JUCO Softball: Gavilan’s Ortega signs with Menlo
GILROY—No matter what was happening at home or school, Adrianna Ortega has always found solace on the softball diamond.
Youth Sports: Nanez captures third AOY title
GILROY—Kayla Nanez has won soccer championships, broken track records and has been named the Valley Christian School’s Female Athlete of the Year for three consecutive years—and she’s only in eighth grade.
Rec Softball: June 4
GILROY—HD Auto Glass Players scored five runs in the seventh inning to trim Cold Pop 15-12 in Wednesday Men’s E Softball League action at Christmas Hill Park.
Prep Track and Field: Cougars’ Gutierrez soars to CCS crown
SAN JOSE—The shortest girl in the high jump competition was the one who stood tallest at the end.
Prep Wrestling: Gilroy’s Varela, Sanchez earn top honors
GILROY—Gilroy High head wrestling coach Greg Varela is the National Wrestling Coaches Association Coach of the Year for Region 7.
Prep Softball: Gilroy’s Castro named league’s Most Valuable Pitcher
SALINAS—Lauren Castro incited fear into the hearts of softball players around the league all season.
Prep Baseball: Cougars’ Dequin named MBL Gabilan Coach of the Year
SALINAS—Christopher High coach Ryan Dequin led his team to an incredible second-half turnaround, which earned it a No. 3 seed in the Central Coast Section playoffs.
Prep Lacrosse: Sammut, Hernandez earn All-League honors
SALINAS—With 41 goals for Christopher this season, it’s no wonder Anthony Sammut earned the Mission Trail Athletic League’s top honors.
Prep Baseball: Gilroy-native Whitehouse inks with Doane
WATSONVILLE—Baseball is more than a sport for Aaron Whitehouse. For the Monte Vista Christian senior, it’s become a way to keep his father’s memory alive.
Athletes of the Week: May 29
Each week we recognize one area male and female athlete for their performance on the field of play. This week's are:
