Off to a flying start, Oakwood Hawks eye league, CCS, NorCal and possible state titles
Even with an outstanding 13-1 start, the Oakwood High boys basketball team said it hasn’t come close to reaching its potential yet.
“There is a way to go to hit that ceiling,” longtime Hawks coach Kort Jensen said. “That’s why we’re trying to think outside...
Oakwood boys continue to roll
The Oakwood boys basketball team improved its record to 7-1 with a 67-43 win over Gonzales High School.
Sports Roundup: Oakwood boys basketball rallies to beat city rival Live Oak
Live Oak HS Boys Basketball (5-8 overall)
Recent results: Tustin Holiday Classic: lost 72-36 vs. Newport Harbor; lost 63-34 at Tustin; lost 59-46 vs. Mission Viejo; lost 74-48 vs. Laguna Hills
Recent results: Lost 64-62 at Oakwood
Upcoming games: 6:30pm Jan. 9 vs. San Lorenzo Valley
NOTES: Nathan...
Oakwood boys basketball team stands tall
Kiefer Nguyen may not be the most talented player on the Oakwood High boys basketball team, but he’s definitely one of the most valuable.
“I’ve got bigger kids and better athletes, but I can’t take Kiefer off the floor because he shoots the ball so...
Oakwood spring sports teams thrive
What the Oakwood High swimming and track and field teams lack in facilities and numbers, they make up for with hard work and talent. One has to look no further than sophomore Annie Rickard, who is one of just two—yes, two—athletes that make up the swim team (freshman Brendon Tompkins is the other).
Sports Roundup: Live Oak girls basketball wins three straight
Live Oak HS Boys Basketball (6-8 overall)
Recent results: Lost 64-62 at Oakwood; won 69-39 vs. San Lorenzo Valley
Upcoming games: 7pm Jan. 15 at Gilroy; 7pm Jan. 17 at Evergreen Valley
NOTES: Against SLV, Ethan Estrada Sanchez scored 24 points and Devon DeHaro added 16 points.
Live...
Sports Roundup: Live Oak girls basketball wins first two games of season
Live Oak HS Boys Basketball (2-0 overall)
Recent results: Won 74-49 vs. Harbor; Won 52-50 at Soledad
NOTES: Nathan Lozano scored 19 points and added seven assists in the victory over Harbor. Devon DeHaro added 16 points and 10 rebounds and Sam Ellingsen scored 16.
In the...
Oakwood captures league title
A year ago, Oakwood went into the final game of the season with a chance to clinch a Coastal Division championship.
Marcotullio, Oakwood on a good run
Kate Marcotullio decided to run cross country last year as a freshman to stay in shape for soccer, the sport she has played since she was 5 or 6 years old. Her expectations were rather muted, as the Oakwood sophomore had never—and still doesn’t—think...
Oakwood has reason for optimism
Even though the Oakwood High boys basketball team's season just ended, the Hawks are already looking forward to next season. One can say optimism is extremely high around the basketball program, and with good reason. Oakwood, which finished the season with a 20-6 record—including...