Dec 10 2013
By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO – The goal for the Rio Hondo Bobcats was to get back to the playoffs and they did just that in 2013. Now, they’re getting some well-deserved props because of it. Headlined by co-newcomer of the year Marco Garate, the Cats had great representation on the …
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Nov 16 2013
By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS Many have come to expect greatness from the Port Isabel Tarpons and on Friday night, Big Blue delivered. The Tarpons were workmanlike, turning an early touchdown deficit into 42 unanswered points as they dispatched of Raymondville 42-13 in their Class 3A Division-II bi-district game at Bobby Morrow Stadium …
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Nov 12 2013
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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Nov 09 2013
Special to the NEWS With their season on the line, the Rio Hondo Bobcats weren’t going to leave anything to chance. The ’Cats surged out to a 27-0 lead and never looked back as they stomped the Progreso Red Ants 54-28 on Friday night at Bobcat Stadium. The victory for Rio Hondo (4-6) means it …
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Nov 05 2013
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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Nov 02 2013
By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS PORT ISABEL — It may have felt like another night at the office for the Port Isabel Tarpons, but this one had so much more meaning. The Tarpons got big plays offensively, played hard-hitting defense and were simply too much for a gritty Rio Hondo team as Big …
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Oct 29 2013
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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Oct 19 2013
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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Oct 15 2013
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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Oct 12 2013
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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