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SPANKED: Rio Hondo destroys ’Pickers, 56-6

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By CARLOS GONZALES Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO – If there were any doubts that Rio Hondo could again contend for a district championship this season, they were silenced after an incredible performance by the Bobcats as they defeated the Robstown Cottonpickers in week zero action with a final score of 54-6. The ’Cats …

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’Cats itching for regular season debut

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By CARLOS GONZALES Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO – The Bobcats of Rio Hondo will kick off their season this Friday as they play host to the Robstown Cotton Pickers at home. The Bobcats will begin yet another quest to defend their District 32-3A co-championship and prove they can advance further into the playoffs. …

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’Hounds show potential in Palmview scrimmage

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By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Special to the NEWS They’re baaaack. The Greyhounds, that is. And they made sure that the La Joya Palmview Lobos were well aware of that on Friday night. The ’Hounds scrimmaged the Lobos at Bobby Morrow Stadium in a controlled portion followed by two quarters of timed play. The ’Hounds dominated …

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Lady ’Hounds Garza, Contreras sign to Sul Ross

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By CRISTINA M. GARCIA Special to the NEWS From the Lady ’Hounds to the Lady Lobos, San Benito’s own Kassandra Contreras and Amanda Garza have stepped up to the plate once again. After graduating in May, Contreras and Garza have eagerly made the decision to attend Sul Ross University in Alpine, Texas. With smiles on …

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’Hounds to scrimmage Palmview Lobos Friday

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By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Greyhounds will see some action on Friday… finally! Lining up against the ’Hounds at Bobby Morrow Stadium in the first scrimmage of the year, for the purple and gold anyway, will be the La Joya Palmview Lobos, a speedy bunch looking to stretch their legs against …

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Meet the Greyhounds

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The annual Meet the Greyhounds community pep rally was held Friday night at Bobby Morrow Stadium, where the purple and gold faithful were introduced to the 2011 squad. Shown are various scenes of the event, including the Greyhounds and San Benito High School Belles and Cheerleaders. (Photos by Francisco E. Jimenez)

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‘Cats Return

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The Rio Hondo Bobcats are shown during practice Friday morning in preparation for the team’s first scrimmage, scheduled Saturday, Aug. 13 at 9 a.m. The Bobcats will travel to La Joya to take on Juarez Lincoln. (Photos by Jose Ramos)

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Meet the Greyhounds slated tonight

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NEWS Staff Report Welcome back, Greyhound fans. The 2011 season is upon us, finally, and ushering in the return to football glory is the annual “Meet the Greyhounds” community pep rally. This year’s event is slated at 7 p.m. tonight at Bobby Morrow Stadium. Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Spencer Gantt will be on …

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’Hound expectations high at start of two-a-days

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By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Special to the NEWS It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Football season is officially in full swing as the Greyhounds began two-a-day football practices on Monday, August 8 at Bobby Morrow Stadium. “Obviously, we want to be district champions,” said Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Spencer Gantt when …

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San Benito angler takes home two prizes at TIFT

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By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com A San Benito angler took home first place in two divisions at the 72nd Annual Texas International Fishing Tournament (TIFT) last week. City of Port Isabel Marketing Director Valerie Bates reported that the tourney attracted 1,207 anglers and 420 boats to Port Isabel and South Padre Island, where two …

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