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District 15-5A DII Preview: Mercedes looks to challenge Coastal Bend powers
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· August 17, 2026
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Key points With the regular season's Week 1 approaching, a district-by-district breakdown is underway. The Rio Grande Valley's high school football teams have returned to practice, marking the start of the countdown to the 2026 season.
The Rio Grande Valley's high school football teams have returned to practice, marking the start of the countdown to the 2026 season. With the regular season's Week 1 approaching, a district-by-district breakdown is underway.
District 15-5A DII is one of the districts being examined, featuring five local schools competing against two Coastal Bend teams. The district's lineup has changed due to realignment in the Spring.
Further details on the district's teams and their predicted standings are available, with Mercedes and Gregory-Portland expected to be among the top contenders. For more information on the upcoming season and District 15-5A DII, readers can refer to the source.
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Category: schools Published: August 17, 2026 Source: MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News Reading time: 1 min
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