KEVIN NARRO | Staff Writer
The Los Fresnos Falcons again remain the team to beat in District 32-6A.
After their fifth straight district title and a 9-1 league record, junior Elian Gonzalez was named the district’s most valuable player.
Along with Gonzalez, Sebastian Szpak was named co-defensive player along with Mark Becerra of Harlingen South. Harlingen High’s Michael Arellano was named offensive player of the year, and San Benito’s Aaron Reyes was tabbed newcomer of the year.
On the first team were Ricky Altamirano from Los Fresnos, Diego Bazaldua from Harlingen High, Victor Campos from Hanna, Grant Lowery from Harlingen South, Dylan Lustick from Brownsville Rivera and Jeremy Sauceda from the Greyhounds.
In District 32-5A, Brownsville Veterans had a banner year by making it back to the regional quarterfinal round. The Chargers went 13-1 in 32-5A and hoisted the district title.
Chargers coach Larry Gibson was named coach of the year, and among his troops, Justin Ayala and Damian Maldonado were named Co-MVPs.
Mercedes’ Brandon Lozoya was the offensive player of the year, and teammate Caleb Arthur received defensive player of the year honors.
Making the first team were Edcouch-Elsa’s Marcos Escobar and Aaron Aguinaga. Jared Castaneda represented Mercedes, and Benji Eckersley was the lone Porter Cowboys player. AJ Anzaldua from Brownsville Pace, Matt Maddox from Brownsville Veterans and Derik Medrano from Donna High all made the list.
In District 32-4A, Hidalgo’s Gus Sanchez was named coach of the year, and his son, also named Gus, was named MVP. Two more Pirates made the list, as Saul Arjona was named defensive player of the year and the sixth man of the year went to Moises Longoria. Zapata’s J.J Villarreal received newcomer of the year honors, and Port Isabel’s Daniel Rinza was the offensive player of the year.
La Feria’s Noah Conde, Port Isabel’s Tommy Zurita, Grulla’s Dillen Salinas, Rio Hondo’s Jabez Villarreal, Zapata’s C.J. Garcia, Progreso’s Josh Garza, Raymondville’s Aaron Castillo and Hidalgo’s Andy Flores were on the first team.
In Class 3A, Santa Rosa reached the regional tournament once again, only this time with a much younger squad.
IDEA Frontier’s Gustavo Recio was tabbed the district MVP, and CJ Olivarez was named newcomer of the year while representing the Warriors. Tyrese Arrellano, also from IDEA Frontier, received offensive player of the year honors, and the defensive player of the year award went to Lyford’s Julian Romo.
On the first team were Santa Rosa’s David Bazaldua, Adam Cavazos and Chris Vela. Bryan Saenz, Luz Torres, Marcos Oseguera and CJ Castillo all represented Monte Alto. From IDEA Quest, Juan Montenegro and Ramon Martinez were included. Lyford’s Justin Vela, Vanguard Pharr’s Andres Solis and Shelby Topp, and IDEA Froniter’s Jesus Hernandez, Jacob Rivera and Rodrigo Vasquez also were named to the team.
The San Perlita Trojans reached the regional tournament to wrap up a banner year. Nataniel Garza was tabbed coach of the year, Tige Johnson was named offensive player of the year and James Herrera was the sixth man of the year.
Genaro Elizondo of San Isidro was named district MVP. Santa Maria’s Daniel Chavez was the defensive player of the year, and Lasara’s Francisco Garcia was named newcomer of the year.
On the first team were Lasara’s Jay Sanchez and Rolando Gonzalez. From San Isidro, there was Marco Garza, Armando Reyes and Alan Flores. Representing the Trojans were EJ Nieto, Julian Herrera and Noah Olivarez. A pair of Cougars, Enrique Cantu and Jose Villasana, made the list as well.