Sparrer takes his game to another level
In the last decade, there have only been a couple of San Benito High golfers who have gone on to play and excel at the college level. Brad Sparrer, a 2017 graduate, could end up having the best college resume of them all when...
Black knows how to come back
Long before the 2019 season started, Roxanne Black had Aug. 9 marked on two of her calendars, a digital one and a paper one. Why was the date so important? It was the first day of tryouts for the San Benito High girls volleyball...
Oscar Arias a first-year sensation
Even though Oscar Arias felt like he did well in summer conditioning and practices, the San Benito High senior didn't know if he had done enough to earn a spot on the roster. In fact, when the Hollister football coaching staff made the final...
Oelrich, Balers playing well
The shots came from everywhere: from five meters and beyond, from close range, from point-blank range. Through it all, Haybalers goalie Tyler Oelrich—to borrow an ice hockey term—was standing on his head. Despite an outstanding performance from Oelrich and his teammates last Wednesday against...
Balers’ cross country on a solid run
Lauren Okamoto is having fun running again, and that is great news for her and the San Benito High cross country program. The junior is having a strong season leading a young Baler girls squad, while seniors Christian Chavez and Isaac Gutierrez have posted...
Mumm, Mills lead the way
San Benito High senior Trinity Mumm was first introduced to the sport of golf at an early age. But it wasn't until the last couple of years when Mumm's passion for the sport took a quantum leap forward. Not coincidentally, her game has taken...
Despite loss, Balers aim to finish strong
Christopher High field hockey coach Dani Hameon knew she had the makings of a special team before the season started. Monday's match was more evidence of that intuition coming to fruition. The Cougars, who dominated host San Benito High 4-0 in a Pacific Coast...
Balers’ girls water polo revival
In 2018, San Benito High fielded a girls water polo team for the first time in three or four years. Not surprisingly, things didn't go well. The Haybalers finished 0-15, often losing by huge margins. Fast forward to this season, and things could not...
Balers thin in numbers, strong in spirit
With only eight players on the roster, the San Benito High boys water polo team knows it has to play smarter and be more disciplined than their opponents. After all, an ejection means Haybalers coach Brendan Sigourney will only have one player left to...
Balers on bye; aim to come back strong
Michael McShane experienced the proverbial baptism by fire as a sophomore last year. With then-starter Slade Wilson battling injuries, McShane saw plenty of action in his inaugural year on the varsity team. He comported himself well, and the Hollister football team was hoping it...
