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Miller Jordan table tennis students certified

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Miller Jordan table tennis students are shown receiving their certificates for completing the International Table Tennis Federation curriculum, Part I course. They are (from l-r) Micah Gutierrez, Gerardo Correa, Mrs. Terry Padilla, ACE Coordinator, Bob Salmeorn, USATT Certified National Coach, Brandon Camacho, Jose Hernandez and Juan Coronado. Students not shown need to contact Mrs. Padilla for their certificates; they are Miguel Buenrestro, Chris Deleon, Raquel Guerrero, Robin Llamas, Jose Lucio, Gerson Ramirez, and Oscar Villarreal. For more information, call Bob or Ros Salmeron at (956) 428-2002 or visit www.hgnttc.org. (Courtesy photo)

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SA O’Connor ends Lady ‘Hounds’ historic playoff run

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NEWS Staff Report Luck wasn’t a Lady ‘Hound Saturday night as the San Antonio O’Connor Lady Panthers ended San Benito’s historic playoff run in heartbreaking fashion. Game two of the best-of-three game series with O’Connor had the San Benito Lady ‘Hounds attempting to claw their way back into a 1-1 series tie after losing Friday …

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Lady ’Hounds fall to San Antonio O’Connor

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By CHRISTY CORTEZ Special to the NEWS CORPUS CHRISTI – The San Benito Lady ‘Hounds battled San Antonio O’Connor Friday night in Corpus Christi, but it wasn’t enough to take the lead in the series. San Antonio got things started quick putting up three runs in the first inning. The Lady ’Hounds held O’Connor in …

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San Benito Lady ’Hounds: The Little Team That Could …and Did

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  By CHRISTY CORTEZ Special to the NEWS Success has never been anything out of the ordinary for the San Benito Lady ’Hounds, but their recent level of success has made history. Not only did they make history within their stellar program but they’ve made Valley history by being the only softball team to ever …

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San Benito vs. SA O’Connor slated Friday, Saturday

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 By CHRISTY CORTEZ Special to the NEWS They may be little, they may be small, but it sure doesn’t measure the size of their heart …or fight. They’ve made history this past weekend in Corpus Christi and now they’re headed back to Cabaniss Field for another chance at doing the same. The San Benito Lady …

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Lady ‘Hounds make Valley history with 1-0 win over SA Southwest

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NEWS Staff Report CORPUS CHRISTI – One run was all it took for the San Benito Lady Greyhounds to erase decades of failure by every other softball team in the Valley. With a score of 1-0, the Lady ‘Hounds (34-3) defeated the San Antonio Southwest Lady Dragons in the regional semifinals and now move on to the Elite …

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Lady ’Hounds inch closer to history with win

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NEWS Staff Report CORPUS CHRISTI – With wonderful defense and another great game from Amber Jasso, the San Benito Lady ’Hounds beat San Antonio Southwest 3-2 on Friday night in a pressure-packed game. The Lady ’Hounds improved their record to 33-3, and the win did not come easy. Game 2 is scheduled for Saturday at …

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San Benito powerlifters second to none in state

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By CHRISTY CORTEZ & CARLOS GONZALES Special to the NEWS Accomplishment – that’s what junior powerlifter Gina Elizondo felt when, along with junior Alex “Baby Beast” Marmolejo and sophomore Ileana Lopez each brought back a gold medal from the state finals powerlifting meet to San Benito in April. It’s the first time San Benito has …

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Spring training offers football sneak peak

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By CHRISTY CORTEZ Special to the NEWS August is still a long way from now, but preparations for football season are already under way. The San Benito Greyhounds began spring training earlier this month as they look toward the new season of 5A football. During spring training, the athletes get a chance to sharpen up …

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Sweet 16 appearance no surprise for San Benito

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  By CHRISTY CORTEZ Special to the NEWS For a team that’s use to success, having only faced a number of defeats this season that you’d be able to count on one hand, a fourth trip to the Sweet 16 was expected of the San Benito Lady ’Hounds, now ranked ninth in the state. Although …

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