Sports

Last year was rough for the Gavilan women’s basketball team. An already small team—the roster maxed out at 11 players—was reduced to only five or six players at one point thanks to injuries. Those remaining struggled on the court and their record reflected it as the Rams finished 3-22 overall last year. The year before wasn’t any easier and Gavilan finished the season with a 1-24 mark.

GILROY—The Gilroy High wrestling program has a storied history of excellence, producing several California Interscholastic Federation state and Central Coast Section champions. The walls of the Bob Hagen gym are decorated with its multiple CCS team titles—the Mustangs have won 12 straight—and on Monday night, Gilroy added another honor to its collection: a proclamation from the City of Gilroy.

SALINAS—A year ago, Monica Ruelas was melancholic as she left Toro Park, having run a subpar race by her standards.

Christopher sent three players to the girls tennis playoffs, all of who advanced to the semifinals. Unfortunately for the Cougars, their season ended there. 

Gavilan snapped a two-game skid, topping Skyline 3-1 on the road Tuesday.

GILROY—Christopher’s last home game was Clare McCarry’s first on varsity—and she made it count.

The Gavilan College men’s basketball team hasn’t won a conference game in two years.

Gilroy, meet your newest Monterey Bay League Pacific Division champions. 

Samantha Nydam led Gavilan with 10 kills against Foothill, but it just wasn't enough to record a 'W'.

Even though the Christopher football team led Pajaro Valley 42-0 at halftime, there was still plenty Coach Tim Pierleoni has to use as teaching moments for his boys.