Stefan Modrich | Staff Writer
After a tough road trip to Converse Judson resulted in Harlingen High’s first loss of the season, the Cardinals returned to the Rio Grande Valley only to hit the road once more for another non-district test at Weslaco East at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
The Wildcats (1-2) dropped their last game at Brownsville Hanna 21-19. The Cardinals (2-1) are looking to set themselves back on a winning trajectory in their second-to-last non-district contest.
Harlingen South will have a chance to build on a dominant showing at McAllen High last Thursday, a 44-14 win. The Hawks (2-1) are slated to take on Weslaco High at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
The Panthers (2-1) picked up a 24-7 victory over PSJA North last week.
Meanwhile, San Benito will leave the Rio Grande Valley again for a showdown with Laredo United. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday from Laredo. The Longhorns (2-1) lost their season opener in a shootout with Edinburg Vela, 51-46.
The Greyhounds (2-1) dispatched PSJA High on the road last week, 34-13.
In District 16-4A Division II action, Raymondville will host Brownsville St. Joseph at 7:30 p.m. Friday. The Bearkats (2-1) will be the third team from 16-4A Division II to play the Bloodhounds (2-1) this season.
Raymondville is coming off of a 42-0 victory over rival Lyford, which is on a bye this week and opens District 16-3A Division I play at home against George West at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27
Rio Hondo, which also picked up a win over St. Joseph in Week 3, hosts Hidalgo at 7:30 p.m. Friday. The Pirates (2-1) and former Port Isabel coach Monty Stumbaugh have earned wins over the Bulldogs and Tarpons so far this season.
The Bobcats (2-1) defeated Rio Hondo 56-0 last season.
Port Isabel will look to be the first team to knock off the undefeated La Feria Lions at 7:30 p.m. Friday. The Tarpons (1-2) will have their work cut out for them when they a 3-0 La Feria squad with an average margin of victory of 31 points through three weeks.
Fresh off a 38-28 win in the Sugar Bowl over La Villa, Santa Rosa will travel to play Progreso at 7:30 p.m. Friday. The Warriors (2-1) topped the Red Ants (2-1) 21-0 in their 2018 meeting.
After a resounding 34-0 victory over Premont, Santa Maria will take its bye week and then head to La Villa at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27. The Cougars (2-1) lost in a close contest to the Cardinals (2-1) last season, 14-13.