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GILROY—This time last year, Gilroy field hockey coach Adam Gemar was scratching his head and wondering how he was going to make it through the season with only 13 girls. When the Central Coast Section mandatory dead period ended on Aug. 15, the Mustangs saw between 30 and 35 girls turn out for practice. What a difference a year can make.

GILROY—Bash Brothers (6-1) moved into a tie for first place in the Men’s Friday E Softball League with a 4-2 edging of Freddie Sanchez Hardwood Floors at Las Animas Veterans Park.

Gavilan volleyball returns eight sophomores; season starts with

Gilroy

GILROY—Butterflies fluttered in Matt Corona’s stomach as he took the mat May 7. Eight long months of intense dieting, training and wrestling led to this moment, but after a 15-year layoff, Corona understandably was nervous.

The Gilroy girls volleyball team is on a roll. The Mustangs ignited a two-game winning streak with a 3-0 win over Pajaro Valley at home Wednesday. GHS won 25-18, 25-9, 25-20.  Sarah Weiby led the way for Gilroy, racking up 11 kills in the game. Alexis Conley added seven kills while McKenna Moreley and Leilani Mah each had five a piece.  Jenna Clonts and Mah acted like a brick wall, guarding the net and coming up with four blocks each.  

GAVILAN RAMS