Going Varsity in Mariachi is a 2023 documentary chronicling Edinburg North High School?s Mariachi Oro as they work to win a Texas state championship. Set in South Texas?s competitive high school mariachi scene, the film follows a group of teenage musicians from a modest, diverse community. Under the passionate guidance of coach Abel Acu?a, they transform a shoestring budget and inexperienced roster into a state?championship contender. The story blends music, culture, and personal growth, showing the band mastering traditional mariachi pieces like Volver, Volver and El Rey while navigating high school life, college applications, prom, and even learning to drive.