Sports

SAN JOSE—After graduating six standout seniors last year, this season's young Gilroy team knew it would have to rebuild. As it turned out, the Mustangs didn't need much time; construction is well ahead of schedule.

GILROY—The Christopher volleyball team made the move to the Monterey Bay League’s tough Gabilan Division last season, joining powerhouse teams such as Salinas, San Benito and Notre Dame. The perennial favorites took the top three spots, but the Cougars proved they deserved to be there, too and finished fourth in the division with a 14-18 overall record. Now that it has a year of experience under its belt, Christopher is looking to infiltrate the top three.

The Cougars baseball team kicked off Monterey Bay League-Gabilan competition with a 4-3 win over Palma at home Tuesday.

The Gavilan Rams rallied to a 14-13 fourth-quarter lead before

The Christopher softball team is red hot right now and shows no signs of slowing down.

The Gilroy High wrestling program is the gold standard in the Central Coast Section, having won 14 consecutive championships. The Mustangs are virtually unbeatable in section, with quality wrestlers in just about every weight class. Such is the dominance of Gilroy that it could beat a solid San Benito squad 54-12 on Dec. 14 in the Monterey Bay League Gabilan Division opener for both teams.

Pairing and seeding for the Central Coast Section field hockey playoffs have been announced.

The Christopher girls tennis team got its season off to a strong start, sweeping Live Oak 7-0 during its scrimmage Wednesday.