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’Hounds redefine San Benito soccer with historic season

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com There’s a first time for everything. The San Benito Greyhound varsity soccer team has scored 28 points this season en route to its first playoff appearance. Playing in District 31-5A, the Greyhounds clinched a playoff berth Tuesday, March 19, after dispatching PSJA by a score of 2-0, thanks to …

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BACK IN: Lady ’Hounds claw into playoffs

Special to the NEWS The San Benito Lady ’Hounds soccer team is back in the playoffs, but it wasn’t easy getting there. After a solid start in a new district—31-5A—the club was beset with injuries over the second part of the campaign and it took a gritty effort to qualify out of one of the …

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Sosa scores Meet of Champions victories, Duenes places third

NEWS Staff Report Esmer Sosa appears ready for a coronation. As the San Benito Lady Greyhound varsity track team competed at the Meet of Champions on Friday, March 22 and Saturday, March 23, it appeared as though they were as well. At the meet, which was held at Bobby Lackey Stadium in Weslaco, on Friday, …

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BOUNCING BACK: Greyhounds remain in 31-5A title hunt

Special to the NEWS What’s the best way to get over a stinging loss? Scoring 20 runs is a good place to start. Being tied for first place and getting good news on an injured player are even better. After suffering their first district loss this season on Monday, the San Benito Greyhounds baseball team …

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ABSOLUTE BEST: Belles take coveted prize at dance competition

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Considering that the San Benito High School Belles are already in possession of enough hardware to stock two trophy rooms, it should come as no surprise that the varsity drill team returned from the 2013 MA Regional Dance Competition in much the same manner that they had departed for …

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WEB EXCLUSIVE: Hot ’Hounds prepare for upstart Raiders

Special to the NEWS Red hot doesn’t even begin to describe the San Benito Greyhounds’ baseball team. Winners of six straight, the ’Hounds swept two district games last week, beating PSJA Memorial 2-1 and McAllen Rowe 6-3 to remain perfect in District 31-5A play. At 3-0 in district, the ’Hounds (8-3 overall) take on fellow …

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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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’Hounds sweep at Mercedes tourney

Special to the NEWS MERCEDES – “Two tournaments, two trophies. Not bad.” As skipper Ram Partida noted, there was nothing “bad” about the Greyhound baseball team’s weekend at the annual Knights of Columbus tournament in Mercedes. In fact, it was all good. San Benito cruised through the field, mowing down Marine Military Academy (16-0), Harlingen …

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Athletes place first at varsity track meet

NEWS Staff Report The San Benito High School boys varsity track team competed at the Flying W Track Relays held at PSJA Stadium on Saturday, March 2. Rafael Duenes placed first in the 3200 meter run with a time of 9.55.56, while Aaron Garcia ran a time of 10.33.36. Competing in the 400 meter relay …

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Greyhounds beat ‘Stangs in district opener

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Special to the NEWS McALLEN — When the going was good, the San Benito Greyhounds thrived. But it was when the going got tough that the ’Hounds shined brightest. After letting an 8-1 lead slip away, the boys stopped the bleeding and then scored four insurance runs to beat McAllen Memorial 12-8 on Tuesday night …

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