Evergreen Valley’s second-half surge thwarts James Lick’s upset bid

SAN JOSE — A heavy favorite going into the game, Evergreen Valley trailed at halftime but righted itself in the second half to pull out a 22-8 victory at winless James Lick on Friday night.

The Cougars, who played three “B” league teams from the Blossom Valley Athletic League in non-league play, improved to 4-2 overall and 2-0 in the BVAL’s West Valley Division. They host Gunderson (4-3, 3-0) next Friday in a game that will likely decide the West Valley championship and paint a clearer...