Tag: Greyhounds

’Hounds ready for Rivera in first bi-district clash

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Greyhound varsity soccer team will try to continue its historic run when it travels to Brownsville on Saturday, March 30, for a bi-district clash against the 32-5A second place Rivera Raiders. While the matchup, which is set for 7:30 p.m., is attracting a large amount …

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’Hounds redefine San Benito soccer with historic season

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com There’s a first time for everything. The San Benito Greyhound varsity soccer team has scored 28 points this season en route to its first playoff appearance. Playing in District 31-5A, the Greyhounds clinched a playoff berth Tuesday, March 19, after dispatching PSJA by a score of 2-0, thanks to …

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Sosa scores Meet of Champions victories, Duenes places third

NEWS Staff Report Esmer Sosa appears ready for a coronation. As the San Benito Lady Greyhound varsity track team competed at the Meet of Champions on Friday, March 22 and Saturday, March 23, it appeared as though they were as well. At the meet, which was held at Bobby Lackey Stadium in Weslaco, on Friday, …

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BOUNCING BACK: Greyhounds remain in 31-5A title hunt

Special to the NEWS What’s the best way to get over a stinging loss? Scoring 20 runs is a good place to start. Being tied for first place and getting good news on an injured player are even better. After suffering their first district loss this season on Monday, the San Benito Greyhounds baseball team …

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Greyhound third baseman hit in face with ball

By RAOUL YSASI Special to the NEWS The previously unbeaten San Benito Greyhound varsity baseball team fell to 3-1 in District 31-5A play on Monday night after squaring off with another undefeated squad, the PSJA North Raiders, in a tough 13-6 loss. But that wasn’t the story of the night. After just the third pitch …

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WEB EXCLUSIVE: Hot ’Hounds prepare for upstart Raiders

Special to the NEWS Red hot doesn’t even begin to describe the San Benito Greyhounds’ baseball team. Winners of six straight, the ’Hounds swept two district games last week, beating PSJA Memorial 2-1 and McAllen Rowe 6-3 to remain perfect in District 31-5A play. At 3-0 in district, the ’Hounds (8-3 overall) take on fellow …

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’Hounds sweep at Mercedes tourney

Special to the NEWS MERCEDES – “Two tournaments, two trophies. Not bad.” As skipper Ram Partida noted, there was nothing “bad” about the Greyhound baseball team’s weekend at the annual Knights of Columbus tournament in Mercedes. In fact, it was all good. San Benito cruised through the field, mowing down Marine Military Academy (16-0), Harlingen …

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Athletes place first at varsity track meet

NEWS Staff Report The San Benito High School boys varsity track team competed at the Flying W Track Relays held at PSJA Stadium on Saturday, March 2. Rafael Duenes placed first in the 3200 meter run with a time of 9.55.56, while Aaron Garcia ran a time of 10.33.36. Competing in the 400 meter relay …

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JV track team places in 400, 800 meter relays

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By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com MERCEDES – The Rolando Casas coached San Benito High School junior varsity boys’ track team competed at a meet at Mercedes High School on Thursday, February 28. Competing in the 400 meter relay were JC Hernandez, Javier Ortiz, Anthony Noyola and Victor Gaitan, who placed second with a …

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Castro places second at freshmen meet

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By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com MERCEDES – The San Benito High School freshmen boys track team, coached by Rolando Casas, competed at a track meet held at Mercedes High School on Thursday, February 28. Pablo Castro placed second in the 110 meter hurdles with a time of 18.06 while Jose Martinez came in …

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