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April 15, 2023

Barracudas

Lightning Games Schedule

Rebels vs Lightning, 10 a.m.

Breeze vs Racers, 11:30 a.m.

Barracudas vs Lightning, 1 p.m.

Storm vs Racers, 2:30 p.m.

Rebels vs Barracudas, 4 p.m.

Breeze vs Storm, 5:30 p.m.

Barracudas

Lightning

Games Schedule

Storm vs Lightning, 10 a.m.

Racers vs Breeze, 11:30 a.m.

Barracudas vs Lightning, 1 p.m.

Rebels vs Racers, 2:30 p.m.

Storm vs Barracudas, 4 p.m.

Rebels vs Breeze, 5:30 p.m.

Lark Starkey graduated from Arizona State University in 1998 with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science health and wellness. She has been at St. Joseph Academy since 2020.

Laura Loya has been a licensed PTA since 2005 and has more than 20 years experience in the physical pherapy field treating Ortho Injuries, Pediatrics & Geriatrics.

Barracudas

#0 Carrah Davis

Beeville Jones | 5’5” | Senior | Guard

14.5 PPG | 4.7 RPG | 1.8 APG | 3.2 SPG

Favorite Game This Season:

Region final game vs. Somerset. We trailed by 12 points in the 4th quarter with 4 minutes left. We cut the lead down three late and as I went up for a layup I got fouled and got the and-one at the buzzer. With no time left, down 54-55, I knocked down the free throw for the tie to send it to overtime. In overtime we pulled away with a 69-63 win. We were only the third team in school history to be Regional Champions.

#2 Maggy Moreman

Skidmore-Tynan | 5’7” | Junior | Guard

15 PPG | 6 RPG | 8 APG | 9 SPG

Favorite Game This Season:

Area round against Mason. I knew going into that game that we could either win by 10 or battle until the end. With ten seconds left, I put my team ahead by one and showed everyone how bad I wanted to win and how hard I had been playing that night. It honestly just felt like my kind of game and after all the trainings and practices I felt as a team we deserved to be put in that position to shine and show our true selfs.

# 4 Mikaela Boyd

H.M. King | 5’10” | Senior | Guard

13 PPG | 5 RPG | 3 APG | 1 SPG

Favorite Game This Season

My favorite game was when we played Calallen during the first round of district. It was a tough game and we ended up beating them in overtime.

#5 Cylee Lopez

Beeville Jones | 5’4” | Senior | Guard

12 PPG | 3 RPG | 4 APG | 2 SPG

Favorite Game This Season

Senior night vs. West Oso for 30-4A District Championship. I played my last high school game of my career in front of my family and home crowd. I had 21 points to lead the Lady Trojans to victory over the West Oso Lady Bears. We cut down the net one last time in front of my home town.

Barracudas

#15 Jacelyn Villarreal

H.M. King | 5’9” | Senior | Foward

9 PPG | 10.1 RPG | 3.0 APG | 4 SPG

Favorite Basketball Memory:

Best basketball memory was just playing this year and having a good team and support system on the bench. I also think winning first round of playoffs because at the end we were all happy and couldn’t wait to be together for another game.

#22 Abby Sachanowicz

Incarnate Word Academy | 5’7” | Freshman | Guard

15 PPG | 6 RPG | 8 APG | 9 SPG

Favorite Game This Season:

Area round against Mason. I knew going into that game that we could either win by 10 or battle until the end. With ten seconds left, I put my team ahead by one and showed everyone how bad I wanted to win and how hard I had been playing that night. It honestly just felt like my kind of game and after all the trainings and practices I felt as a team we deserved to be put in that position to shine and show our true selfs.

# 23 Leriaya Garza

H.M. King | 5’6” | Junior | Guard

11.4 PPG | District Co-Offensive MVP

Favorite Game This Season

Winning our first playoff game and heading to the second round.

Favorite Basketball Memory

Hitting my 1,000 points.

#24 Melissa Rogers

Calallen | 6’2” | Senior | Guard

Favorite Game This Season

Area round playoffs vs. Beeville. This was my favorite game because even though we lost, we proved a lot of people wrong. we showed that we could come out, face adversity and still put up a fight.

Favorite Basketball Memory

Coming back after being out for a season due to a knee injury.

Barracudas

#30 Mireya Leija

Alice | 5’4” | Sophomore | Guard Favorite Game This Season:

Region final game vs. Somerset. We trailed by 12 points in the 4th quarter with 4 minutes left. We cut the lead down three late and as I went up for a layup I got fouled and got the and-one at the buzzer. With no time left, down 54-55, I knocked down the free throw for the tie to send it to overtime. In overtime we pulled away with a 69-63 win. We were only the third team in school history to be Regional Champions.

Barracudas Girls Numerical

Roster

Coach: Corey Heywood

#1 Roxanna Rodriguez

Favorite Basketball Memory:

When we went upstate to San Antonio. Upstate, everyone may know the teams up there are stronger and tougher. After we finished the first 2 tough games, I realized as a teammate this season was going to be a great season. It was a very amazing experience to be able to stay the night and have a two day tournament. After the tournament I believe our team grew closer within one another.

#2 Jayli Rivera

Favorite

My favorite memory so far has to be our trip to San Antonio. That’s when I noticed we could bound as a team. Going over there was a lot of competition, which gave us the opportunity to play against better and improved teams. We had lots of fun together, we had a lot of hard laughs. My team makes all the times I’ve had with them fun. So in general, I would have to say every time I was with my team is my favorite memory.

# 3

Mission

with a win.

Favorite Game This Season

Favorite Basketball Memory

Going out to eat with my team every game.

#4

My

Favorite Game This Season

#5

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Favorite

Against Ben Bolt. I scored 35 points, grabbed 5 rebounds and had 3 steals. It felt very good playing my last home game.

#10 Ari

# 11 Maggie

Favorite

My favorite game this year was against Mission Vets. Me and my teammates had great communication through out the whole game and we managed to out score them 74-40. Me and my teammate JoAnn also combined for 59 points. Overall it was a great game for all of us.

#12 Serena Cano

Favorite

My favorite game this year was when we played Brownsville Lopez at home and won in double over time because of the fans and the atmosphere when we were playing. A lot of people showed up and when playing against a good team you need the fans to cheer you on therefore, it was my favorite game this season.

#15 Heather May

10.1

Favorite Game This Season:

The Brownsville tournament when we played Mission Vets. During that game my team worked together and lifted each other up when we needed it the most. Although we lost the game, it was the best game we have ever played. Our defense was on point and our offense was amazing! The game went into overtime, and I just remember the feeling of saying we truly gave it all we got and left everything we had on the court!

#20 Clarissa Rodriguez

Favorite

My favorite game was against Mercedes at home because that game determined our playoff spot. Making the playoffs was a big team goal of ours.

Favorite Basketball Memory:

Playing in summer leagues with the best team ever. We improved and learned so much basketball with the best coach. Playing in the Laredo tournament, which was new to all of us but we made it happen.

# 23 Fey Vasquez

7.8

Favorite Game This Season

Against Flour Bluff during the area round playoff. We were projected to lose and our school had never in history passed this round.

Favorite Game This Season

Against Harlingen South when we played them the second round because my team. I finally came around to actually playing with one another. The atmosphere surrounding us was nice to play in with everyone cheering on till the last minute. We were able to come out with a win when everyone else thought we were gonna lose.

Breeze

#30 Jasmin Martinez

San Benito | 5’0” | Junior | Guard

5.2 PPG | 3.7 RPG

Favorite Game This Season:

My favorite game was against Los Fresno, because it was an intense game and Lady Hounds won.

Favorite Basketball Memory:

My best memories was when my team Lady Hounds won by district game.

#32 Eliana Hernandez

Weslaco East | 5’8” | Senior | Post

15 PPG | 6 RPG | 8 APG | 9 SPG

Favorite Game This Season:

My favorite game this year was our Intense game against Mercedes at home. Our fans had so much energy and unfortunately it was a very close game but we came out with the win in the end and it was done as a team.

Favorite Basketball Memory

When we played in the McAllen tournament and went up against two of our district opponents and beat them in the beginning of our season and it made us feel so confident going into our season.

# 35 Daniela Sauceda

Brownsville Veterans | 5’10” | Junior | Post

13 PPG | 5 RPG | 3 APG | 1 SPG

Favorite Game This Season

My favorite game this season was against Victoria East because it is one where we played as a team and we were able to pass to the third round of the playoffs making history.

Favorite Game This Season

My best basketball memory ever is when I played the pre-world cup u16 with the Mexican National Team and we played against the USA national team.

Coach: Polo Sanchez

Breeze Girls Numerical Roster

Lightning

#0 Layla Salas

Favorite Game This Season:

My favorite game this year was our 2nd round game in district against Weslaco, because it was a great team win in order to clench our fifth consecutive district title.

Favorite Basketball Memory:

The best basketball memory this year was being able to have all five of our district trophies at the end of our last district game since I knew all the hard work it took to achieve such profound success.

#1 Layni Mata

Favorite Game This Season:

My favorite game this year would have to be our home game against Hidalgo, which also happened to be senior night. It was second round in district, and they upset us by four points the first time we played them. It was just a great feeling beating them, and securing a spot in the district title game.

#2

Serenity De La Garza

Favorite Basketball Memory

The first playoff game against Harlingen South, it was a triple overtime victory. Game tied with 10 seconds left, down by three, I steal the ball at front court and coast to an and-one. I made the free throw. Ended the game with a game wining assist to my twin sister, who scored the gaming-winning goal.

#4 Maddie Smith

Favorite Game This Season:

The first game of the season against nikki rowe. We had lost to them all summer long and we had been waiting to prove ourselves and we did.

Favorite Game This Season:

Winning the Mchi Boarder Bash tournament my senior year with my team and getting an all tournament.

#3 Raemie Medina

Weslaco High | 5’5” | Junior | Guard

11.8 PPG | 5.2 RPG | 6 APG | 5 SPG

Favorite Game This Season

Round 2 of playoffs vs Brennan. I had 22 points and had a great game both offensively and defensively, my best game so far.

Favorite Basketball Memory

I hit a game winning three after 2 overtimes in a summer basketball game.

#5 Karsyn Hackerott

Edinburg Vela | 6’0” | Senior | Forward

3.8 PPG | 2.7 RPG | 1.1 APG | 0.8 SPG

Favorite Game This Season:

Second round of playoffs in Falfurrias, I hit a three to tie the game in the fourth and the crowd went crazy, we made history for our school program.

Favorite Basketball Memory:

Cutting the net twice in my high school career and winning four gold balls this year.

#7 Roma Elizondo

Favorite Game This Season

First round of district, when we played an away game against San Perlita. It was my favorite game because in the last two years, due to COVID-19 and injuries, we played San Perlita shorthanded. This year, we had a team of 10 girls and we were all healthy and excited to show up and play hard. The game was close though we held the lead the entire time. Individually, I had been in a slump leading up to this game, but something clicked in me early that allowed me to find a groove. I finished with18 points, 7 rebounds, and 11 steals.

#13 Olivia Parra

Favorite Game This Season

Weslaco at home because every possession was a battle, and it was a super fun environment.

Favorite Basketball Memory:

Coming back from a 13-point lead against Harlingen High and winning in overtime.

#14 Alexa Torres

Brownsville

7.8

Favorite Game This Season:

My favorite game this year was when we played against Harlingen South at South. It was our district opener, and I felt that we set the tone for the rest of the district season. We fired on all cylinders, and I was able to be recognized for my offensive contributions that I took from beyond the arc.

#15 Alesandra Torres

Bi-District Game vs Tuloso Midway. No one believed in us, but we believed in ourselves and we won! I helped my team with 4 three-pointers, steals, and assists.

Favorite Basketball Memory

Area District game this year. We lost by 3 points, but helped me and my team grow. I still have 3 years left in my journey!

#21

Favorite

Favorite

Lightning Girls Numerical Roster

Coach: Nora Zamarripa

#1 Daylah Vega

Favorite Game This Season:

My Favorite game this year was our first round game vs McAllen Memorial. I enjoyed this game because I played great but not only that, the whole team played very well. Our shooting was probably the best that game and everyone was contributing to the win.

Favorite

Memory: Finally making the playoffs with my team senior year after 4 years of hard work.

#2 Mary Le

#3 Paige

Favorite Game This Season:

Against Lopez, for second seeding, it was an intense game. The whole team showed out and got the job done.

Favorite

Being able to play against Weslaco East second round, since I had an injury the first quarter that sent me to the er for some stitches. The game was back to back the whole time with so many people, I hit a 3 when needed and make a coast to coast layup to be up four with little time left.

Favorite Game This Season

My favorite game this year was against Brownsville Lopez for the second seed. We had lost to them previously in the 2nd round and so winning this game was big I had made a crucial three to put us back into the game. I had never played a game with so many people watching while going into double OT. Having my family there was also played a big part in me loving that game.

#5

#7 Amaris Martinez

#10

Racers

Favorite Game This Season:

My favorite game this year was the second round my team and I played Brownsville veterans in district. I feel like they didn’t expect the intensity we brought that game and the desire to want the win more than they did. We didn’t finish with the win but they over looked us and what our team could do.

#13 Lola Tamez

#15 Nicole Flores

Favorite Game This Season

Beating Laredo Nixon home, almost everyone thought we were gonna lose that game so we gave it our all and played smart. We ended up with a 7-point win.

Favorite Basketball Memory: Having two buzzer-beaters

Favorite Game This Season

The last game of the season I had against Sharyland because I knew it was the last game I would ever play in my high school career and it meant a lot to win. I will always remember that game.

Favorite Basketball Memory:

When I was 14 years old and the euro step I had been working on with my dad translated to my elementary school game I had. I was so excited I remember it being one of the first developments in my game.

Racers

#24 Madison Martinez

Edinburg High| 5’7” | Junior | Guard

13.1 PPG | 6.2 RPG | 2.9 APG | 2.8 SPG

Favorite Game This Season:

Against Weslaco High because the atmosphere was unbelievable and they are a good competitor to play against

Favorite Basketball Memory:

Going to San Antonio for our out-of-town tournament because we bonded as a team and made good memories together.

#30 Emily Molina

Rio Hondo | 5’7” | Sophomore | Guard

First team All-District | All-Academic

Favorite Game This Season: Against San Diego because it was a really competitive game and I had a hot hand that game.

Favorite Basketball Memory: Making it to the Sweet 16.

#33 Marley Perez

Lyford | 5’8” | Senior | Guard

10

Favorite Game This Season:

The game I scored 1000 points because I suffered an injury and thought I wasn’t gonna reach it but I ended up doing it and being surprised.

Favorite Basketball Memory:

When we went to the second round my junior year. Even though we lost it was a good game and I played my heart out along with my teammates. We were all playing good basketball and connecting with each other.

#44 Ivanna De Lizardi

Sharyland

Favorite Basketball Memory:

My best basketball memory ever is wining my first basketball championship in 5th, it was a game people thought we were going to lose but in the end we worked hard and got the victory!!!

Racers Girls Numerical Roster

#1 Angelina Reyes

San Benito | 5’6” | Sophomore | Guard

16.7 PPG | 5.1 RPG | 1.9 APG | 2.7 SPG

Favorite Game This Season:

My favorite game this year was when we played La Joya for our bi-district game. It was my favorite game because it was something I never experienced before and it was definitely a game to remember.

Favorite Basketball Memory:

My favorite basketball memory was when we played San Antonio Jefferson in the Border Bash tournament.

#2 Dana Serna

Edinburg

Favorite Game This Season:

Against La Joya. Even though we didn’t get the win we played as a team, and it was just great teamwork. We kept it close and lost by 6 points.

Favorite Basketball Memory:

Being at my trainer’s gym. I made a lot of friends, and some became best friends. My trainer/coach would push me and believed in me even when I didn’t believe in myself. He brought out the best in me all the time.

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#4 Yulissa

Favorite Game This Season

Favorite

Getting blocks! I love to play defense

#5 Shiloh Jones

Favorite Game This Season:

Our game against Weslaco in the second round because it really showed how well played together as a team.

Favorite

Celebrating my sister’s 1000 points accomplishment

#10 Emily Carranco

Favorite

First round of playoffs which was played against Los Fresnos because. I believe I had a good game against them and all the girls did amazing.

Favorite Basketball Memory:

Being able to play with the girls again.

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Favorite Game This Season

Favorite

#14 Alyssa Garza

Santa Rosa | 5’1” | Senior | Guard

18.9 PPG | 5 RPG | 3.2 APG | 6.4 SPG

Favorite Game This Season:

I liked the intensity of the San Isidro game at our first tournament.

Favorite Basketball Memory: Being able to hit my 1,000 point milestone.

#20 Britzeida Sanchez

Rio Grande City | 5’2” | Senior | Guard

20.6 PPG | 6.8 RPG | 6.0 APG | 2.1 SPG

Favorite Game This Season:

Against Beeville Jones in a Corpus tournament. We were down by a lot the whole time but we came back up and beat them with a buzzer beater in the 4th quarter. I dropped 21 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists.

Favorite Basketball Memory:

When I was a junior , we beat cigarroa in the second round of district for the district title.

Weslaco High | 6’0” | Senior | Post District 32-6A Co-MVP

Favorite Game This Season:

Against Edinburg High for the championship in the Whataburger tournament since we beat them in the final and then I received mvp back-to-back. It meant a lot me since last year I tore my acl that tournament.

Favorite Basketball Memory:

My junior year , I was playing with my teammates and I got a block against Nikki Rowe and then I passed it over to my point guard like I always do and then I ran the floor and got an and-one all in one play.

#23 Ava Garza

Favorite Game This Season

My favorite game this year was against Jefferson High school in the McAllen Border Bash tournament because it was a game full of intensity. My team and I worked together to come out victorious in the end. It was very rewarding considering I ended the game with a layup with only 2 seconds left in the game. It was a game to remember..

#27 Jiselle Montemayor

Harlingen South | 5’6” | Freshman | Guard

12 PPG | 6 RPG | 3 APG | 4 SPG

Favorite Game This Season:

Scoring 20 points and beating Brownsville Lopez to earn the second seed in District 32 -5A.

Favorite Basketball Memory:

Scoring 29 points vs Eagle Pass in the McAllen Bulldog basketball tournament to kickstart my freshman year playing Varsity basketball.

#31 Mariana Espinosa

Favorite Game This Season:

My favorite game this year was round 2 we were able to advance to third round and be the first team ever from Brownsville veterans to ever advance to round 3 since the school opened up.

Favorite Basketball Memory: Making a buzzer-beater three to give us the lead.

#33

Favorite Game This Season:

The first round against Nikki Rowe was my favorite game because I hit my 1,000 career points as a Junior and I got to celebrate it with my team and family

Favorite Basketball Memory: Going to tournaments with my team and having a good time with coaches and team bonding.

Coach: Evi Vasquez

Rebels Girls Numerical Roster

#10 Jamie Gonzalez

Harvest Christian | 5’7” | Freshman | Guard

First team All-District | All-State First Team | All-State Tourney Team

Favorite Game This Season:

The last game against Prestonwood Christian North. This was my favorite game because it was the game we won the state title.

Favorite Basketball Memory: Wwinning the state championship as a Freshman.

#11 Alyssa Ramirez

IDEA San Juan | 5’1” | 8th Grade | Guard

19 PPG | 2 RPG | 5 APG | 5 SPG

Favorite Basketball Memory:

My best basketball memory is probably attending my first PGC camp! I was away from home for a week and all we did was literally sleep and eat basketball! It was an exciting time and added a lot to the mental part of my game! It was so much fun to have to play all the way till midnight! Can’t wait to go back again!

#12 Riley McClaugherty

Harvest Christian | 5’8” | Sophomore | Forward

11.1 PPG | 8.2 RPG | 1.1 APG | 2.3 SPG

Favorite Game This Season:

The Edinburg North game. Played really good defense, also had a double-double and was the high scorer for the Edinburg game.

Favorite Basketball Memory: Winning the TAPPS state championship fro Harvest Christian Academy.

#21 Mia Villarreal

Brownsville St. Joseph | 5’3” | Sophomore | Guard

Storm

#23 Genesis Moreno

Harvest Christian | 5’9” | Junior | Guard

TAPPS All-State First Team | District MVP | All-State Tourney Team

Favorite Game This Season:

State championship against Prestonwood. It was an amazing playing together as a team. Felt like the chemistry was so good and it was more than just a game. We all realized we were family in the end playing together.

Favorite Basketball Memory:

After winning the championship game and all celebrating. One of the best feelings ever. Felt truly like i was celebrating with my huge family.

#24 Ashley Gonzalez

Harvest Christian | 5’9” | Junior | Guard

TAPPS All-State First Team | District MVP | All-State Tourney Team

Favorite Game This Season:

State championship against Prestonwood. It was an amazing playing together as a team. Felt like the chemistry was so good and it was more than just a game. We all realized we were family in the end playing together.

Favorite Basketball Memory:

After winning the championship game and all celebrating. One of the best feelings ever. Felt truly like i was celebrating with my huge family.

#32 Zoe Voreis

St. Joseph Academy | 5’7” | Senior | Post

5 PPG | 7.3 RPG | 1 APG | 1 SPG

Favorite Game This Season:

My favorite game this year was against St. Mary’s Hall at home. It was a turning point in our season and was the win we needed to make it to playoffs.

Favorite Basketball Memory:

Saying goodbyes to my teammates. It was so touching to be sitting in the locker room with them telling them how much of an impact they had on my life and how much I was going to miss them, they will always be my family.

#33 Kylee Voreis

St. Joseph Academy | 5’2” | Sophomore | Guard

3.9 PPG | 2.8 RPG | .7 APG | .96 SPG

Favorite Game This Season:

My favorite game this year was the second round of playoffs Saint Mary’s hall game because that was the first time my team clicked and we played to the best of our abilities.

Favorite Basketball Memory:

Junior high regional playoff game I got MVP and played my best defensive game ever, we moved on to State.

Favorite Game This Season:

Girls Numerical Roster

Coach: Mire Chatman

Barracudas

#0 Shawn Williams

Gregory-Portland | 6’7” | Sophomore | Forward

20 PPG | 11 RPG | 3 APG | 2 SPG

Favorite Game This Season:

Ray at home. It was a must-win game to be a playoff contender. I was the leading scorer and we had huge home crowd support

Favorite Basketball Memory: This year it was beating South San and getting all-tournament.

#1 Malachai Calderon

C.C. King | 5’10” | Junior | Guard

18 PPG | 2.5 RPG | 2.7 APG | 1.2 SPG

Favorite Game This Season:

My favorite basketball memory ever no doubt in my mind has to be when I hit my first game-winner ever when I was 11 years old. Gosh, I still think about it to this day. I came down the court, took two steps from the 3-point line, floated it up and BOOM -- bottom of the net. All my teammates came running to me. It is the best memory ever!

#2 Kayden

McClure

Santa Gertrudis Academy | 6’2” | Senior | Guard

23 PPG | 6 RPG | 3 APG | 1 SPG

Favorite Game This Season:

When we beat London to win co-district champs. For the first time in 6 years we beat them.

Favorite Basketball Memory:

Going to regional tournament. It was a huge game in round 3 and we won and I was so happy and excited.

#3

Beeville Jones | 6’3” | Senior | Guard

17 PPG | 2 RPG | 2 APG | 3 SPG

Favorite Game This Season

Bishop second round because when we played them first, they beat us and they were ranked and then we played then again, we won. I had a double-double with 27 and 12.

Favorite Basketball Memory: Locking in a playoff spot for the first time in six years.

Barracudas

#5 Jaden Lozano

H.M. King | 5’6” | Sophomore | Guard

8.4 PPG | 1.5 RPG | 2.6 APG | 1.6 SPG

Favorite Game This Season:

Against John Paul, it was my first home varsity game ever.

Favorite Basketball Memory:

Going to the fourth round of the playoffs last season

#10 CJ Garza

H.M. King | 5’9” | Sophomore | Guard

20 PPG | District Newcomer of the Year

Favorite Game This Season:

I would have to say HMK vs. Calallen; I scored 40 points .

Favorite Basketball Memory:

I have played basketball since I was 5 years old, so I have a lot of memories playing the game. Basketball has given me some of the greatest & best memories.

#12 Truman Thompson

C.C. Ray | 6’3” | Sophomore | Guard

17.6 PPG | 6.6 RPG | 2.1 APG | 2.3 SPG

Favorite Game This Season:

Our first district game because we got a big win, our team scored 94 points and I had 36 points, including eight 3-pointers.

Favorite Basketball Memory:

Getting to play and start in varsity games as a freshman.

#21 Ty Dominguez

H.M. King | 5’11” | Junior | Guard

24 PPG | 7 RPG | 8 APG | 3 SPG

Favorite Game This Season

Against Tuloso-Midway in the first district game. We were down by three points with only 8 seconds left in the 4th quarter. After a missed free throw I threw up a 3-pointer to tie the game and swished it to take it to OT!

Favorite Basketball Memory:

Being coached and taught the game of Basketball by my mother as a 5 year old is the ultimate memory for me and we are still building memories as we speak together

Barracudas

#22 Kristopher Jones

Port Aransas | 6’3” | Senior | Guard

23.6 PPG | 7.4 RPG | 2.6 APG | 1.9 SPG

Favorite Game This Season:

My favorite game of this year, is our regional quarter final win against Santa Maria. They were a really good team and my teammates and I played one of the best games of the year. We shot the ball really well and played tough defense and found a win into the regional tournament. All of my teammates played to the best of their ability and it was a special game to me.

#24 Josh Trevino

Tuloso-Midway | 5’10” | Senior | Guard

16.5 PPG | 1 RPG | 2 APG | 2 SPG

Favorite Basketball Memory:

Favorite basketball memory ever was my freshman year when our varsity was playing at home against our rivalry,Calallen. If we win this game we would’ve clinched a playoff spot. It was tied up in the 4th with seconds to go, and our guard scored a layup to put us in the lead. Our whole crowd was yelling and cheering and we ended up winning that game.

Coach:

Barracudas Boys Numerical Roster

Corey Heywood

Breeze

#0 Noah Maxwell

Macedonian Christian | 5’9” | Senior | Guard

10.6 PPG | 2.9 RPG | 4.0 APG | 2.3 SPG

Favorite Game This Season:

When my family was in town, I had 2 super tuff buzzer beaters back-to-back. I had finished the game with 28 points against our rival team.

Favorite Basketball Memory:

When I was a junior we played this huge school in a tournament. It was to get into the championship game. We Almost pulled through winning. It was just rlly fun playing against 6’9 big that I had to guard in the paint.

#1 Ethan Gallegos

Brownsville St. Joseph | 5’10” | Senior | Guard

Favorite Game This Season:

My favorite game was when we played against TMI Episcopal from San Antonio. They were ranked in the top 10 of TAPPS and although they had the size advantage on us, we had heart. We huddled up before tip off and let each other know we were playing for each other. We have it our all and ended up taking the win.

Favorite Basketball Memory:

My best basketball memory was when I made a half court shot against my friends travel ball team.

#2 Gerry Martinez

Brownsville St. Joseph | 6’1” | Senior | Guard

27 PPG | 7 RPG | 3 APG | 5 SPG

Favorite Game This Season:

Going to the Sweet 16.

Favorite Basketball Memory: My freshman year against Laredo Alexander.

#4 Jimmy Navarro

Brownsville St. Joseph | 5’11” | Senior | Guard

#13 Lucas Cristiano

Brownsville St. Joseph | 5’11” | Junior | Forward

Second Team All-Distric

Favorite Game This Season: TMI game because we upset them at their house.

Favorite Basketball Memory: Making the full-court against TMI.

#20 Orlando Munoz

Harvest Christian | 5’10” | Freshman | Forward

15 PPG | 6 RPG | 3 APG

Favorite Game This Season: Playing against Juan Diego at the AT&T center in San Antonio.

Favorite Basketball Memory: Being named TAPPS All-State honorable mention and being selected to play in the Rio Sports basketball S.T.A.R.S. showcase tournament.

#23 Noah Cruz

#24 Colin Chapa

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#35 Ethan Gonzalez

Macedonian Christian | 6’2” | Sophomore | Forward

15 PPG | 6.7 RPG | 1.9 APG | 2.2 SPG

Favorite Game This Season:

First-round playoff game against Legacy Christian. Our team played a complete game and it was amazing to play in front of our fans. The atmosphere was electric.

Favorite Basketball Memory:

Every year my team goes to a tournament up in Dallas and this year we got 2nd place.

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Lightning

#0 Joaquin Gonzales

Mercedes | 6’1” | Senior | Guard

18 PPG | 6 RPG | 4 APG | 2 SPG

Favorite Game This Season:

Against Harlingen High. I had 27 points and 7 assists plus I helped my team get the win in a very close game

Favorite Basketball Memory:

The game I hit 1,000 high school career points is one to remember! I had 23 points and our team won a very competitive game. It was an honor to celebrate career milestone with my city.

#1 Kevin Flores

Brownsville Hanna | 5’1” | Senior | Guard

14 PPG | 7 RPG | 2 APG | 2 SPG

Favorite Game This Season:

Second time we played San Benito because they were undefeated and I really wanted to beat them and I did very good that game and we ended up winning the game as a team.

Favorite Basketball Memory:

Best basketball memory would have to be hitting the 1,000 points, but also winning a gold ball.

#2 Cristian Faz

Edinburg North | 6’1” | Senior | Guard

13.7 PPG | 2.6 RPG | 2.1 APG | 1.7 SPG

Favorite Game This Season:

Against La Joya because it was an intense overtime game and with the win we became district champs.

Favorite Basketball Memory: Reaching my 1,000-point milestone.

#3 Raul Bejarano

McAllen Rowe | 6’3” | Senior | Guard

Favorite Game This Season

Game vs. Lopez because it went to triple over time.

Favorite Basketball Memory: Going on trips with the team.

#4 Jordan De Luna

22.9

Favorite Game This Season:

When I played on my birthday. It was my favorite game because it was my birthday and I scored 33 points. We came out with the win and I wouldn’t have wanted to spend my birthday any different.

Favorite Basketball Memory:

My best basketball memory ever was when I scored 1,000 career points.

#5 DeAnthony Mireles

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Favorite Game This Season: Against Harlingen, hitting clutch 3s.

Favorite Basketball Memory: Winning district.

#7 Jediah

Favorite

At Harlingen South I had a good overall game.

Favorite Basketball Memory: Getting my first in-game dunk at Harlingen.

#10

Favorite Game

Against Sharyland Pioneer. I felt like it was the most fun I’ve ever had playing basketball. I had 26 points, 8 assists, and 6 rebounds, but most importantly we got the win.

Favorite Basketball Memory:

My best memory has to have been beating Brownsville Pace in the first round this year. Just the feeling of a community being proud of my teammates and I was really special.

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#11 Tyler Rudder

Brownsville Pace | 6’1” | Senior | Guard

15.5 PPG | 8.6 RPG | 1.7 APG | 2.8 SPG

Favorite Game This Season:

Veterans Memorial the second time. We had beat them in a tournament then the beat us in district. This was the deciding game and I took over the game and felt in control. Although it wasn’t my highest scoring game I hit some of my most difficult shots even a buzzer beating three. I led my team to a victory in a very intense rivalry game.

#12 Joe Gonzalez

Palmview | 5’10” | Sophomore | Guard

18.6 PPG | 2.1 RPG | 2.0 APG | 1.2 SPG

Favorite Game This Season:

Against Mission Veterans, ended with 33 points with eight 3’s.

Favorite Basketball Memory: The time I saw Kobe Bryant last play in San Antonio.

#17 Shaun Moore

Port Isabel | 6’4” | Junior | Post 6.4 PPG | 5 RPG | 1.2 APG | 1 SPG

Favorite Game This Season:

My favorite game this year was my last district game of the year because we became district champions.

Favorite Basketball Memory:

My best basketball memory I have is when I would play basketball against my brothers in my driveway.

#19 Cleveland Smith

Port isabel | 5’9” | Sophomore | Guard

17.6 PPG | 6.4 RPG | 4.2 APG | 6.2 SPG

Favorite Game This Season

Pace in the Hanna tournament because me and my team played at our highest level on defense and offense. I executed well in my assignment.

Favorite Basketball Memory: Playing 21 with my dad and brothers at home in Arkansas.

#20 Nathan Chavez

San Perlita | 5’10” | Senior | Guard

22.1 PPG | 5.9 RPG | 2.7 APG | 1 SPG

Favorite Game This Season:

My game against St. Joseph and dropping 39 points.

Favorite Basketball Memory: First playoff game as a starter.

#22 Jahi Fagan

Edinburg High | 6’1” | Senior | Guard

14 PPG | 8.5 RPG | 1.7 APG | 2.7 SPG

Favorite Game This Season: Against Edinburg North, always a rival. They took the first game, we won the second time around to tie for district in our gym packed house, great game.

Favorite Basketball Memory: Hitting a big 3 against North. The feeling after was the best.

#23 Manuel

McAllen Rowe | 6’3” | Senior | Guard

First Team All-District

Favorite Game This Season: Against Lopez because it was a triple overtime game

Favorite Basketball Memory: Two district titles in a row.

Sharyland High | 6’0” | Junior | Guard

12 PPG | 5 RPG | 6 APG | 4 SPG

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Racers

#0 Dante Velez

Jubilee Brownsville | 5’7” | Senior | Guard

14.5 PPG | 5.4 RPG | 7.3 APG | 2.3 SPG

Favorite Game This Season:

When we played at Port Isabel, which was my last game of my high school career and being able to hang in there through the whole game was special because I was with my brothers going through.

Favorite Basketball Memory:

Was playing with Jubilee for my whole high school career and being able to win district twice with my brother and long life friends was perfect.

#1 Allen Perez

Roma | 5’11” | Senior | Guard

12.1 PPG | 5.9 RPG | 1.5 APG | 4.1 SPG

Favorite Game This Season: Against Rio Grande City. It was the game of the year! The adrenaline was evident on both teams. It was a super close game full of fans screaming for both teams.

Favorite Basketball Memory: Making it to the playoffs.

#2 Jaydon Villalpando

Edcouch-Elsa | 5’7” | Sophomore | Guard

14 PPG | 2 RPG | 4 APG | 1.9 SPG

Favorite Game This Season: Mercedes because it was a rivalry game and knocked them out of playoffs

#3

Favorite Game This Season

Second Round playoff game against Laredo Cigarroa because we were able to avenge last years loss and the energy was really high the whole game.

Favorite Basketball Memory: Winning district champs in the 2022 season and getting to cut the net.

#4

Lopez

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Favorite

Against Santa Rosa, it was our biggest game because we were competing for first in the district. Also because the intensity of the game was high and those are the most fun games in my opinion, because they push you to play your best every second of the game.

#5 Julian Torres

Favorite

My favorite game was the second district game against Port Isabel at home. We fell short a couple of points on our fist meeting in PI, but they were not going to deny us at home! They were undefeated and I knew I was going to need to step up my game and lock up their best player, as turn it up on offense and score a good amount to secure a victory and that’s exactly what happened. It was still a great matchup and intense game!

#6

My Bi-District playoff game vs Sharyland Pioneer was my favorite game because our team was losing by double digits and I was able to score 16 points in the fourth quarter to help us win.

Favorite

My first dunk is my favorite basketball memory ever, because I had been working really hard to dunk it.

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Favorite

The away game at San Perlita cause I had a season-high 25 points in a win that we won by a last second layup.

Favorite

Beating Mission in the play-in game to get into the state playoffs.

#13 Jackson Ramirez

McAllen High | 5’9” | Junior | Guard

Favorite Game This Season:

My favorite game this year was our bi-district playoff game against Harlingen South. It was an amazing moment for me. It was a close game that went into overtime. We won on a last second shot. It was a memory I’ll cherish forever.

#15 Julian Johnson

San Perlita | 6’4” | Sophomore | Guard

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Favorite Game This Season: San Perlita vs Benavides because I had 38 points.

Favorite Basketball Memory: My first dunk.

#20 Alan Murillo

Favorite Game This Season: Games vs Lyford. Both games were hard fought by both teams, which kept the games exciting down to the wire. I felt like I had my best defensive games with multiple blocks against them.

Favorite Basketball Memory: Playing a tournament in Saltillo MX, and getting to meet Juan Toscano who plays for Utah.

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Against

Favorite Game This Season

Favorite Basketball Memory:

I don’t have a certain best memory but this whole season was just a good time with all my teammates creating a brotherly bond

Racers

#23 Eddie Garcia

San Isidro | 5’8” | Sophomore | Guard

13 PPG | 8 RPG | 4 APG | 3 SPG

Favorite Game This Season:

When we beat our district rivals Benavides to get into the playoffs, it was win-or-go-home and we were able to come out on top to go to the playoffs.

Favorite Basketball Memory: Being able to hug my dad after the games.

#24 Danny Cardoza

McAllen Rowe | 6’2” | Sophomore | Post

10 PPG | 8 RPG | 1 APG | 1 SPG

Favorite Game This Season:

Road game against McAllen memorial cause we beat our rival on their court

Favorite Basketball Memory: Winning a state championship in AAU twice.

#25 Diego Sepulveda

Valley View | 6’4” | Junior | Forward

15 PPG | 8 RPG | 3 APG | 3 SPG

Favorite Game This Season:

My favorite game this year was in a tournament in La Feria where my teammates helped me out to score 28 points against Progreso

Favorite Basketball Memory:

My favorite basketball memory is in two different games I hit four 3-pointers.

#33 LJ Hill

Sharyland High | 6’3” | Senior | Forward

14 PPG | 6 RPG | 2 APG | 2 SPG

Favorite Game This Season

Playing pioneer because of the atmosphere.

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#0 Ryan Sanchez

Harlingen High | 5’11” | Senior | Guard

19.5 PPG | 3.1 RPG | 3.8 APG | 1.7 SPG

Favorite Game This Season: My favorite game was the win over Harlingen South because it’s a hometown rivalry.

Favorite Basketball Memory: My best basketball memory has been traveling to Laredo and playing in the Border Olympics Tournament against great competition.

#2 Ricardo Roman

Brownsville Hanna | 6’2” | Senior | Forward

19 PPG | 7 RPG | 2 APG | 2 SPG

Favorite Game This Season: The La Joya Playoff game, atmosphere was crazy and we came out with the win.

Favorite Basketball Memory: My senior season for sure, had a great run with my brothers.

#3 Sebastiane Lopez

Favorite Game This Season: Against Misson to get into playoffs.

Favorite Basketball Memory: Hitting 1,000 points.

#4 Jayden

Favorite Game This Season

Harlingen South because it’s our rival.

Favorite Basketball Memory: Playing with my brother Chris Perales.

#5 JJ Salazar

Favorite

Second Round of district against nikki rowe, went into overtime and I had the game-winner.

Favorite

Training with my dad & trying to pick up every little detail.

#7 Christopher Thrailkill

Favorite

My favorite game this year was Battle of the Arroyo because of the history and competition between the two neighboring teams. I had the opportunity to score the last two winning points. The game was intense and we just played hard to come out ahead.

Favorite

The best memory ever was winning District Champs with my team mates I grew up playing basketball with.

#12 Jefferey Smith Jr.

Port Isabel | 5’10” | Junior | Forward

17 PPG | 3 RPG | 3 APG | 2 SPG

Favorite Game This Season: La faria just really a good rival game.

Favorite Basketball Memory: In warmups dunking with my brother.

#13 Axel Garza

Edinburg Vela | 6’5” | Junior | Guard

15.1 PPG | 8.4 RPG | 2.2 APG | 1.6 SPG

Favorite Game This Season: Against Pioneer. We lost but we were motivated to come back and make sure we didn’t experience that ever again.

Favorite Basketball Memory: My first ever game when I was a little kid. I fell in love with the sport.

#14 Jose A “Mando” Trevino

McAllen Memorial | 6’0” | Junior | Guard

14.2 PPG | 5.4 RPG | 5.3 APG | 3.1 SPG

Favorite Game This Season:

My favorite game this year was our district opener against city rival McHi. It was a great win because our team played together.

Favorite Basketball Memory: This season being a starter in the varsity squad.

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#0 John Shields

Marine Military Academy | 6’4” | Senior | Post

6 PPG | 8 RPG | 3 APG

Favorite Game This Season:

Our first playoff game because of the number of people in the crowd that was watching.

Favorite Basketball Memory: My first in-game dunk

#1 Leonardo Espino

DaVinci | 6’1” | Senior | Guard

12 PPG | 12 RPG | 6 APG | 8 SPG

Favorite Game This Season:

My favorite game this year was my final game. It was called the TCAL State Final. It was my favorite because we won the State Title and I played very well. This was a great way to finish my career.

Favorite Basketball Memory:

My best memory was our last game of the year last year. It was the TCSAAL State Finals that we played in against Leadership Academy from Frisco at Rice University. We were the underdog and we won.

#2 Jonathan Cavazos

IDEA Weslaco | 5’10” | Senior | Guard

Favorite Game This Season:

Game against Medical Professions in order to secure playoff spot. Ended up winning the game and dropping a 26-point game.

Favorite Basketball Memory: The bus rides back home after away games.

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#5 Scottie Johnson

#11 Colin Darby

#12 Noah Fisher

#14 Marvin Arzaga

Favorite

#21Andres Montana

Favorite

My favorite game this year was the Semi-Final game against Eustace at the Eustace Tournament. We barely won the game but we got to celebrate by going to the Dallas Mavericks game against Milwaukee Bucks. After the game, Giannis Antetokounmpo came into the bleachers and took photographs with my teammates and me and then posted them on Twitter.

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