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Even though she hasn’t been able to conduct official tryouts yet, Lisa Becerra already appreciates being the new Hollister High girls volleyball coach.  “One thing that is exciting for me is there is a certain grit that exists in this community,” she said. “That’s something...

The Hollister High boys’ soccer team has a base of three straight solid seasons.  In 2023-24, the Haybalers are testing themselves early against strong competition in hopes of another league title and more Central Coast Section playoff matches. “We have started out fine,” Hollister head coach...

The Hollister High field hockey team has never won a league championship since it started fielding a program eight years ago.  That all changed this season as the Haybalers have clinched at least a share of the Pacific Coast Athletic League Gabilan Division title. Hollister...

Trailing 9-3 in the sixth inning, the White Sox looked all but done in the championship game of the San Benito Babe Ruth playoff tournament. But even with a loss, the White Sox would have a chance to win the next day as they...

Hollister HS Boys Basketball (0-0 overall)  Recent results: None yet. Upcoming games: Dec. 12-14 at Gilroy Tournament; 7pm Dec. 17 vs. Everett Alvarez Hollister HS Girls Basketball (1-3 overall) Recent results: Lost 49-32 at Evergreen Valley; lost 58-55 vs. Christopher at Watsonville; won 66-35 vs. Sobrato at Watsonville;...

Grace Peffley has patrolled centerfield for Hollister softball the last four years. During that span, her athletic defense was matched by her spectacular hitting. Peffley graduates with an amazing career batting average of .476, with 147 hits in 309 at-bats. Her on-base percentage is...

Hollister HS Girls Cross Country Sophomore Prienna Chavez finished 10th at the CCS Division I finals on Nov. 16 on the Crystal Springs course in Belmont, and qualified for the CIF State meet at Woodward Park Fresno on Nov. 30.  In the Fresno race, which is...

San Benito High School has been a champion for inclusion efforts for the better part of a decade. On April 29, SBHS received national recognition as it received an award from ESPN and the Special Olympics as a Top 5 National Unified Champion Banner...

A year after getting blown out in the Super Bowl, the Hollister Rebels Midget football team completed an undefeated season with a dominating 30-14 win over the Toro Bulls at Rabobank Stadium on Nov. 20. Hollister finished the season a perfect 11-0 playing in...

Hollister HS Boys Basketball (5-5 overall, 1-1 PCAL Mission)  Recent results: Lost 74-55 vs. Watsonville; won 50-45 at Marina Upcoming games: 7pm Jan. 15 at Rancho San Juan; 7pm Jan. 17 vs. North Monterey County NOTES: In the loss to the Catz, Kody Dickens scored 18 points...