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Antonio Rodriguez’s Los Gatos High wrestling teammates refer to him as Ant-Man. Wildcats coach Greg Varela calls the freshman standout Mantonio.  Rodriguez lived up to those nicknames in the recently completed season, which culminated with a strong second-place finish in the 113-pound CIF State Championship...

With a stable of talented runners, Los Gatos High cross country coach Paul Lawryk knows the formula for the boys and girls teams to have another successful season.  “It’s not too complicated this year. Keep them healthy and they’ll do well,” Lawryk said. “It’s just...

In dominating the Santa Clara Valley De Anza Division dual meet season and league finals, the Los Gatos High wrestling team has set itself up for a potentially special performance in the upcoming Central Coast Section Championships.  The Wildcats won the league finals by a...

In the 2021 season, the Los Gatos High girls volleyball team had what has become the norm for the program: a league championship and deep playoff run.  Expect more of the same this season, Wildcats coach Brynja Thompson said, but with an added bonus.  “People can...

Talented, deep and with plenty of experience, the Los Gatos High girls lacrosse team is off to another fast start this season.   That should come as no surprise given the Wildcats advanced to the Central Coast Section playoff semifinals last year where they lost to...

After a record-breaking track and field season, a half-dozen Los Gatos High athletes are headed to the famed Hayward Field at the University of Oregon in Eugene to compete in the High School Nationals June 16-18. The list includes the boys 4x400-meter relay team of...

Los Gatos High swim coach Jim Deming felt great about all of the boys and girls junior varsity and varsity teams after the Santa Clara Valley League De Anza Division Finals were contested on April 29 at Gunn High.  The JV girls won the league...

Over three decades, Los Gatos’ own Thanksgiving Day amateur football tournament has established quite the legendary reputation. And on Nov. 24, the National Turkey Bowl League will celebrate their 31st year. “We started in Los Gatos with seven guys, and it just grew,” said Matt Ober,...

Los Gatos High girls water polo coach Don Appleton knows it’s not every year a person in his position inherits a team free of drama and egos.  That’s why he’s been effusive in his praise for the players as they’ve been a joy to coach...

Off to strong starts, the Los Gatos High boys and girls water polo teams will have an opportunity to make a statement in the final week of September. The boys team entered the week at 10-0 overall, 4-0 in league and a No. 10 national...