Mar 14 2014
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito NFL Flag Football League is currently in the planning stages of what may be a heavily-attended debut for the organization’s opening ceremonies. League representative Sal Mendoza confirmed on Thursday, March 13, the attendance of four NFL players at the event, which is scheduled for 9 a.m. …
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Mar 14 2014
By MATHEW P. ZUÑIGA Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO – The Lyford Bulldogs came to Rio Hondo on Thursday morning looking for a win against a loaded Rio Hondo Bobcat baseball team that’s 13-3 on the season and has an impressive start thus far. The Bulldogs started the game hot, scoring four runs in …
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Mar 11 2014
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com It’s decision time. At a special meeting slated for 3 p.m. Friday, March 14, the San Benito CISD Board of Trustees is scheduled to discuss and take possible action on employing a new head football coach and athletic director. Up for the job are two remaining hopefuls for …
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Mar 11 2014
NEWS Staff Report LOS FRESNOS – The junior varsity San Benito Greyhounds competed at a track meet held at Los Fresnos on Thursday, March 6. JC Hernandez, Javier Reyna, Jose Mendez and Alex Castillo placed second in the 400 meter relay with a time of 45.94. Josh Ochoa ran a time of 2.24.79 in the …
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Mar 11 2014
Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO – The Rio Hondo Lady Bobcats were too much for Zapata and Lyford as the black and gold ran away with 14-6 and 9-5 victories in recent varsity softball action. The Lady ’Cats scored on 12 runs in the last three innings against the Lady Hawks at Zapata on …
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Mar 07 2014
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com It’s down to three. The San Benito CISD Board of Trustees opted on Thursday to table the selection of a new head football coach and athletic director in lieu of additional time to interview and evaluate three finalists for the job. The decision came via a 7-0 unanimous vote …
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Mar 04 2014
The San Benito Greyhounds baseball team finished as runners up at the annual Mercedes Knights of Columbus Baseball Tournament on from Feb 27 to March 1. The ’Hounds went 3-1 at the tournament with victories over Lyford (4-1), McAllen (8-4), and Brownsville St. Joseph (16-5). McAllen Memorial finished as the yourney champion. Earning all-tournament honors for San Benito were sophomore pitcher/outfielder Mando Medrano, senior third baseman Chris Padilla and sophomore first baseman Joseph Partida.
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Mar 04 2014
The Rio Hondo Lady Bobcats softball team has been on a tear as shown by their latest feat. On March 1, the Lady Bobcats won the championship at the 13th Annual Zapata Lady Hawk Fastpitch Classic. Rio Hondo captured the title by defeating Raymondville in the championship game by a 10-0 score. Landing on the All-Tournament team from Rio Hondo were Julissa Lopez, Most Valuable Player; Jennifer Flores, Miranda Martinez and Samantha Arredondo were each All-Tourney selections. The Lady Bobcats are coached by Brett Esparza.
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Mar 04 2014
NEWS Staff Report The San Benito varsity boys track team competed at the Third Annual Roberto Garza Jr. rely in Rio Hondo on Friday, Feb. 28. Isaac Osorio, Julian Vasquez, Anthony Noyola and Gabriel Vasquez placed second in the 400 meter relay with a time of 44.68. Lupe Zapata ran a time of 2.16.94 in …
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Mar 04 2014
NEWS Staff Report San Benito High School wrestler Amancio Vasquez competed at the State Wrestling Tournament in February. Vasquez lost by pins from Wyatt Alvis of Arlington Martin High School and Weston Croen of Flower Mound High School. He qualified for state competition after advancing to the fourth round at the regional tourney by defeating …
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