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READY TO ROLL: San Benito set to storm softball playoffs

Special to the NEWS The journey begins. With a District 31-5A championship and 25-2 overall record in their pockets, the San Benito Lady ’Hounds are ready for the second season as the state softball playoffs get going this weekend. The Lady ’Hounds will take on former district foe Brownsville Hanna in a Class 5A bi-district …

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ROUND ONE: Lady Bobcats to tangle with Raymondville

Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO – With several playoff appearances to their credit, it’s hard to believe the Rio Hondo Lady Bobcats have never won a softball playoff series. Time and again, the Lady Cats have come up just short in the second season, sometimes in heartbreaking fashion. But that’s in the past. The …

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Lady Bobcats use depth toward another playoff berth

Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO – This year’s Rio Hondo Lady Bobcat softball club truly lives by the “Next Girl Up” motto. And they’re on the verge of the Class 3A playoffs because of it. Mostly a young group, the Lady Cats’ seniors have brought along the younger players and the result so far …

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NUMBER 9: Ladies earn highest state ranking since Elite 8 season

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com The Lady Greyhounds have been here before. Having secured advancement to the Elite 8 round of the state playoffs, a feat not accomplished by any other Rio Grande Valley team before them, the 2011 San Benito Lady ’Hounds made history, and with it scored an eighth place ranking in …

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GIRLS ON FIRE: State-ranked Lady ’Hounds bulldozing through 31-5A

Special to the NEWS These girls are on FIRE! With apologies to Alicia Keys, there’s no other way to describe the San Benito Lady ’Hounds, who stormed to another shutout on Thursday night, this time a 6-0 win over McAllen Rowe. Behind another dominating performance from Lady ’Hound pitcher Amber Jasso, San Benito improved to …

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RIDING HIGH: Softball skipper modest about impressive career

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Lady ’Hounds softball program has a history of dominating opponents on the softball field. The program’s success has become a tradition dating back to the mid 1990s. While San Benito has seen many outstanding players, many who have taken their skills to the collegiate level, …

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Lady ’Hounds cruise past Weslaco East

Special to the NEWS WESLACO – The San Benito Lady ’Hounds are on cruise control right now, and they’re not looking to tap the brakes anytime soon. Behind another no-hitter from ace Amber Jasso, the softball Lady ’Hounds blanked Weslaco East 13-0 in five innings on Tuesday night to keep up their torrid pace. The …

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Lady ’Hounds begin season with 12-1 record

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Lady ’Hound varsity softball team has kicked off the 2013 season much like it does every season, dominating. The 12-1 Lady ’Hounds have dominated nearly every team they have faced thus far and don’t appear to be slowing down any time soon. They competed in …

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Parks chair speaks candidly on new league

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Much has been speculated regarding the City of San Benito’s youth baseball and softball program that is now operating as the San Benito National Bronco League. In response to comments made in the Feb. 10 edition of the San Benito News by Harlingen National Bronco League Board President …

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LEADING LADIES: Expectations remain high for San Benito varsity softball

Special to the NEWS One of the annual rites of spring in San Benito is here: Lady ’Hound Softball. The curtain on the 2013 season lifts Tuesday night when the girls go to McAllen Memorial in what is not only Opening Night, but the District 31-5A league opener as well. Veteran skipper Elias Martinez is …

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