A man who used a shovel to pry open doors in a string of burglaries in Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito counties was sentenced Friday to 22 years in state prison, a Monterey County Judge ruled.
Wrestling coach Brian DeCarli knew it would be tough for his young team to compete at the 2012 Mid Cals in Gilroy, but after a two dual victories Wednesday, he expected his team to wrestle well.
A week that started with a rousing 19-point comeback ended in the worst-possible fashion for the boys basketball team Friday. A nearly scoreless second quarter against Alvarez doomed the Balers, leading the way for the Balers' first league loss of the season.
The 32nd annual Mid Cals is in full swing at Gilrly High school this morning. The two-day tournament is in its preliminary stages, building toward the always entertaining finals under the spotlight on center mat.
Cynthia Sanchez scored 21 seconds into the match. Maggie Trigo tallied two minutes before the end of regulation. In between, the Gilroy High girls soccer team survived a handful of San Benito chances to claim a 2-0 victory in Tri-County Athletic League action Wednesday night in Gilroy.
It was only two years ago, when Kelsey Robledo was making a name for herself at Anzar High. The sophomore basketball player - who now stands at 6-foot=2 - was dominant for the Hawks.
San Benito was on a fast break early in the first quarter, two quick passes left Ellie Burley wide open under the basket, but the pass was just off the mark.