RGV HS College Signings: 05/19/25 – 05/20/25

STAFF REPORT

Check out this week’s reported athletic college signings from across the Rio Grande Valley.

Coaches, please send information on any athletics college signings to [email protected]. Be sure to include a photo and accolades/stats for the athlete.

David Zuniga, Sharyland Pioneer

Sharyland Pioneer’s David Zuniga. (Photo Courtesy Sharyland ISD Athletics Facebook)

Sport(s): Cross Country and Track & Field

School: UTSA

Division: NCAA DI

Conference: American Athletic Conference

Accolades: 2x Region IV-5A Cross Country Qualifier; 1x UIL Class 5A State Cross Country Qualifier; 1x District 31-5A Track and Field Champion (2025: 1600m, 3200m); 2x Area 31/32-5A Track and Field Champion (2025: 1600m, 3200m); 4x Region IV-5A Track and Field Qualifier (2024: 1600m, 3200m; 2025: 1600m, 3200m); School Record Holder in 1600m and 3200m.

Career Bests: 5K: 15:29.0; 1600m: 4:18.22; 3200m: 9:33.93.

Masyn Vela, McAllen Memorial

McAllen Memorial senior Masyn Vela. (Photo Courtesy McAllen Memorial High School Facebook)

Sport(s): Track & Field

School: St. Edwards University

Division: NCAA DII

Conference: Lonestar Conference

Accolades: 2x District 31-5A Track and Field Champion (2025: 110m Hurdles, 300m Hurdles); 2x Area 31/32-5A Track and Field Champion (2025: 110m Hurdles, 300m Hurdles); 3x Region IV-5A Track & Field Qualifier (2022: 300m Hurdles, 4×400 Relay; 2024: 110m Hurdles, 300m Hurdles, 4×400 Relay; 2025: 110m Hurdles, 300m Hurdles)

Career Bests: 110m Hurdles: 14.43; 300m Hurdles: 37.87.

Roehl Rodriguez McAllen Memorial

McAllen Memorial senior Roehl Rodriguez. (Photo Courtesy McAllen Memorial High School Facebook)

Sport(s): Cross Country and Track & Field

School: UTRGV

Division: NCAA DI

Conference: Southland Conference

Accolades: 4x Region IV-5A Cross Country Championships Qualifier; 2x UIL Class 5A State Cross Country Championships Qualifier; 1x Region IV-5A Track and Field Qualifier.

Career Bests: 5K: 15:33.1; 1600m: 4:26.59; 3200m: 9:38.08.

Joseph Tavion Rivas, McAllen High

McAllen High senior Joseph Tavion Rivas. (Andrew Cordero | Special to RGVSports)

Sport(s): Track & Field

School: Texas A&M Kingsille

Division: NCAA DII

Conference: Lone Star Conference

Accolades: 2x Regional Champion (2025: 4×200 Relay; 4×400 Relay); 1x State Bronze Medalist (2025: 4×400 Relay)

Career Bests: N/A

Joseph Tavion Rivas, McAllen High

McAllen High senior Samuel Enriquez. (Andrew Cordero | Special to RGVSports)

Sport(s): Track & Field

School: University of the Incarnate Word

Division: NCAA DI

Conference: Southland Conference

Accolades: 2x District 31-5A Individual Champion (2025: 100m; 200m); 2025 Region IV-5A Finalist (200m; 4×200 Relay; 4×400 Relay); 2025 Class 5A State Qualifier (200m; 4×200 Relay; 4×400 Relay); 1x State Bronze Medalist (4×200 Relay)

Career Bests: 200m – 21.50

Brianna Sanchez, McAllen Rowe

McAllen Rowe senior Brianna Sanchez. (Courtesy Photo)

Sport(s): Volleyball

School: Clarke University

Division: NAIA

Conference: Heart of America Athletic Conference

Accolades: N/A

Career Stats: 478 kills, 76 aces, 177 blocks, 448 digs, 23 assists

Melissa Kotzur, Edinburg North

Edinburg North’s Melissa Kotzur. (Courtesy Photo)

Sport(s): Track & Field

School: Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi

Division: NCAA DI

Conference: Southland Conference

Accolades: 3x UIL Region IV-6A Qualifier (2023 – Triple Jump/2024 – Long Jump, Triple Jump, 100, 200, 4×100/2025 – Long Jump, Triple Jump, 100, 200, 4×200) 8x District 31-6A Champion (2x Long Jump, 2x Triple Jump, 100, 200, 4×100 & 4×200) 5x Area 31/32-6A Champion (2x Triple Jump, Long Jump, 100, 200, 4×200).

Career Stats: 100 – 12.23; 200 – 25.43; Long Jump – 18-4; Triple Jump – 36-5.

Derek Garcia, Los Fresnos

Los Fresnos’ Derek Garcia. (Courtesy Photo)

Sport(s): Baseball

School: Texas A&M Laredo International

Division: NCAA DII

Conference: Lonestar Conference

Accolades: 32-6A MVP (2024 & 2025); District 32-6A First-Team (2023); 4 year letterman; 4 straight district titles; 1 district loss in 4 years.

Career Average: .373 batting average; 76 hits, 37 RBI.

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