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HS Wrestling: Lovell’s ‘passion’ lives on in 50th year of tournament

The former SCCAL Commissioner was on hand for the dedication last year, but his absence during the 50th edition of the tournament today will leave a gigantic hole in the hearts of a wrestling community so accustom to his gregarious, fun-loving personality.

Aptos native Nikki Hiltz advances to 1500 semifinals | 2024 Olympics roundup

Nikki Hiltz Nikki finishes third in 1500 prelims
Aptos native Nikki Hiltz advanced to the women’s 1500-meters semifinals after they placed third in their preliminary heat at Stade de France on Aug. 6.  “It was all about patience, and this is incredible. I think I can officially call myself an Olympian now,” Hiltz...

Girls volleyball: Cardenas named PCAL-Santa Lucia MVP

The Watsonville High girls’ volleyball team was a force to be reckoned with this season during its run to its first league title in nearly a decade. Camila Cardenas was a big part of that success. The senior opposite hitter was named the Most Valuable Player...

Warriors' Kerr returns to practice for 1st time in 3 weeks

The ailing Warriors coach attended practice Saturday morning, returning to the floor for the first time since guiding the team on April 21 ahead of a flight to Portland for Game 3 of the first round. He missed the shootaround the following morning and tha

Cabrillo football coach Justin Hansen to take leave of absence

Cabrillo College announced Monday that head football coach Justin Hansen will take a formal family medical leave of absence effective immediately. Hansen is expected to be away from his coaching duties through the end of the spring semester, with the possibility of extending into the...

HS Football Roundup, Week 10: Watsonville routs Pajaro Valley to take back Kup

James Sandoval scored a pair of touchdowns and the Watsonville High Wildcatz shutout Pajaro Valley, 30-0, on Friday night at Carl Conelly Stadium on the campus of Cabrillo College in the 11th annual Belgard Kup Game.

Nats get Madson, Doolittle from A's for Treinen, prospects

Left-hander Jesus Luzardo and infielder Sheldon Neuse were sent to Oakland as part of Sunday's deal.

Locals shine at Central Coast All-Star game | High school football

SALINAS—It’s been more than two months since Pajaro Valley High senior Eric Viveros last suited up in a Grizzlies football uniform. However, the itch to play one last time never left the standout lineman and he had one more chance to shine on the field...

Sharks advance to D-V semis with crushing win over Crystal Springs | CCS girls basketball

The magical season continues this week for St. Francis High freshman Liliana Whitmeyer and the girls’ basketball team. The standout guard finished with a game-best 25 points to help the No. 3 seeded Sharks crush No. 6 Crystal Springs, 58-32, in the Division V quarterfinals...

Sea Otter Classic makes grand return to Monterey Bay

MONTEREY—One of the world’s most premiere cycling festivals made its grand return to the Monterey Bay this past weekend.   After more than two years, the Sea Otter Classic was in full swing at the Leguna Seca Recreation Area from Oct. 7-10, drawing in hundreds of...