Category: Sports

Falcons face daunting task in Harlingen

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By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com HARLINGEN – If only the Los Fresnos Falcons had a different opponent, they might sleep better come Saturday. That’s when the birds take on another winged foe, the undefeated, state-ranked Harlingen Cardinals, a team that’s demoralized every opponent in its path thus far in 2011. But do not misunderstand; …

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Greyhound playoff tickets to go on sale

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By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Officials with the San Benito High School (SBHS) Athletics Department announced Friday information regarding ticket sales for the upcoming bi-district playoff game. Season ticket holders will be able to purchase their home seats anytime Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. “They do not need to come during their …

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Greyhounds clinch 32-5A title share

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Editor’s Note: On Saturday, Nov. 5, the Brownsville Pace Vikings defeated the then-number one Weslaco Panthers, 28-21. The Panthers’ loss allows San Benito to clinch a co-championship in District 32-5A along with Weslaco as both schools share 6-1 district records. A full story will be published in the Nov. 9 mid-week edition. By CRISTINA M. …

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Bobcats win district title

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By CARLOS GONZALES Special to the NEWS The Rio Hondo Bobcats earned all rights for the district crown after they defeated the Port Isabel Tarpons, in a game to remember for the seniors, clinching the 32-3A District Title. With the help of a Zapata loss, the win over the Tarpons was just enough to avoid …

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’HOUND HISTORY: Hounds Clinch Championship Tie

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Published Nov. 6, 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 Weslaco Panthers. San Benito …

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Lady ’Hounds to play Laredo Alexander in Alice Saturday

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By CARLOS GONZALES Special to the NEWS The San Benito Lady Greyhounds made history Tuesday night as they defeated the Edinburg Lady Bobcats at the San Benito High School gym  in what was one of the biggest thriller games of the year. How thrilling? Well, every single fan from both sides might testify about nearly having …

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Eagles to host ’Hounds in regular season finale

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By JOE BOCANEGRA Special to the NEWS BROWNSVILLE – The Brownsville Hanna Golden Eagles (3-6 overall) are predicted to get their tail feathers kicked this week when they take on the San Benito Greyhounds. The last of the 32-5A district games, fans of both sides are eagerly expecting a dogfight of epic proportions. The ’Hounds …

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Epic clash pits ’Cats vs. Tarps

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By JOE BOCANEGRA Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO – If the Rio Hondo Bobcats net the Port Isabel Tarpons this Friday, it could earn the black and gold the coveted 32-3A district title. The only problem is the same can be said for the Tarpons, who will also be fighting for at least a …

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Falcons look to rope ’Boys

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By STACEY GONZALEZ Special to the NEWS BROWNSVILLE – Coming off a well-deserved win, the Los Fresnos Falcons are hungry for more. Standing in their way for as much will be the Brownsville Porter Cowboys, who just came off a tough 49-14 loss Friday at the hands of the San Benito Greyhounds. In a 44-14 …

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San Benito holds nothing back in 49-14 Porter beatdown

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By CRISTINA M. GARCIA Special to the NEWS Defensive dominance? Check. Offensive prowess? Check. Blowout? Check. This was the recipe for the San Benito Greyhounds’ relentless attack on the unsuspecting Brownsville Porter Cowboys Friday night at Bobby Morrow Stadium. The Cowboys (1-8 overall, 1-5 in district), a pass-happy team, came into San Benito hoping to …

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