Hidalgo Pirates Win 2023 Soccer State Championships
In a thrilling match, the Hidalgo Pirates have won the 2023 soccer state championships, according to CBS 4 News at 10.
It’s the second time in school history that the Pirates have won the championship, and they did it in style, blanking Palestine 3-0.
Senior forward Reynaldo Cantu was the hero of the game, with an MVP performance that included two goals.
In the third minute of the game, Cantu put the Pirates on top with a powerful shot that found the back of the net.
A few minutes later, he scored again, this time with a left-footed blaster that flew past the goalie.
Joaquin Rosales, the midfielder, scored the final goal with a shot from 25 yards out that went into the upper corner of the goal.
The Pirates went into halftime with a comfortable 3-0 lead and held on for the win.
The victory was especially sweet for the Pirates, who had to fight their way through some nail-biters to get to the final.
But in the end, they emerged as champions, much to the delight of their fans and the community.
“This is for the valley, this is for home, this is for everyone,” said one of the team members.
“It feels very good, it feels special, and that’s something that you can never feel like it’s weird.
It feels good to be a champion.”
The victory was also a historic moment for the RGV, as the Pirates became the first team from the region to win a state championship since 2016.
It was a moment that was celebrated by fans and the community alike, who have been waiting for this moment for a long time.
At the end of the game, long-time Hidalgo head coach Zeke Morales expressed his pride in the team and the community.
Morales led the Pirates to a state championship back in 2009 and was thrilled to see his team win again.
Overall, it was a great moment for the Pirates and the community.
They have shown that hard work and dedication can pay off, and they have brought a championship back to the valley.
Congratulations to the Hidalgo Pirates, the 2023 4A UIL State Champs!
