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San Benito falls to Lady Falcons in volleyball bi-district playoff

Special to the NEWS Once they got going, the Los Fresnos Lady Falcons were hard to stop. The 32-5A co-champions trailed briefly in all three sets but prevailed in straight sets 25-14, 25-17 and 25-19 over San Benito in their Class 5A bi-district match on Tuesday night. Los Fresnos (34-8) will now face the winner …

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WEEK TEN PREVIEW: Panthers to host ’Hounds in season finale; Bobcats seek playoff berth

By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS WESLACO – Unfortunately, this will be the ’Hounds’ last hurrah for 2013. San Benito was eliminated from playoff contention last week thanks to PSJA High’s win over Weslaco, making Friday’s game at Weslaco the season finale. The ’Hounds (3-6 overall, 3-4 district) were idle last week but had …

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Lady ’Hounds to face Los Fresnos in bi-district game

Special to the NEWS District 32-5A co-champion Los Fresnos will host the San Benito Lady Greyhound volleyball squad in playoff action on Tuesday. Scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Nov. 5, the bi-district volleyball match will feature the 32-5A Lady Falcons (34-8), who tied Brownsville Veterans Memorial for the district championship, against the upstart Lady ’Hounds, who …

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PERFECT WIN: Tarpons too much for feisty Cats; score 10-0 season

By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS PORT ISABEL — It may have felt like another night at the office for the Port Isabel Tarpons, but this one had so much more meaning. The Tarpons got big plays offensively, played hard-hitting defense and were simply too much for a gritty Rio Hondo team as Big …

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Lady ’Hounds prepare for bball opener Monday

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Lady ’Hounds are getting set to start a new season of basketball and improve on last season’s disappointing turnout. “My expectations are to contend for the district title and make the playoffs,” said Coach Clarissa Arredondo, who is going into her fourth head as head …

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Cards edge Hawks 21-14 in memorable Bird Bowl

Special to the NEWS HARLINGEN — When it comes to Bird Bowls, it’s almost always a mental game. Both the Harlingen Cardinals and the Harlingen South Hawks boasted talented squads heading into Friday’s Bird Bowl XXI. But behind an experienced squad used to big-game pressure, it was the Redbirds who rule the city once again. …

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WEEK NINE PREVIEW: Tarpons to host Bobcats; Falcons up against Porter

By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS PORT ISABEL – In the Class 3A ranks, the Rio Hondo-Port Isabel bout has become quite the draw over the years and more often than not decides the winner of District 32-3A. Including a share officially clinched this year, Port Isabel now has claimed eight total (outright or …

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Hounds fall to PSJA 27-10 in third-straight loss

By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS If wins against themselves counted, the San Benito Greyhounds would be in pretty good shape. Obviously, they don’t, and the latest example was a 27-10 loss to PSJA on Homecoming night at Bobby Morrow Stadium. San Benito (3-6 overall, 3-4 district) gave the ball up three times, each …

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Greyhound golfers place at tourneys

NEWS Staff Writer San Benito High School golf competitors have performed well in recent tournaments, scoring fourth and third place in a highly-competitive field. Rene Montalvo, SBHS golf coach, reported that the Greyhounds golf team took fourth place overall at the McAllen Invitational Golf Tournament held at Palmview Golf Course during the last weekend of …

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WEEK EIGHT PREVIEW: San Benito in must-win situation; Falcons to face Charges

By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS There’s no other way put it: It’s crunch time for the Greyhounds. Friday’s Homecoming game against the PSJA Bears will be more than just festivities around town. The ’Hounds (3-5 overall, 3-3 district) must win Friday to remain in contention for a playoff spot in the muddled 31-5A …

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