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Santa Clara’s coach respect Oaks Christian

By Austin KnoblauchSenior Editor, Sports 
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I got in a quick word with Santa Clara boys’ basketball Coach Michael Sandoval before the start of the Saints’ Tri-Valley League contest with Oaks Christian tonight and it seems as if he has the utmost respect for the Lions.

‘They have a lot of guys who complement each other and that’s what makes it tough,’ Sandoval said. ‘It’s not the end-all, be-all for us, but they definitely represent a challenge.’

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At the end of the first quarter, Oaks Christian leads, 20-14, thanks, in part, to a couple of three-pointers by junior guard Tyler McGrath. Lots of back-and-forth play in this one.

-- Austin Knoblauch

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Austin Knoblauch

Austin Knoblauch is a senior editor in Sports at the Los Angeles Times, overseeing NFL coverage and digital initiatives. He previously worked as an editor and writer at NFL.com. He initially joined The Times in 2005, serving in various web editing and reporting roles. Knoblauch’s favorite sports are football, hockey and auto racing. He is a native of Southern California and graduated from Mount St. Mary’s University in Los Angeles.

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