Category: Sports

Going Undefeated

Jaguars

The 5-6 year old Jaguars basketball team went undefeated this season; players shown (from l-r) are Mark K. Ybarra, Noe Zavala, Jr., Devin Silva, Trey Rodriguez, Meagan Delgado, Erik Maya, Mariano Garcia, and Jeremiah Gonzales. (Courtesy photo)

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’Hounds roll to victory over Porter, 3-2

Jerry Arizpe

By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Special to the NEWS After three hours of game play, the San Benito Greyhound baseball team pulled off an upset victory against Porter High School, 3-2. The team started off slow but later began showing signs of life by the third inning, when Aaron Figueroa scored the first run. Following him were …

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Youth baseball/softball opening ceremonies draw over 1,000

SBYBSA opening ceremonies

By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Special to the NEWS The 2012 San Benito Youth Baseball/Softball Association began its first season Saturday at Stookey Park. A parade of 43 teams with 500 members welcomed the 800 in attendance. The parade was led by Motorcycle Officer David Ortega of the San Benito Police Department and San Benito High School …

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’Hound powerlifters impress at state meet

Hounds

By CHRISTY CORTEZ Special to the NEWS The San Benito Greyhound powerlifting team made the trek to Abilene to compete in the state powerlifting meet. The Greyhounds surprised state competitors as they performed better than initially predicted by Regional Standings. At 123 pounds, JR Torres took sixth place after totaling 965 pounds. In the 148 …

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Greyhounds shock #1 Lopez

Jacob Puente

By CHRISTY CORTEZ Special to the NEWS Going into Friday’s game, the San Benito Greyhounds were fighting for a chance to get back into district contention and were victorious in doing so as they defeated the number one ranked Brownsville Lopez Lobos. Senior standout Jacob Puente pitched a one hitter for six innings and struck …

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Cowgirls edge Lady ’Hounds, 2-1

Kassandra Sanchez

By CHRISTY CORTEZ Special to the NEWS At a familiar place, Lady ’Hound Stadium, the San Benito Lady ’Hounds came into Friday’s game in an unfamiliar place, fighting for the top spot instead of being safely on top. The Lady ’Hounds faced the Brownsville Porter Lady Cowgirls for a battle for first place and came …

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Araguz to speak at football banquet

Hound

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Quarterback Club Annual Football Banquet is slated for Sunday, March 25 with Leo Araguz, formerly of the Oakland Raiders, serving as the event’s keynote speaker. Scheduled inside the San Benito High School varsity gymnasium, the event will kick off with a dinner at 4 p.m. before …

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First State Champs

By CHRISTY CORTEZ Special to the NEWS The Valley’s best couldn’t stop them, the Region’s best couldn’t hold them back, and not even the State’s best could keep them from capturing the State title. The San Benito Lady ‘Hounds powerlifting team ended their season with the highest of possible achievements; a State championship in their …

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Lady ’Hounds decimate Rivera, 12-0

SB softball practice

By CARLOS GONZALES Special to the NEWS The Lady ’Hounds hosted the Brownsville Rivera Lady Raiders Monday in what was their first district game of the season, and just as expected San Benito’s softball team dominated the field in a 12-0 victory. The win continues to send the message to the Valley that the Lady …

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’Hounds taking baseball diamonds by storm

Hounds

By CHRISTY CORTEZ Special to the NEWS After starting off district with a win against the Brownsville Rivera Raiders (5-4) the San Benito Greyhound baseball team kept the momentum going this weekend as they participated in the Mike Rodriguez Tournament held in PSJA. The Greyhounds held their own against the top-ranked PSJA Bears with a …

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