Good morning, Mission.

Channel 5 Sports Director KJ Doyle interviewed UTRGV Head Football Coach Travis Bush + the discussion centered on the Vaqueros' upcoming season for UTRGV Coach's Show 2026.

The Edinburg North Cougars will begin their season Thursday at home against Sharyland Pioneer under coach Rigo Morales, who leads a team aiming to overcome a 1-9 record last year (four losses were by one score).

Returning quarterback Jorge Trevino is set to guide the team in closing out tight games.

The Juarez-Lincoln Huskies will begin their football season with returning quarterback Leo Elizondo and nine returning offensive starters as they play road games against Valley View and Donna North before hosting Porter and Brownsville Lopez later in the season.

McAllen High Bulldogs begin a new season this fall with a reshuffled roster after several key players graduated (they went 7-4 last season).

Coach Shelby said returning players will lead the team in non-district games against Economedes and district contests against local rivals including Mission.

Mission Veterans Patriots, led by Roman Reyna (who gained over 3,700 yards last season), will defend their district title this fall with a challenging non-district opener against Mission in the Battle of Conway game.

Coach David Gilpin praises Reyna as the key to the team’s success.

Saint Joseph Academy named Regina Tijerina as the Lady Bloodhounds head volleyball coach on Monday, Aug.

24 — her sister Valentina Tijerina joined as assistant coach.