Live Oak Alums Help Lead University to State Championship

In late November, a group of Live Oak alums running cross-country at San Francisco University High School helped lead University to the CIF state title. Ben Friedland ‘23 was University’s top finisher in the final race, taking 8th place overall, which was University’s highest individual finish at the state meet since at least 2013. Friedland’s 15:34 time in the 5K race established a new school record for a UHS runner at Woodward Park (Fresno). Following closely behind Friedland was fellow Live Oak alum Ethan Kraska ‘23, who was University’s third finisher at 13th place, and Hugo Tao Ong ‘24, who finished in 23rd place. Congratulations to those and other former Live Oak student-athletes who are applying their passion, skill, and determination to achieve great success in their high school athletics careers!