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March 8, 2026

Soccer: New coach is looking beyond wins

After spending the past two years leading the Balers’ J.V. girls soccer team to winning records, 2004 SBHS graduate Becky Bonner will take over as the varsity head coach this winter.

Football: Balers prepared for upstart Alisal

Entering the Balers’ first round Central Coast Section playoff game Friday, the San Benito coaching staff has harped on one common message: Alisal is not the same team the Balers are used to.

Football: Three Hawks named to postseason awards

After the Anzar football team doubled its win total from its debut season a year ago, the Hawks were rewarded this week with three all-league selections, including the Mission Trail Athletic League’s defensive player of the year.

Cross-country: Three Balers earn bids into state championship

It seemed that it would be an almost foregone conclusion for San Benito senior Vanessa Estrada that after three years of advancing to the Division I Central Coast Section championship she would finally grab the section title.

Roundup: Water polo team falls in second round

One game after winning its first Central Coast Section Division I playoff game, the San Benito girls water polo season ended Saturday in the second round of the postseason with a 21-5 loss to No. 2 seeded Leland.

Football: Balers earn No. 6 seed in DI playoffs

Despite a 5-5 record, the San Benito football team will return to postseason play next week.

Football: Balers’ playoff picture muddied with 31-14 loss to Palma

The San Benito football team’s postseason fate will now rely on something other than themselves – perhaps even by the luck of a coin toss – as the Balers couldn’t keep pace with Monterey Bay League champion Palma on Friday night in Hollister, losing 31-14.

Football: Palma in Balers’ CCS path

As with every San Benito football season, the early goal is to make the finale with Palma mean something. That mission was accomplished this year.

Volleyball: Balers advance to second round

At first it looked liked nerves for the second-consecutive year might get the best of the San Benito volleyball team in the first round of the Central Coast Section Division I playoffs.

Tennis: SBHS falls to Burlingame in CCS first round

The best season in nearly five years for the San Benito girls tennis team ended with a thud Tuesday, as the Balers lost to Burlingame 14-4 in the opening round of the Central Coast Section playoffs.

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