Cougars corral LO rushing attack, rout Acorns 50-0
All week, Christopher High coach Tim Pierleoni had his Cougars prepare to stop Live Oak's electric running back Trevor Bearden, who posted more than 300 yards of offense last week. The Cougars' defense did just that, holding the sophomore to six yards rushing and the Acorns offense to 34 yards. And that was just the beginning. Behind a four-touchdown performance by senior quarterback Brandon Pickens, Christopher pulled off a decisive 50-0 victory Friday night at Richert Field
Bulldogs overcome three-touchdown deficit but fall 28-21 at Leland
An ominous feeling swept through Leland High School at halftime of Friday's nonleague tilt between LHS and Sobrato. Lightning flashed periodically beyond the hills overlooking Pat Tillman Stadium, and the Chargers appeared on their way to a big victory two days before the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11. The Bulldogs answered with their own electrical storm in the second half, but it wasn't enough to shock the No. 7-ranked team in Santa Clara County
FOOTBALL: Bulldogs set for anticipated rematch with No. 7 Leland; Acorns draw Christopher for home opener
With their offensive might and deepest crop of veteran talent,
Raiders enjoy big Opening Day at home
The Morgan Hill Raiders opened the 2011 Pop Warner season Sept. 4 at the Outdoor Sports Center, defending their home field after a very successful year that rewarded the program with a move to the prestigious Division I. The Midget Raiders took off where their 2010 Super Bowl run ended, beating the Monterey Jets 34-15
Police blotter: Man, 25, arrested on suspicion of DUI
DUI Norberto Ruiz-Juarez, 25, 12:28 a.m. Aug. 21, on the 700
Ostheimer breaks through to first wins on NASCAR developmental series
As Devon Ostheimer pulled his red and blue No. 57 car into the pit area Sept. 3 at Irwindale's Toyota Speedway, fresh off completing his first Late Models victory on the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series, the Morgan Hill native's headset crackled to life with the voice of High Point Racing owner Tim Huddleston. Just the person Ostheimer wanted to hear
SHS boys take aim at first CCS playoff berth
If only Sobrato boys water polo had a better turnout last year. Coach Dave Letts wouldn't have had to wait so long to bring Lucas Salem up to varsity, and the Bulldogs wouldn't have had to wait so long to transform into a Central Coast Section playoff contender. They began the season with a 17-4 loss to Live Oak, and ended it by beating the rival Acorns -- 15-7 -- for the first time at the Blossom Valley Athletic League Tournament, and losing by close margin to Willow Glen in a semifinal that decided the league's final playoff invite














