Former CHS standout Sarah Starks has breakthrough junior season at UC Davis
When the 2022 season was finished, Sarah Starks had one thought: to improve in all facets of the game—both mentally and physically—as a member of the UC Davis softball team.
“I can’t lie, last year I did struggle a little bit,” said Starks, a 2019...
Young South County hooper scores big in national competition
Audrina Salinas is an avid athlete who loves to play basketball and softball.
The South County resident said she loves “everything” about basketball, and practices every day to improve her skill.
Practice makes perfect, as the saying goes, and all that hard work has certainly paid...
CHS senior Melia Middleton caps season with a flourish
Melia Middleton capped off a sensational season in the CIF State Track and Field Championships May 26-27 at Veterans Memorial Stadium at Buchanan High in Clovis. The Christopher High senior competed in the 400-meter run and 300-meter hurdles, qualifying for the finals in the...
Gilroy Little League closes things in style
A massive crowd attended the Gilroy Little League closing ceremonies commemorating its 70th season May 21 at Christmas Hill Park.
The event essentially doubled as the Opening Day ceremonies since that event was rained out March 18. A total of 654 players—comprising baseball and softball...
Melia Middleton breaks records en route to hurdles title; Baxter, Okoronkwo and fleet of CHS Unified, ambulatory athletes qualify for State
Since Melia Middleton started to focus on herself instead of the competition, she’s taken her speed to another level.
The Christopher High senior broke through to win the title that has eluded her since she was a sophomore: a Central Coast Section Championship in her...
Quinn Larson flat-out dominant in leading GHS baseball to league title and CCS playoff berth
If the Gilroy High baseball team was going to win a league championship this season, it would need Quinn Larson to be dominant on the mound and at the plate.
The Cal Berkeley-signee has been nothing short of spectacular this year, going a perfect 8-0...
Injury on the gridiron can’t derail Kingsley Okoronkwo’s quest for CCS jumps titles
Despite suffering a torn meniscus last October during football season, Kingsley Okoronkwo is having his best track and field season yet.
That’s saying a lot considering the Christopher High senior was one of the top triple jumpers in the Central Coast Section last year. Okoronkwo...
CHS junior Thomas Aguero is healthy and faster than ever; GHS swimmers also excel in BVAL Finals
After a disappointing sophomore season last year, Thomas Aguero was determined to have a standout 2023 season.
So far, he’s delivered. The Christopher High junior won two events—the 100-yard breaststroke and 200 individual medley—in the Blossom Valley Athletic League Championship Swim Finals on April 29...
Christopher High softball aims to build and finish season strong
Christopher High softball coach Amanda Tellez has become adept at juggling lineups and adapting to the whims of instability of the high school game.
But the 2023 season has been particularly challenging for the Cougars, who are relatively inexperienced compared to the premier teams and...
Gilroy native competes in Boston Marathon
Andrew Blankley had never ran in a race quite as big as the Boston Marathon before he participated in the world-renowned event on April 17.
“Hearing the crowds and high-fiving kids throughout the race was all new,” he said. “That all hits differently, and I'm...
