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February 20, 2026

Christopher baseball nails third CCS title in five years

Christopher baseball’s 2024 Central Coast Section playoff run of three victories gave them their third CCS title in five non-Covid years, following first-place trophies in 2019 and 2022.  In one amazing week in May, CHS won in different ways, with the latter two being dramatic...

Historic win for Christopher boy soccer team

Tuesday’s game between CHS and GHS was definitely one for the books. In the six years that the two teams have played each other, Christopher earned its very first victory against Gilroy in soccer.

Cody Ahola commits to play football at the Air Force Academy

When Cody Ahola suffered a devastating injury a week before the season-opener in March, he was understandably melancholic. After all, the junior season for many high school athletes are key in the recruiting process.  “When I got injured, I thought it would put a halt...

Prep Roundup: Jan. 30

Eight Gilroy wrestlers left Palma High victorious Tuesday night. The Mustangs topped the hosts 57-15, losing only one match — heavyweight Santino Orozco lost 6-4 — and  forfeiting two (122 and 140). Nikko Villarreal (154) and Paul Fox (162) maintained their unblemished records, each notching a 'w' at the bout. Villarrel won his match by pin, while Fox won by fall.  Julian Carabajal (172) had the tough task of facing Palma's best wrestler, Martin Martinez. Carbajal was able to get the cradle in the third period to win by fall at 5:25. Gavin Melendez (108) got a nearside cradle at 1:14 to win by fall. Will Calderon (115) also won by fall at 5:03 of his bout.  Victor Daza (128) won by a 9-4 decision, while Victor Olmos (134) won by fall at 3:45. Lupe Jimenez (145) won by pin.  Gilroy won the 184, 197 and 220 lb. bouts by forfeit. BOYS BASKETBALL Seaside defensive limits Cougars

Christopher girls soccer team reaches third CCS title game in four years

For the third time in four years, the Christopher High girls soccer team has advanced to a Central Coast Section playoff championship match.  The Cougars made it happen after a riveting 2-1 overtime win over Menlo School in a Division II semifinal Wednesday. The No....

Prep Football: Cougars fall to Carmel in thrilling battle

CARMEL—Heading into Saturday’s contest Christopher coach Tim Pierleoni said Carmel would be one of the team’s toughest opponents all season—and he was right.

Wrestling: Freshman’s gutsy victory highlights Mid-Cals quarterfinals

Javin Aragon looked to be in a difficult spot when he inadvertently tweaked his knee early in his match Friday night.

One giant leap: Romero finally off to state

For Haley Romero and Nolan Dozier, it was all about redemption. Romero, a Christopher senior, and Dozier a senior from Sobrato, had their fair share of heartbreak over the years in the Central Coast Section Track and Field Championships.

Prep Roundup: Sept. 12

The Gilroy boys water polo team dropped it's third straight game.

Prep Roundup: Dec. 9

It took the Mustangs about 10 minutes to find their groove against Greenfield and once they did, they were practically unstoppable.

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