Sports

Christopher volleyball is on the rise.  Last year’s team qualified for the Central Coast Section playoffs for the first time since 2019 and lost the post-season opener. This year’s squad moved up a division in the league hierarchy, competed fiercely during the regular season and...

The San Jose Sports Hall of Fame honors those who have made extraordinary contributions in the sports world and are South Bay legends. On Nov. 13, the Hall of Fame added four new members and one was Gilroy boxer Robert Guerrero. Another Gilroyan, Nola Matthews,...

Christopher HS Football (9-2 overall, 6-0 BVAL Mt. Hamilton Division) Recent results: Lost 21-14 vs. Menlo (CCS D2) Upcoming games: Season over. NOTE: Menlo scored late in the fourth quarter to beat the Cougars. For CHS, quarterback Jaxen Robinson completed 17-of-23 passes for 154 yards and one...

Christopher HS Football (9-1 overall, 6-0 BVAL Mt. Hamilton Division) Recent results: Won 31-7 at Live Oak Upcoming games: 7pm Nov. 15 vs. Menlo (CCS D2) NOTES: Jaxen Robinson completed 18-of-26 passes for 285 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Cougars. Evan Vernon caught three for...

Coaches Sonya Beck and Michael Nguyen are building the volleyball program at Gilroy High and progress and success are evident.  After a dry spell of down years, the Mustangs rolled through the Blossom Valley Athletic League, West Valley Division last season with an 11-1 record....

Christopher HS Football (7-1 overall, 4-0 BVAL Mt. Hamilton Division) Recent results: Won 32-7 vs. Leigh Upcoming games: 7:15pm Nov. 8 at Live Oak NOTES: Cougars routed Longhorns behind Jaxen Robinson’s 23-for-33 passing day for 301 yards and three touchdowns. Evan Vernon caught nine balls for 120...

Last year’s Gilroy football team finished the season 0-10, running their losing streak up to 13. But Coach Dillon Babb’s turnaround of the Mustangs is in full swing and this year is different. After a couple close losses in an 0-4 start this season,...

Christopher HS Football (7-1 overall, 4-0 BVAL Mt. Hamilton Division) Recent results: Won 43-20 vs. Oak Grove Upcoming games: 7:15pm Oct. 31 vs. Leigh NOTES: Cougars host Leigh and then close the regular season at Live Oak. CHS leads the league by one game over Santa Teresa,...

Christopher HS Football (7-1 overall, 4-0 BVAL Mt. Hamilton Division) Recent results: Won 35-7 vs. Lincoln; Won 43-20 vs. Oak Grove Upcoming games: 7:15pm Oct. 31 vs. Leigh NOTES: The league leading Cougars keep rolling. Against Oak Grove, Jaxen Robinson completed 15-of-27 passes for 219 yards and...

“We’re road dogs,” said Christopher quarterback Jaxen Robinson, after the Cougars traveled to Santa Teresa and beat the Saints, the second straight win away from home over the two toughest league opponents. Christopher kicked off loop play with a 45-28 win at Branham and...