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District 16-5A DI Preview: McAllen trio appear early favorites in new-look district
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· August 13, 2026
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Key takeaway com staff is analyzing each district, including District 16-5A DI, which was won by McAllen Memorial last season.
High school football teams in the Rio Grande Valley have started practicing, with the new season kicking off soon. com staff is analyzing each district, including District 16-5A DI, which was won by McAllen Memorial last season. McAllen Memorial faces a challenge in repeating as district champions, as seven other teams aim to take the top spot.
The staff's early predictions rank McAllen Rowe, McAllen Memorial, and McAllen High as top contenders, followed by La Joya Palmview. Further details on the district breakdown and team predictions are available from the source, with a full football preview scheduled for release on August 26.
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Category: schools Published: August 13, 2026 Source: MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News Reading time: 1 min
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