High School Sports

The Christopher High football team trailed host Palma by single digits in the second half, but couldn't get over the hump, losing 28-12 in Salinas on Friday night.

The season may be over, but the accolades continue to roll in for Gilroy field hockey.

Last-minute free throws lifted Christopher to a 66-64 win over Monterey Wednesday at home. 

Christopher dropped its third straight game, falling 3-1 to Pajaro Valley Tuesday at home to open Monterey Bay League-Pacific play.

Before Saturday's game with Evergreen, the Christopher girls water polo team asked coach Jim Shuster if its opponent was any good. "Maybe," he replied, "But you are very good."

GILROY—After being swept by Christopher last year, Gilroy wanted to prove its a completely different team.

Three second-half goals not only took care of Monterey, but also solidified the Christopher High field hockey team’s first Mission Trail Athletic League championship Friday afternoon.

GILROY—The short-handed Cougars took their best shot against San Benito, but the Balers were too much to handle.

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.  

Olivia Tabron scored 13 points to lead three double-figure scorers as Christopher’s girls basketball team stayed undefeated in the Monterey Bay League with a 51-33 victory at Salinas on Tuesday night.