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District 16-5A DI Preview: McAllen trio appear early favorites in new-look district
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· August 13, 2026
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Key takeaway With the regular season kicking off soon, a preview of District 16-5A DI is underway.
The Rio Grande Valley's high school football teams have returned to practice, marking the start of the countdown to the 2026 season. With the regular season kicking off soon, a preview of District 16-5A DI is underway. McAllen Memorial, the previous season's winner, faces a challenge in repeating its success.
Several teams, including McAllen Rowe, McAllen High, and La Joya Palmview, are contenders in the district. Further details on the district's teams and predictions are available from the source, including a full breakdown of each team's prospects for the upcoming season.
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Category: schools Published: August 13, 2026 Source: MyRGV Reading time: 1 min
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