Sports

It's been a year to remember for former San Benito High and Gavilan College standout Paige Miguel.

Just a few days removed from its first victory of the season, the Gavilan College men's basketball team had a bit of momentum as it headed north for an appearance at the Skyline Tournament in San Bruno on Friday and Saturday.

GIRLS GOLF Christopher opens season with a win The Christopher girls golf team won its first match of the season 240-255 over Monte Vista Thursday at Gavilan Golf Course (par 31).  Natalie Gutierrez led the Cougars with a 38 while teammate Nina Velez shot a 42. The medalist of the match was Jessica Fore from Monte Vista who scored a 29.Christopher will play at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at San Benito.  Gilroy's Harrison has good outing as lone Mustang golfer The Gilroy girls golf team kicked off its season Thursday, but only one golfer represented the squad. LaTherian Harrison was the face of Gilroy High, taking on four Notre Dame of Salinas opponents. She shot a 58 on the day to finish in third out the five golfers. Harrison had two bogeys in the match on Hole 5 and 9. Gilroy will play at 3 p.m. Tuesday against Everett Alvarez at Salinas Country Club.  GIRLS WATER POLO Mustangs fall to Monterey Senior Katie Clark had three goals in Gilroy's game against Monterey, but it just wasn't enough. The Mustangs (1-2) lost 15-7 Thursday on the road. Clark led the team in goals, followed by senior Jaci Boyd who had two andAbby Kienle and Kailee Chang who each had one a piece. Gilroy will be back in action at 5 p.m. Monday when it hosts Harbor.  VOLLEYBALL CHS falls to Aptos The Christopher girls volleyball team fell 3-0 to Aptos at home Thursday. The Cougars lost 13-25, 16-25, 8-25. Olivia Tabron and Katelyn Viray both had five kills in the game for CHS. Cheyanne Dela Merced had 14 assists and six digs. Marielle Gomez led the Cougars with 14 digs, while Christa Arroyo had 11. Christopher will be back on the court at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Mount Madonna School. FIELD HOCKEY GHS tops North Salinas The Gilroy field hockey team picked up it's first win of the season Thursday. The Mustangs topped North Salinas 4-2 on the road to improve its record to 2-0-1 on the season.  Gilroy will play at Del Mar at 3:30 p.m. Monday.  

Brendan Doyle, 10, advanced his way through the Knights of Columbus Hoop Shoot local and District competitions to qualify for the Northern California Regionals March 23 in Vacaville.

Gilroy

Finding the balance between sports and school is a difficult task.

Last-minute free throws lifted Christopher to a 66-64 win over Monterey Wednesday at home.