Jackson sets the pace as freshman
It wasn’t that long ago—three years in fact—when Jackson Pace was playing for the Hollister American Little League All Star teams that went a combined 22-0 in district play. Even then, Pace didn’t know if he would ever suit up in a Haybaler uniform....
No hurdle is too big for Dillon Engler
It’s only appropriate Dillon Engler competes in the 110- and 300-meter hurdle events. Off the track, the San Benito High senior has had to overcome some sizeable obstacles to get to this point, a breakout season that has impressed even himself and his coaches....
Balers aim to finish season strong
Brennan Ventura and Chad Champion first started playing basketball together before making the transition to another sport on the hardwood—volleyball. Now in the twilight of their high school careers, the San Benito High seniors are cherishing every moment they have left playing for the...
The Balers’ Drew comes through
When Julia Woeste suffered a broken wrist at the start of the season, the San Benito High softball team faced a dire prospect: It was suddenly without its top pitcher. In the world of competitive softball, a team without a solid pitcher is as...
Balers flex their muscles in league play
The San Benito High baseball team has a term for hustling on every single play, especially running from base to base: hard 90s. in the high school game, hustling sometimes makes the difference between winning and losing. And if it doesn’t, at the very...
Baler lacrosse looks to take next step
The San Benito High lacrosse program is in its fifth year as a program, looking to take that next step into league championship title contention.
“I’d say in three years they’ll be able to contend,” said Slade Wilson, a senior midfielder. “Things are coming...
King makes Baler field hockey history
When San Benito High senior Railyn King decided to play on the field hockey team in her freshman year, her intent was to earn a scholarship to play in college. It was a pretty lofty goal considering King had never played the sport before,...
Balers’ present, future looks bright
The 2018 season was a breakthrough for Adrian Acevedo, who won a couple of matches in the league tournament and played the best tennis of his career. Now in his senior season, the San Benito High ace has a goal to play at a...
Balers swimming in the fast lane
In the fall, Elizabeth Fleming had quite the workload. The San Benito High senior met swim teammate Jaya Waller for 5:30 a.m. workouts at San Benito Aquatics two to three times a week, had school during the morning and early afternoon and of course...
Balers going faster and higher
The San Benito High track and field team has had a handful of athletes advance to the CIF State Championships the last couple of years, and this season the goal remains the same: win a league championship and have some individual finishers in the...
