High School Sports

GILROY—Christopher’s slow start led to a quick sweep as it fell 10-25, 15-25, 17-25 to San Benito Thursday at home.

BELMONT—Gilroy High made its presence known amongst a crowd of more than 250 runners at Saturday’s Crystal Springs Invitational in Belmont.

SALINAS—Things didn't go as planned for Gilroy or Christopher Friday as both teams left Salinas with a loss. The Mustangs fell 21-7 to Alisal, while the Cowboys sent the Cougars home with a 41-7 loss.

SALINAS—Gilroy’s Monica Ruelas continues to solidify her reputation as one the Monterey Bay League’s top female runners. The junior Mustang took home her second straight first place finish at Wednesday’s MBL-Pacific Center Meet No. 2 at Toro Park.

The Christopher JV squad was handed its first loss of the season, falling 16-13 to Palma at home Oct. 2. 

GILROY—The chemistry between Nicole Holder and Savanna Brandon is undeniable. Gilroy’s No.1 doubles partners look like they’ve been playing together for years, but in reality this is their first season together out on the court. That’s one of the perks of playing with your best friend.

GILROY—The Christopher girls tennis pulled out a 4-3 win over Everett Alvarez Tuesday at home but the Eagles didn’t make it easy. Three of the day’s matches needed a tiebreaker to decide a winner and ended with the Cougars on top each time.

GILROY—Christopher had no answer for the red hot Samantha Phipps Monday as she struck for four goals in Gilroy’s 5-2 win in field hockey.

GILROY—The Cougars girls golf team notched its second victory of the year, besting Alisal 332-335 in a closely contested match Wednesday at home.

GILROY—Saturday marked a new beginning for Gilroy. The Mustangs left the struggles of recent years in the past and marched out onto the team’s brand new field, determined to defend it.