Prep Roundup: Oct. 15

The Gilroy cross country team got a taste of what to expect at the Central Coast Section Championships this year.
The team ran at the Crystal Springs Invitational Saturday, the same course that will be run at the CCS finals. 
Despite the difficulty of the course, three Mustangs were still able to find success. 
Sean Kaufman was the first to cross the finish line for the GHS varsity team,  finishing in 17:41. He was followed by teammate Kairo Barroso who finished in 18:00. 
For the girls, Monica Ruelas finished the course in a solid time of 21:05. Bianca Becerra, despite tripping and scrapping up her knees in the first mile, finished in 24:58 for the Mustangs. 
Freshman Jonathan Viveros broke his personal record of 18:09, finishing the course in 17:51. 
Gilroy will be back in action at the Monterey Bay Invitational at Toro Park Saturday. 
FIELD HOCKEY
Christopher tops Santa Catalina
The Christopher field hockey team shutout Santa Catalina Thursday on the road.
The Cougars won 2-0 behind goals from Sherelle Butler and Melanie Tanaka to improve to 6-1 in league play.
Christopher will play at Monterey at 3:30 p.m. today. 
St. Francis hands Gilroy first loss of the season
The Gilroy field hockey team was handed its first loss of the season, falling 6-2 to St. Francis at home Thursday. 

VOLLEYBALL
Christopher tops Watsonville
The Christopher volleyball team dropped its first set against Watsonville, but rebounded with three dominant sets over the visitors. 
The Cougars won 3-1 over Watsonville at home Thursday, defeating the Wildcatz 19-25, 25-23, 25-18, 25-17. 
Oliva Tabron brought her A-game, racking up 20 kills for CHS. She was complemented by Cheyanne Dela Merced who had 48 assists and 15 digs in the game. 
Marielle Gomez led the way in digs with 16, followed by Emily Buchner and Michelle Toves who each had 15. 
Christopher (8-6 overall, 3-4 in league) will be back on the court at 6:30 p.m. Thursday to play at North Salinas. 
GIRLS WATER POLO
Monterey downs Gilroy
Monterey came out swinging, but Gilroy had no answer for its punches.
The Mustangs fell 18-6 to Monterey at home Thursday. 
Monterey scored seven times in the first quarter alone, helping them jump out to an 11-2 lead at the half. 
Gilroy was able to score three times in the final quarter — it’s most in the game — but it just wasn’t enough. 
The Mustangs will face Harbor at 7 p.m. today at Watsonville High.