Tag: San Benito Greyhounds

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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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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WEEK SIX PREVIEW: ’Hounds to host East in big game; Cats eye redemption in La Feria

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Greyhounds have won two straight in District 31-5A, bringing their district total to 3-1 (3-3 overall), but a very tough Weslaco East Wildcats football team could spell trouble for the ’Hounds’ quest for a district championship. The Greyhounds are currently riding the momentum of Friday’s …

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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 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 PREVIEW: Greyhounds need ‘W’ over Rowe; Cats look to rebound; Falcons may soar

By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS It may just be Week 4, but for the San Benito Greyhounds this might as well be a playoff-type of ballgame. The ’Hounds welcome McAllen Rowe to Bobby Morrow Stadium in a matchup of two teams who are just a game back of the 31-5A district leaders. San …

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‘Hounds account for six turnovers in loss to Wolverines

By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS PHARR — This one hurts. Six critical turnovers left the San Benito Greyhounds stuck in neutral for most of the night as they dropped a disappointing 14-13 decision to PSJA Memorial on Friday night at PSJA Stadium. Despite a sluggish performance after a fast start, the boys still …

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WEEK THREE PREVIEW: Wolverines to host San Benito; Cats up against Gators; Falcs seek third ‘W’

By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS PHARR — After a huge win to open district last week, the San Benito Greyhounds certainly aren’t going to rest on their laurels. The ’Hounds look to make it two straight wins when they go to PSJA Stadium on Friday night to face winless PSJA Memorial. But the …

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PURPLE REIGNS: ’Hounds battle weather, Memorial to secure first ‘W’

By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS Perhaps there’s no better feeling than getting that first win. But quieting the naysayers and pulling off an “upset” in the process certainly don’t hurt, either. A week after a terrible outing in the Battle of the Arroyo, the San Benito Greyhounds were solid all the way around …

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