Local Scene: Academic honors
Gilroyan earns bachelor’s degree
Kaylyn Scourbys, of Gilroy, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in history from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn.
Fundraising concert is Sept. 14 at Gavilan Theater
Gilroy Foundation presents its annual fundraiser, “Illuminate the Night” Candlelight Concert, at Gavilan College Theater Sept. 14.
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Tennis: Christopher’s Vong reaches quarterfinals of TCAL tourney
Christopher High boys tennis standout Victor Vong reached the quarterfinals of the TCAL singles tournament, where he was eliminated Thursday with a 6-1, 6-0 loss to Palma’s Mitchell Huntington at Chamisal.
Matthew Ray Plesek
Matthew "Matt" R. Plesek passed away in Watsonville, CA on April 8th as the result of a traffic accident at the age of 33 years. He is survived by his spouse, Stephanie, his sons, Jordan and Austin, his parents, Frank and Nancy Plesek, in laws, William and Linda Pedrazzi and many other family members. Funeral services and a celebration of Matt's life will be held on Wednesday, April 15th, beginning at 10:00 A.M. at the First Presbyterian Church, 2066 San Benito St., Hollister. A reception will follow.
Richard (Dickie) Montoya
Passed away at his Hollister home at the age of 60. Funeral services are pending at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. Friends can call the funeral home at 637-3793 or go to www.blackcoopersander.com for service information. A full obituary will appear in Tuesday's newspaper.
Gilroy’s Wrestling History
The Mustangs have a storied history of wrestling success. They have had seven individual California Interscholastic Federation Champions -- including two in 2012.














