Gonzalez makes his family proud
Jonny Gonzalez was a sophomore starting fullback two years ago when a serious infection, trench mouth, forced him to miss two games—along with his starting position.
“I was devastated because I had never not started before (at any level),” the San Benito High senior running...
Volleyball: Sisters help drive Anzar’s success
Like it seems every game on their way to a 22-5 record in 2012, the Anzar Hawks started Tuesday’s match against Carmel slow.
Girls Soccer: Balers make history
The San Benito High girls soccer team made history on Wednesday night, whipping host Westmont 4-1 in a Central Coast Section Division I playoff opener. The Haybalers won their first-ever section playoff game (not counting a forfeit victory over Palo Alto three years ago that was awarded one day after the game was played).
Wrestling: Balers fare well in own tourney
San Benito High wrestling coach Steven Salcedo had plenty of reasons to be excited after the team hosted the Fehlman/Baxter Tournament on Dec. 12. The Haybalers went 3-2 in the six-team tournament, with each team facing off in a dual format. San Benito recorded wins over College Park-Pleasant Hill, North Salinas and Ripon while dropping matches to Atascadero and Clovis.
San Benito football pummels Monte Vista Christian
Only time will tell if the San Benito High football team can produce another magical run like it did in 2012, when it won six of its last seven games en route to a Central Coast Section Division I championship.
Volleyball: Anzar’s Flores earns a full ride to UC Santa Barbara
After breaking numerous school records and collecting the Mission Trail Athletic League Most Valuable Player award two years in a row — a first for Anzar — senior volleyball player Alex Flores will attend UC Santa Barbara next year after receiving a full ride to the Division I school earlier this month.
BRIEFS: Spring Grove flag football claims division title
The eighth-grade flag football team at Spring Grove Middle
Kliewer, Balers back in peak form
After an injury slowed her progress last year, Elli Kliewer is back on track this season. The San Benito High senior is rounding into top form heading into Saturday’s Monterey Bay League Championships. Kliewer took second in the MBL’s third Center Meet on Oct....
