- La Feria Native Soon To Retire From The Military This Summer
- Senior Eneece Avila Takes Pride in her State Title
- Dr. Noemi Infante, Harlingen Medical Center Open New Women’s Clinic
- Santa Rosa Cameron County Park Partially Reopens
- Santa Rosa Takes to Regionals Meet in Kingsville, Tx
- Long-Standing Nexstar Tower in La Feria Decommissioned
- Lionettes Powerlifting Meet
- Local Business Holds Event to Benefit RGV Shriners Club
- Knights of Columbus Holds it’s 30th Annual Golf Tournament
- KGBT Tower Dismantled
Lions “Roll” Past Opponents to Take First at Lyford B-ball Tournament
- Updated: December 23, 2016
We Are the Champions… The Varsity Lions basketball team show off their first place trophy earned at the Lyford Boys Basketball Tournament: Standing – Marc Tamez, Julian Trevino, Joey Garcia, Edgar Rosales, Billy Watson, Manny Solis, Jerome Aguirre, Noah Conde, and Jalen Morrell. Kneeling: Marcus Torres, Abraham Reyes, Malachi Garcia, Isaiah Vento.
by Kassandra Salinas
As Christmas break approaches, excitement rolls on with the high school’s Lions varsity basketball team.
On the weekend of December 1st, the La Feria Lions participated in the Lyford Boys Basketball tournament and did an outstanding job earning the First Place trophy.
Along with First Place, Jalen Morrell receiving the All-Tourney MVP award, as well as Billy Watson and Julian Trevino receiving the All-Tourney Player awards.
“It was a great accomplishment. I was excited and super proud of not only myself, but the team as well,” senior Billy Watson said. “This is the first time we’ve won the tournament and it’s a great feeling. I’m looking forward to a very great year. I have high expectations for myself and the team. I just want to play the best I can and make my senior year count.
Our other All-Tourney player, Julian Trevino said, “I was very shocked because basketball isn’t really my thing. I’m looking forward to getting back-to-back district champs this season.”
The boys will be participating in a tournament this week on Friday through Saturday that will take place in our very own gym.
“Knowing that this is my last year will make me push myself harder,” Billy said. “ I love this team.”
Come out and show your support for our Lions Varsity Basketball team as we watch them dominate this season. Good luck boys. ROLL PRIDE!
