Christopher High School

GILROY—The last time Christopher and Gilroy met, it took just one big inning to put the game. This time, it was Gilroy’s turn.

As a teenager, Christopher’s Athletic Director Darren Yafai dreamed of playing lacrosse. He knew the game inside and out, learning all the skills from his father, who had played in Canada. He frequently talked lacrosse with Gary Podesta—the head coach of the Santa Clara University team at the time—during his shift at Nob Hill where he bagged groceries. There was only one thing stopping Yafai from playing—Gilroy didn’t have a team.

GILROY—The Christopher diving team proved it’s the best the in Pacific Division.

Seaside was within one run of Christopher heading into the top of the fourth, trailing 5-4, but then the Cougars pounced into action.

When Gilroy’s Kimberly Davis and San Benito’s Corey Latham woke up Saturday morning, the two seniors couldn’t help but think about the possibility that they would be swimming in their final individual events of their high school career.

Christopher already trailed 3-0 heading into the final half inning at Leigh Saturday—but the hosts weren't done.

Christopher racked up 12 hits en route to an 8-3 win over Monte Vista Christian Tuesday at home. The win was its fifth straight. 

SALINAS — Christopher entered Monday’s Monterey Bay League Finals with a goal to shoot 425 as a team. The Cougars did one better and shot a 424.

Despite scoring three late runs, the Christopher softball team held off Salinas and picked up a much needed league win Thursday.

SAN JOSE — Christopher linebacker Jacob Moen was a force to be reckoned with all season long.