High School Sports

Excellent talent at the skill positions but question marks on the offensive line. That’s the best way to sum up the state of the Live Oak High football team as it enters the season-opener against Gilroy on Aug. 27.  “Seeing what our offensive line does,...

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...

When ESPN aired Rob Mendez's life story in a Sports Center Featured segment on Feb. 16, it forever changed his life. Mendez, a 31-year-old Gilroy resident who was born without arms and legs, started to get inundated with messages and requests to the point...

Are you interested in meeting people from other countries? Do you want to make a lasting impact on the life of an international student and make a friend for life? Do you have a spare bedroom and live in the Morgan Hill/Gilroy area? Then Green Planet’s homestay program in partnership with Oakwood School want you to consider hosting an international student this fall.Through our partnership with Morgan Hill’s Oakwood High School, gphomestay is offering this opportunity to nurturing, qualified families in the surrounding area, according to a press release. The program is currently looking for host families for fall 2015.To offset the costs of hosting a student, families will be provided with a $1,300 monthly stipend. Families also have access to ongoing local support. Students arrive with their own insurance and spending money.The partnership also offers a $300 referral bonus for any approved host family that lists your name as their source of referral on their application, the press release states.You can begin the process of becoming a host by completing an online inquiry form atgphomestay.com.  For more information, please email [email protected] or call (781) 996-0429.  

The Live Oak High boys lacrosse team has been steadily building and is one of the rising programs in the Central Coast Section.  The Acorns barely missed out on making the playoffs last year, but this season they’re intent on not only making the postseason...

The Sobrato High football team wasted no time in its preparation for the upcoming 2021 season. The Bulldogs, who play their season-opener in the last week of August, took advantage of the return of 7 on 7 passing league contests as they competed with...

With just under two minutes remaining in the game, Jordan Fuentes got the handoff, spotted a gap to run through and juked a defender before accelerating to the left sideline for a 19-yard gain. The play epitomized his abilities and a career-best performance that...

Sobrato High School football star Noah Taylor has decided on his college path, choosing to attend Southern Oregon University. The Bulldogs running back and linebacker rushed for 2,548 yards and 27 touchdowns on 213 carries for the 2023 season, leading Sobrato to a 6-4...

Sobrato High boys soccer coach Jeff Brown said he firmly believes in the talent and makeup of his players. The team has given him legitimate reasons for optimism, as the Bulldogs are off to their best start in nearly a decade (they were 3-2-0...