BASEBALL: Gilroy High’s Garcia drafted by Diamondbacks
Gilroy High’s Bubu Garcia was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 39th round of the 2012 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft.
BASEBALL: Six Mustangs presented year-end league honors
Senior Bubu Garcia was voted the Gilroy High baseball team’s lone Tri-County Athletic League first-team representative - the third straight such distinction for the shortstop. In addition to Garcia, five other Mustangs received year-end accolades.
BASEBALL: Christopher High’s Wilson, Pickens and Cid voted MBL first team
Connected in the batting lineup and on the field in their positions, lead-off hitter and third baseman Brennan Wilson, second baseman and two-hole hitter Brandon Pickens and shortstop and third-place hitter Bryant Cid are now tied together as a trio of Monterey Bay League first team selections for the Christopher High varsity baseball team.
LACROSSE: Mank, Babb earn all-league honors
Senior Patrick Mank received the distinguished recognition from the Mission Trail Athletic League, voted first team all-league for the 2012 lacrosse season, CHS head coach Tim Pirozzoli announced Monday.
SOFTBALL: Four first-team selections lead class of nine Cougar honorees
Over the years, Christopher High softball seniors Aly Olvera and Mariah Martinez have played a lot of catch together. Without including Little League and travel ball, the duo has logged countless hours of pitch and catch as the starting battery for the Cougars.
CCS TRACK: Soares, Sandoval clinch state meet berths
Ever since missing a spot on the podium at last year’s Central Coast Section Track and Field Championships, Gilroy High senior Sarina Sandoval – the program’s record holder in the shot put – has had the number 40 flashing through her head.
SOFTBALL: Mustangs’ playoff run ends in 5-0 loss to top-ranked Monarchs
The Gilroy High softball team didn’t frown when it received its No. 12 seed into the Central Coast Section Division II playoffs.
Vote for boy and girl Senior Athletes of the Year
Voting is now closed. Thank you to all who participated. More than 5,000 votes were cast. Results will be revealed in Friday's edition of the Gilroy Dispatch.
