The Wolf Watch: Calgary finishes strong but barely misses playoffs
A furious last-week push was not quite enough for Dustin Wolf and the Calgary Flames to catch either the Minnesota Wild or the St. Louis Blues for the final West playoff spot.
Down the stretch, Calgary coach Ryan Huska chose Wolf as his goalie in...
Gilroy softball wins eight of nine, including shutout of Hollister
The Gilroy softball program rose to new heights last year and is continuing to excel again this season.
After solid campaigns in 2022 and 2023, the Mustangs really took off. In 2024, they went 21-7 and competed in the Central Coast Section Open Division playoffs,...
Sports roundup: CHS baseball improves to 9-5; boys volleyball at 8-0 in league
Christopher HS baseball (9-5 overall, 3-1 BVAL Mt. Hamilton)
Recent results: Won 4-1 vs. Pioneer; lost 3-2 (13 innings) at Pioneer; won 18-2 at Gilroy
Upcoming games: 4pm April 16 vs. Branham; 4pm April 16 at Branham
NOTES: In the victory over Pioneer, Jacob Vasquez went 2-for-3...
South County native Dustin Wolf sparkles in leading Calgary to crucial win at San Jose
Monday night’s road game in San Jose against the struggling Sharks was a must-win for Calgary. The Flames were in a last-ditch effort to catch the Minnesota Wild in the race for a playoff berth.
The Sharks dominated early but Calgary’s netminder Dustin Wolf, a...
Sports Roundup: CHS baseball and boys volleyball lead leagues
Christopher HS baseball (7-4 overall, 2-0 BVAL Mt. Hamilton)
Recent results: Won 5-1 vs. Leland; won 7-0 at Leland
Upcoming games: 4pm April 2 vs. Pioneer; 4pm April 4 at Pioneer
NOTES: In the opener of the two-game series against the Chargers, Jacob Huerta and Liam Aragon...
The Wolf Watch: Dustin Wolf and the Flames visit San Jose to play the Sharks
Come to San Jose on April 7 to watch Dustin Wolf and the Flames play the Sharks at the SAP Center. Bring signs that say, “Gilroy born: Dustin Wolf” or “Morgan Hill’s proud of Dustin.” It’s a 7:30pm game time.
Wolf, the Flames’ starting goalie,...
The Wolf Watch: Gilroy garlic is ‘the smell of home’
ESPN.com hockey writer Greg Wyshynski recently interviewed Dustin Wolf, South County native and goalie for the Calgary Flames. He described a drive through Gilroy. “Drive through its farmland, open the windows and the pungent odor of the garlic harvest envelops your olfactory system like...
Christopher boys basketball wins first CCS championship
The holy grail has been attained. In a landmark season, the Christopher boys basketball team captured the school’s first Central Coast Section championship with three playoff wins. The title came in a 51-50 thriller over Westmont on March 1 at Santa Clara High.
On the...
CHS girls climb the mountaintop, again
Changes, changes and changes were in store for the Christopher girls basketball program in 2024-25. Departure of a crew of seniors who elevated the program the previous two seasons resulted in a new look and new leaders. A new coaching staff. And new basketball...
The Wolf Watch: Goalie sets Flames record
Dustin Wolf made 26 saves to give Calgary a 1-0 win over Montreal on March 8. That shutout put Wolf in the Flames’ record books as the first rookie goalie to garner three shutouts in his first full season. The result also edged Calgary...
