SLV returns to form following spring break hiatus | High school softball

San Lorenzo Valley junior Sophia Sarmiento had one triple and scored three runs in the Cougars' 15-9 win over Soquel in the teams' Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League softball game April 15. (Juan Reyes/Press Banner)

San Lorenzo Valley’s softball team returned to the diamond Tuesday afternoon following a much-needed spring break this past week. It took little to no time for senior Angie Fulkerson to shake off the rust as she batted 4-for-5 with a pair of doubles, two RBIs and one stolen base in the Cougars’ 15-9 victory over… Continue reading SLV returns to form following spring break hiatus | High school softball

Scotts Valley’s Rebbert, Williams chosen as league’s top players | All-SCCAL girls basketball

Scotts Valley juniors Samantha Rebbert, right, and Brooklyn Williams were each named the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League’s Most Valuable Players for the 2024-25 girls’ basketball season. (Juan Reyes/Press Banner)

Scotts Valley juniors Samantha Rebbert and Brooklyn Williams were each named the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League’s Most Valuable Players for the 2024-25 girls’ basketball season. Rebbert had an average of 11.5 points, 6.5 steals, 3.7 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game, while Williams finished with averages of 11.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.3 steals and… Continue reading Scotts Valley’s Rebbert, Williams chosen as league’s top players | All-SCCAL girls basketball

Cougars embrace challenging road ahead | PCAL football preview

The San Lorenzo Valley High football team was back on the field for the second week of training camp before the 2024 fall season, which officially kicks off in nearly two weeks. The Cougars will host South San Francisco High School on Aug. 31 at 1pm. (Paul Firenzi/special to the Press Banner)

San Lorenzo Valley High football head coach Dave Grant decided to test his returning players by putting them up to a challenge during the offseason. So far, he’s pretty impressed with the response. “One thing for sure is these guys have been putting in the work,” Grant said. “We’re asking a lot of these guys… Continue reading Cougars embrace challenging road ahead | PCAL football preview

Scotts Valley’s Taylor Wilson recognized as league’s top player | All-SCCAL softball

Scotts Valley High junior Taylor Wilson, No. 22, was named the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League's Softball Player of the Year for the 2024 season. (Juan Reyes/Press Banner)

Scotts Valley High junior Taylor Wilson earned the league’s top honors as the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League’s Player of the Year for the 2024 season. “This award means a lot to me because it was my goal from the beginning of the season and I am so grateful that I was selected in the… Continue reading Scotts Valley’s Taylor Wilson recognized as league’s top player | All-SCCAL softball

Cougars baseball optimistic for upcoming league season

San Lorenzo Valley High senior John Clinkenbeard will help lead the Cougars baseball team as they enter Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League action on March 15. (Paul Firenzi/Press Banner file photo)

San Lorenzo Valley High junior Jaden Shabry and the rest of the baseball team is beaming with confidence as they enter the 2024 Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League season starting this week. The Cougars star shortstop and pitcher is batting a .368 (7-of-19) average with one double, four RBIs and four runs scored. Sharby also… Continue reading Cougars baseball optimistic for upcoming league season