Year in review: Triumph, records, heartbreak, inspiration — 2018 had it all
For several local student-athletes, the last 12 months were filled with championship performances, inspirational efforts and unforgettable matchups. Some used their skills on the court, field, pool, track and trails to wow spectators, while others showcased their drive and attitude to inspire young and old.
Togo’s Athletes of the Week, 12/27: Kevin Rincon, Natalia Ackerman
Kevin Rincon, Pajaro Valley, (Jr.): Grizzlies’ junior recorded a goal in a 2-0 win against Soquel High in non-league play. He has eight goals for the Grizzlies this season.
Natalia Ackerman, Aptos, (Sr.): Mariners’ senior recorded a double-double with 16 points and 21 rebounds in...
Westbrook, Biles win athlete of year honors at The ESPYS
Westbook was the NBA MVP, led the league in scoring and set a record for most triple-doubles in a season with 42. The Oklahoma City Thunder star won the trophy over Kris Bryant of the Chicago Cubs, Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Olympic swim
CCS Sports: Section makes contingency plans for weekend’s events
Aptos and Terra Nova are set to play in Pacifica at 7 p.m. on Friday, but their CCS Open Division III matchup could be moved to Watsonville at 7 p.m. if the air quality in the coastal city just south of San Francisco does not improve.
HS Baseball: 3 locals earn All-CCS selections
Monte Vista Christian senior infielder Jackson Collins was named to the All-CCS First Team, Aptos High junior outfielder Forrest Hays made the Second Team and Watsonville High junior pitcher Gio Gonzalez landed on the Third Team.
A's drop fourth straight
Oakland starter Kendall Graveman (2-1), who came off the disabled list after missing one start with a minor shoulder strain allowed two runs in six innings and scattered six hits. He struck out four and walked none.
Local Roundup, 2/13: Santa Cruz Warriors halt 3-game losing streak in OT
The Santa Cruz Warriors halted a three-game losing streak on Sunday night with a 131-127 overtime victory over the South Bay Lakers.
Grizzlies’ Carlos Escobar scores a season-best 29 points in crushing loss to York | Boys basketball
Pajaro Valley senior Carlos Escobar delivered one of his best performances on the basketball court last week with a season-best 29 points in the Grizzlies’ 70-65 loss to York School in league action Jan. 31.
The standout out guard had a chance to tie the...
‘Catz shake the dust off to beat North Salinas in playoff opener | CCS basketball roundup
It took Watsonville some time to get tuned in Friday night during its first Central Coast Section playoff game in almost nearly a decade.
But once the butterflies settled, there was no stopping the recently crowned Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission Division co-champion.
Junior forward Leon...
Rosales, Healy homer; A's beat Seattle for fifth straight
Rosales and Ryon Healy each homered in the first inning, Jharel Cotton pitched six innings of two-run ball and the Athletics beat the Seattle Mariners 4-3 on Saturday for their fifth straight win.











