Arnold Tellez has been hired to take over Presentation High
School’s (San Jose) softball program. Tellez most recently served
as an assistant for four years at Gilroy High under Manager
Catherine Hallada, helping the Mustangs reach the Central Coast
Section Division I championship each of the past two seasons.
Arnold Tellez has been hired to take over Presentation High School’s (San Jose) softball program. Tellez most recently served as an assistant for four years at Gilroy High under Manager Catherine Hallada, helping the Mustangs reach the Central Coast Section Division I championship each of the past two seasons.
With Hallada taking over Christopher High’s softball program in the spring and a new coach yet to be named at GHS, Tellez decided to take the Presentation job rather than continuing to be Hallada’s assistant at CHS.
“I’m sad to leave Gilroy because I spent a lot of time there,” Tellez said. “This is my 12th season of coaching and I’m definitely going to miss Gilroy, but I’m excited for the opportunity to be a head coach.”
Tellez said Presentation came in second place behind Archbishop Mitty in the West Catholic Athletic League last season.
“That league is a lot like the [Tri-County Athletic League – it’s a tough league,” he said.
Tellez said he “definitely” plans on trying to schedule games against Gilroy for the coming season.
“We played them the last two years. Unfortunately they beat us both times last year,” he said.
“I’ll definitely get ahold of the Gilroy High coach as soon as they announce that.”
Baler Backers event slated for Aug. 22
The San Benito High School Baler Backers Athletic Organization has scheduled this year’s fund-raising event, Baler Summer Nights – Tahitian Paradise, for Aug. 22 at Bolado Park Pavilion in Tres Pinos.
This year’s Baler Summer Nights Dinner, Dance and Auction will feature the sounds of The Shan Johnson Band, with dinner catered by Thyme Market.
Hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction will begin the night at 6 p.m., with a dinner buffet, live auction and dancing to follow. Tickets are $65 per person, or a table of eight for $500. Advance ticket purchase is required and you must be 21 years or older.
Be sure to get your tickets early as this year’s event will sell out quickly. Tickets can be purchased by calling (831) 637-5831, ext. 350, or by stopping in at Mars Hill Coffee House, Dimensions of Style, Bay Area Glass & Door or Tres Pinos Ranch Supply.
The San Benito Baler Backers is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that supports and encourages student participation in Baler athletics by providing financial support to all the programs of the SBHS athletic department.
For more information, call (831) 637-5831, ext. 350.
YMCA announces sign-ups for new sports
The YMCA of San Benito County recently announced sign-ups for three sports, including soccer and co-ed soccer, as well as the YMCA’s Sharks and Parks Youth Hockey League program.
The youth hockey league is for boys and girls in grades first through eighth – there will be three divisions – and is tentatively slated to begin Sept. 19 at the basketball courts at Veterans Memorial Park. Cost is $80, or $75 if registered before Sept. 5.
The YMCA soccer program will be for boys and girls ages two and a half to five years old. Two session dates are scheduled, with the first session slated from Sept. 12-Oct. 17, and the second session scheduled from Oct. 24-Dec.12. The soccer program will be held on Saturday mornings. Cost is $45 per session.
The YMCA will also have a co-ed soccer program for grades kindergarten through fifth, with a tentative start date scheduled for Sept. 12. Cost is $80, or $75 if registered before Sept. 5.
The YMCA’s programs are to encourage a love for the game and companionship between players through the teaching of skills, development of positive attitudes about fair play, teamwork and reinforcement of the YMCA core values through caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
For more information, visit the YMCA of San Benito County at 339 Fifth Street in Hollister, call (831) 637-8600, or e-mail sports coordinator Kristie Agan at: ka***@ym**************.org
Babe Ruth Fall Ball registrations slated for August
San Benito Babe Ruth has one registration date remaining for Fall Ball, a training and developmental fall baseball league open to players 12 to 15 years old.
The season is scheduled to run from Sept. 12-Oct. 25, with games and practices held at the Babe Ruth field at Veterans Memorial Park in Hollister.
Registration will be held at Veterans Memorial Park on Aug. 15, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Babe Ruth field. Cost is $40.
Salinas Storm to hold tryouts in August
The Salinas Storm girls fastpitch softball team will hold tryouts for ages 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U and 18 Gold at the Salinas Sports Complex, located at 1160 North Main Street in Salinas.
The 10U tryouts will be held Sunday, Aug. 16, at 12 p.m.; the 12U tryouts will be held Sunday, Aug. 16, at 9 a.m.; the 14U tryouts will be held Saturday, Aug. 15, at 10 a.m.; the 16U tryouts will be held Sunday, Aug. 16, at 10 a.m.; and the 18 Gold tryouts will be held Sunday, Aug. 16, and Sunday, Aug. 23, at 1 p.m. for pitchers and catchers, and 2 p.m. for position players.
For more information, call Bob Grummons at (831) 596-7421, or visit online at: www.salinasstorm.org
San Juan Oaks hosting summer golf clinics
The San Juan Oaks Golf Club will host three golf clinics through the summer months, where golfers can fine-tune specific areas of their game to help improve scores.
One clinic will be offered each month, with clinics focused on full swing (Aug. 22), putting (Sept. 26) and pitch shots (Oct. 17).
Classes will be held on Saturdays from 12 to 1 p.m. Cost is $25 per person.
For more information or to sign up, visit the golf shop at San Juan Oaks or call 831-636-6115.
