Category: Sports

Falcons hammer Pace Vikings in 44-14 rout

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By STACEY GONZALEZ Special to the NEWS LOS FRESNOS – Los Fresnos Falcons Head Coach Clint Finley made it very clear what he expected his team to do in the week leading up to facing off against Brownsville Pace, and that was to rest up. Judging by the Falcons’ victorious outcome of 44-14 over Pace, …

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Bobcats edge Gators for big win

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By CARLOS GONZALES Special to the NEWS RIO GRANDE CITY – The Rio Hondo Bobcats traveled to Rio Grande City Thursday to take on the Grulla Gators in what turned out to be an emotional game as the latter squad’s offensive lineman, Adrian Peña, recently passed. It was a tough night for both teams as …

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‘HOUND HISTORY: Greyhounds clip Falfurrias, 13-6

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Published October 30, 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. Falfurrias. San Benito News FALFURRIAS …

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Lady ’Hounds set volleyball standard

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By CARLOS GONZALEZ Special to the NEWS Tradition. It’s a familiar word that’s becoming the perfect way to describe the San Benito Lady Greyhound volleyball program. After a big district win against the Hanna Eagles this past Saturday, the Lady ’Hounds finished their regular season in second place in District 32-5A and will head to …

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Cowboys ride into SB for ’Hounds’ homecoming

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NEWS Staff Report Homecoming week brings the Brownsville Porter Cowboys into town as the San Benito Greyhounds seek to continue its winning ways Friday at Bobby Morrow Stadium. The ’Hounds (6-2 overall, 4-1 in district) face a Cowboys team (1-7 overall, 1-4 in district) hungry for a win. For San Benito, plans are to win-out …

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’Cats, Gators to break 4-way tie in 32-3A

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By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com RIO GRANDE CITY – It doesn’t get any easier for the Rio Hondo Bobcats as they face one of four squads tied for first place in District 32-3A on Friday: the Grulla Gators. Reeling after a 21-6 loss against the Zapata Hawks on Friday, the Bobcats (2-1 in district, …

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Falcons to host Pace Vikings

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By STACEY GONZALEZ Special to the NEWS Call the Los Fresnos Falcons Team Havoc, because that’s certainly what they caused in Brownsville against the Rivera Raiders on Friday. The Falcons hope to continue channeling that energy on Friday, when the 7-1 Brownsville Pace Vikings come into town. Boasting a district record of 4-1, Pace hopes …

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Greyhounds cruise past Lopez

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        By STACEY GONZALEZ Special to the NEWS The San Benito Greyhounds’ feared defense had consecutive stops in the first half, including one showing that saw the ’Hounds (4-1 in district) strip the ball from the Brownsville Lopez Lobos and run it back the other way. The Hounds’ unrelenting efforts are what …

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Hawks nab ’Cats, 21-6

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    By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com RIO HONDO – Any loss is difficult to swallow, especially for a team with as much pride as the Rio Hondo Bobcats and their rowdy fans. Friday night’s defeat at the hands of the Zapata Hawks was no exception for the Bobcats, who fell to the Hawks, …

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Falcons fly high against Rivera

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By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com BROWNSVILLE – Any time any team scores upwards of 50 points, you can bet there was some high-flying offensive fireworks on display. That was the case Friday night when the Los Fresnos Falcons flew into Brownsville to take on the Rivera Raiders. The result? Falcons 52, Raiders 28. The …

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