Photo Gallery: Valley athletes compete In regional track and field meet in San Antonio

Mission High’s Christopher Kirk lands as he competes in the 5A long jump during the Region IV-5A/6A track and field championships at Heroes Stadium on Friday, April, 18, 2025, in San Antonio. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com) n

McAllen High’s Dariana Luna competes in the 5A long jump during the Region IV-5A/6A track and field championships at Heroes Stadium on Friday, April, 18, 2025, in San Antonio. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com) n

Mission High’s Christopher Kirk pulls himself from the sand pit after his jump as he competes in the 5A long jump during the Region IV-5A/6A track and field championships at Heroes Stadium on Friday, April, 18, 2025, in San Antonio. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com) n

Sharyland Pioneer’ Angel Rodriguez sprints to the sand pit as he competes in the 5A long jump during the Region IV-5A/6A track and field championships at Heroes Stadium on Friday, April, 18, 2025, in San Antonio. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)

Donna High’s Marcus Mata competes in the 5A pole vault during the Region IV-5A/6A track and field championships at Heroes Stadium on Friday, April, 18, 2025, in San Antonio. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)

McAllen Memorial’s Aiden Kaiser hits the bar as he competes in the 5A pole vault Region IV-5A/6A track and field championships at Heroes Stadium on Friday, April, 18, 2025, in San Antonio. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)

McAllen Memorial’s Ann Mabadeje competes in the 5A triple jump during the Region IV-5A/6A track and field championships at Heroes Stadium on Friday, April, 18, 2025, in San Antonio. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)

McAllen Memorial’s Mason Vela competes in the 5A 300 hurtle meter prelims during the Region IV-5A/6A track and field championships at Heroes Stadium on Friday, April, 18, 2025, in San Antonio. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)

Sharyland High’s Paris Gomez competes in the 5A long jump during the Region IV-5A/6A track and field championships at Heroes Stadium on Friday, April, 18, 2025, in San Antonio. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)

McAllen High’s Dariana Luna competes in the 5A long jump during the Region IV-5A/6A track and field championships at Heroes Stadium on Friday, April, 18, 2025, in San Antonio. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)

Members of the McAllen High track and field team cheer as their name is announced for regional championship during the Region IV-5A/6A track and field championships at Heroes Stadium on Saturday, April, 19, 2025, in San Antonio. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)

Members of the McAllen High track and field team pose with a trophy for girls 5A regional championship during the Region IV-5A/6A track and field championships at Heroes Stadium on Saturday, April, 19, 2025, in San Antonio. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)

McAllen High’s Diariana Luna celebrates after crossing the finish line while competing in the 5A 300 meter hurdles during the Region IV-5A/6A track and field championships at Heroes Stadium on Saturday, April, 19, 2025, in San Antonio. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)

McAllen High’s Sophia Flores runs the anchor position in the 5A 4X100 relay during the Region IV-5A/6A track and field championships at Heroes Stadium on Saturday, April, 19, 2025, in San Antonio. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)

McAllen High’s Jacksen Ahlman competes in the 5A 800 meter run Region IV-5A/6A track and field championships at Heroes Stadium on Saturday, April, 19, 2025, in San Antonio. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)

McAllen High’s Sophia Flores runs haed as she competes in the 5A 4X200 meter relay during the Region IV-5A/6A track and field championships at Heroes Stadium on Saturday, April, 19, 2025, in San Antonio. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)

Adrianno Gonzalez competes in the 1600 meter run during the Region IV-5A/6A track and field championships at Heroes Stadium on Saturday, April, 19, 2025, in San Antonio. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)

Harlingen High’s Alana Rouquette competes in the 6A 300 meter hurdles during the Region IV-5A/6A track and field championships at Heroes Stadium on Saturday, April, 19, 2025, in San Antonio. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)

McAllen High’s Samual Enriquez runs the anchor position as he moves ahead to the finish line while competing in the 4X400 meter relay during the Region IV-5A/6A track and field championships at Heroes Stadium on Saturday, April, 19, 2025, in San Antonio. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)

McAllen High’s Yaneli Rocha runs the anchor position in the 4X400 relay during the Region IV-5A/6A track and field championships at Heroes Stadium on Saturday, April, 19, 2025, in San Antonio. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)