Sports

Six years ago, Edwyn Mendoza was an eighth grader at Ida Jew Academy in east San Jose.  A lot has happened since then for the San Jose native. Now in his second professional season playing for Town FC—the San Jose Earthquakes’ second team club—the 19-year-old...

Expectations were high for the Los Gatos High football team’s non-league matchup against Peninsula powerhouse Sacred Heart Prep on Sept. 23.  However, a game meant to be defined by exemplary playmaking turned out to be an uncharacteristic showing for both sides, with Los Gatos taking...

Los Gatos High School hosted the annual Charlie Wedemeyer All Star Game on Feb. 3, with the South team defeating the North squad, 28-6. The game features top graduating players from Santa Clara County and proceeds benefit ALS and Coaches Against Cancer. IN THE TRENCHES -...

Three teams from the Los Gatos National Junior Basketball (NJB) program won national championships last month to cap the 2023-2024 winter season.  Within the NJB’s top division, All Net, the Los Gatos fourth- and eighth-grade boys team captured titles. Los Gatos’ eighth-grade boys divisional team...

The last handful of seasons for the Los Gatos High girls water polo team have been some of the best in program history.  The Wildcats’ recently completed 2023 campaign was another one to put in the record books, as they finished 23-3, including going a...

Randy Frey has a problem-a good problem.  Frey, who is in his 12th season coaching the Los Gatos High girls softball team, has inherited a roster that is deeper than any other in his time running the program.  “I’ve never been in a position like this...

When Will Cohen walked off his home field for the final time upon the completion of the 48th Charlie Wedemeyer All-Star Football Game on Feb. 4, he felt a sense of peace and calm knowing he had given everything.  “Proud and content,” the Los Gatos...

The Wildcats were down 1-0 to the Valley Christian Warriors after a period of play, in championship action Monday night. At the start of the second, Brody Marleau put one in the back of the net to tie the game. Valley Christian quickly responded, putting them...

For the Los Gatos High girls basketball team, the future is now. The Wildcats have height, athleticism and youth on their side, which should make for an exciting season.  Coach Sara Quilici Giles is in her fourth season with the team, but she said this...

As Los Gatos Rowing Club Director Jaime Velez exited the plane from Florida and raced to catch his connection in Nashville to Oakland, he was ecstatic. There’d been high hopes for the 59 athletes and their 14 boats at the USRowing Youth National Championships in...