The Wolf Watch: Dustin Wolf and the Flames visit San Jose to play the Sharks
Come to San Jose on April 7 to watch Dustin Wolf and the Flames play the Sharks at the SAP Center. Bring signs that say, “Gilroy born: Dustin Wolf” or “Morgan Hill’s proud of Dustin.” It’s a 7:30pm game time.
Wolf, the Flames’ starting goalie,...
The Wolf Watch: Gilroy garlic is ‘the smell of home’
ESPN.com hockey writer Greg Wyshynski recently interviewed Dustin Wolf, South County native and goalie for the Calgary Flames. He described a drive through Gilroy. “Drive through its farmland, open the windows and the pungent odor of the garlic harvest envelops your olfactory system like...
Christopher boys basketball wins first CCS championship
The holy grail has been attained. In a landmark season, the Christopher boys basketball team captured the school’s first Central Coast Section championship with three playoff wins. The title came in a 51-50 thriller over Westmont on March 1 at Santa Clara High.
On the...
CHS girls climb the mountaintop, again
Changes, changes and changes were in store for the Christopher girls basketball program in 2024-25. Departure of a crew of seniors who elevated the program the previous two seasons resulted in a new look and new leaders. A new coaching staff. And new basketball...
The Wolf Watch: Goalie sets Flames record
Dustin Wolf made 26 saves to give Calgary a 1-0 win over Montreal on March 8. That shutout put Wolf in the Flames’ record books as the first rookie goalie to garner three shutouts in his first full season. The result also edged Calgary...
Cougars roar to 14-6-3 and two playoff wins
After two middling seasons, the Christopher High School girls soccer team rebounded with a spectacular campaign in 2024-25.
The Cougars finished second in league with a 6-2-2 mark, were 14-6-3 overall and won two thrilling post-season games on their way to a second place finish...
Gilroy boys win five state wrestling titles
Coach Daniel Cormier’s Gilroy boys wrestling team set a state record by winning five individual titles at last weekend’s CIF State Championships. In the team competition, the Mustangs placed third, slightly behind Buchanan and Poway.
Of the five wrestlers competing in a title match, all...
The Wolf Watch: Are goalies more important than skaters?
The Athletic’s Dom Luszczyszyn recently looked at Calder Trophy (Rookie of the Year) candidates. He first noted strong seasons for San Jose forward Macklin Celebrini and Montreal defenseman Lane Hutson.
The Calgary Flames’ Dustin Wolf, who was born in Gilroy and spent his childhood in...
The Wolf Watch: A shot at an Olympic dream
The Athletic’s Michael Russo commented on the outlook for the USA team after the hugely successful and exciting best-on-best 4 Nations Cup tournament.
Russo analyzed which three goalies might make the roster for the Milan, Italy Olympics in February 2026.
“Goaltending will be the strength …...
Robinson leads a deep Cougars team to league title
The Christopher boys basketball team has reached uncharted heights this year. The Cougars closed the regular season at 22-2, the best mark ever at CHS, and won the Blossom Valley Athletic League, Mt. Hamilton Division title with a perfect 12-0 mark.
Christopher features a wealth...