Eagles rise to the top

The surprise of last week’s SCVAL De Anza Division track and field finals had to be the Los Altos High girls.

It’s no secret that the Eagles have talent – particularly in the sprints, hurdles and jumps – but their lack of depth has dogged them for much of the season.

Sports on the Side

Incerpi nets award

The United States Tennis Association will recognize Kacey Incerpi of Los Altos this month for ranking first in Santa Clara County in the under-12 girls division for 2007. The sixth-grader at Cupertino Middle School is scheduled to receive an award May 17 at Fremont Hills Country Club in Los Altos Hills.

Jensen captures Alameda Commuters Championship

Michael Jensen wasn’t the leader after the first round, but the Los Altos native improved each round to come out on top at the Alameda Commuter Championship.

The St. Francis High graduate posted a 1-under, 70, for a total of 274 for four rounds (10 under). The tournament was held over the last two weekends of April at the Chuck Corica Golf Complex in Alameda.

MV baseball team sweeps Lynbrook

As expected, the Mountain View High baseball team swept last-place Lynbrook last week. The Spartans beat the Vikings 13-0 April 29 and 8-2 Thursday in SCVAL El Camino Division play.

Starter Eric Cutler earned the win in Thursday’s road game, scattering six hits over six innings. Mountain View (6-7 league, 14-13-1 overall) took advantage of two Lynbrook errors in the third by scoring three runs, according to Spartans coach Gabe Stewart.

LA’s hitting woes return in league playoffs

The Los Altos High baseball team reverted to its old ways last week in the SCVAL De Anza Division Championship Tournament.

“The bats went quiet,” coach Sandy Wihtol said.