Wrestling: Gilroy High claims 11th straight CCS team title
Nikko Villarreal had just won the match of the day, claiming a triple-overtime showdown between two national-caliber wrestlers in the 138-pound final of the Central Coast Section meet.
Soccer: Dynamic midfielder Jimenez a catalyst for Mustangs
A sophomore who leads his team in goals and assists is a rare find in high school soccer. Attacking midfielders who match highlight-worthy finishing skills with a passion for the game don’t exactly grow on trees, either.
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 Roundup: Sept. 25
Christopher knew it had a tall order to fill against Salinas Thursday night as the team had never won a set against the Cowboys heading into this game. But this time, the Cougars won three and came away with a thrilling 3-2 win at home.
Prep Football: Christopher clinches CCS berth with 29-7 win over NMC
Christopher High School punched its ticket to the CCS playoffs, but not before receiving a scare from North Monterey County.
BASKETBALL: Williams garners TCAL co-MVP honor
More often than not, two defenders, sometimes three, surrounded Ashlee Williams any time she had the ball. Yet, the senior forward managed to average 20 points and 10 rebounds a night for the Gilroy High girls basketball team. And for that, Williams was named the Tri-County Athletic League’s co-Most Valuable Player along with Alisal’s Eva Latu.
