High School Sports

MORGAN HILL—Zach Heffernan waited patiently for his chance to make a contribution to the Live Oak football team. And on Friday night—a night when Live Oak’s big play makers were making big plays—Heffernan found a way to standout in a 42-14 win over Christopher.

GILROY—Last week, Gilroy head coach Jubenal Rodriguez said his team needed to be more physical. The Mustangs got the message loud and clear.

GILROY—Thursday’s match between Gilroy and San Benito was less about competition and more about friendship. After the scores were tallied and the medalist announced, girls from both sides exchanged handshakes, hugs and smiles; the results were the furthest thing from their minds.

The Gilroy field hockey team opened its season on a high note, despite some offseason challenges.

GILROY—Gilroy and Christopher kicked off their seasons on Sept. 4 and 5, but came away with very different results.

Christopher made quick work of St. Francis, sweeping it 3-0 Tuesday in Watsonville. The Cougars won 25-14, 25-18, 25-18.

While most people were spending the holiday relaxing, Christopher was getting busy at Spikefest I.

MORGAN HILL—Whatever questions swirled around Christopher this season and its loss of key players due to graduation blew harmlessly away Saturday.

GILROY—Live Oak wanted to get its season off to a fast start. And after Friday night’s 42-6 win opening night win over Gilroy at Christopher High, the Acorns can safely say it was a mission accomplished.

The Christopher girls volleyball team got its season off to a strong start, sweeping Sobrato 3-0 Thursday at home. The Cougars downed the Bulldogs 25-17, 25-23, 25-20.