Harlingen Cardinals Team Thread.

[HarlingenCardinals]

2011 Harlingen Cardinals are looking for their 3rd 10-0 regular season finish. Lost some starters but have decent returning team in key positions for up coming season.

Key returning players.

QB Kevin Ledesma
RB Brian Blake
WR Omar Hunter
?/DB C. Powers

.....and playmaker Randy Bermea who could have a great year.

Good luck Cardinals 2011.

[Redbird]

Replacing some of the OL and DL is gonna be huge for this team. Along with the ones you mentioned WR Cisneros #4 I believe is returning also. I believe he is the wr who caught the two td's in the united playoff game. He is quick and has great hands. Safety Daniel Ramirez #7 is returning too. He is big and loves to hit and one of our best defensive players. Nathan Prado is a lb that is coming back. Last year he was a soph who made all-valley. Harlingen is expecting much from those two defensive players this season. I keep hearing a lot about two younger kids named maysonett and justice ortega. I guess we will have to wait to see about these two but I hear they are gonna be tough. Bermea's younger brother is another one who is getting talked about too. Apparently he doesn't have his brothers speed but I hear he likes to hit. Always a prerequisite for a Gomez led defense. All in all, things looks promising in Cardinal land for this coming season as a lot of our playmakers are returning. Like I said, the OL and DL are gonna be key for this team.

Also, on a side note, congrats to Randy Bermea for placing 2nd in the 110hurdles and 3rd in the 300hurdles at the state track meet. His time in the 300 was the 4th fastest in the nation. Kudos to that kid. All the hard work pays off and just think how good he can be next year as a sr. Congrats. :notworthy

[HarlingenCardinals]

Harlingen cardinals 2011 schedule.

Sept. 3 corpus christi carroll- home
sept. 9 san benito- home
sept 17 abilene- hero stadium san antonio
sept 23 edinburg- home
sept 30 harlingen south
oct 6 psja north- away
oct. 14 edinburg north- home
oct. 20 edinburg econ.- away
oct 28 psja - home
nov. 3 psja memorial- away

[HarlingenCardinals]

I hear add Grant Gorman back at kicking after missing last year. This is what Cardinals need to complete a lacking area. Cardinals may have missed fourth round due to extra point miss. This is good news.

[Redbird]

I hear Gorman is back also. It certainly would be an added boost to the team if he can kick like he was doing before he left.

[cardinal_69]

I hear Gorman is back also. It certainly would be an added boost to the team if he can kick like he was doing before he left.


it should be , unless Gomez has another divine revelation and subs him in a crucial moment.

[DEL VALLE]

Sure would like to see DV vs. Harlingen match-up in the near future:p
DV might lose, but it would be interesting.

[Redbird]

This year Harlingen better come ready to play every week. People are watching this year. The pressure is there. Let's see how Harlingen responds. I always like Harlingen's chances but this is a different kind of pressure. I think Harlingen will do great. Let's go Cards.

[HarlingenCardinals]

Last years team was a Question mark after losing Mingo and most of the offensive line. They filled in the pieces real well and put another great season together. I see the same this year, fill in a few area's on both lines and we have a good team. This year looks more promising than last years from what I have heard. Sure hope its a great injury free year.

[Redbird]

Yea. With Ledesma, Bermea, Cisneros and Bubba coming back the offense will be ready to go as long as the OL gels pretty quickly. The Defense, well Gomez always has a plan with the defense. It should be speedy as well but will need to work on the tackling and angles. With Daniel Ramirez coming back at safety he will bring much needed leadership to a defense that will need to bring the hits week after week.

I really do agree with you though. I hope it's a great year also. Go Cards!

[HarlingenCardinals]

Yea. With Ledesma, Bermea, Cisneros and Bubba coming back the offense will be ready to go as long as the OL gels pretty quickly. The Defense, well Gomez always has a plan with the defense. It should be speedy as well but will need to work on the tackling and angles. With Daniel Ramirez coming back at safety he will bring much needed leadership to a defense that will need to bring the hits week after week.

I really do agree with you though. I hope it's a great year also. Go Cards!

If the OL gels lookout. Things are looking up in Cardinal Country.

Gomez team = A hard hitting defense, yes things are looking up.

[HarlingenCardinals]

Harlingen cardinals vs sharyland rattlers scrimmage friday.

In harlingen.

[HarlingenCardinals]

Good scrimmage done game situation and playing 4 quarters. Many players used with positive results and much more work to be done. Final was Harlingen 28 Sharyland 28. For all you Cardinal fans living across the state you can tune in here for information or ask questions. Go Cards.

[GoCards]

Does any Hgn fans know if there is a scrimmage on Fri the 26th?

[HarlingenCardinals]

Season opener. Harlingen Cardinals 72 Corpus Christi Carroll Tigers 0

[mojotrain]

Season opener. Harlingen Cardinals 72 Corpus Christi Carroll Tigers 0
:eek:

[HPUalumni]

Season opener. Harlingen Cardinals 72 Corpus Christi Carroll Tigers 0

Nice win! Hope the Cards can carry that momentum to the Abilene game...they will need it.

Again nice win! This could be Harlingen's year to compete for the Region IV crown and beyound.:yes:

[HarlingenCardinals]

Harlingen 49 San Benito 7

Next Saturday Abilene in San Antonio. :heli:

[HarlingenCardinals]

Good luck Cardinals vs. Abilene Eagles.

[mojotrain]

The closest crow I've seen around Odessa was near Andrews. How bout I cook me up some grackle?

[Austin109]

The closest crow I've seen around Odessa in near Andrews. How bout I cook me up some grackle?

Harlingen proved me wrong in a big way! Congrats to the Cards. Offensively they have to be in the top 5 in the state. Congrats on a big win and carry that momentum!

[Firebird]

BOOM!

Congrats, Cards. You really showed the whole state something tonight. I'm watching my Cardinals from Poland and will be the whole season. I'm especially impressed with the way we pulled ourselves up by the bootstraps after early mistakes and going down big. In the past, that 2nd int and TD would have been the end for a valley team.

[HarlingenCardinals]

Harlingen 45 Abilene 44 2OT

Next game Harlingen vs. Edinburg High in Harlingen Friday 7;30

Edinburg is probable biggest challenge in district.

[abilenefan]

Congrats on the win. Im still not sure what to make of our team. Did not make it to SA.
If Abilene beats Longview I think Harlingen will get some real love. Just my opinion.
Good luck the rest of the way.

[LoboBooster73]

Congrats Harlingen from a one-time Valley resident. :yes:

[SLCbacker]

Congrats on the win. Im still not sure what to make of our team. Did not make it to SA.
If Abilene beats Longview I think Harlingen will get some real love. Just my opinion.
Good luck the rest of the way.

If you lose to Harlingen....you will not beat Longview.

[HarlingenCardinals]

Congrats on the win. Im still not sure what to make of our team. Did not make it to SA.
If Abilene beats Longview I think Harlingen will get some real love. Just my opinion.
Good luck the rest of the way.

Thanks and good luck to Abilene, the Eagles have talent all over the field and will only get better.

[HarlingenCardinals]

If you lose to Harlingen....you will not beat Longview.

We will find out soon.

[Redbird]

Good Luck to Abilene this upcoming game. It will be a tough one but they do have really good athletes all over the field. Go Abilene. :heli:


As for the Cards.....Way to go!!!! Huge win for the program and it was a great game to watch in person. The Cards played with heart and pulled out a close one. I too was impressed with the way the Cards fought back. Previous years and they would have hung their heads and said "Here we go again..." Major props to the Harlingen players for never giving up. Up next is edinburg. No letdowns. Let's go.

[RedRage00]

Congrats to Harlingen on the win over Abilene! Way to represent Region 4!

Signed,
Victoria fan

[Redbird]

Here is a vid made by Havok at version2media

http://www.youtube.com/version2media#p/u/2/X5d-JKCXEBQ

[HarlingenCardinals]

Harlingen 42 Edinburg 14

The Cardinals could have played better, maybe a little mental letdown after the Abilene win.

NEXT- Harlingen South in the Bird Bowl.

[HarlingenCardinals]

Harlingen defeated Harlingen South 69-7.

The Cardinals defense scored several touchdowns in this game.

[JesusGarza2011]

Go Cardinals! :heli:Cardinal Spirit Never Dies!

Check out the Video I made and please comment!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJX2hGtxFIo&feature=player_detailpage

[HarlingenCardinals]

Harlingen 48 Pharr North 7

[Redbird]

Cool Vid Jesus. Good Job.

Hey, didn't make the psja north game. How did it all go? How did the special teams do? Who was kicking the xp's? Was the tackling and the amount of penalty yards better this week?

[RealMadrid]

GREAT JOB CARDS! We need to get a tougher schedule to compete with and win against S.A, (meaning Judson, Steele, etc)

[HarlingenCardinals]

Harlingen 35 Edinburg North 14

next- Edinburg Economedes.

[EconOWB]

Harlingen 35 Edinburg North 14

next- Edinburg Economedes.

Try not to blow us out too bad :p

[HarlingenCardinals]

Try not to blow us out too bad :p

Two programs with vast differences. It could get bad.

[HarlingenCardinals]

Harlingen at Edinburg Economedes 7:00 pm. tonight (thursday game)

[HarlingenCardinals]

This friday vs. PSJA in Harlingen.

[Austin109]

Does it look like Harlingen has been able to improve their D? I work Friday and Saturday nights now so I cant watch nearly as much as I used to.

[HarlingenCardinals]

Harlingen 56 PSJA 0

[HarlingenCardinals]

Harlingen 49 PSJA Memorial 7 Thursday night.

Next- 1st round vs. Los Fresnos Saturday Nov. 12 4:00 pm at Harlingen.

[Harlingen Cardinals]

Harlingen - 38

Los Fresnos - 0

Half

[Firebird]

Harlingen - 38

Los Fresnos - 0

Half

Thanks for posting the updates. What has been the issue for LF on offense? Turnovers, just can't get anything going?

[HarlingenCardinals]

Harlingen 66 Los Fresnos 14 RD 1

Next Del Rio RD 2

[HarlingenCardinals]

Thanks for posting the updates. What has been the issue for LF on offense? Turnovers, just can't get anything going?

The talent

[Durty Burd]

Good luck Cards! I'm an Abilene High fan whose family is from Elsa, so we've got Valley ties. Been following you guys since we played...but every week it makes me so happy when I see Card fans wishing Abilene good luck and even getting into some fights on our behalf! I appreciate your support and just wanted to say thanks. You guys are a class act in my book! Good Luck! :notworthy

[JesusGarza2011]

Check out my new video!
GO CARDINALS! cARDINAL SPIRIT NEVER DIES!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=9GRRjo5XdJI
:heli:

[mike03car]

I'm peering through my rose colored crystal ball, and seeing D1 and D2 champs being fowls whom met earlier this year at Heroes.

:yes::D

[Redbird]

Wouldn't that be something. :heli:


I don't think most posters on this forum would handle the news so well if that happened. :eek: lmao.

[Redbird]

Congrats to Harlingen on a well played game against SA Warren. The Cards showed up to play and took care of business. It's one game at a time and next up is SA Madison. Another week of focusing on that one opponent and doing what is needed to get ready. Congrats to the players and the coaches on a job well done and do it again this coming friday. Go Cards!!! :heli:

[Durty Burd]

Good luck Cards!
Abilene is pulling for ya!
PS : I absolutely love the Cardinal fan mini van. That is awesome!!! :yes:

[SLC13]

From the Dragon Nation......

Congratulations on your terrific season to all the coaches, players & supporters of the Harlingen Cardinals. :notworthy :yes:

[uhsfilmcrew]

Thanks Harlingen, our coaches here learned a tip or 2. Hope we schedule teams from up north 4 straight weeks.

[Redbird]

Very disappointed with our District for the next 2 years along with only 1 good out of valley predistrict game. San Benny is san benny and for the fans and media, the Battle has to be played. It really hampered us not having the greypups in our district. With that said, it's back to work time for Harlingen and the Cards have to play the hand they were dealt. No pun intended. :D Hopefully the new crop of players can blend together well with the returning starters and add another DC to the trophy case. It's time to consistently beat the SA squads and show that the Cardinal program is one to be dealt with year in and year out. Go Cards. Work Hard. :heli:

[HarlingenCardinals]

Harlingen wil have another good team in 2012 and should have a shot at playing one of the better teams from the SA area in the 2012 season.

[HarlingenCardinals]

Does anyone know if San Antonio Johnson will have a good team in 2012. Are they up and coming or are they a weaker team from the area. This will be Harlingen's first game next season.

[uhsfilmcrew]

Their inaugural game was versus Laredo Cigarroa. Rittiman came over from Reagan or Madison and turned this group into a feisty team and know they are underdogs wherever they play because of the new school. Mokry just graduated, pretty good QB. Qualified for state 7 on 7, so that shows they are a very experienced passing team. They will look to another QB in the growing process for the 2012 campaign. Defense is never taken lightly as they come from one of the better defensive minded district of 26. They can change the offense and defense depending on who shines during the summer besides the sun.

[CjGarcia9]

Their inaugural game was versus Laredo Cigarroa. Rittiman came over from Reagan or Madison and turned this group into a feisty team and know they are underdogs wherever they play because of the new school. Mokry just graduated, pretty good QB. Qualified for state 7 on 7, so that shows they are a very experienced passing team. They will look to another QB in the growing process for the 2012 campaign. Defense is never taken lightly as they come from one of the better defensive minded district of 26. They can change the offense and defense depending on who shines during the summer besides the sun.

Mokry would NEVER pass the ball during the actual season. I think he averaged more than 20 carries a game and he was one of two 1,000 yard rushers on the team last year. Johnson is a running team through and through. They'll probably throw the ball more this year since the coaches son will be taking over. The O-line is easily the biggest weakness on the team, although they do have a pretty good RB. Overall they will be pretty young, just like Harlingen.

[uhsfilmcrew]

The Cardinals should get into some 7 on 7 action. Work some things out. But I'm not exactly sure if Gomez wants to run more or pass more with the new QB. Ive known Cruz for a couple of years now, and he does have that RB ability that the others have had in speed, quickness, and mobility. You never know, United and Harlingen may meet in State 7 on 7, with United being the favorite because of the skilled perssonel but new secondary.

[HarlingenCardinals]

The Cardinals should get into some 7 on 7 action. Work some things out. But I'm not exactly sure if Gomez wants to run more or pass more with the new QB. Ive known Cruz for a couple of years now, and he does have that RB ability that the others have had in speed, quickness, and mobility. You never know, United and Harlingen may meet in State 7 on 7, with United being the favorite because of the skilled perssonel but new secondary.

Omar Hunter will be the Cardinals playmaker in the coming season.

[1eagle2fan]

Still stinging form the 45 44 lose last years you guys better keep it straight or im going to have to take a long raod trip and have a talk lol:heli:

Any way just checking in and reading the forums some today killing time!

I have a likeing to the Cards now meet some of the fans in San Antiono

Keep the Ship up right fellas ! :yes: