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Araguz’ induction highlights pro, college, high school careers

By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS PHARR – Ever since he can remember, Leo Araguz has always “wanted to prove people wrong.” The Harlingen native did that many times over as a star kicker for the Cardinals, which he parlayed into a scholarship to Stephen F. Austin State University and eventually, the National Football …

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Cards edge Hawks 21-14 in memorable Bird Bowl

Special to the NEWS HARLINGEN — When it comes to Bird Bowls, it’s almost always a mental game. Both the Harlingen Cardinals and the Harlingen South Hawks boasted talented squads heading into Friday’s Bird Bowl XXI. But behind an experienced squad used to big-game pressure, it was the Redbirds who rule the city once again. …

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WEEK FIVE ROUNDUP: Falcons fall in valiant effort versus Harlingen; Cats lose fourth straight

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com LOS FRESNOS – The Los Fresnos Falcons seemed to have momentum on their side going into Friday night’s game at Leo Aguilar Stadium, but they came up short against the always dangerous Harlingen Cardinals by a score of 31-14. “I’m happy with the way the boys played. I …

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WEEK FIVE PREVIEW: ’Hounds aim for win streak; Falcs to host Cards

By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS PHARR—After an impressive win last week, the San Benito Greyhounds know they can play good football. Now, putting together the season’s first winning streak is next on the agenda. For the second time in three weeks, San Benito goes to PSJA Stadium after an impressive win as they …

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WEEK THREE PREVIEW: Wolverines to host San Benito; Cats up against Gators; Falcs seek third ‘W’

By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS PHARR — After a huge win to open district last week, the San Benito Greyhounds certainly aren’t going to rest on their laurels. The ’Hounds look to make it two straight wins when they go to PSJA Stadium on Friday night to face winless PSJA Memorial. But the …

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ANNIHILATED: Cards rout ’Hounds 54-0 in annual ‘Battle’

By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS HARLINGEN— Sometimes, it’s just not your night. While virtually nothing went right for the San Benito Greyhounds, almost everything was clicking across the field. Harlingen rolled up 359 yards offensively and its defense was downright tenacious as the Cardinals rolled to a 54-0 win at Boggus Stadium on …

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GAMES OF THE WEEK: ’Hounds, Cards set for 84th meeting; Cats at home vs. Huskies

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com HARLINGEN – Week zero of the 2013 Texas High School Football Season is officially in the books, and teams all over the state are now moving forward toward another chance to compete under the Friday night lights. Coming off a sobering loss to the Los Fresnos Falcons Friday …

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WEEK ZERO REPORT: Bobcats top Warriors; Cards fall to S.A. Johnson

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Special to the NEWS SANTA ROSA — There’s no better way to start the season than with a hard-earned victory. And the Rio Hondo Bobcats got just that. Behind early, the Cats roared back and scored a solid 26-16 win on the road over Santa Rosa in their non-district season opener. Want the whole story? …

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