Local Scene: Support youth soccer in Gilroy
For Gilroy children, soccer is more than just a game—it’s a chance to grow, learn and belong. Gavilan United Football Club (GUFC), founded by Jorge Vargas, launched last summer with a simple mission: to make soccer accessible to every child, completely free of charge.
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Christopher faces tall task in playoffs
After winning the Central Coast Section Division IV championship last year, the Christopher High football team was promoted to the upper Gabilan Division this season. For the most part, the Cougars comported themselves well, finishing 3-4 against A-league competition. Now Christopher faces the unenviable...
Prep Wrestling: Rivalry between Fox, Garcia heats up at MBL Finals
GILROY — The rivalry between Gilroy’s Paul Fox and Christopher’s Alex Garcia just keeps getting better.
Christopher aims to bring intensity
No matter what happens on the scoreboard this season, the Christopher High boys basketball team will be known for its tough and intense play. Cougars coach Tim Von Urff loves it when he sees the players diving on the court to gain possession of...
WRESTLING: GHS takes first at Overfelt Classic
After losing his second match of Day 1 at last weekend's Mid Cals Invitational, Gilroy High freshman 106-pounder Jesse Vasquez won eight straight encounters - the eighth gave him a third-place showing. Vasquez, currently ranked No. 3 in the Central Coast Section, according to ccsrank.com, backed up that performance, increased his unbeaten streak to 13 with a 5-0 mark and took home one of five individual titles for the Mustangs at the 48th annual Overfelt Classic on Saturday in San Jose.
Romero earns scholarship to Fresno Pacific
When Haley Romero signed her letter of intent to compete for the Fresno Pacific University track and field team, a flood of emotions encompassed her.
“I knew I had made the right choice on where I would spend my next two years in college,” said...
Rodriguez up for NFL Prep Coach of the Year
When Jubenal Rodriguez received a call in mid-November that he was being nominated by the San Francisco 49ers as their NFL High School Coach of the Year, he thought one of his friends was playing a joke on him.
“I thought it was one of...
Cougars girls soccer looking to carry momentum from last year’s strong finish
Often times, looking back at the past won't get you anywhere in the future. In this case, the Christopher High girls varsity soccer team and head coach Janae Pimentel believe otherwise.
