By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWSThe San Benito High School boys’ and girls’ cross-country teams are starting the 2026 season this Friday, August 7, at home. The Greyhound varsity runners are to follow. San Benito is then competing in Mission on a Friday before an open date the following week. RIO HONDORio Hondo High School runners are opening their cross-country season this weekend in Edcouch at the 38th annual Yellow Jacket Invitational. “It’s a meet that we host, and a meet that schools reach out to plan to attend each year,” Coach Torris said.