Congratulations to Southside High School freshman Emarald Aguirre for being named the San Antonio Express-News Athlete of the Week! Emarald delivered an outstanding performance at the District 27/28-5A Area Championships, claiming first place in all three of her events: the 800-meter run (2:22.68), the 1,600-meter run (5:27.10), and the 3,200-meter run (11:40.18). An incredible achievement—way to go, Emarald!
To view the story, visit the San Antonio Express-News website.
The Southside Lady Cardinals are your Area Runner-Ups—what an incredible team effort!
Several standout athletes are advancing to 5A Regionals next week:
Emarald Aguirre – 3200m, 800m, 1600m
Adalyn Castillo – 100m Hurdles, 300m Hurdles
Sima Daniel – High Jump
4×400 Relay Team – Abcde Villarreal, Serenity Williams, Diaavionce Irvin, Jayden Quiroga
Let’s cheer them on as they continue their journey. Go Lady Cardinals!
Two Southside High School athletes and longtime teammates, Jacob Salinas and Noah Salazar, are taking their talents to the next level! Salinas signed with Peru State College, while Salazar committed to Missouri Valley College—both D2 (Division II) colleges in the same conference. After years of standing together as teammates, they will now face off as competitors on the field. Congratulations to these outstanding athletes on their hard work and dedication. The Southside community is proud of you both!
Please enjoy this special video featuring both Jacob Salinas and Noah Salazar.
Congratulations to Southside High School seniors Lorena Rosales, who claimed 3rd place, and Penelope Tirado, who earned 4th place in their respective weight classifications at the Texas State Powerlifting Competition!
Four standout athletes from Southside High School—Alyssa Espinoza, Zoe Amador, Penelope Tirado, and Lorena Rosales—earned spots at the Region 5 Powerlifting Meet in Edinburg on Wednesday, February 26. At the competition, two of the athletes achieved top finishes, and three earned qualifications to compete at the State Powerlifting Meet on March 15 in Edinburg. Penelope Tirado secured 4th place in her class, while Lorena Rosales claimed 3rd. Additionally, Zoe Amador qualified for the prestigious State meet. Congratulations to these exceptional athletes!
Southside High School athlete Crissangel Avitua caught the attention of Our Lady of the Lake University distance coach Jose Zarate, earning him a spot on the track team. To celebrate this achievement, Southside ISD hosted a signing ceremony on Wednesday, February 26th, where Avitua officially committed to OLLU. His dedication and hard work have paved the way for this exciting opportunity, making Southside proud. Congratulations to Crissangel on this next chapter in his athletic and academic journey!
