Tag: varsity

Torres takes bronze at state wrestling meet

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com San Benito High School was well represented at the State Wrestling Meet in Austin over the weekend. Wrestling in the 128-pound weight class was Valeria Torres, who grappled against Angelique Davis of Katy Morton Ranch High School, defeating her in the second period by fall with a total …

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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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Greyhounds take fourth at tourney

Special to the NEWS McALLEN – The week didn’t start the way they’d have liked, but the Greyhound baseball team turned things around at the McAllen/Mission ISD Baseball Tournament over the weekend. The ’Hounds went 2-2 in McAllen and brought home a fourth place trophy as a result. Skipper Ram Partida said earning some hardware …

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Greyhounds take tennis tournament

Shown are members of the San Benito Greyhound varsity tennis team, which won the 82nd Annual Heart’s Delight Varsity Tennis Tournament. Shown (from l-r) are Esteban Casas and Cristina Estrella, who won in mixed doubles, and Elizabeth Medina and Brittany Mendez, who won in girls doubles. The team will compete in the District 31-5A Individual Tennis Tournament in Weslaco on March 25 and 26. The team is coached by Dan Hirst. (Staff photo by Francisco E. Jimenez)

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‘Hounds fall to Porter in bi-district clash

By ANDREA MOSQUEDA Special to the NEWS “Wow, look at the line!” exclaimed an official on his way in to the basketball playoff game between the San Benito Greyhounds and the Porter Cowboys Tuesday evening at the San Benito High School varsity gym. At 6:40 p.m., a full 50 minutes before tip-off, the line to …

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DYNASTY: Ladies win third straight district title, advance to state with ’Hounds

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Dub this San Benito Lady ’Hound varsity wrestling program a dynasty, especially when considering that they have won a district championship for the third consecutive year. The Lady ’Hounds, under the direction of head girls wrestling coach Crispin Lopez and assistant coach Leticia Pope, finished the season in …

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HOW ‘BOUT THEM ‘HOUNDS: San Benito back in playoffs; Porter bi-district clash set

Special to the NEWS It’s said time and time again, but what a difference a year makes. For the San Benito Greyhounds, it’s made all the difference in the world. A year ago, the ’Hounds lamented missing the postseason via several missed opportunities. But now, they’re back in the playoffs and will host a Class …

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Bobby Morrow Relays kick off track season

NEWS Staff Report The high school track season kicked off in San Benito Friday at the annual Bobby Morrow Relays, where Greyhound and Lady Greyhound varsity athletes competed. Placing fifth in the 3200 meter run was San Benito’s Brenda Lopez with a time of 12:05. She also placed fourth with a time of 5:34 in …

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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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Partida enters first season as baseball head coach

Special to the NEWS Ram Partida has come full circle. Partida, a San Benito native and longtime coach, will begin his first year as the Greyhounds’ head baseball coach when the high school baseball season kicks off in just over a week. The former assistant took over the reins in the offseason and welcomes back …

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