Sports

GILROY—The Gilroy Recreation Department will host its Gilroy 'Taxes' Hold 'Em tournament at 10 a.m. June 13 at the Gilroy Senior Center, 7371 Hanna Street.

HOLLISTER—As Tania Sauer made her way around the track at San Benito High School, special education students called out for her with smiles beaming across their faces.

GILROY—Cougar athletes Haley Romero, Jordan Rodriguez and Vanessa Koontz are starting to peak and they couldn’t do it at a better time.

SANTA CLARA—Christopher High diver Anthony Lopez is light-years ahead of where he was three years ago. As a freshman, the Cougar finished 27th at the Central Coast Section Swim and Dive Championships. This year, the Cougar contorted his body in impossible ways to take his place among the section’s best with a ninth place finish.

The Gilroy and Christopher gymnastics team stole the spotlight at league finals.

GILROY—Nothing was going to stop Mikey Pirnik from playing his sophomore season at Gavilan College—not even a broken arm.

Christopher ended the regular season on a high note, beating Monterey 7-5 Thursday at home. 

GILROY—Christopher’s final game of the season was dedicated to the graduating seniors—those who are and those who will never get the chance to.

Each week recognize one area male and female athlete for their performance on the field of play. This week's are:

Local volleyball players of all skill levels are invited to join the Adrenaline Volleyball Club's new Sand Program.