Tag: San Benito Greyhounds

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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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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’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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FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: Five reasons to be excited for the ’Hounds

By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS As they take the week off to get ready for district next week, there are reasons for optimism concerning the San Benito Greyhounds despite their 1-2 record. The ’Hounds stand at 1-2 after losses to two of the Valley’s more talented squads, Weslaco East and McAllen Memorial. Here …

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WEEK 3 ROUNDUP: ’Hounds show heart in Stangs loss; Cats fall to Sinton; Falcons win in dramatic fashion… again

  By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS One thing that can’t be coached is heart. Faced with a bruising McAllen Memorial running game, three weather-related delays and a 22-point halftime deficit, the San Benito Greyhounds could’ve packed it in and looked ahead to their open date next week. Not this team. For the second …

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PHOTO GALLERY: San Benito vs. McAllen Memorial (Sept. 12, 2014)

(Photos by Jessica Tijerina) A rain-soaked and delay-heavy Friday night didn’t discourage San Benito Greyhound fans from attending Bobby Morrow Stadium to watch their ‘Hounds face the McAllen Memorial Mustangs. Pictured are some of the festivities from the evening. Did you attend the game and take photos? Submit your pictures to the San Benito News by emailing them …

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’Hounds to face high-octane Memorial offense

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Trevor Speights and the McAllen Memorial Mustangs are coming to town after going on a 69-point scoring frenzy against Edinburg Economedes this past Friday. The San Benito Greyhounds – fresh off a disappointing 42-14 loss against Weslaco East on Friday, Sept. 5 – will be looking to close out …

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Turnovers hurt ’Hounds in 42-14 loss to East

By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS WESLACO — The scoreboard doesn’t lie: There aren’t many ways to sugarcoat a 42-14 victory by Weslaco East over San Benito on Thursday night. But despite the loss, which was not as distant as the final score indicates, there are some silver linings for the Greyhounds. Plagued by …

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