Sports

GILROY—It's often said that dogs are humanity’s best friends. And one special little boy is hoping to soon have his own special best friend.

SAN JOSE—Four local girls, playing for the San Jose Strikkers, claimed third place in the 10U division on July 19 at the National Softball Association’s World Series tournament in Everette, Wash.

GILROY—Only the 40 best baseball players in the country receive an invite from USA Baseball to go to North Carolina. Gilroy’s Alex Benavides is one of the chosen few.

TUCSON, ARIZ.—The Gilroy Junior All Stars’ successful season has come to an end.

TUCSON, ARIZ.—The Gilroy Junior All Stars softball team dropped their Western Regionals opener Thursday, but have rebounded with a vengeance.

GILROY—The Gilroy Garlic Festival provides a wealth of entertainment for its attendees, but behind the scenes it serves a much bigger purpose.

Signups for the City of Gilroy Recreation Department's fall softball league and Garlic X Texas Hold 'Em Tournament are now open. 

Upward Sports flag football and cheer program will host its final sign up and football skill assessment days on July 25 and Aug. 1 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Anchor Point School, 2220 Pacheco Pass Rd. The programs are open to athletes in grades K through 8.

GILROY—The 30th Men’s E Garlic Festival Softball Tournament completed action Sunday at Christmas Hill Park when PJ’s Angels upended Breathe for Caley 14-7 to earn the title of the two-day, double-elimination event.

GILROY—Two Gilroy wrestlers are taking on the best in the country at the Asics Vaughn Cadet/Junior National Championships in Fargo, N.D.