LO Boosters to review proposed rule changes at tonight
’s meeting A list of proposed rules changes submitted by a
special sub-committee will be presented at the Live Oak High
Athletic Booster Club’s regular meeting tonight. The meeting is set
for 7pm in the high school’s Library. After the Booster Club
initiated new rules recently in a stated atte
mpt to increase participation in its fundraising activities,
critics suggested forming an advisory sub-committee to review the
club’s rules and suggest how they might be changed. LO’s sports
programs have struggled to pay for coaching stipends and related
costs since the Morgan Hill school distr
ict cut much of their funding.
LO Boosters to review proposed rule changes at tonight’s meeting
A list of proposed rules changes submitted by a special sub-committee will be presented at the Live Oak High Athletic Booster Club’s regular meeting tonight. The meeting is set for 7pm in the high school’s Library. After the Booster Club initiated new rules recently in a stated attempt to increase participation in its fundraising activities, critics suggested forming an advisory sub-committee to review the club’s rules and suggest how they might be changed. LO’s sports programs have struggled to pay for coaching stipends and related costs since the Morgan Hill school district cut much of their funding.
LO rugby shut out by East Palo Alto
Despite fine efforts from Dustin Muhn, Oliver Garcia and Matt Cruz, the Live Oak High rugby club team lost a hard-fought match against a very strong East Palo Alto side 22-0 at PA Walsh School in Morgan Hill on Friday. Defensively, EPA was very solid. Live Oak’s offensive thrusts into the Razorback defensive zone were met with fierce pressure and numerous tacklers. Live Oak (1-2 overall) continues Skyhawk Conference play this Friday against Los Altos (0-2). Kick-off is scheduled for 5pm at PA Walsh.
MH’s Tuttle earns all-MBL first-team hoops honors as junior
Morgan Hill’s Nick Tuttle, a junior on the Monte Vista Christian High boys basketball team, was selected to the all-Monterey Bay League first team.
Tuttle, a forward, led the Mustangs in scoring at about 13 points per game, and was named to the all-tournament teams at the Aptos and Palma tournaments. Monte Vista (11-16, 4-6 MBL) placed fourth in the league standings, and was the lowest-placed team to have a player on the first team.
Defensive backs coach needed for Acorn varsity football program
Live Oak High football head coach Glen Webb is looking for a varsity defensive secondary coach for the 2005-06 season. Interested candidates should contact Webb by calling (408) 201-6100 (ext. 2164).
LO baseball program to hold golf tourney fundraiser March 25
Looking to raise money for the 2005 season, the Live Oak High baseball program will host its second annual golf tournament fundraiser at Gilroy Golf Course on Friday, March 25.
Registration is at 11:30am, with a shotgun start set for 1pm.
Cost is $80, which includes greens fees, cart, beverages, tee prizes, contest prizes and dinner. Tee and hole sponsors are welcome.
Details: call Mark Cummins at 201-6140.
SCBA still adding players for Spring
The SCBA spring basketball program is still accepting players. The Saturday-only league, housed at Britton Middle School, offers separate leagues for both boys and girls, grades 1-12. The team-balancing jamboree will be held this Saturday. Please call ahead to reserve a place and to get answers to any questions.
Also, the SCBA coaching clinic will be held on Saturday, March 12 at 8am.
Details: visit the Web site at www.scbabasketball.org or call (408) 460-7402.
MH Swim Club tryouts
The Morgan Hill Swim Club has begun its 44th straight year of representing the Morgan Hill community in USA Swimming. Tryouts for the team are open to anyone ages 6-18 are held at the Morgan Hill Aquatic Center every Monday through Friday at 5pm.
Monthly dues begin at no more than $75, with sibling and year-round discount programs offered. The team was awarded national status for the second straight year as a bronze level club by USA Swimming, and has been named as the host team for the 2005 Far Western Championships to be held in Morgan Hill from March 31 through April 3.
Details: call 782-0088, or visit the Web site at www.morganhillmakos.com
El Toro Aquatics in full swim this Spring
El Toro Aquatics offers a great swimming atmosphere with excellent coaching, great sportsmanship and fun times. For fun and fast swimming, stop by the Morgan Hill Aquatic Center daily from 4pm-5:30pm, ask for Coach Chris and give it a free try. El Toro Aquatics is a Morgan Hill swim program.
Details: call (408) 406-5993.
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