Tag: District 31-5A

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Ladies handle PSJA Memorial; winner of Rowe game may decide 31-5A

NEWS Staff Report In what has already shown to be a topsy-turvy District 31-5A softball race, the San Benito Lady ’Hounds got back on track. The girls held a two-run edge before pushing across three more late runs en route to an important 6-1 win over PSJA Memorial at Lady ’Hound Field on Tuesday night. …

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Lady ’Hounds blank Rowe to extend win streak

By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS Revenge can also be a dish best served HOT. Because that’s exactly how the San Benito Lady ’Hounds are playing softball right now. Spurred by a leadoff inside-the-park home run from Amber Jasso and tremendous pitching from Crystal Castillo, the Lady ’Hounds avenged an earlier loss to McAllen …

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San Benito wrestlers victorious over East

By JODI LYNN VALDEZ and MARIA SANCHEZ Special to the NEWS The San Benito High School varsity boys and girls wrestling teams dominated on Jan. 9, when they took on the Weslaco East Wildcats. Opening matches began with the female wrestlers. The first match of the night started in the 102 pound weight division with Esmeralda …

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’Hounds get All-District nods

By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS As much of an impact as Pedro Coronado, Ricky Rodriguez and Gabriel Vasquez had on the field in 2013, it’s no wonder the three Greyhound players received some big-time recognition at the annual 31-5A All-District football selection meeting. Coronado (defensive end), Rodriguez (defensive line) and Vasquez (kick returner) …

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GAME OVER: Hounds end season with 35-34 loss to Weslaco

By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS WESLACO — There’s no doubt the San Benito Greyhounds left everything on the field on Friday night. Effort, pride, determination and even tears were all in plentiful supply in the ’Hounds’ final game of the season. Weslaco was in front 35-28 with a few seconds to go when …

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WEEK SIX PREVIEW: ’Hounds to host East in big game; Cats eye redemption in La Feria

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Greyhounds have won two straight in District 31-5A, bringing their district total to 3-1 (3-3 overall), but a very tough Weslaco East Wildcats football team could spell trouble for the ’Hounds’ quest for a district championship. The Greyhounds are currently riding the momentum of Friday’s …

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’Hounds earn second straight victory over PSJA North Raiders, 24-14

By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS PHARR — The score and the stats might not show it, but there were plenty of style points for the San Benito Greyhounds on Friday night. The ’Hounds struck with solid defense and big plays as Nate Mireles returned a punt for a touchdown and Jonathan Guzman caught …

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‘Hounds account for six turnovers in loss to Wolverines

By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS PHARR — This one hurts. Six critical turnovers left the San Benito Greyhounds stuck in neutral for most of the night as they dropped a disappointing 14-13 decision to PSJA Memorial on Friday night at PSJA Stadium. Despite a sluggish performance after a fast start, the boys still …

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IN FOR THE KILL: Ladies continue to prove top contender status

By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS Experience most certainly counts. Going into Tuesday’s match at McHi, the San Benito Lady ’Hounds volleyball team sported a 4-1 mark in District 31-5A, just a game out of first place. And it’s all thanks to continuity and experience, coach Ruby Medina said. Want the whole story? Pick …

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San Benito golf teams place at district tourney

Special to the NEWS San Benito High School golf competitors competed at the District 31-5A Golf Tournament held April 8-9 at Tierra Santa Golf Course in Weslaco. In the boys division, the Greyhound golf team placed third and received UIL bronze medals, this at a tournament in which the total number of players in field …

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