Gilroy High School
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Gilroy High School is a co-educational public school located in Gilroy, California
, that serves the city of Gilroy. It is one of two public high schools in the city and has an approximate enrollment of 1,500 students.
and all athletic teams representing the school go by the mustang nickname. The school's colors are blue, white, and gold. All of the school's athletic teams compete in the Central Coast Section (CCS).
The wrestling team at Gilroy High School has had the most success, winning seven straight CCS championships. Gilroy also placed second in state in 2008.
The boys' soccer team has been successful in recent seasons, winning the Tri-County Athletic League (TCAL) title in 2006-2007, while also winning the 2006-2007 CCS championship. Gilroy defeated Bellarmine College Preparatory
in the CCS final, 2-0 and ended the season ranked among the top 12 teams in the country by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA).
The football team has also had a run of success recently, advancing to the CCS championship game in 2008 while winning the TCAL title in the same year.
The Girls Varsity Field Hockey team won the MTAL League 9 years in a row and has also been undefeated in league play for 9 years. Starting the 2010-11 season they will be joining the BVAL in the Mount Hamilton Division. The 2008-09 and 2009-10 teams both reached the CCS semi-finals. The 2010-2011 team reached the CCS championship game.
Gilroy, California
Gilroy is the southernmost city in Santa Clara County, California, United States. The population was 48,821 at the 2010 census. Gilroy is well-known for its garlic crop and for the annual Gilroy Garlic Festival, featuring various garlicky foods, including garlic ice cream. Gilroy also produces...
, that serves the city of Gilroy. It is one of two public high schools in the city and has an approximate enrollment of 1,500 students.
Athletics
The school's mascot is the mustangMustang (horse)
A Mustang is a free-roaming horse of the North American west that first descended from horses brought to the Americas by the Spanish. Mustangs are often referred to as wild horses, but there is intense debate over terminology...
and all athletic teams representing the school go by the mustang nickname. The school's colors are blue, white, and gold. All of the school's athletic teams compete in the Central Coast Section (CCS).
The wrestling team at Gilroy High School has had the most success, winning seven straight CCS championships. Gilroy also placed second in state in 2008.
The boys' soccer team has been successful in recent seasons, winning the Tri-County Athletic League (TCAL) title in 2006-2007, while also winning the 2006-2007 CCS championship. Gilroy defeated Bellarmine College Preparatory
Bellarmine College Preparatory
Bellarmine College Preparatory is an all-male, private secondary school located in San Jose, California, USA. Founded in 1851, it is the oldest secondary school in California....
in the CCS final, 2-0 and ended the season ranked among the top 12 teams in the country by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA).
The football team has also had a run of success recently, advancing to the CCS championship game in 2008 while winning the TCAL title in the same year.
The Girls Varsity Field Hockey team won the MTAL League 9 years in a row and has also been undefeated in league play for 9 years. Starting the 2010-11 season they will be joining the BVAL in the Mount Hamilton Division. The 2008-09 and 2009-10 teams both reached the CCS semi-finals. The 2010-2011 team reached the CCS championship game.
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Marching Band (boys and girls) | Football (boys) | Baseball (boys) |
| Volleyball (girls) | Soccer (boys and girls) | Softball (Girls) |
| Golf (Girls) | Wrestling (Boys) | Golf (boys) |
| Tennis (Girls) | Cheerleading (girls) | Tennis (boys) |
| Cross Country (boys and girls) | Basketball (boys and girls) | Track & Field (boys and girls) |
| Water Polo (boys and girls) | Swimming (boys and girls) | |
| Cheerleading (girls) | Volleyball (boys) | |
| Field Hockey (girls) | Badminton (boys and girls) |
Famous alumni
- Jeff GarciaJeff GarciaJeffrey Jason "Jeff" Garcia is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He played college football at San Jose State University....
, professional football player - Chris GimenezChris GimenezChristopher Paul Gimenez , is an American Major League Baseball catcher and outfielder for the Seattle Mariners.-Career:Gimenez went to Gilroy High School, in Gilroy, California, and was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 34th round of the 2001 Major League Baseball Draft, but did not...
, professional baseball player - John Ordway (ambassador)John Ordway (ambassador)John Malcom Ordway is a retired foreign service officer who is currently the Chargé d'Affaires of the United States Embassy in Astana, Kazakhstan since January 13, 2011....
, American ambassador