San Benito’s Fab Five back to set PRs
Led by the return of five standouts—Erin Hepner, Heather Smith, Grace Larson, Shannon Stephens, and Hayleigh Smith—the San Benito High girls swimming team should be right in the mix for another solid finish in the Monterey Bay League.
Last, Spurzem lead by results
Jake Last’s last name doesn’t correlate with his swimming aptitude. A San Benito High junior, Last is closer to first whenever he finishes a race. Last’s teammate, senior August Spurzem—or Gus as he has been called from the time he could remember—comes from a swimming family.
Balers having a racket
When the San Benito High boys tennis team finished 0-13 two years ago, coach Chris Yoder knew it would either build character in his younger players or prevent them from trying out for the squad again.
Vandenberg’s meteoric rise results in award
Suzette Vandenberg had pretty much made up her mind that she wasn’t going to try out for the San Benito High girls soccer team last November.
Terrific trio leads San Benito softball juggernaut
In its rich and storied history, the San Benito High softball program has had countless players who could be qualified as great at the high school level.
Sparrer sets the example for golf team
The San Benito High boys golf team is coming off one of its best seasons in program history, having advanced to the final round of the Central Coast Section Tournament.
Balers, Acosta looking solid early in season
HOLLISTER—In terms of rivalries, one would be hard-pressed to find a better one than Gilroy vs. San Benito baseball.
Balers seek elusive CCS title
Every year, the San Benito High baseball team faces a couple of powerhouse programs in the Central Coast Section playoffs—usually from the vaunted West Catholic League—and so far, the Haybalers have been denied that elusive section championship.
Young Balers hope to grow up quick
At one point in the San Benito High boys volleyball team’s season-opener against Gilroy on Feb. 25, the Haybalers had five freshmen and a sophomore on the court.
Opening Ceremonies a big hit in Hollister
One of Hollister’s biggest sports events of the year—the Opening Ceremonies—takes place on Saturday at Veterans Memorial Park at 5 p.m. The event involves players from over 60 teams—Challenger Division, t-ball, Farm Division, Minors and Majors—who are escorted onto the field by players from the San Benito High freshmen, junior varsity and varsity squads.
