Sports

A shutout, a clean sheet and an impressive performance.  Los Gatos High boys soccer coach Joel Fumia couldn’t have asked for anything more after the Wildcats’ 2-0 win over Milpitas High on Jan. 5. The victory came just two days after Los Gatos edged Monta...

When high school wrestlers hit a growth spurt during the season, it usually takes them a while to adjust to competing in heavier weight classes. For Timmy Murabito, who has gained 10 pounds in the last two months, the sudden weight gain has done little...

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...

Now in its sixth season as a program, the Los Gatos Wildcats ice hockey team remains one of the best and most consistent in the area even amid a pandemic.  The sport took a major hit worldwide in youth club participation levels at the onset...

It was a Super Sunday in more ways than one for the Los Gatos High girls basketball team. On Feb. 13—the day of the Super Bowl—the Wildcats had a key game of their own against arch-nemesis Palo Alto High in the final league game...

For a team to reach its potential, it needs to recognize and capitalize on its strengths.  The Los Gatos High boys soccer team knows it often has a size advantage when it takes the field, which lends itself well to being dangerous on set pieces....

A 6-0 loss to a powerhouse St. Francis side on Dec. 4 showed the Los Gatos High girls soccer team is still learning to mesh with each other on the field and figuring things out. However, the Wildcats are confident the talent on the...

High school athletes put in countless hours of training, all while trying to balance relationships and a challenging academic course load. Early mornings, dealing with glorious wins and painful losses, and pushing yourself past your limit—it’s all part of the drill. Some lucky students manage...

Brenson Kanongataa, 17, a varsity football player from Oak Grove, was frustrated he didn’t have the chance to try his luck at taming the Wildcats. That’s because the first big home game in Los Gatos was called off due to wildfire smoke. “It sucks,” the...

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...