Tag: Rio Grande Valley

Pirates run past Bobcats, 20-12

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Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO – This was unexpected. Hidalgo running back Chris Anderson rushed for 161 yards and three touchdowns as the Pirates upended the Rio Hondo Bobcats 20-12 in a 32-3A district match at Bobcat Stadium. After winning at La Feria last week, Rio Hondo is now 1-1 in district. The Pirates …

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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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22nd Annual Conjunto Festival on tap

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By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center is prepping its 22 Annual Conjunto Festival, scheduled from Friday to Sunday, Oct. 18 to 20. Expected to perform are 17 conjunto outfits featuring Karisma kicking off Friday at 6 p.m.; Ole Treviño y Los Imposibles goes on at 7 p.m., Eddie …

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BACK ON TRACK! Rio Hondo ends four-game losing streak to surprise La Feria Lions, 40-27

Special to the NEWS LA FERIA – Finally, the nightmare is over. Rio Hondo put together a complete game and was clicking all night as the Bobcats squashed their four-game losing skid by beating La Feria 40-27 on Friday night in the District 32-3A opener for both teams. The Bobcats cranked out 579 yards and …

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East bests ’Hounds, 14-0

By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS It goes down as a loss, but it was the missed opportunities that perhaps will haunt the San Benito Greyhounds the most. Weslaco East used its ground attack to keep the clock moving and capitalized on mistakes as the Wildcats got an important 14-0 win at Bobby Morrow …

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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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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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’Hounds shake off recent woes with impressive 41-28 win over Rowe

By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS This was the game everyone had been wanting to see from the San Benito Greyhounds. And what a game it was! The ’Hounds asserted themselves from the start with their best offensive game of the season and the defense slowed Rowe’s high-powered offense—knocking out Rowe QB Justin Owens …

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WEEK FOUR ROUNDUP: Kats outscore Cats; Falcons fly high against Lopez; PI still tops

Special to the NEWS BROWNSVILLE — Another week, another big win for the Los Fresnos Falcons. Eli Cruz ran back the opening kickoff for a touchdown and the Falcons led 21-0 after the first quarter and never looked back as they thumped Brownsville Lopez 59-35 on Friday night at Sams Stadium. Los Fresnos (4-1 overall, …

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