High School Sports

SAN JOSE—After graduating six standout seniors last year, this season's young Gilroy team knew it would have to rebuild. As it turned out, the Mustangs didn't need much time; construction is well ahead of schedule.

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.

Gilroy won its game against Pajaro Valley Friday, but the Mustangs were left reeling after it was over.

Two days after Gilroy High and San Benito combined for 17 runs, just four were needed to decide Thursday's Tri-County Athletic League tilt – and all four belonged to the Balers.

Four Mustangs scored in double-digits against Pajaro Valley and propelled their team to a dominant 70-34 win Wednesday at home.

Christopher’s season essentially came to an end Tuesday, falling 51-24 at Salinas.

Katrina Carter earned a foul in the final minutes of Gilroy's game with Presentation and that was exactly the situation her team wanted. 

Junior guard Tyson Hill drained a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to give Christopher High's boys basketball team a 65-64 road win over Salinas on Wednesday, spoiling the Cowboys' Senior Night with what Cougars coach Kaden Bahner called the "most amazing finish" he has ever seen.

Year one - all Gilroy High. Year two - all Christopher High. Year three? Take your pick.

GILROY—Being down a key player didn’t stop the Gilroy girls basketball team from opening the Mustang Classic Tournament with a bang.