May 15 2012
By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Brenda Lopez ain’t just good, she’s great. The junior track and field athlete from San Benito High School now holds a couple of campus records after competing at the UIL state championships meet in Austin on Saturday. Lopez broke the two mile record held by Maria Hernandez and the …
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May 15 2012
By CHRISTY CORTEZ Special to the NEWS Despite their game one victory against Laredo Alexander, the San Benito Greyhounds failed to close out the series on top. The Greyhounds fell to Laredo Alexander in game two, 12-0. Game three was much more exciting as they took the lead early on in the game 2-0 as …
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May 11 2012
By CHRISTY CORTEZ Special to the NEWS The San Benito Greyhounds traveled to Alice, Texas Friday to take on Laredo Alexander in the area round of the playoffs, and they took their game along with them. The Greyhounds defeated Laredo Alexander in seven innings, allowing only one run. Starting pitcher Greg Rodriguez stayed strong on …
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May 08 2012
By CHRISTY CORTEZ Special to the NEWS After being absent from the state playoffs for nine years, the San Benito Greyhounds hope to keep the momentum going into the area round. Friday night, the ’Hounds defeated Edinburg in a seven-inning thriller that earned the ’Hounds their first trip to the area round since 2003. San …
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May 05 2012
By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Greyhounds became the first team in nine years to win a bi-district title on Friday after defeating the Edinburg Bobcats, 8-7. Pitcher Greg Rodriguez helped lead the team to victory with back to back strikeouts and multiple no-hit innings. In the end, though, it was sophomore …
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May 05 2012
San Benito Lady Greyhound soccer standout Irma Rojas (seated second from left) signed a letter of intent to play soccer with Wylie College on Friday. Joining her were (front from left) San Benito High School soccer coach Frank Ibarra, Wylie College Head Soccer Coach Demetrio Hernandez, (back) Principal Delia Weaver and Athletic Director/Head Football Coach Spencer Gantt. (SBCISD photo)
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May 01 2012
By CHRISTY CORTEZ Special to the NEWS Despite placing second in District 32-5A, the San Benito Greyhounds are in the playoffs after a dry spell of over nine years. The Greyhounds are set to face the Edinburg High Bobcats in what will be a one-game showdown on Friday, May 4, for a chance to advance …
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May 01 2012
By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com San Benito High School junior Brenda Lopez ain’t shy. She just lets her feet do the talking. On April 28, at a San Antonio state qualifying track competition, Brenda crossed the finish line with excitement and cheers, knowing what she has accomplished. Crossing in the one mile run at …
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May 01 2012
By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Dub this one the alumni Battle of the Arroyo. The San Benito Greyhound alumni football team left Brownsville Saturday as the victors after defeating the Harlingen Cardinal alumni squad, 20-14. San Benito players included former Greyhounds, such as TJ Rico, Polo Martinez, Jacob Garza, Jesse Garcia, Jesse Zavala, Fabian …
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Apr 28 2012
By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com After a rigorous best of three series, the San Benito Lady ’Hounds fell short to the Harlingen South Lady Hawks on Thursday, 7-6, and Friday night, 2-0, eliminating them from the playoffs. The District 32-5A co-champs went 24-4 overall and 12-2 on the season. Star pitcher Amber Jasso developed …
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