Photo Gallery: Tigers top Bulldogs in one game bi-district playoff showdown

Mercedes first baseman Elise Perez reacts after recording the final out in an 8-4 victory over McAllen High during a Class 5A DII bi-district playoff game at McAllen High school softball field Friday, April 25, 2025 in McAllen. (Delcia Lopez | dlopez@themonitor.com)

Mercedes base runner Aleeyah Sierra slides safely at third as McAllen High’s Leah Sorensen, misses the tag during a Class 5A DII bi-district playoff game at McAllen High school softball field Friday, April 25, 2025 in McAllen. (Delcia Lopez | dlopez@themonitor.com)

Mercedes High players Elise Perez celebrates with Abigail Trevino and teammates after their win over McAllen High during a Class 5A DII bi-district playoff game at McAllen High school softball field Friday, April 25, 2025 in McAllen. (Delcia Lopez | dlopez@themonitor.com)

McAllen High’s Diana Villanueva bobbles the balls as Mercedes Kristine Garcia gets back on second during a Class 5A DII bi-district playoff game at McAllen High school softball field Friday, April 25, 2025 in McAllen. (Delcia Lopez | dlopez@themonitor.com)

McAllen High’s Eliana Villanueva releases a pitch during a Class 5A DII bi-district playoff game at McAllen High school softball field Friday, April 25, 2025 in McAllen. (Delcia Lopez | dlopez@themonitor.com)

Mercedes High’s Abigail Trevino releases a pitch during a Class 5A DII bi-district playoff game at McAllen High school softball field Friday, April 25, 2025 in McAllen. (Delcia Lopez | dlopez@themonitor.com)

Mercedes baserunner Allison Sanchez gets back safely on second as McAllen High’s Anakarina Fernandez misses the tag during a Class 5A DII bi-district playoff game at McAllen High school softball field Friday, April 25, 2025 in McAllen. (Delcia Lopez | dlopez@themonitor.com)

McAllen High’s Anakarina Fernandez goes up high for a ball as Mercedes Abigail Trevino is safe at first during a Class 5A DII bi-district playoff game at McAllen High school softball field Friday, April 25, 2025 in McAllen. (Delcia Lopez | dlopez@themonitor.com)

Mercedes baserunner Kristine Garcia, is tagged out at home plate by McAllen High’s Eliana Villanueva during a Class 5A DII bi-district playoff game at McAllen High school softball field Friday, April 25, 2025 in McAllen. (Delcia Lopez | dlopez@themonitor.com)