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POSTSEASON PREVIEW: Bobcats back in playoffs, set to face Zapata

By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS LA JOYA – Any team can tell you it’s a sour feeling to sit out during the state football playoffs. In the class 3A Division-II district playoff between Rio Hondo and Zapata, both teams can voice their displeasure. However, both teams can also rejoice as each return to …

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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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San Benito falls to Lady Falcons in volleyball bi-district playoff

Special to the NEWS Once they got going, the Los Fresnos Lady Falcons were hard to stop. The 32-5A co-champions trailed briefly in all three sets but prevailed in straight sets 25-14, 25-17 and 25-19 over San Benito in their Class 5A bi-district match on Tuesday night. Los Fresnos (34-8) will now face the winner …

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WEEK TEN PREVIEW: Panthers to host ’Hounds in season finale; Bobcats seek playoff berth

By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS WESLACO – Unfortunately, this will be the ’Hounds’ last hurrah for 2013. San Benito was eliminated from playoff contention last week thanks to PSJA High’s win over Weslaco, making Friday’s game at Weslaco the season finale. The ’Hounds (3-6 overall, 3-4 district) were idle last week but had …

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Lady ’Hounds to face Los Fresnos in bi-district game

Special to the NEWS District 32-5A co-champion Los Fresnos will host the San Benito Lady Greyhound volleyball squad in playoff action on Tuesday. Scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Nov. 5, the bi-district volleyball match will feature the 32-5A Lady Falcons (34-8), who tied Brownsville Veterans Memorial for the district championship, against the upstart Lady ’Hounds, who …

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WEEK NINE PREVIEW: Tarpons to host Bobcats; Falcons up against Porter

By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS PORT ISABEL – In the Class 3A ranks, the Rio Hondo-Port Isabel bout has become quite the draw over the years and more often than not decides the winner of District 32-3A. Including a share officially clinched this year, Port Isabel now has claimed eight total (outright or …

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WEEK EIGHT PREVIEW: San Benito in must-win situation; Falcons to face Charges

By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS There’s no other way put it: It’s crunch time for the Greyhounds. Friday’s Homecoming game against the PSJA Bears will be more than just festivities around town. The ’Hounds (3-5 overall, 3-3 district) must win Friday to remain in contention for a playoff spot in the muddled 31-5A …

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WEEK SEVEN PREVIEW: ’Hounds to face undefeated Dogs; Cats host Pirates; Falcs eye Pace

By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS McALLEN — The challenges just keep on coming. A week after a disappointing loss to Weslaco East, the San Benito Greyhounds hit the road to face the unbeaten McAllen High Bulldogs at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium. San Benito (3-4 overall, 3-2 district) stonewalled Weslaco East’s running game last …

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WEEK FIVE ROUNDUP: Falcons fall in valiant effort versus Harlingen; Cats lose fourth straight

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com LOS FRESNOS – The Los Fresnos Falcons seemed to have momentum on their side going into Friday night’s game at Leo Aguilar Stadium, but they came up short against the always dangerous Harlingen Cardinals by a score of 31-14. “I’m happy with the way the boys played. I …

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WEEK FIVE PREVIEW: ’Hounds aim for win streak; Falcs to host Cards

By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS PHARR—After an impressive win last week, the San Benito Greyhounds know they can play good football. Now, putting together the season’s first winning streak is next on the agenda. For the second time in three weeks, San Benito goes to PSJA Stadium after an impressive win as they …

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