Tag: track

Former SB track star shines in college

By PETE BANDA   Staff Writer Reporter@sbnewspaper.com All his life, J.c. “kid” Guzman has been what most would call a go-getter. He played through a middle school football game with a cracked rib, made the San Benito varsity football team as a sophomore, and at about 140 pounds, became one of the top wide receivers in …

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On The Right Track- Greyhounds sending large group to area track meet

By ARMANDO GARZA   Special to the NEWS   Anyone who’s followed San Benito Greyhound sports this year knows that every sport has boasted an abundance of something very important: Speed. The ’Hounds used that swiftness on the track this season as well, faring well at last weekend’s District 32-6A meet and notching 10 qualifiers for …

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Rodriguez signs intent to attend Garden City

By PETE BANDA Special to the NEWS Since becoming part of the Lady Greyhound track team, Kristen Marie Rodriguez has been nothing short of spectacular, and after this past Wednesday, she will be continuing her outstanding athletic career at Garden City College in Kansas. During her senior season at San Benito High School, Rodriguez, 18, turned …

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Lady ’Hounds’ Banuelos to play college ball in Oklahoma

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com For Cejay Banuelos, playing college basketball has long been a dream. As of Thursday, her dream became reality when she signed to play basketball at Bacone University in Muskogee, Oklahoma. “It’s pretty amazing,” Banuelos said inside the San Benito High School varsity gymnasium on Thursday after inking a …

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SPORTSMEN OF THE YEAR: Elizondo, Garza recognized with prestigious honor

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Every year, the San Benito News selects two athletes who epitomize what it means to be not only a superior athlete, but more importantly a distinguished student. Jackie Elizondo and Jamail Garza, San Benito High School student athletes who graduated with their senior class on Friday, definitely fit …

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San Benito runners advance to area

NEWS Staff Report The San Benito Greyhound and Lady Greyhound varsity track teams competed at the District 31-5A track meet at PSJA Stadium on Thursday, April 11, and Saturday, April 13. Placing seventh in the discus with a throw of 91’6” was San Benito’s Rebecca Hartman; running 12:02.1 in the 3200 meter run was Brenda …

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Noyola places second at Yellow Jacket Relays

NEWS Staff Report ELSA – The San Benito High School varsity boys’ track team competed at the Yellow Jacket Relays at Edcouch-Elsa High School on Friday, April 5. Isaac Osorio, Armando Medrano, Gabriel Vasquez and JD Alonzo placed fourth in the 400 meter relay with a time of 44.25. Gabriel Noyola placed second in the …

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JV track places third at competition

NEWS Staff Report WESLACO – The San Benito High School boys’ junior varsity track team performed well at the District 31-5A meet held at Bobby Lackey Stadium on Thursday. At the meet, JC Hernandez, Anthony Noyola, Jesse Ibanez and Javier Ortiz competed in the 400 meter relay and placed third with a time of 46.31. …

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Freshmen competitors place at Weslaco track tourney

NEWS Staff Report WESLACO – The San Benito High School freshmen boys’ track team competed at a 31-5A district meet held at Bobby Lackey Stadium on Thursday, April 4. Competing in the 400 meter relay were John Belmares, Nicholas Rosales, Jacob Zuniga and Alex Castillo, who collectively placed third with a time of 47.10. Joshua …

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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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