The mascot of San Benito High School in Hollister, California, is the Haybaler.
The Haybaler is represented by a farmer figure and reflects Hollister’s agricultural identity. The nickname is tied to the region’s historic hay industry; local accounts note that Hollister was once known for storing exceptionally large quantities of hay.
The school is now officially known as Hollister High School, following a 2021 name change, but Haybaler remains central to its athletic and student traditions. That name change can cause confusion: the school district and older references may still use San Benito High School, while current athletics pages use Hollister High and Haybaler.
Haybaler is unusually specific compared with common school mascots such as Eagles, Tigers, or Bulldogs. The school’s athletics program continues to brand its teams and activities around Haybaler identity.