Loredo riding high after initial struggles
Near the end of his freshman season, Eric Loredo came close to quitting the sport of wrestling.
Collins, Diaz set the pace
When San Benito High boys’ basketball players R.J. Collins and Tony Diaz were sophomores two years ago, they didn’t receive much playing time.
Woods strikes early and often
From the moment she started playing soccer at age 6, Ilanna Woods had a vocal yet knowledgeable critic: Her dad, Marcus, who coached Woods her entire life up until the last couple of months.
Turning the Paige: Former San Benito standout shining at Gavilan
One word perfectly summarizes the relationship between Gavilan College softball pitcher Paige Miguel and Rams coach Nikki Dequin: love.
Balers still in contention for league title
Needing to beat a first-place Monterey team on Tuesday to stay in contention for the Monterey Bay League Pacific Division championship, the San Benito High boys’ soccer team did just that, earning a crucial 2-1 victory.
San Benito, Gilroy end up in 0-0 draw
In dominating the second half, the San Benito High girls’ soccer team unleashed a tidal wave of shots on the Gilroy goal.
Raw but talented Melo has bright future
San Benito High junior J.J. Melo receives inspiration from Haybalers’ wrestling coach Brian DeCarli everyday.
Son of former Olympic gold medalist shows he’s got game
The shot clock was turned off, and San Benito High sophomore forward Shraee Harrison had received the green light from coach David Kaplansky to take the final shot of the first half in the team’s Jan. 15 game against Christopher.
Promising Baler: Tough Heen has Balers seeing better days ahead
Although softball will be the sport she plays in college, San Benito High sophomore post Callee Heen enjoys the change-up of playing for the school’s basketball team.
Callanta excels all over the field
San Benito High senior Kristen Callanta showed moxie at an early age.















