Gavilan College

For the sixth straight year, the Gavilan volleyball team is headed to the playoffs. 

EUREKA—Gavilan was 40 seconds away from ending the season with a ‘W’ in Eureka, but the College of the Redwoods squad had other plans. With just three seconds left, the Corsairs’ John Tanner Westby kicked a 40-yard field goal to tie the game at 35-all and send it into overtime.

Each week we will recognize one area male and female athlete for their performances. This week's are:

GAVILAN RAMS

The Gavilan women's team picked up its first win of the young season, beating Reedley 77-74 at home Wednesday. 

The Gavilan men's basketball team dropped its third straight game Tuesday night. 

Samantha Nydam led Gavilan with 11 kills, helping it to a 3-0 sweep of Ohlone Friday at home. 

GILROY—The Golden Coast League portion of Gavilan’s 2014 football experience ended on a high note Saturday night as the Rams raced past the Monterey Peninsula College Lobos 45-41 at the Garcia-Elder Sports Complex.

Last year was rough for the Gavilan women’s basketball team. An already small team—the roster maxed out at 11 players—was reduced to only five or six players at one point thanks to injuries. Those remaining struggled on the court and their record reflected it as the Rams finished 3-22 overall last year. The year before wasn’t any easier and Gavilan finished the season with a 1-24 mark.

Gavilan snapped a two-game skid, topping Skyline 3-1 on the road Tuesday.