The Harlingen Cardinals will face off against the Medina Valley Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Harlingen is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They took their matchup with ease, bagging a 58-20 win over La Joya. That looming 58-20 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Cardinals yet this season.
Hassan Woolery
| 10/09/25 vs Veterans Memorial | 152.1 |
| 10/25/25 @ Hanna | 135.4 |
| 09/12/25 @ Vela | 130.6 |
| 11/13/25 vs La Joya | 118.3 |
| 08/29/25 @ Weslaco | 106.6 |
| + 6 more games |
Hassan Woolery and Noah Huerta were among the main playmakers for Harlingen as the former threw for 268 yards and three TDs on only 17 passes and the latter rushed for 132 yards and a pair of scores on only 12 carries. Woolery's passing game has become a key predictor of the Cardinals' success: the team is 3-1 when his passer rating is 110 or higher, but only 2-5 otherwise. Maddox Hernandez was Woolery's top target, picking up 102 receiving yards and one touchdown.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Harlingen was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 306 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 156 rushing yards in three consecutive contests.
Harlingen didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Jay Garza, Davian Renteria, and Aiden Flores picked up one apiece. Renteria has been hot, having also posted seven or more total tackles the last seven times he's played.
Meanwhile, Medina Valley entered their tilt with Canyon on Friday with seven consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with eight. Their defense stepped up to hand the Cougars a 56-0 shutout. The Panthers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five games by 21 points or more this season.
Harlingen better keep an eye on Xavier Gonzalez. He was instrumental in Medina Valley's win, rushing for 108 yards on only nine carries, while also throwing for 48 yards and one TD.
Harlingen's record is now 5-6. As for Medina Valley, their record now sits at 9-2.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Harlingen has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 188.1 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Medina Valley struggles in that department as they've been averaging 279 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
