Christopher High School

GILROY — The old adage says it takes a village to raise a child.

A big fifth inning lifted the Christopher baseball team passed Scotts Valley Wednesday.

GILROY — Like a closer in baseball, Manny Salcedo took the reigns to finish the job against Salinas.

Gilroy is continuing its winning ways.

Christopher ended a five-game losing streak thanks to a breakout offensive effort to beat Sobrato, 10-5 at Gavilan College.

Ally Foster further secured her identity as one of the premier track and field athletes in the state with a first place finish at the prestigious Arcadia Invitational Saturday in Los Angeles.

Christopher outhit Monterey 9-6 Tuesday, but couldn't best the Toredores in the runs column.

The Christopher boys volleyball team has won its ninth straight game.

GILROY — Nothing was going to stop the Avis Kelley Invitational from going on Saturday: Not the rain, not the condemned bleachers and not the semipro football game scheduled for that night.

SALINAS — Seven Gilroy-area ballers will get their chance to shine once more this season as they take the court for the 7th Annual North-South High School All-Star Basketball Classic Friday at the Boys and Girls Club in Salinas.