High School Sports

GILROY — Looking for the No. 4 running back in California? Look no further, Gilroy.

The Gilroy High field hockey team remains undefeated in the Mt. Hamilton A League. 

Christopher’s Emily Hilkene was scoring goals as if it was business as usual Tuesday. The only thing is, it was the first time she’d played on offense since last season.

The Christopher and Gilroy tennis teams met for a crosstown clash, but only one could come out on top.

The Christopher girls golf team was holding its breath as the final scores were tallied. A collective sigh of relief could be heard as the Cougars (6-0) won their closest match of the year, a 283-290 win over Salinas at home Monday. Christopher Natalie Gutierrez and Salinas High's Madison Chapman tied for medalist honors, both shooting a 47. Gutierrez and Chapman both had multiple pars in the match. Nina Velez shot a 54 for the Cougars, while Alex Granados shot a personal best of 57.  Christopher will be back in action at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Pacific Grove.  

The Christopher High field hockey team is playing for more than just a win today.

The Gilroy area cross country teams had much to smile about after their first Center Meet of the season. 

It was all about Gilroy’s Brandon Boyd Friday — but he didn’t want it to be.

Ties seem to be the trend for Gilroy thus far. The Mustangs tied 1-1 in overtime at Presentation Friday, putting them at 0-0-2 in the Mt. Hamilton League so far this year. GHS is 4-0-2 overall. The Mustangs were without the services of standout Katrina 'KC' Carter, who suffered an upper body injury in Wednesday's game against Mitty.  Freshman Emily Boykin scored the lone Gilroy goal, a game tying score with three minutes left to play.  Gilroy will be back in action at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Leigh. 

With some of Christopher’s varsity starters not present for Thursday’s game, Shannon McAvoy’s role as captain became all the more important.