El Paso high school mariachis excel at state level
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Several Borderland high school mariachi groups and performers have excelled at the state level this year.
Pebble Hills High School
Pebble Hills High School's Mariachi Los Guerreros achieved a Division 1 Superior Rating trophy at this year's UIL State Mariachi Festival this weekend.
El Dorado High School
El Dorado High School's Mariachi Azteca member Isabella Olivas won an Outstanding Performer Award. That is the highest state-level achievement for a performer, according to a Socorro ISD spokesperson.
Socorro High School
Socorro High School's Los Gavilanes member Sofía Aguilar won an Outstanding Performer Award.
Hanks High School
Hanks High School's Mariachi Los Trovadores received the best rating from all three judges: a Division I Superior. They received a group award and individual gold medals for each member. Jason Castillo won an Outstanding Individual Performer award for his vocal performance.
Del Valle High School
Del Valle High School's Mariachi de Los Conquistadores received Division II Excellent ratings at the state championship. Shantel Escorza won an Outstanding Individual Performer award for violin. Mariana Barbosa, Brandon Flores, Edward Marquez, and Isaac Jara won an Outstanding Individual Performer award for trumpet. Jose Carillo won an Outstanding Individual Performer award for guitarra de golpe.
Eastwood High School
Eastwood High School’s Mariachi Reyna received Division II Excellent ratings at the state championship. Mariafernanda Avila won an Outstanding Individual Performer award for violin.
Riverside High School
Riverside High School’s Mariachi Estrella de Riverside received Division II Excellent ratings at the state championship.
Young Women's Leadership Academy
Young Women’s Leadership Academy’s Cielo Azul received Division II Excellent ratings at the state championship.
