Balers earn first CCS berth in 31 years
In one of the more improbable comebacks to win a championship you’ll ever see at any level, the San Benito High boys’ soccer team overcame all odds to capture the Monterey Bay League Pacific Division title on Thursday, clinching things with a dominating 3-1 win over visiting Monte Vista Christian in the regular-season finale for both teams.
Balers see positives through injuries
A year after advancing to the Central Coast Section Division I tournament championship game, the San Benito High girls’ basketball team was beset by a slew of injuries that prevented it from having any shot of making a repeat postseason run.
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.
















