Dallin King, of Hollister, took second place in mutton busting
at the Driscoll Ranch Rodeo in La Honda last week.
Dallin King, of Hollister, took second place in mutton busting at the Driscoll Ranch Rodeo in La Honda last week.
The local mutton buster recently took home first place in the event at the 99th annual California Rodeo in Salinas, where he defeated Maddy Black and Alexander Lopez, both of Salinas.
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, 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 Saturday, 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 though 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 will hold two registration dates 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. 8 and 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
Little League Fall Ball registrations to be held Saturday
The Hollister Little League has one early registration date left for Fall Ball, which is scheduled to begin Sept. 14 and run approximately seven weeks.
Fall Ball is strictly instructional and no games are scored. Games will normally be played on weekdays only, while the Junior League for 12- to 14-year-olds will be offered.
Hollister Little League will hold sign-ups on Aug. 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park in Hollister. If registration is missed on Aug. 8, player will be placed on a waiting list. Cost is $50.
For more information, call the Hollister Little League hotline at (831) 644-8185, or check out the league’s Web site at: www.eteamz.com/hollister
Parks and Rec offering tennis, swim lessons
The Hollister Parks and Recreation Department is offering a tennis and swim camp at San Benito High School this summer. The camp includes 90 minutes of tennis instruction, a 30-minute lunch break, followed by one hour of supervised swimming.
The camp runs weekly, Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The cost is $125 a week.
For more information or to sign up, contact the Hollister Parks and Recreation Department at (831) 636-4390.
USPTA pro offering beginner tennis lessons
Ridgemark Golf and Country Club tennis professional and San Benito High School boys tennis coach Chris Yoder is offering beginning tennis lessons to juniors on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., or on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Ridgemark also offers a complete tennis development program for players of all ages and abilities, with a special adult beginner class on Saturdays from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Lesson fees are $15 per class.
For more information, contact USPTA pro Chris Yoder at (831) 637-0748.
San Juan Oaks to host spring, summer golf clinics
The San Juan Oaks Golf Club will host three golf clinics through the spring and 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.
Below is this week’s San Benito Score.
