Christopher High School

SAN JOSE—The Central Coast Section Track and Field Championships happens to be one of the rare sporting events where coming in second or third place is almost a win in itself.

Justin Hale, Sam Aptekar, Jimmy Lemberger and Makaio Duyao were the go-to guys for their respective teams all season and Wednesday their value was recognized with All-League honors.

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.

Emmanuel Salcedo was instramental for the Christopher boys volleyball team this season, leading it to back-to-back playoff berths. The senior outside hitter, who coach Karrie Gonzalez called her “MVP” after the team's last game, was recognized with three Monterey Bay All-League honors Tuesday.

ATHERTON—There was no shortage of opportunities for Christopher in its Central Coast Section quarterfinals matchup against Sequoia. The Cougars got seven runners on, five into scoring position and three stood 90 feet from home plate—but none made it home.

GILROY—Everett Alvarez had the tying and winning runs standing on the corners in the top of the seventh inning. With three runs already across and only one out recorded, the fate of the season was in the hands of Christopher’s Tyler Fhurong—literally.

GILROY—Get as many individuals to qualify for the Central Coast Section Tournament—that was Christopher’s goal heading into the Monterey Bay League Master’s Meet. With eight individuals and two relay teams qualifying for 15 events, the Cougars consider that a goal achieved.

Christopher's bats were hot against Milpitas, but it just couldn't turn basehits into runs.

Seedings times and locations for the Central Coast Section's baseball and softball playoffs are out and three local teams are three.

Six freshmen recorded a Top 5 finish at the Central Coast Section Swimming Championships Saturday.