Sports

GILROY—Suzy Brookshire hit a three-run home run in the second inning off Gilroy ace Lauren Castro to lead San Benito to a 6-4 win over the Mustangs at Gilroy High.

The Ascension Solorsano Middle School girls soccer team, shown with coach Angel Trejo, took second place in the East Section April 16 after losing to Valley Christian, which has won the championship for four years straight. ASMS finished higher than more than 30 other teams.

GILROY—It was a back and forth game between Gavilan and Cosumnes River in the CCCAA Northern California Regional Playoffs opener. If one team got a hit, the other would answer. A big defensive play by either side was matched in the next inning. Neither team could gain the edge—until the top of the ninth inning, that is.

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

GILROY—One down, two to go.

GILROY—Gymnasts Gabby Milano, Alexis Felix, Tiffany Roberts and Sloane Pace are a family—plain and simple. They train together and give each other tips. On the day of competition, they lend each other hair spray and makeup. It’s not until they look down at their uniforms that they remember they come from different high schools.

GILROY—Now that Gavilan has been crowned the Coast South Conference champion, it’s time for the Rams to get back to work.

The Cougar lacrosse team won its third straight game, beating Pacific Collegiate 11-9 Friday at home. 

GILROY—On April 18, Zack Cefalu quietly made Cougar history.

Glory Baseball will hold spring workouts to fill roster spots for its 18U summer/fall travel team at 9 a.m. May 3 at Gilroy High School.