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WEEK TWO ROUNDUP: Sinton edges RH; Hawks destroy Pace

Bobcats

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com SINTON – The Rio Hondo Bobcats traveled approximately 143 miles to Sinton to take on the Pirates on Friday, Sept. 13, and it was one for the history books as the two undefeated teams battled to the very end. The Bobcat offense was able to accumulate approximately 437 …

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WEEK TWO PREVIEW: ’Hounds, Falcons look to rebound; Sinton will test Cats

By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS It’s a new season. After last week’s disappointing result at Harlingen to fall to 0-2, the San Benito Greyhounds are back at work readying for Friday’s District 31-5A opener as McAllen Memorial comes to town. Workouts this week have been upbeat and positive and ’Hounds head coach Spencer …

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ANNIHILATED: Cards rout ’Hounds 54-0 in annual ‘Battle’

By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS HARLINGEN— Sometimes, it’s just not your night. While virtually nothing went right for the San Benito Greyhounds, almost everything was clicking across the field. Harlingen rolled up 359 yards offensively and its defense was downright tenacious as the Cardinals rolled to a 54-0 win at Boggus Stadium on …

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WEEK ONE ROUNDUP: Bobcats win second; Bears upset Falcons

Bobcats

By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO — They haven’t been easy, but they’ve been wins. And the Rio Hondo Bobcats are still perfect on the young season. On an evening when the defense was superb all night, the Cats held off Class 4A La Joya Juarez-Lincoln for a 19-13 non-district win on …

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Lady ’Hounds rack up wins

Lady 'Hounds

NEWS Staff Report The San Benito Lady ’Hounds varsity volleyball team continues to roll on as they pick up one victory after another. The Lady ’Hounds’ (2-0 in district) latest victims, the PSJA Memorial Lady Wolverines, were sent home early following three straight sets with scores of 25-23, 25-12 and 25-23. Kailha Reyes looked impressive …

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GAMES OF THE WEEK: ’Hounds, Cards set for 84th meeting; Cats at home vs. Huskies

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com HARLINGEN – Week zero of the 2013 Texas High School Football Season is officially in the books, and teams all over the state are now moving forward toward another chance to compete under the Friday night lights. Coming off a sobering loss to the Los Fresnos Falcons Friday …

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WEEK ONE PREVIEW: South may prove too much for Wolverines

Special to the NEWS PHARR — After a resounding win at home over McAllen Rowe last week, the Harlingen South Hawks take their show on the road against a former district foe. The Hawks (1-0) go to sparkling PSJA Stadium Friday to take on PSJA Memorial (0-1) in a game which on paper, figures to …

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Falcons edge ’Hounds on opening night

By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS On Opening Night, everyone is subject to some jitters. Both Los Fresnos and San Benito exhibited them, but it was the Falcons who grew more comfortable as the night went on. The Falcons stumbled early, but eventually got rolling as they held off the Greyhounds 24-16 in a …

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WEEK ZERO REPORT: Bobcats top Warriors; Cards fall to S.A. Johnson

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Special to the NEWS SANTA ROSA — There’s no better way to start the season than with a hard-earned victory. And the Rio Hondo Bobcats got just that. Behind early, the Cats roared back and scored a solid 26-16 win on the road over Santa Rosa in their non-district season opener. Want the whole story? …

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’Hounds to face Falcons; Santa Rosa hosts Cats

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Greyhounds are ready to battle the Los Fresnos Falcons in what was once bitter meeting between neighboring communities that has now become a competitive bout between two respected programs. But for Greyhounds Athletic Director and head football coach Spencer Gantt, it’s just business as usual. …

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