Hollister High is quietly turning into one of those programs you can’t really overlook anymore. Under AD Mike Wilson, things have steadily leveled up, turf fields, a new indoor facility, and a community that’s clearly all-in when it comes to supporting its athletes. Football just wrapped a 6–4 season with a new head coach stepping in, and across the board you’re seeing more wins, more development, and more kids putting themselves in position to play at the next level.

Catch the whole interview with Mike Wilson here:

And it’s not just one sport carrying the load. Spring programs are stacking results, and you’re starting to see that pipeline of college-bound athletes really take shape. Guys like Sinry Mendoza and Bryson Whitman are leading the way, Mendoza as a multi-time state champion on the track, and Whitman coming through with Hollister’s first-ever state wrestling title while continuing to compete at a high level in football.

What stands out here is how intentional it’s all been. When a school this size starts building real infrastructure and pairing it with talent, things tend to move quickly. It highlights how investment, both from the district and the community, doesn’t just improve facilities, it changes expectations. Now you’ve got a program where success isn’t a surprise anymore, it’s becoming the standard.

Zooming out, it connects to a bigger conversation around how smaller schools stay competitive in today’s landscape. The ones that figure out year-round development, strong local support, and modern facilities like turf fields and indoor spaces are the ones closing gaps fast. Hollister feels like it’s right in that group, building steadily, staying consistent, and starting to separate itself as a program that’s only gaining momentum.