Jul 17 2012
By COLE AVERY San Benito News Fifteen San Benito track athletes qualified for the state meet of the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation’s summer track competitions. Team Dash, San Benito’s track team, had 29 total competitors last weekend at the region two qualifier meet at Sharyland High School Rattler Stadium in Mission. More than half will …
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Jul 10 2012
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Jun 19 2012
The Third Annual Greyhound Soccer Camp is currently being held this week from June 18-21, Monday-Thursday from 9-11 a.m. Approximately 60 participants attended Monday’s camp, which is located behind the baseball fields at the San Benito High School athletic field. Directed by the SBHS soccer staff, the camp is exclusive to incoming 3rd-9th graders at no charge. (Photos by Vince Galvan)
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Jun 12 2012
The San Benito Greyhounds 7 on 7 football team recently traveled to Calallen for a state qualifying tournament. The team competed against Weslaco #2, winning 53-12, and also defeated Victoria West, 41-21. The team then played against Gregory Portland in the third game in the pool “C” bracket and lost in final two minutes by a score of 47-42. The team made up a two-touchdown deficit vs. GP within the last 10 minutes of game but ran out of time in the last offensive drive. The ’Hounds ended up with a 2-1 record and just missed making semifinals for the tourney. The 7 on 7 Hounds are competing to qualify for the state tournament to be televised on the Fox Sports Southwest station from July 19-20 at College Station. The team is made up of the upcoming 2012 Greyhound quarterbacks and receivers along with the defensive squad. The team will next compete at the last chance qualifying tournament of the season at Mission Veterans on June 30. The team is coached and managed by Rene Chavez and JD Rangel. (Courtesy photo)
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Jun 12 2012
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Jun 08 2012
By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Sierra Pizarro, a recent graduate of San Benito High School, has signed to play tennis at Temple College in Temple, TX for the Lady Leopards. Temple College has been the recipient of many tennis championships, winning three national championships in 2003, 2004 and 2007. Just recently, they competed at …
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May 30 2012
San Benito High School student athletes Kassandra Sanchez and Jacob Puente were all smiles Thursday when their San Benito News Sportsmen of the Year plaques arrived and were delivered to them. Sanchez and Puente are seen here after receiving the awards for excellence in their respective sporting careers. (Staff photo by Jerry Rodriguez)
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May 18 2012
By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com When the San Benito News was tasked with selecting the 2012 Sportsmen of the Year, it was a no brainer going with Jacob Puente and Kassandra Sanchez. Both recipients of the award have shown much dedication and determination, leading their teams to victories and raising their spirits during defeat. …
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May 18 2012
By CHRISTY CORTEZ Special to the NEWS Although football season is months away, several San Benito Greyhound All-Star seniors are getting one last chance to play high school football before graduating. Ernie Sandell, Jacob Puente, Anthony Lopez, Greg Rodriguez, Eric Galvan, and Jaime Castro have all been chosen to represent the ’Hounds in the annual …
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May 18 2012
The Texas Rangers were crowned as the mid-season tournament champs in Harlingen. The team, from San Benito, is a Shetland division composed of 5 and 6 year olds. On the top row (l to r) are Raven Garcia, De Anthony Mireles, Aaron Corona, O.J. Gonzalez, Adrian Sandoval, Dario Anderson, and Kevin Martinez. On the bottom row (l to r) are Raymond Guerrero, Fabian Garcia, Hector Jalomo, Ricky Olivares, Atticos De Leon, and Damian Olivares. (Courtesy photo)
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