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Due to the threat of rain, tonight’s scheduled nonleague game between the Gilroy High and Christopher High softball teams has been canceled, both schools’ athletic directors confirmed Tuesday afternoon.

Medenceles named co-MVP; Seven other Mustangs earn T-CAL's top

The Gavilan College women's basketball team played its first game Tuesday under new head coach Erik Nelson, who is rebuilding the program from scratch. It was the first game the team has played since the 2004-05 season.

SAN JOSE – Mirco Mueller produced one goal and one assist in the first period Saturday night to spark the San Jose Sharks to a 6-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings at sold-out SAP Center.

Gilroy

Chalk up the first-ever Tri-County Athletic League football game

After suffering a heartbreaking loss the day before, the Christopher boys basketball team wanted to be sure that didn't happen again. Four Cougars scored in double digits, helping their team to a 69-49 win over Del Mar Thursday at the Los Gatos Wildcat shootout. Christopher had lost by just one point, 70-69, in double overtime in the tournament opener and had to win to stay alive. Senior Evan Shapiro and junior Josh Wheat led the charge for CHS by both scoring 14 points in the game.  Senior Shane Suttles added 11 points, while junior Chad Hartman put up 10. Christopher (2-1) will continue play in the tournament at 5 p.m. today against Lincoln in Los Gatos for the Consolation Championship.  GIRLS BASKETBALL Christopher wins nailbitter  Talk about a close one. The Christopher girls basketball team fended off a 16-point fourth quarter burst from Pacific Collegiate to win 48-47in the opening round of the Watsonville Classic Thursday. The Cougars led 34-31 heading into the final quarter and were outscored by their opponents. Luckily for CHS, its lead was just enough to escape PC.  Christa Arroya hit four 3-pointers in the game and led the attack with 18 points. Dejah Raoof had 11 points — included two 3-pointers — and Cydney Caradonna scored 10. 

For the third time in as many games the Christopher boys soccer team walked away with a tie.