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Before the season started, Anzar High senior Diego Avila believed he could become the second runner in as many years from the San Juan Bautista school to win an individual Central Coast Section title.

San Benito girls soccer head coach Ben Alvarez didn't want to put pressure on his young team before Tuesday's match against Gilroy, but he knew the team was well aware the Balers needed a win to keep its slim playoff hopes alive.

John Ellis hits a 4-over-par 76 at Spyglass Hill, playing even

As Jesse Owens was capturing four gold medals at the 1936 Summer

Each week recognize one area male and female athlete for their performance on the field of play. This week's are:

GILROY — Christopher’s head football coach Tim Pierleoni has been to the Silicon Valley Youth Classic before, but only as an assistant.

Christopher High junior wrestler Jimmie Lopez won the 108-pound title in Mid-Cals on Saturday night with a 10-2 major decision over Paso Robles’ Kameron Morones in the finals at Gilroy High.

Allison Duross doesn’t get intimidated whenever she has to play the best teams in the Central Coast Section. After all, the Christopher High junior outside hitter/opposite plays her club ball with City Beach, which has many of their players on the rosters of high-profile...

A sophomore who leads his team in goals and assists is a rare find in high school soccer. Attacking midfielders who match highlight-worthy finishing skills with a passion for the game don’t exactly grow on trees, either.