The Rio Grande Valley landed 32 athletes on the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) 2019-20 Academic All-State Teams for basketball, soccer, and wrestling, which recognizes student-athletes across the state for their hard work in the classroom and in their respective sports.
“We understand that students’ performance in the classroom can sometimes be difficult to manage while participating in athletics, but their hard work has not gone unnoticed. The THSCA Academic All-State Teams recognize high school athletes who excel in the following categories: GPA, class rank and ACT/SAT score,” the THSCA said in a statement. “The students below are being recognized as a team member based on their scores in these categories. We applaud them for their commitment and dedication to perform with the highest of excellence academically and on the field or court.”
BOYS BASKETBALL
Gabriel Marez, Harlingen South – Second Team; Reis Chamberlain, Harlingen South – Honorable Mention; Angel Lopez, Hidalgo – Honorable Mention; Gus Sanchez, Hidalgo – Honorable Mention; Colin Baus, McAllen Memorial – First Team; Kobe Gushwa, McAllen Memorial – Second Team;
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Anahi Garcia, Edinburg High – Honorable Mention; Alondra Gutierrez, Edinburg High – Honorable Mention; Maria Barrera, Harlingen High – Second Team; Victoria Perez, Harlingen High – Second Team; Rosie Garcia, Harlingen High – Honorable Mention; Carolina Carbajal, Hidalgo – Honorable Mention; Ronnie Cantu, Mission Veterans – Second Team; Leila De Leon, Mission Veterans – Second Team; Sophia Hernandez, Mission Veterans – Second Team; Leah Lopez, Mission Veterans – Honorable Mention; Alexia Hernandez, Sharyland Pioneer – Second Team; Laura Ramirez, Sharyland Pioneer – Second Team.
BOYS SOCCER
Javier Mazzei, Sharyland High – Honorable Mention; Jose Ponce, Sharyland High – Honorable Mention.
GIRLS SOCCER
Danya Selber, Edinburg Vela – First Team; Ayramar Cortez, Edinburg Vela – Second Team; Ashley De La Cruz, Edinburg Vela – Second Team; Kassandra Rodriguez, Edinburg Vela – Second Team.
BOYS WRESTLING
James Wade, McAllen Rowe – Second Team; Petey Lozano, McAllen Rowe – Honorable Mention; Jordan Odale, Sharyland Pioneer – Second Team; Andres Martinez Elizondo, Rio Grande City – Second Team; Christian Ramriez, Rio Grande City – Second Team; Daniel Martinez, Sharyland High – Second Team; Santino Pascual, Sharyland High – Honorable Mention.
GIRLS WRESTLING
Sara Neal, Sharyland Pioneer – First Team.