Category: Sports

DEFENSIVE MASTERPIECE: ’Hounds shut down touted Wolverine offense

Alan Bejaran

By PETE BANDA Special to the NEWS Any coach will agree that offense, defense and special teams are the three key aspects of every football game. Well, on Friday night at Bobby Morrow Stadium, the San Benito Greyhounds kept their perfect home record intact by relying on explosive special teams and a defensive effort for …

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Bobcats rebound in big win over Gators

Juan Puga

By ALLISON LAMBRIGHT Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO – After last week’s tough loss to the Sinton Pirates, the Rio Hondo Bobcats dominated the field for an impressive victory over Rio Grande City’s Grulla Gators during Friday night’s homecoming game at Bobcat Stadium. After winning the toss-up, it was game on for the ’Cats. …

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RUNNING FOR GOLD: Lopez wins UTSA cross country meet

Brenda Lopez

By HEATHER C. COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com  “She’s doing great,” said Danny De La Rosa, head coach for the San Benito High School girls’ cross country team, of his star runner, 18-year-old Brenda Lopez. “Right now, Brenda’s the number one kid in our region. That consists of San Antonio, all the way down.” At last …

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MARCUS’ MOMENT: Greyhound fan with autism honored by team

Marcus Lowery

By HEATHER C. COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com  A solid 30 seconds of cheers resounded at Bobby Morrow Stadium at just after 10 a.m. on Tuesday as Marcus David Lowery, 21, stepped onto the football field to be honored by the San Benito Greyhounds, with Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Spencer Gantt by his side. …

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’Hounds hope to halt Wolverines’ streak

'Hounds

By PETE BANDA Special to the NEWS With the bitter taste of their first loss of the season still in their mouth, the San Benito Greyhounds will be looking to take out their frustration Friday when they play host to a hot PSJA Memorial squad. San Benito (2-1 over) must win this game to avoid …

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Bobcats plan to sink Sinton Pirates’ momentum

Bobcats

By ALLISON LAMBRIGHT Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO – After last week’s 48-27 loss versus the Sinton Pirates, the Rio Hondo Bobcats are set to face the Grulla Gators in Rio Grande City. The Gators dominated the field during last week’s game versus PSJA Southwest, winning by a score of 27-6 to bring their …

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Memorial breaks ’Hounds’ hearts in 13-12 upset

Jesse Jimenez

By PETE BANDA Special to the NEWS McALLEN – The San Benito Greyhounds dropped their first game of the season in their district opener on Thursday, a 13-12 loss to the McAllen Memorial Mustangs. San Benito no doubt missed the presence of running back Arturo Coronado, who sat out his second game of the season …

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Bobcats fall to Sinton Pirates, 48-27

Bobcats

By ALLISON LAMBRIGHT Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO – The Rio Hondo Bobcats faced the Sinton Pirates in a grueling battle on home turf. But in the end, it was the Pirates who came out victorious, 48-27. To start the game, the Pirates scored a couple touchdowns early in the first quarter bringing them …

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Stangs first 31-5A opponent for ’Hounds

Arturo Coronado

By PETE BANDA Special to the NEWS McALLEN – Coming off one of the biggest wins in recent memory, the San Benito Greyhounds are more than eager for their 31-5A district opener on Friday against the McAllen Memorial Mustangs. Last week’s 7-3 victory over the Harlingen Cardinals has the ’Hounds confidence soaring as they begin …

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Bobcats look to rebound against Sinton Pirates

By ALLISON LAMBRIGHT Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO – Excitement arises once again as the Rio Hondo Bobcats take the field this coming Friday. After last week’s 21-20 loss against the La Joya Juarez-Lincoln Huskies, the Bobcats now hold a 1-1 record. Quarterback Juan Puga said, “We fell short by a point, but we …

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