UPDATED: Greyhounds return to action Friday morning; community pep rally tonight
(Photo by Mathew Zuniga)Starting quarterback Christian Sierra warms up during afternoon practice for the San Benito Greyhounds on Tuesday. By ANGELICA CHAVEZ Special to the NEWS Dan Gomez is the type...
View ArticleDRESS REHEARSAL: ’Hounds optimistic after 30-7 scrimmage victory
(Photo by Edward Cruz)San Benito Greyhounds quarterback Cristian Sierra leaps over a PSJA North defender during the team’s sole scrimmage held at PSJA Stadium on Friday morning. By ARMANDO GARZA...
View ArticleGreyhounds begin Gomez era against Edinburg Friday
(Photo by Edward Cruz)San Benito Greyhounds signal-caller Cristian Sierra is pictured during mid-pass at Friday morning’s scrimmage action against PSJA North. By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS It...
View ArticleKABOOM! ’Hounds explode in 53-7 shellacking of Edinburg
(Photo by T.J. Tijerina)Running back Gabriel Vasquez put on a clinic for the San Benito Greyhounds on Friday, rushing for four touchdowns against the Edinburg Bobcats en route to a 53-7 shellacking. By...
View Article’Hounds on road against East Thursday
(Photo by T.J. Tijerina)Senior running back Gabriel Vasquez of the San Benito Greyhounds is seen looking for running room against the Edinburg Bobcats on Friday, Aug. 29. By ARMANDO GARZA Special to...
View ArticleTurnovers hurt ’Hounds in 42-14 loss to East
By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS (Staff photo by Ray Quiroga)San Benito Greyhound quarterback Cristian Sierra is seen launching a pass on Thursday against Weslaco East at Bobby Lackey Stadium....
View Article’Hounds to face high-octane Memorial offense
(Photo by T.J. Tijerina)Shown speeding through the Weslaco East defense at Bobby Morrow Stadium on Friday is San Benito’s J.R. Gaitan, who has proven himself as one of many offensive weapons for the...
View ArticlePHOTO 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...
View ArticleWEEK 3 ROUNDUP: ’Hounds show heart in Stangs loss; Cats fall to Sinton;...
By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS (Photos by Jessica Tijerina)Gabriel Vasquez (above) was one of the bright spots in the San Benito Greyhounds’ 42-28 defeat to McAllen Memorial at Bobby Morrow...
View ArticleFOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: Five reasons to be excited for the ’Hounds
(Photo by T.J. Tijerina)Quarterback Cristian Sierra of the San Benito Greyhounds looks for room to maneuver at Bobby Morrow Stadium on Friday, Sept. 12, against the McAllen Memorial Mustangs. By...
View Article’Hounds return to action against Hanna Saturday
(Photos by T.J. Tijerina)San Benito Greyhounds running back Gabriel Vasquez is seen leading a block for ballcarrier Javier Ortiz, a wide receiver. Handing off was quarterback Cristian Sierra in the...
View ArticleFalcons, ’Hounds in big 32-6A tilt
(Staff photo by Ray Quiroga)San Benito Greyhound quarterback Cristian Sierra is seen breaking a tackle during Saturday night’s game against Hanna in Brownsville. By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS...
View ArticleDrawing 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...
View ArticleSTATEMENT MADE: Greyhounds defeat Los Fresnos in 17-14 thriller
(Photos by T.J. Tijerina and Jessica Tijerina)San Benito Greyhounds quarterback Cristian Sierra is seen during Friday night’s matchup against the Los Fresnos Falcons. Also pictured is defensive lineman...
View ArticleRival cheerleaders show school spirit on storefront
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View ArticleTHIS IS WAR: ’Hounds vs. Cards on Friday for bragging rights, district lead
By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS (Photo by T.J. Tijerina)Quarterback Cristian Sierra, who was named the San Benito News Player of the Week for the second consecutive time, will lead the San Benito...
View ArticleREMARKABLE RALLY: ’Hounds erase 18-point deficit to rock Cards in stunning...
(Photos by T.J. Tijerina and Karen Tijerina)San Benito Greyhounds quarterback Cristian Sierra (No. 3) and wide receiver Armando Medrano (No. 4) are seen during Friday night’s epic Battle of the Arroyo...
View ArticlePHOTO GALLERY: 2014 Battle of the Arroyo Comeback Special
(Photos by T.J. Tijerina, Jessica Tijerina and Karen Tijerina) The San Benito Greyhounds celebrated what may go down as one of the team’s most emotional and thrilling come-from-behind victories ever...
View ArticleBIG GAME NO. 3: San Benito, Veterans Memorial to decide 32-6A leader
(Photo by Karen Tijerina)Running back Gabriel Vasquez of the San Benito Greyhounds currently leads the team in rushing. By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS BROWNSVILLE – At around 10 p.m. on Saturday...
View ArticleCONSIDER THIS: Let’s get over these ‘Battle’ scars already
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor edi...@sbnewspaper.com Michael Rodriguez I don’t want to live in a world where Manny Gomez has to apologize for his intensity, or where it becomes front page news...
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