McAllen Rowe football player injured in ‘tragic accident’

Adan De La Cruz

McAllen Rowe student and football player Adan De La Cruz has been injured in what the McAllen school district is calling a “tragic accident.”

McAllen ISD spokesman Mark May texted RGVSports.com at 4:20 p.m., saying: “Still waiting for family to give us permission to say anything publicly. Will share with you when once that is in place.”

Later, when asked about Cruz’s status, May responded, “Not yet, you might try McAllen Police.”

A vigil initially planned for 7 p.m. on Sunday was canceled, May said in a text.

“The group prayer for tonight is being canceled out of respect for the family. It won’t take place this evening but I will let you know if one is scheduled later on,” May said.

The spokesman added that counselors will be at the Nikki Row campus on Monday for the first day of school.

He referred all other questions to the McAllen Police Department.

De La Cruz is a three-year letterman at linebacker and one of Rowe’s top returning senior starters in 2024. He was named a First Team All-District 15-5A DI selection as a junior last season after posting a team-leading 82 total tackles and five tackles for loss in 10 games.