Hollister inches closer to title with sweep of CHS
It’s been a memorable season for the Christopher and San Benito girls volleyball teams. Now in their seventh year as a program, the Cougars have their best team yet under fourth-year coach Brian Calimpong. The Haybalers, meanwhile, are on the cusp of winning their first outright league title since 2007.
Prep Football: With heavy hearts they play
Christopher will take the field tonight for the final time in 2015. Senior night, normally bittersweet, will just be bitter as the team must take the field less than a week after the passing of Jennifer Pierleoni.
Gilroy’s Ruelas repeats as Pacific Div Champion
Even after winning the Monterey Bay League Pacific Division Cross Country championship last year, Monica Ruelas didn’t feel victorious as she crossed the finish line. But after repeating as Pacific Division champion Oct. 31 at Toro Park in Salinas, the Gilroy High junior was elated.
JUCO Football: Rams test Hartnell, but fall 34-17
GILROY—A young Gavilan team knew it the challenge it faced taking on the undefeated Hartnell Panthers. While it wasn't the result they wanted, the Rams kept the Panthers on their toes for a full 60 minutes Saturday at Christopher High.
Prep Roundup: Oct. 30
Christopher volleyball dropped its home finale, falling 3-0 to Monte Vista Christian. The Cougars fell 25-17, 25-13, 25-26.
Gavilan roundup: Oct. 30
After dropping the first set to Chabot Thursday, Gavilan tore through the next three straight to win 3-1 on the road. The Rams won 16-25, 25-17, 25-14, 26-24.
Prep Volleyball: Clonts sisters suit up for Gilroy
GILROY—When sisters Jenna, Evelyn and Margo Clonts learned they’d all be suiting up for the Mustangs varsity squad this year, each had a different reaction.
Prep Field Hockey: Gilroy cruises past Balers 9-0
GILROY—Gilroy’s game against San Benito Tuesday looked more like a practice. It was a mismatch for both teams as the perennially strong Mustangs took on the first-year Haybalers and the score showed it. Gilroy cruised to a 9-0 win, marking its eighth shutout victory this season.
Prep Roundup: Oct. 27
GILROY—Lizette Alcantar led Gilroy-area golfers at the Monterey Bay League-Pacific Championships, carding a 100 at the The Club at Crazy Horse Ranch in Salinas Monday.
JUCO Volleyball: Rams fall to CCSF 3-2
GILROY—While confidence kept Gavilan alive in Monday’s game against City College of San Francisco, it was also the team's downfall.
