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December 19, 2025

Roundup: Softball team improves to 6-1

The San Benito softball team improved to 6-1 Tuesday with a 5-0 victory over North Salinas. The Balers jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the first inning and added four runs in the final two frames.

SV Sports Talk: The Morgan Hill Manta Rays and the NCAA basketball tourney

Free Lance sports editor Connor Ramey and Dispatch sports editor Tristan Aird discuss the NCAA basketball tournament, the Morgan Hill Manta Rays and track and field.

Track and Field: San Benito girls claim Garlic Classic team title

Simone Cooper won the triple jump and Savanna Wilson won the long jump to lead San Benito High’s girls track and field team to the title in the Garlic Classic hosted by Christopher on Saturday at Gilroy High.

Audit of California State Athletic Commission reveals operation trouble

In an audit of the California State Athletic Commission, which protects the health and safety for boxers, kickboxers and mixed martial arts athletes, requested by Assemblymember Luis A. Alejo of Salinas, the Bureau of State Audits’ research found gross mismanagement on its financial and administrative operations, according to a release by Alejo.

Roundup: Track team handles North Salinas with ease

Behind a dominant performance from the San Benito distance runners, the Balers easily handled North Salinas in both the boys and girls track and field meet Thursday in Salinas.

Swimming: Balers aim to regain league title

Coming into last year’s final Tri-County Athletic League championship meet, the San Benito girls swimming and diving team was looking to win its fourth consecutive league title. Because of an early split-second leap in the 400-yard freestyle relay, though, that fourth straight title was taken from their grasp. 

Roundup: Golf, tennis teams fall to league opponents

Through eight matches this season, the Balers tennis team has yet to find its winning ways of a year ago. San Benito fell to 0-8 on the season Wednesday, falling 6-1 to Stevenson at the Ridgemark Tennis Center.

Softball: Balers squeeze by Gilroy 2-1 in league opener

It’s been since 2006 that the Gilroy HIgh softball team has been able to best San Benito on the diamond. But that doesn’t mean they haven’t had their chances, and Tuesday that streak continued in Gilroy as the Balers made it 20 straight wins over their rival.

Golf: Balers prepare fundraising tournament

The San Benito boys and girls golf teams will be hosting the Baler Golf Tournament and Fundraiser on April 14 at San Juan Oaks Golf Club.

Roundup: Balers outlast Christopher on the golf course

The San Benito golfing team earned its second consecutive match win against a Monterey Bay League opponent Monday, beating Christopher 197-255 at San Juan Oaks Golf Course.

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