by: Tanya Chang

Sports Editor

The LGHS Varsity Field Hockey Team has shown no signs of slowing down this year, powering through their season with relentless energy, discipline, and teamwork. The Wildcats have maintained a flawless record of 18-0, sweeping their opponents with decisive victories that highlight both offensive precision and defensive strength. From the first match, it is clear this team has been focused, united, and determined to make every game count.
    Now, with just CCS remaining, Los Gatos has already achieved something extraordinary: beating the team’s record of 144 goals scored in a single season, with 167 goals, while conceding only one. The milestone reflects not just their scoring power but also their unity and relentless drive. Senior Co-Captain Kendall Sutherland reflected, “It’s less about the number of goals and more about how we play.” She added, “The goals are a direct reflection of how well we are doing this season as a team.”
    Continuing into the season, Los Gatos field hockey has stayed undefeated. They beat Presentation High School 5-0, won against Monta Vista High School 15-0, and crushed Saratoga High School 10-0. They continued their winning streak by defeating Palo Alto High School 7-0, beating Santa Clara High School 8-0, and securing a victory over Lynbrook High School 12-0. They carried their momentum into a set of rematches with wins over Presentation 10-0, Monta Vista 14-0, and Saratoga 7-0. 

Senior and goalie Emma Barrier has been a key force behind Los Gatos’s success, recording shutouts in nearly every game and allowing only one goal all season. Her consistency and calm presence in the cage have anchored the Wildcats’s defense, giving the team the confidence to push forward offensively. “Many shared moments have really helped us build a stronger bond and become a better team overall,” Barrier commented. The trust between the backline and the attack has allowed Los Gatos to play with rhythm and composure.
    One of the defining moments of the season came during their first matchup against Archbishop Mitty High School on Oct. 1, where Los Gatos demonstrated not only composure but also resilience. After a tense first half, the Wildcats broke through in the third quarter when senior Jisoo Hong scored the game’s only goal. Hong and the team celebrated as she shared, “At that moment, it felt really good because we had so many people supporting and rooting for us.” That decisive goal in the second half secured a narrow 1-0 win, proving that even under pressure, their teamwork and focus never wavered. In their rematch, Los Gatos won 2-0.

Los Gatos is currently ranked eighth in the state of California, a testament to their dominance and consistency throughout the season. As the Wildcats look ahead, they are focused on finishing strong.