Prep Roundup: April 23

Christopher won its third straight game Tuesday and now has a winning record for the first time this season. 
After winning two straight against San Benito last week, the Cougars beat Monterey 9-5 at home. They are now 10-9 overall, 6-5 in league play. 
Christopher led 6-0—scoring a run in the second, three in the third and two in the fourth—heading into the top of the fifth. The Toreadores put up a four-spot in the fifth and the home team answered with a run in the bottom of the inning to lead 7-4. 
Monterey added one more in the top of the sixth, but that’s all it could muster up. The Cougars, on the other hand, scored two more runs in the bottom of the inning for the final. 
Bryan Easton was stellar on the mound. He allowed five runs—zero earned—on six hits, while striking out four and walking one in seven innings. He was solid at the plate, too. He drove in two RBIs on two hits and scored a run.
Gordy Papalias led the Cougars with two RBIs and two runs on three hits—including a triple. Makaio Duyao was 2 for 3 and also had two RBIs and scored a run. 
Anthony Rodriguez went 1 for 3 for Christopher and racked up three runs. 
The two teams will square off again today at 4 p.m. at the Sollecito Baseball Diamond in Monterey. 
Cowboys win by walk-off over Gilroy
Salinas topped Gilroy by a walk-off to win 3-2 Tuesday in Salinas. 
Both teams scored two runs in the fifth inning to be locked in a 2-2 tie. 
The Mustangs’ ace, Justin Hale, was stellar once again but couldn’t get the job done. He pitched 7.1 innings and allowed two runs, one earned, on three hits. He struck out three and walked one. 
Alex Benavides was brought in for relief and was handed the loss. He gave up a run on two hits and struck out two. 
Benavides and Jimmy Lemberger each had an RBI on a hit for the Mustangs. Jon Jon Castro and Daniel Colmer scored the runs. 
Gilroy (5-15 overall, 2-9 in league) look to rebound in their 4 p.m. contest today against Salinas at home. 
BOYS GOLF
Mustangs take second at Black Horse
Gilroy’s Magnus Myhr shot a 36 for even par and led the Mustangs to a second place finish at their league meet Wednesday at Black Horse Golf Course in Seaside. It was the final league meet of the season.
North Monterey County combined for 218 points for first. Gilroy scored a 235. Alvarez was third with 250 points, Alisal fourth with 255 and North Salinas fifth with 301. Watsonville took sixth with no score.
Avery Trevino was second for the Mustangs with a 47 and Alex Bakita carded a 49. Nick Triolo scored a 51, Desmon Hernandez a 52 and Chris Miceli shot a 61. 
Gilroy has its eyes on a title and will get its shot at the Monterey Bay League Finals which kick off at 1 p.m. Monday at the The Club at Crazy Horse in Salinas.
LACROSSE
Aptos beats Christopher
The Cougars knew getting past Aptos was a tough team and the Mariners lived up to their name. 
Aptos beat Christopher 13-6 Wednesday on the road. 
Christopher was knocking on the door at the end of the first quarter and trailed the Mariners 4-2. 
Aptos pulled away in the second, however, scoring three goals to the Cougars’ one to take a 7-3 lead at halftime. 
Each team notched a goal in the third. Christopher added two more in the fourth, but Aptos scored five. 
Christopher (6-3 overall, 4-3 in league) will be back in action at 4 p.m. Friday at York. 
BOYS VOLLEYBALL
Cougars fall to Palma
Christopher and Palma took each other to the wire, but unfortunately for the Cougars it was the Chieftains who came out on top. 
Palma won the first set 25-23, but Christopher rebounded with a 25-23 victory in set two. The Cheiftains took the next two, 25-20, 25-16. 
Stats were not yet available. 
Christopher (9-9 overall, 5-4 in league) will play its regular season finale at 6:30 p.m. tonight against Gonzales. 
Monterey sweeps Mustangs
Gilroy lost in straight sets to the Toreadores Tuesday in Monterey. 
The Mustangs fell 18-25, 16-25, 17-25. Stats were not available. 
Gilroy (4-13) will play its season finale at 6:30 p.m. today against Alisal at home. 
SOFTBALL
Cougars fall to Balers
Christopher dropped its second straight league game, falling 4-1 to San Benito Tuesday at Veteran’s Park. 
Stats and scoring from this game were not yet available. 
The Cougars (7-8 overall, 2-4 in league) will have some time to regroup before they take on Notre Dame. The two teams square off at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday in Salinas.
Find out when and where your favorite Cougar and Mustang teams are in action this week:
CHRISTOPHER
4.23 — Track at Salinas*, 3:30 p.m.; Baseball at Monterey*, at Sollecito Baseball Diamond, 4 p.m.; Boys volleyball vs. Gonzales*, regular season and home finale, 6:30 p.m.
4.24 — Swimming vs. Gilroy*, 3:30 p.m.; Baseball vs. Palma*, 4 p.m.; Lacrosse at York*, 4 p.m.; Gymnastics at Gilroy High, 5:30 p.m.
4.25 — Gymnastics at Gilroy High, noon

GILROY
4.23 — Track at Monterey*, 3:30 p.m.; Baseball vs. Salinas*, 4 p.m.; Softball vs. North Salinas*, 4:30 p.m.;  Boys volleyball vs. Alisal*, home and regular season finale, 6:30 p.m.
4.24 — Swimming at Christopher*, 3:30 p.m.; Badminton at James Lick, 4 p.m.; Gymnastics, home meet, 5:30 p.m.; Baseball at San Benito*, at Veteran’s Park, 7 p.m.
4.25 — Track at Alisal Invitational, 9:30 a.m.; Gymnastics, home meet, noon
*Denotes league contest