Sports

Maybe the struggling San Francisco Giants should call up Hollister’s Ashlee Io. With shortstop Willy Adames on the injured list, the club could use someone with superb defensive skills at short and Io’s combination offense of a high batting average, power and speed. Baseball? The...

In this week’s episode, Juan Reyes and John Devine will recap Week 3 of the high school and college football season, along with an update on girls flag football. Then they'll jump into a conversation with Aptos High football coach Zach Hewett to talk about...

Baler Nation was thrilled with two season-opening wins. But Soledad and Everett Alvarez were a level below Hollister and the Sept. 11 match with powerhouse Wilcox would be a real test. Test passed. And how. Or wow.  The Baler defense carried the day by forcing five...

The San Benito High School District said on Sept. 10 it has placed Hollister High School football coach Thomas Sullivan on administrative leave while the district conducts an investigation related to the football program. Longtime former Hollister High football coach Chris Cameron has been named...

After two years of struggles, the Gavilan Rams’ men's soccer team has turned things around. Coach Ivan Bastida’s Rams are off to a 3-0-1 start and the defense is shining. Gavilan opened the season on Aug. 28 down south at Antelope Valley. In a feisty...

In the third year of CIF girls flag football, the rules have been tweaked for some improvements and the spectacle, the fun and the competition continue to get better and better. And bigger.  Flag football in California saw the largest participation jump of any sport...

In this week’s episode, Juan Reyes and John Devine will have a recap of a wild Week 2 in prep and college football. Then they'll take a minute to chat with Salinas High football head coach Steven Zenk to see what’s going on after an...

Gavilan College is working toward launching men’s and women’s wrestling programs, with the goal of beginning competition in 2027. Fundraising efforts have already been put into motion by the nonprofit Gavilan College Foundation.  A statement from Gavilan College noted that wrestling has deep roots throughout...

In today's episode, Juan Reyes and John Devine will catch up with sports reporter Gordon Kass for an update on Hollister High. Then the guys will take a minute to chat with King City head football coach Mac Villanueva about the big showdown against Gonzales...

The Hollister football team continued 2025’s late-season momentum with a superb performance in the Aug. 28 season opener, drilling Soledad 17-6.  The Balers dominated on offense behind new quarterback Eli Lovejoy and a trio of wide receivers and the defense shined all night. Additional credit...