Category: Sports

Meet the Hounds slated Friday

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By MONICA ZUÑIGA Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Football season is quickly rolling around, and to kickoff it off officially, the community is once again invited to attend “Meet the Greyhounds” this Friday. Hosted annually by the San Benito Quarterback Club in conjunction with the San Benito High School Athletics Department, the event, according to Athletics Department …

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FULL RIDE: Garza to play ball for Jarvis Christian

Daniel Garza signing

By MONICA ZUÑIGA Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com There’s just something about the stitching of a baseball in the palm of pitcher’s hand and the quiet calm just before the first pitch. Perhaps it’s the deafening silence of concentration while the batter nervously waits to make his first swing that makes the sport so riveting, compelling. Daniel …

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LEARNING THE ROPES: Basics stressed at Greyhound camp

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By MONICA ZUÑIGA Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Sweating in the sun Monday was the future of Greyhound football as the incoming seventh, eighth and ninth grade athletes took advantage of summer camp to sharpen their talents. The camp, scheduled this week from 8-11 a.m. Monday through Thursday, has targeted several skills for defensive players and offensive …

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Galvan to play tennis for Temple College

Eddie Galvan, Jr.

By MONICA ZUÑIGA Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Tennis begins with love. Not just the score, but a passion to work hard and commit yourself. Eddie Galvan, Jr., a recent graduate of San Benito High School, said, “I just love the sport, if I could get it as a job, I’d be happy the rest of my …

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Lady ’Hounds begin volleyball practice

Lady 'Hounds

By MONICA ZUÑIGA Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com She’s just your normal everyday girl, but she’s got a spike that will send a grown man running. That’s perhaps the best way to describe the players that make up the 2012 San Benito Lady Greyhound varsity volleyball team. Due to re-districting, the competition on the court has changed …

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CHAMPIONSHIP THUNDER: Shetland girls rule national tourney in Louisiana

South Texas Thunder

By MONICA ZUÑIGA Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com They’re only a couple feet tall with cute purple ribbons in their hair, but don’t let these tiny girls fool you. Members of the South Texas Thunder Shetland team are national champions of the south zone. The native San Benito girls, age 6 and under, have competed in several …

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Greyhound football camp slated Aug. 6

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NEWS Staff Report On August 6, the San Benito Greyhound Football Camp will kick off for incoming students in grades 7-9. Interested players may pick up a registration form at the sports complex before the camp begins or register the first day of camp. The camp is free of charge and will be held August …

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Volleyball clinic, practices set in August

Hounds

NEWS Staff Report Bump. Set. Hit. Future Lady ’Hound volleyball athletes will soon be hitting the courts at a clinic to help sharpen their volleyball skills. The clinic is open to all incoming females attending Berta Cabaza, Miller Jordan and Riverside Middle School, grades 7 and 8. The clinic for seventh graders will be held …

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Season tickets now on sale

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By COLE AVERY San Benito News Football season is a month away, and it’s time for the San Benito Greyhound faithful to scoop up their season tickets. The time frame for current season ticket holders to buy tickets ended Thursday. If a previous ticket holder missed that window, they can buy tickets again on Aug. …

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Quarterback Club awards scholarships

LJ Garcia

Leonel “LJ” Garcia, Jr. of the San Benito Greyhound varsity football team is shown accepting a $1,000 scholarship from the San Benito Quarterback Club. Presenting the check was QB Club President Rosa “Rosie” G. Leal and Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Spencer Gantt. LJ is one of nine scholarship recipients. (Courtesy photo)

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