High School Sports

Christopher used a strong defensive first quarter to sprint past Sobrato in the first round of the DII Girls CCS Playoffs, 48-37.

CLOVIS—Christopher’s Ally Foster has hit 18 feet in the long jump before, but her previous attempts have always been scratches. Not this time.

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.  

Jose Romo scored two goals to lead Christopher High’s boys soccer team to a 2-2 tie against visiting Monterey on Tuesday.

SAN JOSE—“It was a battle,” Gilroy coach Adam Gemar said to an emotional Mustangs team following its semifinal match with Archbishop Mitty. “I wish we could’ve gone a couple more days.”

Gilroy High’s baseball program will host its fourth annual First Pitch Dinner and Silent Auction on Feb. 9.

GILROY—Last week, Gilroy head coach Jubenal Rodriguez said his team needed to be more physical. The Mustangs got the message loud and clear.

Gilroy's Taylor Silacci was hard at work Wednesday, helping her team stay undefeated.

Lauren Castro pitched a complete game with three strikeouts and went 2-for-3 with an RBI to lead Gilroy High’s softball team to a 4-1 win at Oak Grove on Tuesday.