Balers play a part in Storm’s title
For the first time in history, a travel ball softball team from the South Valley and Central Coast has won a title at the Premier Girls Fastpitch (PGF) National Championships at the 18-and-under level. The Salinas Storm 18s team—which featured four players from this...
Cunningham amazes at BMX World Championships
Every once in a while, Christina Cunningham—a fifth grader at Southside School—will wake up her dad, Chris, so they can start working out. What’s unusual about this? Christina is only 10 years old. And Chris is certainly no slouch, as he is a firefighter...
Marquez gets it done on field, classroom
When the University of Seattle baseball program first started showing interest in Mason Marquez at a showcase tournament at the end of May, the San Benito High senior didn’t think much of it. After all, several college coaches have come up to Marquez after...
Tonascia back at her alma mater
When Emily Tonascia played at San Benito High School, she was known for her enthusiasm and positivity. The former Haybalers’ standout looks to bring that same mojo as the new coach of the girls volleyball team. Tonascia takes over for Ruth Testman, who stepped...
Balers making a run for state meet
In terms of being consistently excellent, the San Benito High cross country teams are among the gold standard in the Central Coast Section. The boys and girls squads routinely finish first or second in league, and in most years, place in the top 10...
Pace to represent Northern California
Dub Baseball put another feather in its cap after having three players - including Hollister's Jackson Pace - selected to represent Northern California at the 2017 National Team Identification Series in North Carolina.
Pace, Justin Kester-Johnson of Morgan Hill and Zach Lewis of Pacific Grove—all...
Mike Jansen likes his view at San Juan Oaks
Mike Jansen looks at the San Juan Oaks Golf Club course and sees a hidden treasure, a golf haven that is waiting to be fully tapped. As the new Head PGA Golf Professional at San Juan Oaks, Jansen’s main priorities are two-fold: To drive...
Kosmicki is Anzar’s new football coach
Anzar High School was two to three days from having its football season cancelled due to not having a coach. Instead, the Hawks will be starting their seventh season of football on Sept. 2 at home against King’s Christian-Lemoore. The San Juan Bautista school...
San Benito Babe Ruth out in state
The San Benito Babe Ruth 13 All Star team saw its season come to an end Monday in a 4-0 loss to Kern West in the semifinals of the state tournament in Bakersfield. San Benito opened up the tournament with a 6-5 win over...
Hollister All Stars rule District 9 again
The Hollister Little League All Star teams ruled District 9 tournament play once again. Last Saturday at Ferrasci Little League Park in Salinas, Hollister teams won three of the four different age bracket championships. Hollister National won the 12-and-under title by virtue of a...
