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Swiss-Army Knives: Valley’s top returning athletes for 2026
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· August 20, 2026
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Key points A series is underway to highlight top returning players at each position, ahead of the release of a Top 30 players list. The 2026 high school football season is approaching, with practices underway and the first week of games set to kick off on August 27.
The 2026 high school football season is approaching, with practices underway and the first week of games set to kick off on August 27. A series is underway to highlight top returning players at each position, ahead of the release of a Top 30 players list.
This series will feature athletes who can play multiple roles, including those who excel in three phases of the game and those who stand out on both offense and defense. The top returning athletes for the 2026 season are being showcased in alphabetical order.
Further details on these athletes are available, including a countdown to the Top 30 players list in the coming weeks.
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Category: schools Published: August 20, 2026 Source: MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News Reading time: 1 min
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