Sports

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. 

Christopher volleyball dropped its home finale, falling 3-0 to Monte Vista Christian. The Cougars fell 25-17, 25-13, 25-26. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

GILROY—While confidence kept Gavilan alive in Monday’s game against City College of San Francisco, it was also the team's downfall.

GILROY—Christopher girls tennis swept doubles play on its way to a 5-2 win over Alvarez Thursday on the road.

GILROY—Samantha Nydam gave a dominant performace in Gavilan’s 3-0 sweep of De Anza College Friday at home.

GILROY—Until Friday night’s game, the last time the San Benito and Christopher football teams had played each other was in 2012. The Cougars probably wouldn’t mind if it was another three years—at a minimum—before they played the Haybalers again. San Benito mauled its third straight league opponent, 50-7.