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:
Rec Softball: May 28
GILROY—Feather Haven upset HD Auto Glass Players 13-3 in Men’s Wednesday E Softball League action, leaving both teams at 4-1 at Christmas Hill Park on May 20.
Prep Track: 5 Gilroyans advance to CCS
GILROY—Just a few short weeks ago, the tracks at Christopher and Gilroy high schools were buzzing with athletes. On Tuesday, all that remained were four Cougars and one Mustang, as only five survived the Central Coast Section Semifinals on May 23.
Christopher volleyball to host general skills camps
The Christopher High volleyball program will host five general all skills camps this summer, with only 32 slots available per session.
