Senior Matt Edgar scored the lone Acorn goal off an assist from
junior Chase Norman as the Live Oak High hockey team dropped a 9-1
decision to defending Division I champion Pioneer on Friday.
Although the Live Oak team was unable to make headway against a
strong Pioneer squad, the Acorns gave it their all and played
together stronger this week.
Senior Matt Edgar scored the lone Acorn goal off an assist from junior Chase Norman as the Live Oak High hockey team dropped a 9-1 decision to defending Division I champion Pioneer on Friday.
Although the Live Oak team was unable to make headway against a strong Pioneer squad, the Acorns gave it their all and played together stronger this week.
Senior goalie Michael Anvari made several fine saves in the net and the defense stayed busy.
But Pioneer was consistent with its precision shooting.
As veterans of Division I play, Pioneer demonstrated why it is the defending champion.
Meanwhile, Live Oak was missing sophomore Brian Costello, who is out with an injury.
But the Acorns did have sophomore Conner Williamson, who returned to action from injury.
After experiencing plenty of success in lower divisions, winning several titles, Live Oak has climbed into Division I this season, and is playing against the top six high schools in the league.
There are a total of 36 teams in five divisions competing in hockey in the area.
Live Oak will play sixth-place Piedmont on Friday.
Mushroom Mardi Gras Runs May 28
The annual Mushroom Mardi Gras 10k Race and 5k Fun Run-Walk will take place again this year on Saturday, May 28. The race will start at 8:30am. There will be a new starting location: the Ranger Station at the corner of Malaguerra and Morning Star near Cochrane Road in Morgan Hill. Race Day registration starts at 7am.
For online registration, check the Web at www.theschedule.com
Coe Park to host 5K/10K run in June
Beautiful Hunting Hollow will be the site for the Henry W. Coe 5K/10K Run on Saturday, June 11 at 9am. Deadline for preregistration is Saturday, June 4.
Details: call (408) 267-4729 or visit the Web site at www.coepark.org
Cat’s Hill Classic cycling race set for Saturday in Los Gatos
Testarossa Vineyards and The Los Gatos Bicycle Racing Club will host the Cat’s Hill Classic on May 7. This legendary cycling race is nationally known for its challenging Cat’s Hill climb up Nicholson Avenue in the charming village of Los Gatos.
This year for the first time, spectators and racers are invited to park their cars one mile up the College Avenue hill at the Testarossa Vineyards event parking area, and be treated to a free cable-car shuttle ride to and from the race course. The free shuttle will run every 20 minutes starting at 10 am, until after the final race podium ceremony ends in the late afternoon. Driving directions to Testarossa Vineyards can be found at testarossavineyards.com. Information about the Cat’s Hill Classic is at catshill.org. Guests at the Testarossa Vineyards, named 2004 Winery of the Year by Restaurant Wine Magazine, will also be offered the opportunity to sample the award-winning wine from this historic vineyard. Race spectators will be offered coupons for a free wine-tasting the day of the race in the Testarossa Vineyards Wine Cellar.
The Los Gatos Bicycle Racing Club, recently named the number one cycling club in the US, has presented the Cat’s Hill Classic Bicycle Race continuously since 1974. The grueling Cat’s Hill climb has challenged the likes of Greg LeMond (winner in 1978), and others. More than 700 amateur and professional riders are expected to compete on the demanding one-mile course..
Details: call (408) 248-8913
Taylor Made Baseball camps finish up spring run this month
Taylor Made Baseball Pitching Mini-Camps conclude their spring sessions this month.
Camps are taught by Rich Taylor. Cost is $99 per camp which includes a DVD and a pitching book ( while supply lasts). Each class is one hour (four total hours). Player to coach ratio is 4:1. The camps will be held indoors in Morgan Hill. Each player is filmed and receives a DVD. Focus is on developing proper throwing and pitching mechanics. Camps are held on Thursday evenings. Payment is due prior to camp.
Details: call (408) 782-0630 or e-mail Rich Taylor at rj********@ya***.comTaylor Made Baseball
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