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...
Balers look to spike the competition
Even though the San Benito High girls volleyball team had a 3-5 record through its first eight matches, Haybalers coach Emily Tonascia wasn't overly concerned. After all, San Benito had faced several tough opponents, including a couple of traditional Central Coast Section powers. The...
Friday night lights at new Andy Hardin Stadium
The skies were clear, the sunset brilliant, the bleachers were standing-room-only in a sea of red and the new Andy Hardin Stadium at San Benito High School in Hollister was ready for some football. The team, playing for the first time on new turf...
Balers to play at Levi’s; run game on the mark
Chris Soto wouldn't go down. The junior running back had touchdown runs of 23 and 17 yards in Hollister's 30-7 season-opening win over Santa Teresa last Friday, and on both occasions he displayed an indomitable will that will serve him well on and off...
