Christopher High School

After being beaten in sudden death overtime by Monterey last month, the Cougars returned the favor.

Playing without starting pitcher Aly Olvera, who will miss two weeks of action after suffering a concussion during a tournament last weekend, the Christopher High softball team rallied for a “big team win” 5-1 over Watsonville on Thursday.

You can just call them the comeback kids.

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.

SANTA CLARA—The only way Jon Newman could have been better against Wilcox on Saturday is if he threw a perfect game.

Numbers don’t lie. And for Bryant Cid, they lead to roaring accolades.

GILROY — Friday’s crosstown clash between Christopher and Gilroy looked as if it was going to get ugly real fast.

GILROY—The Cougars have been dealt several inconsistencies this season. The loss of their head coach, injuries to standout players and the struggles of playing in the Gabilan Division have thrown a wrench in their year, but at least one thing has stayed the same. The Severance Bell is still theirs.

For the 13 seniors finishing out their Christopher High baseball career, along with every single player for that matter, these last few games of the season are everything. No less than legacy is on the line. And thanks to a heart-stopping, come-from-behind victory against...

SAN JOSE—Christopher set four new school records at the Central Coast Section Track and Field Championship semifinals—and Vanessa Koontz was a part of each one.