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Chad Hartman led Christopher into uncharted territory Wednesday as the team notched its first ever win over San Benito. 

The Christopher girls tennis team strengthened its case for a Pacific Division title by besting Notre Dame 4-3 Tuesday in Salinas.

Gilroy High’s softball team won a rivalry game against visiting Christopher on Thursday, 3-2 in nine innings.

New Mexico State pitcher Christopher Bradley, a former Sobrato High and Gavilan College baseball star, is one of several award winners who will be honored at the San Jose Elks Club Hot Stove Banquet on Jan. 22.

The 33rd Annual Gilroy High School Athletic Association Crab Cioppino Feed and Dance is scheduled for May 11 at Christopher Ranch.

Ties seem to be the trend for Gilroy thus far. The Mustangs tied 1-1 in overtime at Presentation Friday, putting them at 0-0-2 in the Mt. Hamilton League so far this year. GHS is 4-0-2 overall. The Mustangs were without the services of standout Katrina 'KC' Carter, who suffered an upper body injury in Wednesday's game against Mitty.  Freshman Emily Boykin scored the lone Gilroy goal, a game tying score with three minutes left to play.  Gilroy will be back in action at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Leigh. 

Christopher closed out the regular season on a high note, beating Gonzales in straight sets Thursday at home.

GILROY — Gilroy coach Armando Padilla gave his team just one job heading into overtime: Make a statement.

Anthony Sammut had two goals and one assist, but Christopher High’s boys lacrosse team suffered a 6-5 home loss to Palma on Tuesday.