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Football Ends Losing Streak Water Polo Wins Games and Prepares for the Postseason Controversy Arises from NFL Teams' Kneeling Page 18 • NFL protests continue • Water polo stays on top El Gato • Friday,Sports October 20, 2017 • Los Gatos High School • www.elgatonews.com Water polo wins games and prepares for the postseason by Madeline King more Laura Dachs swiping the ball twice and sophomores Charlotte Varsity boys had three competitive games in a row, squeaking out Sports Editor Brezoczky, Sophia Cavallini, Maddie Knol, and freshmen Jordann a 10 to 9 win against Palo Alto and suffering a tough loss to Home- The Los Gatos water polo teams have continued to succeed both in Foster and Lindsey Adams each causing one additional turnover. K. stead. Juniors Ian O’Neill, Gavin Frank-Mehrtens, Arman Moayed, and out of the water this season, taking part in both rigorous dry land Knol kept up the intensity in the cage with ten saves. Ian VanSciver and senior Nick Kain all contributed a goal in the and aquatic training. Their hard work has paid off in the pool, where Homestead match. Trey Nakazawa and O’Neill led the team with two players positively represent LGHS with their tenacity and perseverance. steals apiece, while senior Lars Atkinson protected the goal with a On the girls’ side, the varsity team continued to dominate with total of eight blocked shots. After the tough matches, the boys ended wins against Homestead, Palo Alto, Mountain View, and Los Altos the week with a 7 to 3 victory over Monta Vista High School on Oct. 5. High Schools. Senior Emma Brezoczky led the force against Los Altos The JV boys’ team came out with four wins, 6 to 2 against Home- with four goals and one steal, and junior Christina Kulick added an stead, 4 to 2 against Palo Alto, and 7 to 3 against Monta Vista, and 5 additional two shots and three assists. Junior Alison Berg produced to 0 versus Los Altos High School. In the Homestead match, sophomore four goals for the Cats, contributing to a final score of 16 to 7. Goalie William Lennan and freshmen Cyrus VanSciver and William Redfern Carter Hawkins kept it cool in the cage with 13 saves. The girls also each put away two goals. Sophomore Liam Nir led the team with defeated Palo Alto 15 to 3 on Oct. 3 as well as Mountain View on Oct. four steals and VanSciver added an additional two. Goalie Alessandro 5 with a 14 to 9 triumph, keeping up their pristine record. Marchesi kept the ball out of the cage with four saves. During their Palo Alto match, the JV girls’ team shut out the other While the regular season is coming to a close, the teams show no team with a score of 4 to 0. Sophomore goalie Katie Knol was a wall, sign of slowing down. Players continue to work relentlessly and are blocking eight shots in the victory. The girls continued their success courtesy B. Strunk looking forward to upcoming games against Gunn and Los Altos High with a 5 to 4 win over Los Altos, where sophomore Ally Temple led School. Come out to support Los Gatos at some of their last games and the team with two goals. The girls had plenty of steals, with sopho- WHAT A SAVE: Senior goalie Carter Hawkins blocks a shot in a game against Mountain View. rally them on at postseason tournaments! Girls volleyball advances Football ends losing streak by Erin Grasty continue practicing their defensive play and fine- by Reegan McCluskey games in a row to Palo Alto, Lynbrook, and Media Production Editor tune their athletes. Opinion Editor Homestead. All of the teams performed well and After a four-game losing streak, the varsity The previously highlighted seniors – Fordyce, Early into the season, the girls volleyball each match ended with a score of 3-2 or 3-1. football team bounced back at their most recent Polisso, and Nelson – have been playing remark- team developed a consistent winning streak To other teams, these results might dis- home game. On Oct. 6, the ably well so far this season. of five games including conference, non-con- hearten the players and lower their spirits; Friday of October break, Full back Polisso has easily ference, and tournament matches. It wasn’t instead, the girls stepped up in a match versus the team played Palo Alto improved and showed his until their match versus Central High School Los Gatos rival Saratoga High School. The varsity on Los Gatos home terri- skills in the Palo Alto game. in the Fresno tournament that the team lost, team destroyed its opponent with a 3-0 shutout. tory. At the end of the first As the season progresses but they came back in the next two games with This one single match sent them once again on half, Los Gatos had a shut- the team’s dynamic grows back-to-back victories. The girls’ resilience and a winning high. In the same week, the teams out score of 17-0 thanks stronger, and when asked perseverance will take them far this season. played Monta Vista with another shutout of 3-0. to touchdowns made by about his relationship with Varsity player Skyler McKinnon explained the seniors William Fordyce his fellow players, Polisso team’s position in league: “We are currently tied and Frank Polisso, both said, “we are all a family and for fourth in league and have a chance to go to assisted by senior quarter- have each others’ backs on CCS.” With CCS around the corner, the Los Gatos back Robert Nelson. and off the field.” girls have four remaining games, and winning In the third quarter, That same day, the those will significantly help their chances. Fordyce scored his second junior varsity team played The Los Gatos varsity girls team seems to touchdown, followed by Palo Alto tying 14-14 with be back on its A-game, and they have a thirst junior Jarred Mazzaferro, ON THE LINE: Los Gatos and Palo Alto line up to start play. touchdowns coming from for more wins. Similar to the beginning of the who executed a seven-yard sophomore Michael Splain season, the bond seems present in the team’s run to the end zone within and junior Adam Garwood. dynamic. Also, the coaching staff of the team the final five minutes of the The junior varsity team is has proven effective with switching the team’s game. Los Gatos finished doing well in their season attitude around in order to pull out the win in with a winning score of with an overall game record the next games. Hopefully the team will see 31-8 leaving the boys with of 2-3-1. more wins in the future. an exciting turn around Unfortunately, the game BUMP, SET, SPIKE: Sophomore Kristy Chen lunges for a save. and reputation to uphold. scheduled for last Fri., Oct. Throughout the first month of season some After this game, the varsity 13, moved to the end of the players experienced injuries, forcing them boys were 1-1 in league season because of the poor to sit out during crucial games. One injured games, and 2-4 overall, air quality caused by the player, senior Kiana Pelton, will be out for the which makes them place recent nearby fires. There- rest of the season due to a tear in one of her fourth in league. fore, on Nov. 9, the junior ligaments. Since spots on the court opened up, After the game against photos courtesy M. Van Belleghem varsity and varsity football teams will play Homestead. some players moved positions and more people Palo Alto, players on the LOOK OUT: Junior Trent Huesby winds up to kick the ball. moved into the starting lineup. The healthy team felt their work at However, Los Gatos will competition developed a sense of urgency in practice finally paid off.Coach Krail claimed to a be playing a promising game tonight against Los the players and this pressure began to improve reporter for The Mercury News that, “[the players] Altos, who is currently seventh in the league with an their attitudes towards the game. prepared well, fought hard and kept them out of overall wins to losses ratio of 1-5. It is expected that By the end of September, the varsity girls photos courtesy T. Green the end zone. We had a turnover, we had a goal-line the turnout will be very large, for it is the school’s volleyball team had experienced a lull in its stand, which was great.” The defensive play for the homecoming game and will be filmed by Comcast winning streak. The Los Gatos girls lost three TEAM SPIRIT: The JV players come together after a tough game. game improved exceptionally compared to previous HomeNet for people to watch at home. games. The team and fans remain hopeful as they (Sources: Mercury News, MaxPreps) Controversy arises from NFL teams’ kneeling protests by Nate White These comments invoked unity within the NFL. During the games that Sports Editor week, some teams were seen kneeling together, some locking arms Prior to every NFL game, players, coaches, officials, fans and every- together and kneeling, and some staying in the locker room while the one in attendance are asked to stand and place their hand over their anthem played. The coaches and players continued to state they were heart for the national anthem. For years, this process became ritual. not disrespecting the flag or any of the soldiers who have fought for This idea of kneeling for the anthem first became apparent through the US, but were only protesting racial injustice and police brutality.
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