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vol . 5 , no. 4 : september 24-30, 2025 : losgatan.com
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FIELD HOCKEY PROGRAM AT LGHS SHOWS IMPRESSIVE DOMINANCE Girls squad has already outscored opponents 76-1 in bright 8-0 start Emanuel Lee, Sports Editor
In running out to an 8-0 start, the Los Gatos High School girls field hockey team has outscored its opponents, 76-1. No, that’s not a typo. Truth be told, the Wildcats aren’t surprised by their sheer dominance. “Obviously, 76-1 is very impressive,” senior attacker Kendall Sutherland said. “But it’s almost expected in a way because of the way we practice. So, it’s not like we’re shocked in any way. Coach Henry (Reyes) reminds us the hard work we put in will pay off, so we should almost expect results like this.” Far from being arrogant, Sutherland is simply being matter of fact. Los Gatos is the preeminent field hockey program in the Central Coast Section, with a record 17 playoff championships. However, the Wildcats are coming off a 2024 season in which it failed to reach at least the CCS playoff semifinals for just the third time since the esteemed Reyes took over the program in 1992. Known for their deep reservoir of talent and indefatiguable work ethic, the returning players had an extra layer of motivation during an intense off-season of training. “A lot of us remember how ➝ Field hockey, 12
BATTLING Los Gatos High School senior Leaya Cleary unleashes a shot in a 7-0 non-league win over Branham on Sept. 9.
LEADERS: THOUSANDS AT RISK OF LOSING BENEFITS Council considers impact of federal funding cuts, local developments Emma Solomon, Contributor
After a pledge of allegiance led by Boy Scouts Troop 2 , Council immediately jumped into dis-
cussing federal funding cuts to Santa Clara County residents as a result of HR1, colloquially known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” Sept. 16. The law was signed into existence by President Donald Trump on July 4. “We’ve had the opportunity to share with many the impacts of the federal budget on
the healthcare system in Santa Clara County,” said former mayor Marico Sayoc, the chief of staff for Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga, introducing a presentation about the impact of budget cuts on Santa Clara County’s public healthcare system. “We would like to ➝ Funding cuts, 8
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