It’s time: Helobious Poll
1. PSJA N - 2 years worth of general arrogance, unsportsmanlike conduct penalties, and a couple of near-brawls finally caught up to them last postseason. Lost that senior core that put them on the map, but experienced depth and the helping of humble pie should serve them well this year.
2. PSJA - Best most explosive offensive attack in the valley should be fun to watch. Vela transfer Myles Lopez has a good running back and 2 great receivers at his disposal.
3. Vela - Can they sustain success without Coach Campbell?
4. San Benito - Will have a good defense as usual, and transfer QB Tyler Ruiz may be the missing piece that gets the offense going.
5. Los Fresnos - RGVsports 5-10 preseason rankings are just garbage. LF will be good.
“Helo, donde está Brownsville Vets?” They lost their 2-way superman Gilbert Trillo to graduation, and even with a good core returning I don’t see it with their move up to 6A. They went 0-2 vs RGV 6A teams last year. Their postseason run was just a classic case of a team just getting hot at the right time
Chingon Trophy Watchlist
Hassan Woolery (FR) - QB, Harlingen: @956 Worldwide Can you recall the last freshman to ever make the varsity team to start the season for us? In my life I’ve never heard of a player here get as much hype as this kid. A multi-sport star that’s already a legit 6’1, his 8th grade highlights were a joke. Easily just running circles around defenses and chucking up 40 yard bombs like nothing. But this isn’t 8th grade anymore, this is district 32-6A football. Is he the real deal?
Robert Piñeda (JR) - QB, Los Fresnos: Their coach has said he’s “opening up the playbook” for him this year. Eager to see what exactly happens when Los Fresnos HS opens up their playbook.
Myles Lopez (SR) - QB, PSJA: Transfer portaled from Vela in the spring. If I’m not mistaken he’s the only valley player besides that UTEP committed o-lineman from Brownsville St. Joe’s with an FBS offer right now (Central Michigan for some reason).
Geoff Lefevre (SR) - QB, Edinburg Vela: Transfer from Donna. His older brother was a beast of a QB at Weslaco East a few years ago. This kid is also huge with a strong arm.
Ethan Guerra (JR) - RB, PSJA North: Fabian García reincarnate