Category: Sports

Greyhounds survive late PSJA surge

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By CHRISTY CORTEZ Special to the NEWS The San Benito Greyhounds basketball team wrapped up a winning weekend with a second place finish at the Sharyland Basketball Classic Saturday. In the first round, the Greyhounds made their way through Donna with a score of 57-50, were defeated by Harlingen South, 52-47, and beat Laredo United …

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‘HOUND HISTORY: Nederland Bounces Hounds, 22-15

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Published Dec. 11, 1961 Editor’s Note: In observance of the 50th anniversary of the 1961 San Benito Greyhounds, the San Benito News will feature in each weekend edition the story that covered the game of that week 50 years ago. This is the final game featuring the San Benito Greyhounds vs. the Nederland Bulldogs. San …

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Puente, Puga named 5A and 3A MVPs

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By CARLOS GONZALES Special to the NEWS In a football season that saw the Greyhounds return to glory by winning a District 32-5A co-championship, the purple and gold are still making headlines, this time in the 2011 All-District selections. Having one of its best years since the 2004 season, it’s no surprise that San Benito …

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Sanchez named District 32-5A Volleyball MVP

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By CHRISTY CORTEZ Special to the NEWS Major contributors to the San Benito Lady ’Hounds volleyball team are receiving recognition for their efforts to this historic season. Middle blocker Kassandra Sanchez received first team All-Valley honors for finishing the season with 701 kills and 203 blocks. Sanchez was also named the District 32-5A MVP. Want …

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‘Hound History: San Benito Defense Stops Del Rio, 29-8

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Published Dec. 4, 1961 Hounds to Meet Nederland in Semi-Final Tilt Here Editor’s Note: In observance of the 50th anniversary of the 1961 San Benito Greyhounds, the San Benito News will feature in each weekend edition the story that covered the game of that week 50 years ago. This is the game featuring the San …

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Lady ’Hound volleyball seniors selected for All-Star Showcase

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By CHRISTY CORTEZ Special to the NEWS The San Benito Lady ’Hounds volleyball team is still making headlines well after their memorable season has finished. Super seniors Adriana “Squirt” Flores and Kasey Sanchez have been selected to represent the Lady ’Hounds in the 11th Annual Rio Grande Valley Volleyball All-Star Showcase. Want the whole story? …

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‘Hound History: Greyhounds Nip Sandcrabs, 15-12

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Published Nov. 27, 1961 Victory Sends Hounds Into Quarter-Final Round San Benito News Port Lavaca — Down 12-0 going into the last half, San Benito’s Greyhounds scored two third quarter touchdowns, counted three extra points and fought off a Port Lavaca drive to their 15 in the final minute to take a 15-12 class AAA …

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’Hounds drop 14-point lead in 24-17 loss against United

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By CRISTINA M. GARCIA Special to the NEWS CORPUS CHRISTI – It was 17-3 at the half, the Greyhounds were up and – by all accounts – it appeared as though San Benito was going to move on to the third round of the playoffs for the first time since 2004. Two quarters later, those …

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Lady ’Hounds bask in San Benito classic

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By CHRISTY CORTEZ Special to the NEWS After making San Benito High School girls basketball history last year with their first ever district championship, the Lady ’Hounds are back in action and are hosting their first ever San Benito Classic Varsity Girls Tournament. The Lady ’Hounds cruised through the first round Thursday, knocking out Rio …

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‘Hound History: Greyhounds Rock Rattlers, 49-0

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Published Nov. 20, 1961 Editor’s Note: In observance of the 50th anniversary of the 1961 San Benito Greyhounds, the San Benito News will feature in each weekend edition the story that covered the game of that week 50 years ago. This is the game featuring the San Benito Greyhounds vs. the Rio Grande City Rattlers. …

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