Sports

GILROY—On the eve of signing his football scholarship with Minot State University, the Cougars’ senior Anthony Sammut had only one thing on his mind: lacrosse.

Gilroy recorded its first league win, combining for 232 points Tuesday at Pajaro Valley Golf Club in Watsonville.

After being shutout 3-0 by San Benito on Thursday, Gilroy rebounded with a league win over Palma.

The Gavilan softball team snapped an 11-game losing streak and went 1-3 at the March Madness Tournament held Saturday and Sunday in Fremont. 

GILROY—Gavilan used small ball and an eight-inning outing from Gabe Katich to roll past Hartnell 8-3 Thursday at home.

The Gavilan softball team took a one-run lead in the top of the second against Ohlone Thursday, but unfortunately for the Rams their lead would be short-lived. 

GILROY—Gilroy’s Lauren Castro and Sobrato’s Morgan Martinelli have played together since they were 8 years old and know how dangerous each other can be. So when Martinelli stepped up to the plate in the top of the seventh inning—the game tied at 3-3—Castro knew that anything could happen.

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

Three Gilroy-area ballers topped the list for the Monterey Bay League’s postseason boys basketball awards.

HOLLISTER—In terms of rivalries, one would be hard-pressed to find a better one than Gilroy vs. San Benito baseball.