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February 23, 2026

Mariners get huge win against league rival Santa Cruz | Girls basketball roundup

APTOS—The Aptos High girls’ basketball team has faced numerous challenges throughout the season. Ranging from last minute game postponements and players sitting out to due to Covid-19 protocols or injuries.   The Mariners were faced with another challenge when rival Santa Cruz High came into town,...

Justin Hansen aims to rebuild Cabrillo | College Football

APTOS—The Cabrillo College football program is slowly piecing itself together after receiving a two-year suspension following a rules infraction in 2020. Justin Hansen, 45, a former Seahawks linebacker and defensive coordinator, is the first step of the rebuilding process.  He was recently named the program’s new...

‘Catz’s softball team edges Alisal in non-league thriller | Weeklys Sports Roundup

Watsonville’s softball team survived a late scare to hold off Alisal for a 6-5 victory in non-league action March 7.  Mia Espinoza had three hits including one double, one RBI and one run scored for the Wildcatz, while teammates Esperanza Sigala and Isabella Ruiz each...

Seahawks extend win streak to 13 with statement win over San Mateo | College softball

It’s been 27 days since the Cabrillo College softball team suffered a defeat at the hands of San Jose City College.  Not that freshman Brooklyn Llamas was counting, but she remembers it all too well because at that time it was a rude awakening for...

Seahawks return to the pool with a vengeance | Women’s water polo

Just last year the Cabrillo College women’s water polo program was barely in existence when it skipped the 2022 season after it didn't have enough players to field a team. The Seahawks managed to rebuild and regroup this year including three returning players from the...

‘Catz’s boys’ track and field defeats Monterey in regular season finale | Weeklys Sports Roundup

Watsonville’s boys’ track and field team recorded its third dual meet win of the season following a 78-50 victory against Monterey in Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission Division action April 24.  Watsonville sophomore Nain Garcia-Ferria (10:10.63), junior Desi Salinas-Holz (10:42.82) and senior Rodrigo Barranco (11:19.91)...

Seahawks women’s soccer standout signs with Holy Names University 

APTOS—Cabrillo College soccer standout Jasmine Taylor will take her talents to Holy Names University in Oakland this fall.  The Aptos High alumna signed her National Letter of Intent to play for the Hawks—who are part of the NCAA Division II—in front of teammates, coaches and...

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...

Local track and field athletes shine at Garlic Classic Invitational | Sports Roundup

GILROY—The Aptos High boys’ track and field squad displayed another powerful performance to help claim the team title at the Garlic Classic Invitational at Christopher High on March 19. The Mariners finished with a score of 66.25 in the 21-team field. Enterprise (57.5) took second,...

Seahawks advance in NorCal playoffs | Men’s soccer

SEASIDE—After finishing the regular season with three consecutive ties, the Cabrillo College men's soccer team still managed to qualify for the NorCal Regional playoffs.  The No. 9-seeded Seahawks defeated No. 24 Modesto, 3-0, in the first round of California Community College Athletic Association postseason action...
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Photo story: Crash marks third in same area

A tow operator cleans up the area where a driver smashed into a utility pole Friday morning on Airport Boulevard at Roache Road. Watsonville...