Sports

Despite winning seven consecutive league championships and back-to-back berths in the Central Coast Section title game, the San Benito baseball team knows its first step is simple: Beat Palma.

The San Benito girls swim team continued its undefeated league season Wednesday, defeating rival Gilroy 115-55 in Hollister. The boys team also won, blowing away the Mustangs 123-39.

The San Benito High track and field teams continued their strong seasons Wednesday with a pair of easy victories over Alisal in Hollister.

The San Benito softball team capped a 3-1 weekend Saturday with a 9-1 loss to Carlmont in the Mission City Tournament. The loss gave the Balers a 2-1 record during the tournament.

Several local high school basketball players have been invited to play in the Salinas Steinbeck Rotary Club Sixth Annual North-South High School All-Star Basketball Classic games for the North teams Friday at the Boys & Girls Club of Monterey County in Salinas.

San Benito High golf coach Reggie Synegal doesn’t mince words when he talks about his 2013 golf team. With the return of top golfers Ryan Han, Aaron Smith and Greg Moreno, the Balers expect to be at the top of the Monterey Bay League.

After falling in the first game of the Valley Christian Tournament on Monday, the San Benito baseball team rallied for two consecutive wins to improve to 13-3 overall.

Free Lance sports editor Connor Ramey and Dispatch sports editor Tristan Aird discuss Robert Guerrero's arrest on gun charges, Opening Day in Major League Baseball and a coaching change in Sobrato's football program.

After going 2-1 during the Redwood High School tournament over the weekend, the San Benito volleyball team improved to 14-4 overall.

Like most years during the spring on the dirt track at Andy Hardin Field, expectations are soaring high for the Balers track and field teams. With seniors such as Vanessa Estrada, Savanna Wilson and Maura Forbush, it’s hard not to think that way.