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Eagle Pass Winn defeated Weslaco in game one 7-0, but Weslaco bounced back with a 10-4 victory.   The rubber match will start shortly.   Carlos Robledo and David Fox will lead the broadcast.

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Eagle Pass Winn defeated Weslaco in game one 7-0.  Weslaco needs a win in game two to stay alive.  Game starts at 5 PM from Laredo.  Carlos Robledo and David Fox will lead the broadcast.

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Carlos Robledo and David Fox lead the broadcast for 956sports.com between Weslaco and Eagle Pass Winn.  Game time starts at 7:30 from Laredo, Texas.  Sponsoring this game is the Law Office of Fernando Saenz, located at 200 E. Pike Blvd. Weslaco, TX 78596.

The Harlingen South Hawks travel to Weslaco for tonight’s bi-district baseball game.  This is a three game series. Game 1 on Thursday begins at 7 PM. Carlos Robledo and David Fox will lead our broadcast tonight.

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Harlingen South vs. Weslaco

956sports.com playoff baseball coverage presented by Steve Bazan – Farmers Insurance Agency- will begin Thursday in Weslaco as the Harlingen South Hawks take on the Weslaco Panthers in the bi-district round.  Leading our broadcast will be Carlos Robledo and David Fox.  Carlos and David will call the best of three series.  Friday night’s game will be in Harlingen and if needed, Saturday’s game will be in Weslaco.

Sharyland vs. Laredo United

Joe Bowling will take the lead for this game between Sharyland, Maxpreps.com’s 2^nd ratied team in the nation and Laredo United. United has had to deal with some forfeitures of games, but is far better than their record indicates.  Both teams will be traveling to Sinton, Texas. Broadcast starts at 7:30.

Young Team Will Lead The Vikings This Season

Head Coach: Raymond Bohn, 14th season

Assistant Coaches: Roy Rodriguez, Oscar Cortez, Mario Flores

2010 Record: 11-16, District: 5-9

Career Record: 181-175

Schoolʼs District Titles: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1999, 2000, 2001

Bi-District Champions: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2005

Key Losses: Sal Villalpando (UTB-TSC)

Returning Starters: Arnulfo Rodriguez (12), OF, 2nd Team All-District

Hernan Sandoval (12), SS, HM All-District

Marty Reyes (12), 1B/DH

Israel Rodriguez (11),P, 1st Team All-District

Hilario Salas (12), C

Tomas Castillo (10), 2B

Brandon Martinez (10), 3B

Mike Gonzalez (12), OF

Joseph Reyna (12), OF

Returning Letterman: CJ Arizendis (11), P

Pace have plenty of experience returning to make a strong run at a playoff spot.  Six seniors dot the Viking lineup in 2011 led by P Israel Rodriguez with an ERA of 2.53 in 2010, OF

Arnulfo Sandoval, hard hitting 1B/DH Marty Reyes, and SS Hernan Sandoval.  The Vikings last district title was back in 2001.  Coach Bohn has been working with this group of players for a few seasons now and he is hoping that this is the year it all pays off again. “If we stay healthy, and have good pitching and clutch hitting we can be successful,” said Coach Raymond Bohn beginning his 14th season with the Vikings.

Lobos Begin New Era

Head Coach: Victor Martinez, 1st season

Assistant Coaches: Rick Schuster, Albert Rodriguez, Jerry Delgado, Lee Rodriguez

2010 Record: 28-6, District: 13-1

School’s District Titles: 1997, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

Bi-District Champions: 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010

Area Champions: 2004, 2005, 2010

Key Losses: Alberto Rodriguez (Cisco JC)

Mague Trevino (UTB)

Justin Granado (UTB)

Carlos Rodriguez (UTB)

Returning Starters: Victor Gaytan (12), C, 1^st Team All-District

Carlos Hernandez (12), UTL, HM All-District

Returning Lettermen: J.J. Hernandez (11), P/1B

Miguel Benavides (11), INF

Top Newcomer: Rick Paz (10), INF/P

Coach Victor Martinez will begin his first season as a head coach replacing seven starters who had been on the varsity since their freshmen season.  Victor Gaytan and Carlos Hernandez are the lone returning starters for the rebuilding Lobos.  J.J. Hernandez, Miguel Benavides, and newcomer Rick Paz will help fill the vacated spots this season.  The Lobos have won or shared six consecutive baseball titles, but will be hard pressed to repeat this season with the lack of experience.  Coach Martinez has been with the Lobo program a number of years so, knowing the players and their talents will not be a problem.  With the tradition at Lopez set, district teams should not take them lightly and if teams do the Lobos hope to gain a playoff berth.

WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL

HT: 5 ’10 WT: 200

Position: Shortstop/Outfield

Parents Name: Aaron Burciaga and Cecilia Burciaga

What are your team goals for this season?

My Team Goals Are Pretty Short And Simple. Win District And Go At Least Three Rounds Deep In The Playoffs.

What are your individual goals for this season?

I Want To Get At Least 3 Steals A Game And Have A Good Batting Average Of Around .650.  I Want To Keep My Errors To A Maximum Of 3 This Whole Season And Contribute To My Team By Being The Best Leader I Can Be On And Off The Field.

Have any colleges contacted you and if so which ones?

Yes, Texas A&M Corpus Christi Islanders

What has been your most memorable game as a player so far and why?

My Most Memorable Game Was Playing Shortstop Where I Turned A Triple Play Right After Calling It To My Friend, Tim Serna, Who Was Playing Third Base. It Was Against Brownsville Pace.

Which player (pitcher/batter) do you recall has been the toughest to face so far?

Alexis Garza From McAllen Even Though I Hit A Homerun Off Of Him My Sophomore Year In My First At Bat And The First Pitch Of The Game.  Alexis Had His Share Of Striking Me Out Also.  A Just Liked The Competiveness Of Trying To Hit That Pitcher.

Who is your favorite baseball player?

Ian Kinsler (Texas Rangers Second Baseman)

Who has had the biggest influence on you on the baseball field? Why?

I’d Have To Say My Parents Of course. They Raised Me To Exceed In Everything. I Have Enjoyed My Life, And Baseball Seemed To Have Peaked The Highest Of All My Activities.

Which is your favorite baseball movie?

Major League

If you could look ahead 10 years where do you see yourself?

Coaching A Baseball Team After A few Years Of Playing College Ball.

What number do you use? Why?

My Number On The Diamond Is 21.  When I Was Eleven, It Was The Year Weslaco Went To State.

Since Then, I Haven’t changed My Number.

LOS FRESNOS HIGH SCHOOL

HT: 5’9  WT: 169

Position(s): Shortstop/Pitcher

Parents Name: Leonel and Araceli Saldivar

What are your team goals for this season?

My Team Goals This Year Is To Go Three Deep In The Playoff Or More And Win A District Championship.

What are your individual goals for this season?

My Individual Goals Are To Be A Leader To My Team And Go Farther Than Any Los Fresnos Team Has Ever Gone.

Have any colleges contacted you and if so which ones?

No, Not yet.

What has been your most memorable game as a player so far and why?

My Most Memorable Game As A Player So Far Has Been Against Porter Last Year Because Everything Was Just Going Right And Everything Was Gelling And We Just Took That Game Over.

Which player (pitcher/batter) do you recall has been the toughest to face so far?

I Believe It Was Probably Adrian Amaya (Hitter) From Harlingen South Because That Guy Just Had A Ken Griffey Jr. Swing It Was Just Beautiful.

If you are a pitcher, do you enjoy pitching or hitting more? Why?

I Love Pitching More Because I Love Standing On The Mound To Try And Find Ways To Get Him Back On The Bench.

Who is your favorite baseball player?

Pete Rose, Because He Went All Out All The Time And He Never Gave Up On Anything.

Who has had the biggest influence on you on the baseball field? Why?

Pete Rose Was Because Even If He Was A For Sure Out He Never Gave Up On The Play, He Played 110% All The Time.

Which is your favorite baseball movie?

The Natural

If you could look ahead 10 years where do you see yourself?

I See Myself Coaching A High School Baseball Team

What number do you use? Why?

I Use The Number 5 Because Of Joe DiMaggio That Guy Was A Human Highlight Reel And For Him To Get A 56 Game Hitting Streak You Deserve To Be Named Next To All The Other Great Players.