Photo Gallery: Vela defeats Laredo Nixon 60-66 in playoffs

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Edinburg Vela’s Aziel Garza (23) celebrates at end of the fourth quarter after defeating Laredo Nixon in a Region IV-5A area round playoff game in Zapata High School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Zapata. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)
Edinburg Vela’s EJ Avelar (10) drives to the basket against Laredo Nixon in a Region IV-5A area round playoff game at Zapata High School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Zapata. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)
Edinburg Vela head boys basketball coach Lucio Rodriguez gives direction from the sidelines in a Region IV-5A area round playoff game against Laredo Nixon at Zapata High School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Zapata. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)
Edinburg Vela’s JP Olivarez (3) drives to the basket against Laredo Nixon in a Region IV-5A area round playoff game at Zapata High School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Zapata. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)
Edinburg Vela teammates celebrate their win against Laredo Nixon in a Region IV-5A area round playoff game at Zapata High School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Zapata. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)
Edinburg Vela’s Nicholas Gomez (2) reaches out for a rebound in a Region IV-5A area round playoff game against Laredo Nixon at Zapata High School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Zapata. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)
Edinburg Vela’s Diego Salinas (5) celebrates in the final moments in a Region IV-5A area round playoff game against Laredo Nixon at Zapata High School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Zapata. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)
Edinburg Vela head boys basketball coach Lucio Rodriguez gives instruction during a timeout in a Region IV-5A area round playoff game against Laredo Nixon at Zapata High School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Zapata. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)
Edinburg Vela’s Jordan Bustamante (4) drives to the basket against Laredo Nixon in a Region IV-5A area round playoff game at Zapata High School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Zapata. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)
Edinburg Vela head boys basketball coach Lucio Rodriguez gives direction in a Region IV-5A area round playoff game against Laredo Nixon at Zapata High School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Zapata. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)
Edinburg Vela’s EJ Avelar (10) drives to the basket against Laredo Nixon in a Region IV-5A area round playoff game at Zapata High School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Zapata. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)
Edinburg Vela fans celebrate in the stands during a Region IV-5A area round playoff game against Laredo Nixon at Zapata High School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Zapata. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)
Edinburg Vela head boys basketball coach Lucio Rodriguez gives direction during a timeout in a Region IV-5A area round playoff game against Laredo Nixon at Zapata High School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Zapata. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)
Edinburg Vela’s Nicholas Gomez (2) drives to the basket against Laredo Nixon in a Region IV-5A area round playoff game at Zapata High School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Zapata. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)
Edinburg Vela’s JP Olivarez (3) drives to the basket against Laredo Nixon in a Region IV-5A area round playoff game at Zapata High School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Zapata. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)
Edinburg Vela EJ Avelar (10) drives to the basket against Laredo Nixon’s William Palumbo (32) in a Region IV-5A area round playoff game at Zapata High School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Zapata. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)
Edinburg Vela’s JP Olivarez (3) drives to the basket against Laredo Nixon in a Region IV-5A area round playoff game at Zapata High School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Zapata. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)
Edinburg Vela’s Edinburg Vela’s Aiden Lopez (11) and Laredo Nixon’s Jose Escobar (11) battle for the rebound in a Region IV-5A area round playoff game at Zapata High School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Zapata. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)
Edinburg Vela’s Aziel Garza (23) drives to the basket against Laredo Nixon in a Region IV-5A area round playoff game at Zapata High School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Zapata. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)
Edinburg Vela’s Aziel Garza (23) attempts a three point shot against Laredo Nixon in a Region IV-5A area round playoff game at Zapata High School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Zapata. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)
Edinburg Vela’s Aziel Garza (23) attempts to rebound the ball against Laredo Nixon in a Region IV-5A area round playoff game in Zapata High School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Zapata. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)
Edinburg Vela’s Aziel Garza (23) goes to the basket against Laredo Nixon in a Region IV-5A area round playoff game in Zapata High School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Zapata. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)
Edinburg Vela’s Aziel Garza (23) attempts a basket against Laredo Nixon in a Region IV-5A area round playoff game in Zapata High School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Zapata. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)
Edinburg Vela’s Aziel Garza (23) drives to the basket against Laredo Nixon in a Region IV-5A area round playoff game in Zapata High School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Zapata. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)
Edinburg Vela EJ Avelar (10) drives to the basket against Laredo Nixon in a Region IV-5A area round playoff game in Zapata High School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Zapata. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)
Edinburg Vela’s Aiden Lopez (11) and Laredo Nixon’s Ulises Torres (11) battle for position under the basket in a Region IV-5A area round playoff game in Zapata High School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Zapata. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)

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