Los Fresnos News

Falcons bow out in area round

By KEVIN NARRO
Los Fresnos News 

The Los Fresnos Falcons 2020-2021 season came to an end in the class 6A area round against San Antonio O’Conner 70-49. 
Los Fresnos finished the season with a 23-5 overall record along with an 11-3 record. 
Against the Panthers, senior Alex Moreno led the team in scoring with 11 points. Gerry Martinez and Roger Capetillo each finished with nine points each. 
While the Falcons saw their six consecutive district title streak snapped, Los Fresnos answered with their seventh straight bi-district title against PSJA North 68-50. 
Along the way, Los Fresnos started the year 4-0 and then rattled off a 15-game win streak with signature wins against Edinburg Vela, Weslaco and McAllen High. 
Looking ahead Martinez will be a junior, Capetillo will return to the lineup along with JJ Salazar who stood out as a freshman. Keep tabs on Keane Ogao and Darius Garcia as they look to take the next step next season. 
”Considering the circumstances, the kids had a great year,” said Los Fresnos head coach Marco Hinojosa. “Goals for next year will not change. We always want to compete for the district title and try to make a run in the playoffs.”