CHS, Song hitting the right notes on the pitch
The Christopher High boys soccer team is projected to have one of its best seasons in program history, and it's probably not a coincidence that Paul Song happens to play a key role on the squad. After all, when one looks at Song's impressive...
Saldate, Villarreal sign with Division I programs
Chase Saldate and Nick Villarreal felt a wave of emotion during their national letter of intent signing event Nov. 12 at Gilroy High. In front of a throng of family members and friends, the standout seniors reflected on their achievements and how much work...
Christopher’s dream season continues
Immediately after the Christopher High boys basketball team lost to Hillsdale last Saturday in the Central Coast Section Division II championship game, CHS principal Jeremy Dirks approached coach Tim Von Urff and said, "Get ready to go to Humboldt." When a team loses in...
Brandon Weiler shows it’s never to late to get in the game
"You're going in." The moment Brandon Weiler heard those words from Gavilan College football coach John Lango in the Rams' second game of the season against College of the Redwoods, Weiler rushed onto the field like a runaway train. You couldn't blame him. It...
Gilroy wins first title since 2005-2006 season
The Gilroy High boys basketball has clinched at least a co-championship in the Pacific Coast League Cypress Division. However, the Mustangs (13-10 overall, 8-1 in league) can clinch the title outright in their regular-season finale against second-place St. Francis of Watsonville (7-2 in league)...
Ayala ascends to the top of CCS rankings
In both her sophomore and junior year at Gilroy High, Aphrodite Ayala competed in four—count 'em, four—sports. That's all you need to know about Ayala, who is looking to win a Central Coast Section championship this year in wrestling, which has become her favorite...
Christopher’s dream season continues
Duncan Ellis lay in his bed, reliving the indelible moments of Christopher's 52-45 win over host Gunn-Palo Alto in a Central Coast Section Division II playoff semifinal. Thursday night had bled into Friday morning, and Ellis couldn't fall asleep, too excited and pumped after...
Fresh off CCS appearance, Gilroy poised for repeat
A 3-0 loss to Menlo School in the opening round of the Central Coast Section Division III playoffs couldn't put a damper on what the Gilroy High girls soccer team accomplished this season. The Mustangs, who accumulated the most points to earn the No....
Ellis, Ezeokeke look to lift CHS to new heights
Tobenna Ezeokeke vividly remembers Duncan Ellis giving him the cold shoulder when the two first met each other in elementary school. Ellis, who is one grade ahead of Ezeokeke, made sure to let Ezeokeke know just how competitive he was.
"He asked me what my...
Jeff’s juke-joint judo queen dodges jail
Playboy Playmate DeCesare acquitted on charge of karate-kicking
