NEWS Staff Report Esmer Sosa appears ready for a coronation. As the San Benito Lady Greyhound varsity track team competed at the Meet of Champions on Friday, March 22 and Saturday, March 23, it appeared as though they were as well. At the meet, which was held at Bobby Lackey Stadium in Weslaco, on Friday, …
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Mar 26 2013
San Benito Texans crowned champs
The 5-6 year-old San Benito Texans are the local NFL Flag Football League end-of-season tournament champions. Texans pictured (from l-r) are Ricky Olivares, Jason Rodriguez, Adam Cortez, Tommy Ramirez, Robby Leal and Ethan Gomez. Coaches shown (from l-r) are Lionel Cortez and Tommy Ramirez. (Courtesy photo)
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Mar 25 2013
Arteaga to wrestle for Lindenwood
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Standout San Benito Greyhound grappler Alexander (AJ) Arteaga accepted a scholarship to wrestle at Lindenwood University in Belleville, Illinois. Arteaga, a senior at San Benito High School, signed with the university on Wednesday, March 20, inside the high school varsity gymnasium while surrounded by his parents, grandparents, coaches …
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Mar 22 2013
Lady ‘Hounds roll past McAllen Memorial, 14-0
Special to the NEWS And the wins just keep on comin’. The San Benito Lady ’Hounds jumped on McAllen Memorial from the get-go and never looked back as they raced past the Lady Mustangs 14-0 in five innings at Lady ’Hound Field on Friday night. The win for the Lady ’Hounds, ranked 12th in the …
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Mar 22 2013
GOAL-DEN GIRL: Rubio scores 47 goals for playoff-bound Ladies
Special to the NEWS Eva Rubio has had little trouble with goals. That’s been easy to see this season as she’s scored a ton of them—47 to be exact. However, her team aspirations have been spot on, too. The San Benito senior forward has been a terror on the soccer pitch this season and has …
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Mar 15 2013
BOUNCING BACK: Greyhounds remain in 31-5A title hunt
Special to the NEWS What’s the best way to get over a stinging loss? Scoring 20 runs is a good place to start. Being tied for first place and getting good news on an injured player are even better. After suffering their first district loss this season on Monday, the San Benito Greyhounds baseball team …
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Mar 12 2013
Greyhound third baseman hit in face with ball
By RAOUL YSASI Special to the NEWS The previously unbeaten San Benito Greyhound varsity baseball team fell to 3-1 in District 31-5A play on Monday night after squaring off with another undefeated squad, the PSJA North Raiders, in a tough 13-6 loss. But that wasn’t the story of the night. After just the third pitch …
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Mar 11 2013
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Hot ’Hounds prepare for upstart Raiders
Special to the NEWS Red hot doesn’t even begin to describe the San Benito Greyhounds’ baseball team. Winners of six straight, the ’Hounds swept two district games last week, beating PSJA Memorial 2-1 and McAllen Rowe 6-3 to remain perfect in District 31-5A play. At 3-0 in district, the ’Hounds (8-3 overall) take on fellow …
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Mar 08 2013
RIDING HIGH: Softball skipper modest about impressive career
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Lady ’Hounds softball program has a history of dominating opponents on the softball field. The program’s success has become a tradition dating back to the mid 1990s. While San Benito has seen many outstanding players, many who have taken their skills to the collegiate level, …
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Mar 05 2013
Lady ’Hounds cruise past Weslaco East
Special to the NEWS WESLACO – The San Benito Lady ’Hounds are on cruise control right now, and they’re not looking to tap the brakes anytime soon. Behind another no-hitter from ace Amber Jasso, the softball Lady ’Hounds blanked Weslaco East 13-0 in five innings on Tuesday night to keep up their torrid pace. The …
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