Photo Gallery: Pioneer moves passed RGC in non-district play 14-21

Sharyland Pioneer’s Mario Rodriguez (7) celebrates a fumble recovery against Rio Grande City in a non-district game at Richard Thompson Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Mission. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)

Rio Grande City quarterback DeAndre Rodriguez (6) receives the snap in a non-district game against Sharyland Pioneer at Richard Thompson Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Mission. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)

Sharyland Pioneer defender Marcos Rauda (32) reaches out for Rio Grande City ball carrier Alex Alanis (2) in a non-district game at Richard Thompson Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Mission. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)

Sharyland Pioneer quarterback Malakai Galindo (9) passes the ball against Rio Grande City in a non-district game at Richard Thompson Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Mission. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)

Sharyland Pioneer running back Dylan Tijerina (24) carries the ball against Rio Grande City defense in a non-district game at Richard Thompson Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Mission. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)

Sharyland Pioneer defender Chris De Leon (48) stops Rio Grande City ball carrier Alex Alaniz (2) in a non-district game at Richard Thompson Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Mission. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)

Sharyland Pioneer Dylan Tijerina (24) carries the ball against Rio Grande City in a non-district game at Richard Thompson Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Mission. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)

Rio Grande City ball carrier Dante Flores Dante Flores (7) reacts while being pulldown by Sharyland Pioneer defender Marcus Perales (25) in a non-district game at Richard Thompson Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Mission. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)

Sharyland Pioneer defender Damian Hernandez (3) and Rio Grande City intended receiver David Chapa (3) look up at the pass coming at them in a non-district game at Richard Thompson Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Mission. Hernandez was penalized to pass interference on the play. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)

Sharyland Pioneer quarterback William Goodloe (10) dodges the grip of Rio Grande City defender Bruce Benavides (35) in a non-district game at Richard Thompson Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Mission. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)

Rio Grande City quarterback DeAndre Rodriguez (6) passes the ball in a non-district game against Sharyland Pioneer at Richard Thompson Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Mission. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)

Rio Grande City teammates leave the tunnel before the start of a non-district game against Sharyland Pioneer at Richard Thompson Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Mission. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)

Rio Grande City quarterback DeAndre Rodriguez (6) attempts to escape the tackle of Sharyland Pioneer defender Angel Villanueva (8) in a non-district game at Richard Thompson Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Mission. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)

Sharyland Pioneer quarterback William Goddloe (1) passes the ball against Rio Grande City in a non-district game at Richard Thompson Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Mission. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)

Sharyland Pioneer running back Dylan Tijerina (24) attempts to break the grip of Rio Grande City defender Hector Martinez (90) in a non-district game at Richard Thompson Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Mission. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)

Sharyland Pioneer quarterback Malakai Galindo (9) looks to pass the ball against Rio Grande City in a non-district game at Richard Thompson Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Mission. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)

Sharyland Pioneer defender Andrew Rivera (1) collides with Rio Grande City ball carrier Alex Alanis (2) in a non-district game at Richard Thompson Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Mission. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)

Sharyland Pioneer defender Issac Rios (18) brings down Rio Grande City receiver David Chapa (3) after he completed his reception in a non-district game at Richard Thompson Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Mission. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)