Expectations rise for Sobrato football team
The Sobrato High football team took every opportunity it got this summer to condition, lift weights and compete in 7 on 7 passing league contests. Coach Jubenal Rodriguez is banking on the team’s hard work and diligence to pay off as it plays its...
South County’s Mountain Bike High
History has been made with the formation of the South County Composite Mountain Bike Team. Never before has the South Valley had a high school program compete in the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) and the NorCal High School Cycling League. The South County...
Live Oak wins crosstown match
Two minutes into the match, Live Oak High’s Karlie Lema outran the Sobrato High defense and unleashed a powerful shot on goal. Even though Bulldogs goalkeeper Holly Rottenborn made a nice save, Lema was only getting started. The sophomore forward struck in the 17th...
Live Oak seniors Courtney and Funk do triple duty
The Live Oak High softball team was in the midst of a blowout victory at Willow Glen High on April 13, which gave Emma Courtney peace of mind as she exited the game early. It was 5:15pm, meaning the senior had roughly 45 minutes...
Sobrato aims to climb Mount Hamilton Division
When Bella Romani sees freshmen on the roster, she literally knows what it’s like to be in their shoes. A four-year varsity player, Romani earned a roster spot in her freshman year at Sobrato High.
“I try my hardest to make them feel welcome as...
Live Oak football settles for share of BVAL Mount Hamilton Division title; now hosts Soledad in CCS Division III playoffs
For one team, nirvana. For another team, sheer and utter disappointment.
Those were the raw emotions on display in the aftermath of the Christopher High football team’s 21-19 win over Live Oak High in their regular-season finale on Nov. 4. Although the two teams finished...
Amid rapid change, Sobrato High girls basketball thriving
It’s been quite a roller coaster ride for the Sobrato High girls basketball team this season.
Through it all, the Bulldogs have persevered and are off and running—literally. Sobrato (6-1) plays an up tempo style on offense and brings the heat defensively, which was on...
Live Oak trio of Catano, Enderle and Fuentes along with Sobrato’s McGlashan represent in Charlie Wedemeyer All-Star Game
Xavier Catano isn’t left speechless often but when NFL legend Ronnie Lott asked him an impromptu question during the banquet three days before the Charlie Wedemeyer All-Star Football Game, the Live Oak High senior was at a loss for words.
“I ain’t gonna lie, he...
Nyla Valencia signs with Iowa, continues goal of making Olympics
Nyla Valencia’s visit to the University of Iowa was the stuff dreams were made of.
And it was packaged into a mini movie, courtesy of Nyla’s dad, Joel. A Sobrato High senior, Nyla signed her national letter of intent on Feb. 8 to become a...
Sobrato a team on the upswing
Optimism runs in Daniel Clifton's blood. How else to explain the fact that the Sobrato High girls volleyball coach went on record saying this year's team has what it takes to win a Central Coast Section playoff championship. Bold words in regards to a...