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BIG DOGS: ’Hounds hand Cards second straight loss

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By PETE BANDA Special to the NEWS What some expected to be a shootout between two high potent and explosive offenses ended up being a defensive war for the ages as the San Benito defeated the Harlingen Cardinals, 7-3, to take back the Battle of the Arroyo trophy. While many were picking Harlingen to bounce …

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Bobcats fall short in 21-20 loss to Huskies

Head Coach Rocky James

By ALLISON LAMBRIGHT Special to the NEWS LA JOYA – Last Friday’s sweet taste of victory against Santa Rosa Warriors (27-13) was short lived for the Rio Hondo Bobcats as they fell Thursday to the La Joya Juarez-Lincoln Huskies, 21-20. After a hand off at his own 16 yardline, running back Hernan Guerrero of the …

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Nike unveils new ’Hound uniforms

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By HEATHER C. COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com  These Greyhounds have always had style, but now they look the part. “As you know, the San Benito Greyhounds have been named the Nike Rivalry Uniform Contest winner (for) 2012,” said Blake Timmons, Nike Football Marketing Specialist at the San Benito High School Sports Complex on Thursday. Timmons …

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FANDEMONIUM – Community prepares for annual grudge match

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By HEATHER C. COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com  A battle is waged, and more than victory is at stake. This is personal. Tuesday marked the first day of ticket sales for the 83rd Annual Battle of the Arroyo, the grudge match between the long-time rivals San Benito Greyhounds and Harlingen Cardinals, which will be played at …

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’Hounds host Cards in 83rd Battle

Raul Luna

By PETE BANDA Special to the NEWS While the sweet taste of opening the season with a win still remains for the San Benito Greyhounds, the Harlingen Cardinals have been itching to wipe the bitter feeling of an uncharacteristic blowout loss to start their 2012 campaign. In what arguably is the most anticipated Battle of …

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’Cats prepare for 5A Huskies

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By ALLISON LAMBRIGHT Special to the NEWS LA JOYA – It’s all about preparation for the 1-0 Bobcats. After Rio Hondo’s close, but tough, win this past week against the Santa Rosa Warriors, Bobcat quarterback Juan Puga had some words to share about his performance last week. Puga seemed to know where his problems lied …

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’Hounds rock and roll over Falcons

Raul Luna

By PETE BANDA Special to the NEWS LOS FRESNOS – Besides the normal overabundance of penalties usually seen in a season opener, the San Benito Greyhounds looked to be in firm control of their game against the Los Fresnos Falcons Friday night at Leo Aguilar Memorial Stadium. The ’Hounds won by a final of 16-7 …

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Bobcats overcome sloppy start

Rolando Vega

By ALLISON LAMBRIGHT Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO – With what seemed like full-stadium jitters, the Rio Hondo Bobcats started off on the wrong foot during last night’s game against the Santa Rosa Warriors but ended on the right one. The Bobcats were victorious in the end by a score of 27-13, but not …

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Guzman reinstated

Jose R. Guzman

By HEATHER C. COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com  RIO HONDO – There does not seem to be any middle school basketball in Jose Guzman’s future after all. A time clock was set on Wednesday, giving Rio Hondo ISD Superintendent Anneliese McMinn 10 days in which to make a decision as to the re-instatement of (then) former …

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News, Press release 2012 RGV Football Preview

RGV Football Preview

By CRAIG ALANIZ San Benito News The San Benito News, Port Isabel-South Padre Press and the South Padre Parade have released the 2012 RGV Football Preview, which will be available at different venues and through a variety of formats. The magazine will feature varsity programs from the 31-5A, 32-5A, 32-4A, 31-3A and 32-3A districts. The …

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