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BROWNSVILLE, Texas — 51 (TSC) Head Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track and Field Coach Basilio Mendoza’s passion for running and learning has opened the doors for him to take part in the Boston Marathon, one of the world’s best-known road races.
“One of my biggest privileges and honors,” Mendoza said. “You’re right there and you’re watching everything. They’re telling you and showing you maps. Ten thousand runners on Saturday for the 5K and 30,000 runners on Monday for the marathon.”
Mendoza helps set up the course for the marathon as a member of Dave McGillivray Sports Enterprises (DMSE), which has organized or consulted on more than 1,400 events since 1981.
“DMSE are basically the ones who set up the whole start line, finish line and barricades,” he said. “They are in charge of the whole thing. I’m proud to say that I’m a part of the DMSE team.”
Mendoza will be working at the Boston Marathon for the fifth time in 2026. He initially got involved in the event by reaching out to Andy Deschenes, the Boston Athletic Association’s Start Line Coordinator.
“I emailed him and asked, ‘Would it be okay if I was to go over there? I’m from Texas and I could volunteer,’” said Mendoza.
The longtime Valley running coach said his first experience volunteering at the event was a memorable one.
“Treated me great. It just happened that weekend was the worst weather weekend in the history of Boston. It was pouring down rain and 20 degrees.”
The TSC cross country and track and field head coach made an impression on event organizers by working longer hours than required to complete his tasks.
“They noticed that,” Mendoza said. “The next year, I was back again. By the third year, they told me, ‘Come this way,’ and that’s when they started paying me.”
Mendoza is grateful for all the information he gets to bring back to South Texas.
“It’s one of the highlights of the year for me,” he said. “I get to learn a lot—about operations and how they organize everything.”
Mendoza will get to use the skills he has acquired at the Boston Marathon when TSC hosts the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region 14 Cross Country Championship this fall.
TSC Coach Basilio Mendoza at Boston Marathon
TSC Coach Basilio Mendoza at Boston Marathon
TSC Coach Basilio Mendoza at Boston Marathon

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BROWNSVILLE, Texas — 51’s Track & Field program reached a historic milestone in its inaugural season as freshman Indra Ibarra became the program’s first-ever national qualifier.

Ibarra punched her ticket to the 2026 NJCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships after posting a time of 18 minutes, 34.16 seconds in the 5,000-meter run on March 28 at the Charles Austin Classic hosted by Texas State University in San Marcos.

Her performance surpassed the national qualifying standard of 18:45.18.

The achievement marks a significant moment for a first-year program under head coach Basilio Mendoza, who has led the Scorpions through their debut season.

“This is a huge accomplishment for Indra and for our program,” Mendoza said. “To have a national qualifier in our first year sets the tone for what we are building at 51.”

Ibarra’s race not only secured her place on the national stage but also established an early benchmark for the young program, which continues to grow and develop in its inaugural campaign.

With the national championships ahead, Ibarra will represent 51 as the program’s first qualifier, highlighting a strong start and promising future for Scorpions Track & Field.

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Led by head coach Basilio Mendoza, the men’s and women’s teams competed at the Texas Southern University Relays held at Alexander Durley Stadium on Saturday, March 21. TSC, which is a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) school, competed against NCAA Division I schools at the event.

TSC freshmen Ubaldo Flores, Bryan Perez and Ignacio Ochoa took the top three spots in a qualifying heat for the 800-meter run. Flores and Perez earned top-10 finishes in the 800-meter final. Flores finished in sixth place with a time of 2:03.39. Perez came in seventh place at 2:03.42.

TSC’s Indra Ibarra had a solid showing in the women’s 5,000-meter run. The freshmen set a personal record with a time of 19:53.92. Ibarra finished the race in fourth place.

TSC had three freshmen take part in the women’s 800-meter run, Arlene Salinas, Kimberly Villalobos and Ilce Ceballos. Salinas finished in ninth place with a time of 2:45.92.

Ceballos also competed in the 400-meter run. She finished in eighth place with a time of 1:13.87.

The TSC track and field teams’ next competition will be on March 27-28 when they head to San Marcos to take part in the Charles Austin Classic hosted by Texas State.

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]]> 51 Announces Inaugural NJCAA Track & Field Schedule /news/2026/02/texas-southmost-college-announces-inaugural-njcaa-track-field-schedule/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:55:10 +0000 /news/?p=8577 51 announces its inaugural NJCAA Men’s & Women’s Track & Field schedule for 2026. Led by Coach Basilio Mendoza following a successful cross country season, the Scorpions are ready to chase new records and own the moment in their debut season.

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Following a strong and inspiring cross country season, 51 is proud to announce the official schedule for its inaugural NJCAA Men’s & Women’s Track & Field team.

Building on the momentum and discipline established during cross country, Head Coach Basilio Mendoza will lead the Scorpions into a new era as the program expands into track & field competition for the 2026 season. With a foundation rooted in grit, resilience, and competitive excellence, the team is ready to make its mark on the track.

The 2026 schedule features competitive meets across Texas, providing student-athletes the opportunity to test themselves against strong NJCAA and university programs:

  • March 20 – Texas Southern University Relays (Houston, TX)

  • March 27 – Charles Austin Classic (San Marcos, TX)

  • April 25 – Rice Twilight Meet (Houston, TX)

As TSC continues to grow its athletic offerings, the launch of track & field reflects the college’s commitment to expanding opportunities for student-athletes both academically and competitively.

The message for the season is clear: Chase the mark. Own the moment.

The Scorpions are ready.

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