High School Sports

SALINAS—The last time Kaylah Grant ran at Toro Park, she took a wrong turn, adding minutes to her time.

When Melia Middleton nailed a then personal-record (PR) of 47.21 seconds in the 300-meter hurdles in a May 12 meet, the Christopher High athlete served notice she was one of the best in the event in the Central Coast Section. On Saturday, she made...

GILROY—Christopher’s Nicole Andresen had a lot of firsts at the “Stinky Rose” Tournament Friday. It’s her first year playing water polo, her first tournament and her first time playing not one, but full two games as the goalie.

GILROY—When looking back at the Cougars season, the question isn’t what they did this year, but rather what didn’t they?

CAMPBELL—Tyler Davis ran for 163 yards and two touchdowns and Ethan Crawford had two interceptions as Christopher brought home its first Central Coast Section championship with a 24-7 win over Leland. Just 24 hours after crosstown rival Gilroy won the Division V championship, the Cougars...

Each week we recognize one area male and female athlete for their performance on the field of play. This week's are:

GILROY—Christopher exploded right out of the gate, scoring six runs in the first inning of its 8-3 victory over crosstown rivals Gilroy Friday at Gavilan College.

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.

GILROY—History was made last Friday as the Christopher High swimming team beat San Benito for the first time in its six-year existence as a program.