High School Sports

If measuring athletic success comes down to winning championships, the Sobrato High roller hockey team can rightfully lay claim as the top high school sports team in the Central Coast Section—and perhaps any section in California.  In the recently completed 2022-2023 school year, the Bulldogs...

It was “Dig Pink” night at Christopher High for the anticipated volleyball showdown between the top two teams in the Santa Teresa East Division.  In the second set, the Cougars took a big “dig deep for a big dig” to rally to a dramatic come-from-behind...

Through the first two rounds in the Central Coast Section Division IV playoffs, it’s apparent the Live Oak High softball team is vastly underseeded in terms of division placement.  The No. 2 seed Acorns have played just one inning above the minimum amount possible after...

There used to be a time when Oak Grove High was a thorn on the side of the Live Oak High football team—and the rest of the Blossom Valley Athletic League for that matter. But that is no longer the case.  With a 34-0 drubbing...

Live Oak HS Football (3-6 overall, 3-2 BVAL Mt. Hamilton Division) Recent results: Lost 35-21 vs. Branham Upcoming games: 7:15pm Nov. 8 vs. Christopher NOTES: Against Branham, Isaac Watson caught four passes from Adrian Leal and two were for touchdowns. Gage Jones rushed 14 times for 71...

After the Covid-19 pandemic, the Live Oak boys volleyball program restarted but had minimal success on the court. In the spring of 2022, the Acorns were just 1-11 overall, 1-8 in league. The next two years brought some progress but now the Acorns have really...

A different league challenge looms this year for the Live Oak High girls’ basketball team, but the defense is in mid-season form and the offense has shown sparks of potential. After reaching the second round of last year’s Central Coast Section Division III playoffs, the...

The Live Oak High football team last week was supposed to play Central Coast Section powerhouse Los Gatos High in a battle that had excitement written all over it.  Instead, in an unexpected turn of events the Acorns canceled their non-league contest against the Wildcats...

Connor Ghione was running the court like a gazelle, beating defenders down the floor for layups or catching the ball in stride for close-range baskets. It’s no coincidence the Live Oak High sophomore forward made an impact with his legs. After all, he ran...