Quick hits: Balers ready for 2014 season
A couple of notes, observations and the best gems from my interview today with Chris Cameron, who is entering his 21st season as the coach of the San Benito High football team.
Balers intent on making it to state
The San Benito High boys’ cross-country team came within one spot of making it to the CIF State Championships in two of the last three years.
Despite defeat, San Benito All-Stars headed to Modesto
Knowing it had already advanced to next week’s Southwest Regionals in Modesto, the San Benito 18-and-under Babe Ruth All-Star team went into Tuesday’s action needing to beat Stanislaus twice to successfully repeat as state champions.
No All-American ending for Hollister 9-10 All-Stars
The Hollister American 9-10 All-Star team played well in winning the District 9 tournament, but it simply faced two superior opponents in sectionals.
Hollister American 11-12 All-Stars denied in sectionals
After running roughshod through the District 9 tournament—outscoring its opponents by a combined score of 117-8—the Hollister American 11-12 All-Star team knew it would receive stiffer competition in the Section 5 tournament at Wilson Park in Cupertino.
Breen to play at San Francisco State
Before the 2014 high school baseball season started, San Benito High already had four players—Josh George (Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo), Jacob Trujillo (Cal State Bakersfield), Dylan Yamasaki (Chico State) and Hunter Haworth (Chico State)—committed to play college baseball.
South Valley athletes fare well in CCS Track and Field Championships
SAN JOSE—The Central Coast Section Track and Field Championships happens to be one of the rare sporting events where coming in second or third place is almost a win in itself.
Balers denied a ninth straight CCS championship
SAN JOSE—It’s often said that all good things must come to an end.
