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PHOTO GALLERY: 2014 Battle of the Arroyo Comeback Special

(Photos by T.J. Tijerina, Jessica Tijerina and Karen Tijerina) The San Benito Greyhounds celebrated what may go down as one of the team’s most emotional and thrilling come-from-behind victories ever against the Harlingen Cardinals at Bobby Morrow Stadium on Friday. Pictured here are several scenes from the evening’s epic Battle of the Arroyo, including pre-game festivities, …

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REMARKABLE RALLY: ’Hounds erase 18-point deficit to rock Cards in stunning 25-21 come-from-behind victory

By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS Incredible? Nope. Amazing? Nah. Magical? Maybe. Legendary? That might do it. Webster himself couldn’t come up with enough suitable adjectives to describe the San Benito Greyhounds’ miracle comeback on Friday night. Trailing Harlingen by 10 points with five minutes left in the 85th Battle of the Arroyo, all …

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THIS IS WAR: ’Hounds vs. Cards on Friday for bragging rights, district lead

By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS This is one week when words or motivational speeches aren’t necessary, spirit shirts are in high demand and pride is definitely all over the city. It’s “Battle” week. The Greyhounds host the Harlingen Cardinals Friday in the 85th edition of the Battle of the Arroyo game in what …

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Rival cheerleaders show school spirit on storefront

By JACOB LOPEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com As the 85th Battle of the Arroyo approaches, fans and athletes of both sides of this bitter rivalry – the San Benito Greyhounds and the Harlingen Cardinals – prepare for battle on the gridiron … and apparently storefronts. Greyhounds cheerleaders and fans, along with those on the Cardinals’ side took …

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WEEK 7 PREVIEW: Bobcats return against West Oso; Falcs fly into Boggus to face South

By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS CORPUS CHRISTI – After a week off to recharge and focus, the Rio Hondo Bobcats are ready to embark on their District 16-4A Division-II journey this week. The Cats (4-1 overall) get a good test Friday as they travel to the Coastal Bend to take on West Oso …

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STATEMENT MADE: Greyhounds defeat Los Fresnos in 17-14 thriller

By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS Many wondered just how the San Benito Greyhounds would fare against the district’s best. Thus far, they scored two big wins and endured two double-digit losses. But on Friday night against a tough Los Fresnos squad, the ’Hounds provided an answer loud and clear: This isn’t the Greyhound …

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Drawing for Battle of the Arroyo helmet to fund scholarships

Special to the NEWS Every year, the Battle of the Arroyo between Harlingen and San Benito is a huge matchup, but this year means just a little bit more as both teams are tied atop District 32-6A with 2-0 records. The 85th edition of the rivalry game will be played at Bobby Morrow Stadium next …

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Falcons, ’Hounds in big 32-6A tilt

By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS There’s no mistaking it: Friday’s game at Bobby Morrow Stadium between Los Fresnos and San Benito is HUGE for many reasons. The neighbors, each 1-0 in district, tangle in a District 32-6A showdown that everyone will be watching closely. Friday marks the start of a barometer-like stretch for …

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Bobcats, Garate brutalize Gators in rushing onslaught

By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO — Marco Garate seems to have this 200-yard rushing thing down pat. And he’s showing no signs of slowing down, either. The Rio Hondo running back turned in his second-straight game over two bills, rumbling for 247 yards and two touchdowns as the Bobcats cruised past …

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’Hounds return to action against Hanna Saturday

By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS BROWNSVILLE – After dropping two games to two of the Valley’s better teams, a week off to recharge the batteries and get focused certainly didn’t hurt the San Benito Greyhounds. The ’Hounds (1-2) were idle last week and used the time to assess and rest injuries and get …

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