Fernando Lares scored his third goal of the year, but it wasn’t enough to lift Gilroy past Watsonville.Â
Lares scored in the second half off an assist from Tony Barredas, but the Wildcatz had already built themselves a solid lead at that point. The undefeated Watsonville topped Gilroy 5-1 at GHS Thursday.Â
The Wildcatz took a 2-0 lead into halftime and scored another before Gilroy answered. Lares’ goal cut Watsonville’s lead to 3-1.Â
Watsonville went on to score twice more before it was through.Â
Gilroy (3-5 overall, 1-1 in league) will be back in action at 5:45 p.m. Jan. 15 at Alvarez.
Cougars fall to Vikings
The Christopher boys soccer team dropped its fourth straight game, falling 1-0 at North Salinas Thursday.Â
The Vikings scored their lone goal in the second half off a shot from Fernando Gonzalez, assisted by Javier Ruelas.
The Cougars (1-5 overal, 0-2 in league) will be back on the field at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday at Palma.Â
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Spartans edge Gilroy
The Mustangs were four points away from picking up their first win in the Monterey Bay League-Gabilian Division, but fell just short.Â
Seaside edged Gilroy 58-54 Thursday at GHS, giving the hosts a 7-7 overall record, 0-2 in league.Â
Stats from this game were not yet available.Â
The Mustangs will look to rebound when they take on Monte Vista Christian at  7 p.m. Tuesday on the road.
Find out when and where your favorite Cougar and Mustang teams are playing this week:Â
CHRISTOPHER
1.9 — Girls Soccer at Notre Dame*, 5:45 p.m.; Wrestling at Buchanan Tournament, TBD
1.10 — Wrestling at Buchanan Tournament, TBD
GILROY
1.9 — Boys Basketball at Pajaro Valley*, 7 p.m.
* denotes league contest
