The Landsharks will soon be having there 2009 Season tryouts
in the ending weeks of November.
We are trying to secure a specific location where the tryouts will be held,
check back for updates on the official date and time.
….Be Ready!
Team information and divisions will be posted after December 15.
The 2009 TUFL season will kickoff on February 28.
Final Score:
Monterrey Tech Borregos: 55
Edinburg Landsharks: 0
As unexpected rain storm began right before the games opening kickoff,
the Sharks faced off against the 4 Time National Champion Monterrey Tech Borregos
who were coming off a 63 -9 victory over Team USA just the week before.
The Borrego Tight End #81 and solid running attack along
with 60+ Tech players on hand, proved to be to much for the Landsharks
as the most well conditioned team the Sharks have ever faced won convincingly.
Monterrey Tech Borregos
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Edinburg Landsharks
Saturday, August 16, 2008 at 5:00pm
Cats Stadium, Edinburg, Tx.
$5.00 Adults, $3.00 Students, Children 12 under free
Fresh off this past weekends victory over the Mexico Allstars,
the Landsharks & 4 time national champion Borregos began talks
on a possible match up & agreed on Tuesday afternoon to
face off against each other on Saturday August 16, 2008 at Cats Stadium in Edinburg.
Practice being held at Norma Linda Park the following days:
- 3:00pm Sunday 8/10
- 7:00pm Wednesday 8/13
Attire for the game:
- White Jerseys
- White Pants
- Navy Socks
Mexico City All Stars: 8
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South Division All Stars: 33
South Division All Stars were victorious Saturday afternoon
defeating the Mexico City All Stars by a final score of 33-8 in Robstown, Texas.
QB Clarence Cruz started off the game with a quick strike
to South Tx. Heat WR Leonard Harris for a 48 yrd. TD in the games
first possesion and connected again early in the 3rd Qt. for a 77 yrd. TD pass.
Rookie QB J.D. Cisneros added 2 more scores,
scrambling for 24 yrd. TD run and connecting with WR Alex Alcala on a 27 yrd. TD pass
Special thanks goes out to all the Mexico All Stars who traveled over 20 hrs.
for this game, great sportsmanship was shown by all there players.
Landsharks look ahead to possibly playing against the All Stars again at Mexico City
later this year or before our 2009 Season kickoff in February.
Key Players:
Shark QB: - Clarence Cruz threw for 2 TD’s
Shark QB: - J.D. Cisneros threw 1 TD and ran another in for TD
Shark WR: - Alex Alcala had 1 TD reception
Heat WR: - Leonard Harris of the South Tx. Heat had 3 TD receptions
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The Landsharks & The South Texas Heat of Corpus Christi will team up
to face off against the Mexico City All Stars on August 2, 2008
Due to Hurricane Dollys’ weather impact, the game has been re-scheduled for next weekend to help everyone take care of any problems caused by the hurricane and to have the football field dry in time.
All current & new players that will be attending the game need to contact
Big Joe or Coach Gerald as soon as possible to know who exactly will be able to make it.
Practice being held at Norma Linda Park the following days:
- Wednesday 7/16
- Sunday 7/20
- Wednesday 7/23
- Wednesday 7/30
Attire for the game:
- White Jerseys
- White Pants
- Navy Socks
Saturday August 2, 2008 at 4:00pm
Robstown, Tx.
Cotton Picker Stadium
Playing Surface: Grass
WR #2 Brian Gonzalez
Congratulations to Brian who was named the 2008 T.U.F.L. Offensive Player of The Year
The selected Landshark All Stars & the rest of the South Division All Stars defeated the South Central Division All Stars 10-0 this past Saturday 6/28/08 in Robstown, Tx.
*click here to watch highlights of the game*
WR Brian Gonzalez subbed in at Quarterback & scored the games only offensive Touchdown on a 46 yard QB keep run. Kicker Saul Orizaga added a game clinching FG early in the 4th to seal the victory. The South All Star defense came up with many stops holding off the Central All Stars to zero points.
Key defensvie player: Brownsville Hurricane Omar Flores #54
had 3 fumble recoveries, 1 forced fumble, 1 sack and an interception
Congratualions to all the players who participated.
Here are this season’s picks for the TUFL Southern Conference All Star Game to be played June 28th at 4 PM, Cotton Picker Stadium in Robstown:
Clerence Cruz, Bryon Gonzalez, Kalani Jamie, Cedric Dallas, Marco Guzman, Pepe Hernandez, Lupe Barron, Linn Fuentes, Gibby Ramirez, Frank Fuentes, Jaimie Hinojosa, Art Diaz, Sergio Rojas, Charlie Gonzalez, Joey Trevino, Mike Foltin and Brandon Highsmith.
San Antonio Warriors: 38
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Edinburg Landsharks: 31
FINAL SCORE - OVERTIME
[click here to watch highlights of the game]
The Edinburg Landsharks lost this past Saturday against the San Antonio Warriors in the 2008 TUFL State Conference Championship, Final Score 38-31 in Overtime. Sharks gave up a 21-0 1st quarter lead with multiple mistakes that gave the Warriors the chance to catch up & take the lead, the Warriors advanced to the 2008 State Championship game where they eventually lost to the Hunt County Longhorns 22-15 last night 6/7/08 at Harlandale Stadium in San Antonio, Texas.
QB - Clarence Cruz - 2 TD
QB - Renato Nuñez - 1 TD
WR - Marco Guzman - 41 yrd. TD Reception
WR - Brian Gonzalez - 40 yrd. TD Reception
WR - Sedric Dallas - 36 yrd. TD Reception
K - Saul Orizata - 36 yrd. FG
CB - Mike Foltin - 1 Interception
SS - Raymond Fuentes - 1 Interception
LB - Mike Martinez - 1 Interpection
FS - Brannon Highsmith - 55 yrd. Interception returnd for TD
LB - Charlie Gonzalez - 1 Sack
The Sharks end the 2008 Season with a 12-1 record
- 3rd consecutive division title: ‘06 ‘07 ‘08
- 3rd consecutive undefeated regular season: 10-0
- 3rd consecutive season we’ve reached the Conference Championship game
- 3rd consecutive #1 Ranked: Offense, Defense, Margin of Victory, Team in the League
Thanks to all the fans & sponsors who helped make this another succesful season, we appreciated all the support given & hope to see everyone back for the upcoming season
Sharks look to reload for 2009 and look to make it an even better year, most importanly to get back to the state championship game to reclaim our title.
San Antonio Warriors ( 11-1 )
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Edinburg Landsharks ( 12-0 )
Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 7:00PM
Cats Stadium, Edinburg, TX
$5.00 Adults, $3.00 Students, Children 12 under free
The sharks wll face the San Antonio Warriors in the 2008 Southern Conference Championship game, who come into this weeks game with a 75-4 (75 wins-4 losses) all time record.
We encourage everyone to come out and support your fellow sharks & spread the word for this upcoming matchup, as we represent the entire Rio Grande Valley and look to make a 2nd appearance to the “big show” the 2008 State Championship game on June 7, 2008 which would be held in Edinburg, Tx.
Northern Conference Championship:
#5) (10-2) Ft. Worth Avengers: 25
#2) (11-1) Hunt County Longhorns: 26
Southern Conference Championship:
#2) (11-1) San Antonio Warriors: 38
#1) (12-0) Edinburg Landsharks: 31