Pictured are the two critical plays in which San Benito Greyhound defensive back Nathan Mireles intercepted Harlingen Cardinals quarterback Brandon Garza on Friday, helping seal the win for the purple and gold. Above, Mireles is seen returning a pick over 40 yards to the Cardinal 25 yardline, which helped set up the ’Hounds’ first score; he’s also shown (below) securing his second interception as well as a San Benito win. (Photos by Rigo Davila)
By HEATHER C. COX
Staff Writer
reporter@sbnewspaper.com
“It still hasn’t hit me,” said 16-year-old Nathan (Nate) Mireles about his role in securing a victory for the San Benito Greyhounds over the Harlingen Cardinals in Friday’s 83rd Annual Battle of the Arroyo.
Humble, maybe, but Mireles, who started playing football at age five is proving to be a force on the gridiron. Mireles, a junior at San Benito High School, made the varsity team as a sophomore, so this is his second season as a starting defensive back.
After recording two interceptions, at pivotal points in Friday’s ‘Battle,’ there’s a buzz going around the Valley about Mireles. After all, his two picks helped seal the win for the ’Hounds since one lead to the winning touchdown and the other ended the Cards’ last opportunity to score.
People are taking notice. Local voices have already begun to consider Mireles one of the all-time legends in the history of Greyhound football.
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