High School Sports

GILROY — The nets were on fire at Gilroy High Saturday.

Five runs in the first and in the fifth propelled Christopher to the next round of the Central Coast Section Division II playoffs.

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 and Christopher High Schools have a better idea of who they will be facing on the field this fall.

Emmanuel Salcedo was instramental for the Christopher boys volleyball team this season, leading it to back-to-back playoff berths. The senior outside hitter, who coach Karrie Gonzalez called her “MVP” after the team's last game, was recognized with three Monterey Bay All-League honors Tuesday.

Gilroy High has hired Brian Boyd as head football coach, athletic director Julie Berggren announced Thursday.

GILROY—Lizette Alcantar led Gilroy-area golfers at the Monterey Bay League-Pacific Championships, carding a 100 at the The Club at Crazy Horse Ranch in Salinas Monday.

Like she has done over and over again in practice this season, Merrett Brown received a pass at the left elbow, squared herself to the hoop and let loose. Though it was a bit different Wednesday night. This time, a boisterous, raucous crowd flooded the Christopher High gym with chants and cheers, there were 40 seconds left in the fourth quarter and the program’s first league title hung in the balance.

Dani Hemeon has already carved out a big name for herself in college field hockey, and playing for Team USA in the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro has become a realistic goal.

Christopher survived two second-half pushes from Gilroy to upend its rival 45-40 in the opening round of the Mustang Girls Basketball Tournament.