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’HOUND HISTORY: Greyhounds Thrash Harlingen, 30-6

1961 Greyhounds vs. Cardinals

Published Sept. 18, 2011 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 Harlingen Cardinals. San Benito …

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’Hounds rebound with 38-24 win over Flour Bluff

Joshua Rangel

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com CORPUS CHRISTI – Call this win a comeback. These San Benito Greyhounds, although hit hard by last week’s 49-7 loss to rival Harlingen, traveled to Corpus Christi Friday night to take on the Flour Bluff Hornets, a team that defeated the ’Hounds 35-19 in 2010. The tables were turned, …

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Bobcats shutout Jersey Bulls, 27-0

Juan Puga

By CARLOS GONZALES Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO – The Rio Hondo Bobcats earned a measure of redemption on their homecoming night with a blowout 27-0 win against the Falfurrias Jersey Bulls. Entering the game with two back-to-back losses on the road, it was no surprise that the ’Cats came out with determination in …

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’HOUND HISTORY: Long Runs Give Greyhounds 33-14 Victory

Jim Helms

Published September 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 first game, featuring the San Benito Greyhounds vs. the Brownsville Eagles. San …

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Hornets to host ‘Hounds in Corpus Christi

LJ Garcia

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com CORPUS CHRISTI – This writer wouldn’t want to be on the Flour Bluff football team on Friday, Sept. 16. That’s when the San Benito Greyhounds (1-1) will ride into Corpus Christi to take on the hustlin’ Hornets (0-3) for week three action. The Greyhounds are coming off a painful …

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Jersey Bulls stampede into Rio Hondo

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By CARLOS GONZALES Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO – Following a nail-biting loss on the road, the Rio Hondo Bobcats will be returning home this week as they play host to the Falfurrias Jersey Bulls. After two consecutive losses on the road, the Bobcats (1-2) will be playing for more than just a win, …

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Sub-varsity game times changed

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NEWS Staff Report The times in which San Benito Greyhound sub-varsity football games were slated this week have been changed. The ninth grade purple and JV football games will be held at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15 at Bobby Morrow Stadium. The games had originally been scheduled for 5:30 p.m. and 7 …

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Greyhounds fall to Cards, 49-7

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By CRISTINA M. GARCIA Special to the NEWS HARLINGEN–The “cards” were not dealt in favor of the ‘Hounds Friday night, but not without a physical battle on both sides. The upset at Boggus Stadium does not change the deep heartfelt devotion around town in support of the San Benito ‘Hounds. Though many fans hoped the …

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Bobcats lose in heartbreaker, 35-32

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By CARLOS GONZALES Special to the NEWS SINTON–It was a thriller finale for Rio Hondo fans who traveled here Friday night as the Pirates hosted the Bobcats in a non-District 3A match. With both teams giving their all, it was no wonder that the Pirates barely clinched a win over the Bobcats at the final …

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Falcons outshine Rowe, 35-27

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By STACEY GONZALEZ Special to the NEWS LOS FRESNOS–The Falcons were dominant from the get-go against Nikki Rowe here at Leo Aguilar Stadium Friday night. Despite the Warriors playing an explosive game, the Falcons suffocating defense barely gave way to the Warriors’ offensive line. The end result was a hard earned 35-27 victory for the …

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