Twin power: Bregers know how to jump
When fraternal twins Annie and Jack Breger are at San Benito High School, Annie is more than willing to give Jack a hug. After all, the two juniors are best friends and have a bond that many siblings would be envious of. Jack, of...
Balers make it a clean track sweep
Ellie Miller had just cleared 5 feet in the high jump when she screamed, ‘Did I just do that?’ The San Benito High freshman had a look of disbelief and amazement as teammate Annie Breger rushed over to give her a congratulatory hug after...
Leifheit, Rams are road warriors
The Gavilan College women’s volleyball team has been road warriors this season—literally. Due to the renovation of the school’s gym, the Rams haven’t had a place on campus to play or practice. Instead, Gavilan has been relegated to practice at Gilroy High’s auxiliary gym—read,...
Cortez, Balers aim for CCS title
If this is the final hurrah for Chloe Cortez playing softball, it’s been a great ride. The San Benito High senior right fielder enters her final Central Coast Section playoff tournament knowing she might never play competitive softball again. Cortez plans on focusing on...
Brookshire has record-breaking freshman year
Suzy Brookshire entered her freshman season at Sacramento State University simply wanting to fit in.
“Hitting-wise I just wanted to earn respect because you don’t want to come in as a freshman and start making waves (creating drama),” said Brookshire, a 2016 San Benito High...
Cross-Country: Longer course doesn’t slow down Balers at Earthquake Invite
In her last cross-country race on San Benito High soil, Vanessa Estrada made sure to leave an impression for the 19 local high school teams.
Football: Balers set the bar high once again
A new era has begun at San Benito High with the ascension of coach Bryan Smith, who took over in the off-season after Chris Cameron stepped down after 22 years. Even though Smith will bring his own coaching style to the Haybalers, don’t expect them to turn away from their roots.
Haworth realizes dream; expected to sign with Red Sox
Hunter Haworth was driving back to his parents’ home in Hollister on June 15 when his phone started blowing up. Haworth, a 2014 San Benito High graduate who recently completed a stellar junior season at Chico State University, received 52—yes, 52—calls in a five-minute...
