United South's Aly Esparza wins second straight Border Olympics title

Sophomore golfer defends her championship with dominant performance

Jan. 28, 2026 at 9:55am

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United South sophomore Aly Esparza has won the Border Olympics golf tournament for the second consecutive year, cementing her status as one of the top high school golfers in South Texas. Esparza fired an impressive 67 in the opening round to finish four strokes ahead of the competition, despite the second day of the tournament being shortened due to inclement weather.

Why it matters

Esparza's back-to-back Border Olympics titles highlight her growth and dedication to the sport. As a sophomore, she has quickly become the golfer to beat this season after a stellar freshman campaign that put her on the regional radar, winning the District 30-6A championship and earning a berth to the regional tournament.

The details

Esparza's dominant performance left little doubt about her consistency and composure on the course. Playing through challenging weather conditions, she remained steady from tee to green and showed the poise of a veteran beyond her years. Her success provides both leadership and momentum for the United South team as they prepare for the heart of the spring season and upcoming district play and postseason tournaments.

  • Esparza won the Border Olympics title as a freshman in 2025.
  • The 2026 Border Olympics tournament was shortened to one round due to inclement weather.

The players

Aly Esparza

A sophomore golfer at United South High School who has won the Border Olympics tournament for the second consecutive year.

Amabely Rodriguez

A golfer from Mission Veterans Memorial High School who tied for second place at the Border Olympics tournament.

Allison Trevino

A golfer from Medina Valley High School who tied for second place at the Border Olympics tournament.

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What they’re saying

“It's a great feeling to represent United South and the Laredo community by winning Border Olympics. Taking the title two years in a row means a lot to me. Even though the second day got cut short because of the inclement weather, I've played in those conditions before and felt ready for it. I'm going to keep working hard and start getting ready for the next tournament.”

— Aly Esparza

The takeaway

Esparza's back-to-back Border Olympics victories highlight her growth and dedication to the sport, as she has quickly become the golfer to beat this season. Her success provides leadership and momentum for the United South team as they prepare for the heart of the spring season and upcoming district play and postseason tournaments.