Christopher High School

GILROY—It’s been quite a season for Jacob Moen and the Christopher football team. The senior linebacker and tight end helped the Cougars to a Monterey Bay League Pacific Division title, a Central Coast Section playoff berth, their fourth straight Severance Bowl title as well as retaining the South County Championship crown for the second year in a row.

After dropping its first game of the Aptos Tournament, Christopher rebounded with two big wins to close it out. 

GILROY—Alex Garcia etched his name into the Christopher record books last season when he became the first wrestler in school history to medal at state. This year, he’s looking to further cement his legacy and become the first Cougar to bring home a California Interscholastic Federation state title.

Gilroy and Watsonville battled for 80 minutes, but needed extra time to decide a winner. 

The Gilroy girls basketball team started its season off on the right foot. 

GILROY—Last year, Christopher’s Olivia Tabron was snubbed of a First Team honor and made it her goal not to let it happen again.

GILROY—On Friday, Christopher’s Carly McPolin signed her letter of intent to play rugby next season at Lindenwood University. The thing is, McPolin has never played a game of rugby in her life.

GILROY—When looking back at the Cougars season, the question isn’t what they did this year, but rather what didn’t they?

GILROY—The future of Christopher boys water polo looks bright—especially now that it has the league Freshman of the Year on its roster.

GILROY—Though tears streamed down the faces of several senior Christopher football players, Coach Tim Pierleoni told them to hold their heads up high—after all, this is a team of champions.