Category: Sports

Calls critical to Hounds’ loss against McHi

By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS McALLEN — When a team doesn’t get a break here or there, it makes it that much more difficult to knock off an unbeaten team. The San Benito Greyhounds found this out first hand on Friday night. Going toe-to-toe most of the way with the undefeated McHi Bulldogs, …

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Pirates run past Bobcats, 20-12

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Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO – This was unexpected. Hidalgo running back Chris Anderson rushed for 161 yards and three touchdowns as the Pirates upended the Rio Hondo Bobcats 20-12 in a 32-3A district match at Bobcat Stadium. After winning at La Feria last week, Rio Hondo is now 1-1 in district. The Pirates …

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WEEK SEVEN PREVIEW: ’Hounds to face undefeated Dogs; Cats host Pirates; Falcs eye Pace

By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS McALLEN — The challenges just keep on coming. A week after a disappointing loss to Weslaco East, the San Benito Greyhounds hit the road to face the unbeaten McAllen High Bulldogs at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium. San Benito (3-4 overall, 3-2 district) stonewalled Weslaco East’s running game last …

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BACK ON TRACK! Rio Hondo ends four-game losing streak to surprise La Feria Lions, 40-27

Special to the NEWS LA FERIA – Finally, the nightmare is over. Rio Hondo put together a complete game and was clicking all night as the Bobcats squashed their four-game losing skid by beating La Feria 40-27 on Friday night in the District 32-3A opener for both teams. The Bobcats cranked out 579 yards and …

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East bests ’Hounds, 14-0

By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS It goes down as a loss, but it was the missed opportunities that perhaps will haunt the San Benito Greyhounds the most. Weslaco East used its ground attack to keep the clock moving and capitalized on mistakes as the Wildcats got an important 14-0 win at Bobby Morrow …

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WEEK SIX PREVIEW: ’Hounds to host East in big game; Cats eye redemption in La Feria

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Greyhounds have won two straight in District 31-5A, bringing their district total to 3-1 (3-3 overall), but a very tough Weslaco East Wildcats football team could spell trouble for the ’Hounds’ quest for a district championship. The Greyhounds are currently riding the momentum of Friday’s …

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’Hounds earn second straight victory over PSJA North Raiders, 24-14

By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS PHARR — The score and the stats might not show it, but there were plenty of style points for the San Benito Greyhounds on Friday night. The ’Hounds struck with solid defense and big plays as Nate Mireles returned a punt for a touchdown and Jonathan Guzman caught …

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WEEK FIVE ROUNDUP: Falcons fall in valiant effort versus Harlingen; Cats lose fourth straight

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com LOS FRESNOS – The Los Fresnos Falcons seemed to have momentum on their side going into Friday night’s game at Leo Aguilar Stadium, but they came up short against the always dangerous Harlingen Cardinals by a score of 31-14. “I’m happy with the way the boys played. I …

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WEEK FIVE PREVIEW: ’Hounds aim for win streak; Falcs to host Cards

By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS PHARR—After an impressive win last week, the San Benito Greyhounds know they can play good football. Now, putting together the season’s first winning streak is next on the agenda. For the second time in three weeks, San Benito goes to PSJA Stadium after an impressive win as they …

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KILLING IT: Ladiess 5-2 going into McAllen Memorial matchup

Special to the NEWS As the high school volleyball season rolls on, so do the San Benito Lady ’Hounds. San Benito picked up a big non-district win over Port Isabel on Sept. 24, and improved to 5-2 in district with a win over Weslaco on Saturday on the road. The girls then took on a …

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