
First Team (positions not provided)
Myrka Garcia, Brownsville Lopez; Corina Garcia, Brownsville Lopez; Zayra Esquivel, Brownsville Lopez; Jovana Rodriguez, Brownsville Pace; Paloma Zamora, Brownsville Pace; Kenia Galvan, Brownsville Pace; Jennifer Oliveira, Brownsville Pace; Arianna Garcia, Brownsville Pace; Jackie Garcia, Edcouch-Elsa; Meagan Acevedo, Edcouch-Elsa; Jackie Reyes, Edcouch-Elsa; Teresa Gallegos, Edcouch-Elsa; Quetzali Cortez, Brownsville Porter; Roxanna Miranda, Brownsville Porter; Marina Rios, Brownsville Porter; Hannah Obregon, Brownsville Veterans; Ania Laguna, Brownsville Veterans; Andrea Hurtado, Brownsville Veterans; Vivian Esparza, Donna High; Madalyn Park, Donna High; Soledad Cruz, Mercedes; Daniela Abundis, Mercedes; Yahaira Gonzalez, Valley View; Alexa Amaro, Valley View
Second Team (positions not provided)
Adamaris Rangel, Brownsville Lopez; Kenya Gonzalez, Brownsville Lopez; Grecia Quinones, Brownsville Lopez; Pily Martin, Brownsville Pace; Viviana Lucio, Brownsville Pace; Vanessa Lara, Brownsville Pace; Jamie SIlva, Brownsville Pace; Vianca Sandoval, Brownsville Pace; Sarah Flores, Edcouch-Elsa; Vanessa Cerda, Edcouch-Elsa; Arissa Cavazos, Edcouch-Elsa; Karen Castillo, Edcouch-Elsa; Jazmine Reyna, Brownsville Porter; Sofia Contreras, Brownsville Porter; Jacqueline Gonzalez, Brownsville Porter; Kennidy Rudd, Brownsville Veterans; Lauren Averyt, Brownsville Veterans; Viviana Gutierrez, Brownsville Veterans; America Lara, Donna High; Samantha Contreras, Donna High; Juany Aguilar, Mercedes; Gladys Gonzalez, Mercedes; Jacinda Pastran, Valley View; Valeria Gonzalez, Valley View
Honorable Mention (positions not provided)
Tiffany Matambu, Brownsville Lopez; Kenia Quinones, Brownsville Lopez; Marcela Trevino, Brownsville Pace; Ana Medina, Brownsville Pace; Marissa Rangel, Edcouch-Elsa; Naudya Coleman, Edcouch-Elsa; Ana Meza, Brownsville Porter; Janie Gutierrez, Brownsville Porter; Leslie Mendez, Brownsville Veterans; Camila Trevino, Brownsville Veterans; Kassandra Garza, Donna High; Delahila Mirels, Donna High; Leslie Garcia, Mercedes; Daimara Zamora, Mercedes; Frida Cuadros, Valley View; Arely Lopez, Valley View
District 32-4A
Most Valuable Offensive Player: Joscelyn Lizcano, La Feria
Most Valuable Defensive Players: Cecilia Lopez, Lyford; Celia Polsky, Port Isabel
Newcomer of the Year: Aleyna Frias, Lyford
First Team
Goalkeeper: Kaylen Chapa, La Feria
Forwards: Odalys De La Fuente, La Feria; Lesly Perez, Monte Alto; Emma Lopez, Raymondville; Jerrica Quinones, Rio Hondo
Midfielders: Lezitte Perez, La Feria; Danielle Champine, Lyford; Neftaly Torres, Port Isabel; Averie Macias, Rio Hondo
Defenders: Kaitlyn Longoria, La Feria; Cassandra Frias, Lyford; Stephanie Ortiz, Port Isabel; Vanessa Villanueva, Rio Hondo
Second Team
Goalkeeper: Aurora Salinas, Lyford
Forwards: Jennifer Guerrero, IDEA Riverview; Eliana Figueroa, Lyford; Katherine Loredo, Lyford; Juliann Hernandez, Port Isabel; Asa Ramos, Raymondville
Midfielders: Jovana Moreno, IDEA Frontier; Jiovanna Ochoa, La Feria; Anahi Castillo, Monte Alto; Celeste Valdez, Raymondville
Defenders: Maria Rodriguez, IDEA Frontier; Natalie Gonzalez, La Feria; Alexa Gonzales, Port Isabel; Veronica Martinez, Raymondville
Honorable Mention
Goalkeepers: Devine Soto, IDEA Frontier; Nicole Pelt, Port Isabel; Carla Bocanegra, Raymondville
Forwards: Jennifer Leal, La Feria; Rachel Medrano, Monte Alto; Sabrina Gonzalez, Port Isabel
Midfielders: Grecia Hernandez, IDEA Riverview; Lluvia Arellano, IDEA Riverview; Benilde Adriano, Lyford; Samantha Sanchez, Monte Alto; Valeria Gonzalez, Port Isabel; Amelia Gonzalez, Raymondville; Julie Del Bosque, Rio Hondo; Jasmine Rangel, Rio Hondo
Defenders: Dania Leal, La Feria; Reyna Vasquez, La Feria; Daija Valdez, Lyford; Andrea Alaniz, Lyford; Emily Gomez, Monte Alto; Juliete Jimenez, Monte Alto; Mellaky Varela, Port Isabel; Myranda Martinez, Raymondville; Gabriela Sanchez, Raymondville; Paloma Murillo, Rio Hondo
Other Honorable Mentions
Danielle Champine, Lyford; Arianna Barrogan, Lyford; Emilia Cavazos, Lyford; Kayla Castillo, Lyford; Lesly Perez, Monte Alto; Valeria Alaniz, Monte Alto; Ayanna Rangel, Monte Alto; Veronica Martinez, Raymondville; Yaritza Cardenas, Raymondville; Juanita Perez, Raymondville; Vanessa Villanueva, Rio Hondo; Chasity Villarreal, Rio Hondo; Yerathzi Montalvo, Rio Hondo; Ayisha Andrews, Rio Hondo; Taylor Garza, La Feria; Misrrain Granado, La Feria; Aaliyah Myhand, La Feria; Karla Aviles, La Feria; Natalia Cisneros, La Feria; Shalya Ochoa, Port Isabel; Ana Elizondo, Port Isabel; Carlo Alonso, Port Isabel