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September 6, 2026

MVC’s defense holds off Seaside’s late comeback| Prep football roundup

It wasn’t the prettiest way to win yet somehow, some way Monte Vista Christian managed to get the job done for head coach Joe Sturdivant in last week's debut with the program.  The Mustangs held off Seaside’s late comeback for a 16-8 non league victory...

Cabrillo determined to have bounce-back season | College football

The road to recovery hasn’t been easy for DeSean Gomez after a torn ACL injury sidelined him during his senior year at Aptos High two years ago.  But now the Cabrillo College freshman is back feeling healthier, and stronger, than ever.   “I hear a lot of...

‘Catz primed to make title run in Mission North | PCAL football

Watsonville High football head coach Tige McSwain gave the players their first look at some live action in last week’s Santa Cruz County Jamboree at Harbor High. During the event, they scrimmaged against some challenging teams from over the hill in Lincoln and Carlmont high...

Cover 3 Sports Podcast: Countdown to Kickoff 2026

In this week’s episode, John Devine and Juan Reyes will talk about the ongoing issue with a shortage of officials in the area. Then they'll have a fireside chat with Carmel football head coach Golden Anderson for an update with the Padres. And finally, the guys...

Grizzlies on hunt for Santa Lucia Division title | PCAL football

Pajaro Valley is heading into the 2026 fall campaign coming off its second winning season in the program’s history. They were runner-up in the Pacific Coast Athletic League’s Santa Lucia Division with a 5-1 record in league play, while finishing with a 6-4 overall record...

Watsonville High hires two new head coaches to fill vacated positions

Watsonville High last week named Max Gonzales and Austin Luigard the new head coaches for the baseball and boys basketball teams, respectively.  Gonzales replaced current head football coach Tige McSwain after he spent the past three years in the dugout, while Luigard stepped in for...

Mustangs maintain formation to become Mission North contenders | PCAL football

Two games into the 2025 campaign, Monte Vista Christian senior Evan Vessey was named the starting quarterback. And just like that, the youngster was in charge of a varsity offense. The Mustang slinger did his best to get the job done on the field but it...

Cover 3 Sports Podcast: Prep Football Tour Continues

In this week’s episode, John Devine and Juan Reyes will talk about some of the coaching changes throughout the leagues, including seven new faces on the football sidelines. Then they'll take a minute to chop it up with new Seaside High athletic director, Casey Neligh,...

Cover 3 Sports Podcast: Welcome Back!

In this week’s episode, John and Juan will discuss some of the new changes and other updates for both the Pacific Coast Athletic and Santa Cruz Coast Athletic leagues. Then they’ll take a minute to chat with Watsonville native Ruben Ibarra, who is having a...

Aptos strives for bounceback year in Mission North Division | PCAL football

For the first time since the Pacific Coast Athletic League was formed in 2018, Aptos High will not be a member of the Gabilan Division—the highest of the four tiers within the league. After going winless in league play, they were relegated to the Mission...