By STEFAN MODRICH | Staff Writer
San Benito has reaped the benefits so far of a challenging non-district schedule, one that has already seen them travel more than 800 miles after opening the year at home against Corpus Christi Calallen.
After playing Victoria West at Callen, at PSJA High, and at Laredo United, the Greyhounds (2-2) are set for an 11 a.m. kickoff Saturday at Midland Lee.
The 47th-ranked Rebels (4-0) are certainly the biggest challenge San Benito will face in its regular season, having suffered a 49-0 defeat at the hands of Midland Lee at home last season.
But the Greyhounds will look to build off a strong offensive performance in last week’s 45-37 shootout loss at Laredo United, in which San Benito put up a season-high 456 yards.
Also in District 32-6A, Harlingen South will have a challenging task in front of them when the Hawks (2-2) head north to face Odessa High at 11 a.m. Saturday. The Bronchos (1-3) are off to a slow start, with their lone win of the season coming against Jefferson County in Fayette, Miss.
In District 16-4A Division I, undefeated La Feria will put its winning streak on the line against Brownsville Rivera at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Sams Stadium. The Lions (4-0) will pit their elite offense, averaging 467 yards per game, against the much-improved defense of the Raiders (1-3) , who have started to see a turnaround under new coach Beto Leal.
Bobcats seek bounce-back
Rio Hondo will travel to face Grulla at 7:30 p.m. Friday looking to go back above .500. The Bobcats (2-2) dropped their contest with Hidalgo 35-17 last Friday. Rio Hondo beat Grulla 55-42 in 2018.
In District 16-4A Division II, Raymondville continues its non-district slate against Kingsville King, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday The Bearkats (3-1) topped King 45-10 in last season’s meeting. Raymondville defeated Brownsville St. Joseph in a blowout last week., 69-14.
The top two teams in District 16-3A Division II will clash in the first week of league play, when Santa Rosa will attempt to avenge a 42-14 loss to Odem. The Warriors (2-1) have won two straight, including a resounding 36-6 win against Progreso, while the Owls (3-1) are coming off a victory over Santa Gertrudis Academy.
Lyford will open play in District 16-3A Division I when it welcomes George West to town at 7:30 p.m. Friday. The Bulldogs (0-3) were on a bye last week.