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March 18, 2026

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.

Mike Baumgartner becomes new San Benito boys’ basketball coach

Three years ago, Mike Baumgartner was on the verge of becoming the new San Benito High boys’ basketball coach.

Balers advance to ninth straight CCS D-I final

SAN JOSE—During its eight-year run of Central Coast Section Division I playoff championships, the San Benito High softball team had never been so close to seeing defeat.

San Benito falls in Open Division quarterfinals

SANTA CLARA—In two Central Coast Section Open Division playoff games, the San Benito High baseball team was every bit the equal of its West Catholic League counterparts.

San Benito has title No. 9 on its mind

For one of the few times during its current run of Central Coast Section Division I playoff dominance, the San Benito High softball team won’t be the favorite entering the postseason.

Moeller’s HR sends Balers into quarterfinals

When Zack Moeller got the exact pitch he was looking for—a fastball on the middle inside of the plate on a 3-1 count—he didn’t disappoint.

Former Balers standout Gillies thrives at ASU

When Darin Gillies lost his spot in the starting rotation at the beginning of the 2013 season, it could’ve deterred him from reaching his potential.

Newman’s adjustment, Heen’s slugging boosts Balers

Alyssa Newman started the season on a tear only to cool down after the halfway point of the season.

Quinones runs, jumps to titles

For two years, Amy Quinones ran behind one of San Benito High’s all-time great runners in Vanessa Estrada.

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