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Take this hypothetical: The 49ers are playing at Lambeau Field

The Gilroy boys volleyball team won its season opener, beating Pajaro Valley in five sets. 

GILROY—Christopher’s last home game was Clare McCarry’s first on varsity—and she made it count.

Christopher's Adam Mena took home his first place finish of the year — and that's not all.  The 126-lb. wrestler earned the Outstanding Wrestler Award after his top finish at the James Lick Varsity Tournament Dec. 20. The Cougars finished third as a team.  Mena was one of seven Christopher wrestlers to finish in the top five at the tournament. Dean Agustin (106) finished second, while Justin Garza (113), Keanu Calimpong (132) and Anthony Figueroa (145) all took third. Tobias Mendoza (138) and Jacob Myers (152) finished fourth. Zack Taylor (195) went 0-2 at the tournament. Cougar wrestlers were also competing at the Varsity Tournament of Champions in Reno on Dec. 20 and 21. Jimmie Lopez (113) finished 4-2, while Felipe Duenas (106) was 2-2. Mario Anchando (126), Raul Meza (132) and heavyweight Navi Pannu all went 0-2.  Christopher will compete at the Doc Buchanon Invitational at 9 a.m. Friday at Clovis High School. 

The 2014 prep football season is less than two months away and the Gilroy-area high schools are gearing up.

Angelica Carrillo pitched a complete game with eight strikeouts and went 1-for-2 with two RBIs to power Christopher High’s softball team to a 4-3 home win over Willow Glen on Friday.

Don't get too close to the Gavilan baseball team or you might get burned. 

Each week we will recognize one area male and female athlete for their performances. This week's are: