Prep Roundup: Jan. 16

The Gilroy boys basketball team topped Pajaro Valley in Wednesday’s league contest.
The Mustangs throttled past the Grizzlies 74-17 on the road to improve to 2-1 in league and 6-9 overall.
Chris Chang led all scorers with 27 points, including seven 3-pointers. 
The Mustangs will play host to Alvarez at 7 p.m. Friday. 
Balers top Cougars
San Benito jumped out to a 10-point lead over Christopher at halftime that it wouldn’t give back. 
The Cougars fell 65-47 to the Balers on the road Wednesday, dropping to 1-1 in league play at 8-5 overall on the season. 
Senior Shane Suttles led all scorers, posting 18 points — including two 3-pointers. Chad Hartman and Evan Shapiro both scored eight for the Cougars. 
Robbie Skinner led the Balers with 16 points. Shraee Harrison posted 13, while RJ Collins scored 10.
The Cougars will be back on the court at 7 p.m. Friday at Palma.
GIRLS SOCCER
San Benito blanks Gilroy
Gilroy was down four starters and without substitutions heading into Wednesday’s contest with San Benito, but it managed to keep things close.
The Balers did, however, beat the Mustangs 2-0 in Hollister. The loss drops Gilroy to 2-6 on the season, 1-1 in league.
The defensive line — made up of Monica Ruelas, Jackie Gomez, Cassidy Lawrence and Jackie Andrade — held off San Benito’s offense for most of the game. 
“Senior and goalie Alejandra Aceves made some phenomenal stops to keep Gilroy in the game,” Gilroy coach Mario Gomez said via email. 
The Mustangs will continue their roadtrip with a 5:45 p.m. game Friday at Salinas.