Gilroy High School

For Moses Mirabal, it was personal.  Wrestling in the 138-pound title match in the Mid-Cals Classic tournament on Jan. 21, the Gilroy High junior was squaring off against an opponent from Oklahoma power Tuttle High. Just two-and-a-half weeks earlier, Mirabal lost a close match in...

At times pressed by its counterpart from across town, the Gilroy High boys volleyball team kept its Tri-County Athletic League record untainted with a three-set victory (25-21, 25-8, 25-20) over visiting Christopher High on Thursday night.

After being beat 20-8 last month by Harbor, the Cougars returned the favor.

GILROY—Not many field hockey games end with the teams practicing corner shots on one another, but that’s the type of relationship the teams of Gilroy and Christopher have.

The Gilroy High boys volleyball team triumphed in straight sets for the fourth consecutive Tri-County Athletic League Valley Division match, beating host Alisal 25-18, 25-17 and 25-13 on Tuesday night in Salinas.

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

GILROY—The Cougars have been dealt several inconsistencies this season. The loss of their head coach, injuries to standout players and the struggles of playing in the Gabilan Division have thrown a wrench in their year, but at least one thing has stayed the same. The Severance Bell is still theirs.

The last time the Christopher and Gilroy boys water polo teams met, it wasn’t pretty for the Mustangs. This time around, however, the game went much differently — though the score may indicate otherwise.

Bobby Baxter reflects on the play that ended his senior season and high school career and knows what should’ve been done.  “When I look back on it, I should’ve called it right away,” said Baxter, referring to a popup play that ended in a collision...