San Benito County Sports Articles

Information provided by City of San Juan Bautista. Lea este artículo en español aquí.The City of San Juan Bautista Recreation Department is proud to announce that it will be hosting its own branch of the Junior Giants league this year, …

This article was written by BenitoLink intern Meghan Lee. Lea este artículo en español aquí.During its March 11 meeting, the San Benito High School District Board of Trustees removed an agenda item that would have eliminated the school’s Athletic Director …

Lea este artículo en español aquí.The Hollister Heat held its Opening Ceremonies on Mar. 8. More than 200 people attended the event at the Veterans Memorial Park. The weather was chilly, but everyone had a great time. The Lady Bullets. …

Lea este artículo en español aquí.Over 40 teams from six divisions attended the Opening Ceremony of the Hollister Little League at Veterans Memorial Park on Feb. 28. “We have over 540 players here in Hollister," said Eric Gauar, president of …

Lea este artículo en español aquí.More than 300 young athletes participating in Hollister’s RISE Flag Football league came together on Feb. 15 at Rancho Santana School to battle it out for division championships. When the smoke cleared, four teams stood …

Lea este artículo en español aquí.Being an election year, there was no shortage of news for BenitoLink to dig into in 2024. Stories included several campaign flyers distributed by two unknown organizations which, as BenitoLink’s Fact Check project revealed, contained …

Lea este artículo en español aquí.Hollister High School’s marching band, the Scarlet Regiment, is perhaps the most visible manifestation of the Balers’ music program, having performed at six home football games, six local parades, and five competitions throughout California in …

The 41st annual Mission 10 Race will take place on Jan. 25, 2025. This year’s race will also celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Rotary Club of Hollister, which sponsors and organizes the Mission 10 event.

The 41st annual Mission 10 Race will take place on Jan. 25, 2025. This year’s race will also celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Rotary Club of Hollister, which sponsors and organizes the Mission 10 event.

Lea este artículo en español aquí.The Hollister Parks and Recreation Department hosted its 34th Annual Red Ribbon 3K and 5K run/walk on Oct. 19. More than 90 people participated in the event, which is meant to bring attention to resources …

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The Christopher High boys soccer team produced the best season in school history this year. The Cougars ran all the way to the Central Coast Section Division III final for the first time, racking up a 17-3-2 record that included …

Hollister went on an amazing playoff run and captured the school’s first-ever boys soccer Central Coast Section championship. 

Gilroy enjoyed its best girls soccer season in 11 years, winning its league and reaching the Central Coast Section playoffs. The 13-3-4 campaign was highlighted by a superb 7-0-3 record for first place in the Blossom Valley Athletic League, Santa …

Susan Dodd, who started her three-decades-plus career at Gavilan College as the first female full-time staff member in the Department of Kinesiology & Athletics, died on Feb. 1. She was 74 years old. 

Taylor Swift is so hated by fans of Donald Trump, they’ve set aside their hatred of San Francisco to root for the ’49ers in the Super Bowl, because Swift’s boyfriend plays for their opponents, the Kansas City Chiefs.

Former Major League Baseball star Steve Garvey, a political rookie, faces off against veteran U.S. House members Adam Schiff, Katie Porter and Barbara Lee in the first 2024 California Senate race debate Monday evening in Los Angeles.

Retired Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star Steve Garvey is running for Senate as a "moderate" Republican and could be the first GOP U.S. Senator from California in 35 years, if a new poll is any indication.