FOOTBALL: Rams’ excitement builds as Week 1 approaches
Omar Kharroub feels the difference. Tim Rodriguez notices it too. And both Gavilan College sophomore football players have a hunch that everyone else soon will as well.
Prep Roundup: Sept. 10
The Gilroy field hockey team opened its season on a high note, despite some offseason challenges.
Despite loss, Gilroy girls soccer team sees bright future
After 80 minutes of regulation and 20 minutes of overtime, the Gilroy and San Benito girls soccer teams were tied 1-1 and headed to a penalty kick shootout to decide the outcome of their Central Coast Section Division III playoff semifinal on Wednesday.
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Giacalone trip to NASCAR race is electrical
The Giacalone Electrical Services family had a special reason to attend the Dodge/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma's Infineon Speedway on June 26 – the Gilroy company had its logo emblazoned on the No. 17 DeWalt Power Tools Ford driven by Matt Kenseth. The Giacolones enjoyed the fruits of their sponsorship, a day of hanging out with the stars of NASCAR in pit lane. Kenseth finished 11th in the race, which was won by Tony Stewart in the No. 20 Home Depot Chevrolet.
Junior Little League: Gilroy tops Nevada at Western Regionals
VANCOUVER, WASH.—The Gilroy Junior All Stars had an extra day of preparation—and waiting—before their first game in the Junior Western Regional tournament. While they were bouncing on their heels to take the field, the All Stars, representing Northern California, discovered the meaning of the old adage “patience is a virtue.”
WRESTLING: CCS Day 1 recap
Gilroy High sits in first place and will have seven wrestlers in the semifinals after the first day of the Central Coast Section Championships on Friday at Independence in San Jose. The Mustangs have 123.5 points, while second place Palma has 86 points. Meanwhile, Christopher High is in 14th with two wrestlers through to the semis.
Basketball: Strictly Hoops girls club team to start in South Valley
The Strictly Hoops girls club basketball program is starting a team for South Valley players from eighth grade through high school.




















