High School Sports

The St. Francis High and Monte Vista Christian baseball teams are both coming off Central Coast Section title runs for the first time in the programs’ history.  But the season is far from over for both squads after they received first-round home games for the...

WATSONVILLE—The Monte Vista Christian football team had been looking for ways to get back on track after two consecutive losses to begin Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission Division play. The Mustangs galloped their way back with a 34-24 win over North Salinas in front of...

WATSONVILLE—There’s nothing fancy or stylish about the way the Monte Vista Christian baseball team has been playing this season.  Perhaps it’s the tank tops and flip flops or the casual beach road attire but whatever it is, it’s working.  “I just feel like my team needs...

The Pajaronian’s Prep Athletes of the Week were selected based on their performances during the week of Sept. 15-21. Coaches and athletic directors are encouraged to submit nominations to sports editor Juan Reyes at [email protected].  Boys Evan Vessey (Jr.), Monte Vista Christian: The Mustang starting quarterback...

Watsonville junior quarterback Edwin Cornejo made his first-ever career start at the varsity level against Santa Cruz High on Thursday evening. So, it was only natural the butterflies would be floating around his belly going into the teams’ season-opener, and a rivalry dating back to...

WATSONVILLE—Leading up to their games, Watsonville High softball coach Scott Wilson likes to prepare the team for every scenario he can possibly think of. But this particular group of Wildcatz is swimming in uncharted waters.  They dropped to 0-4 in Pacific Coast Athletic League Gabilan Division...

It wasn’t whether or not the Watsonville High softball team was going to qualify for the Central Coast Section playoffs. The big question was where were they going to end up. The Wildcatz—defending CCS Division I champion—earned the top seed in the Division II field after...

PCAL Gabilan Division Top Players Most Valuable Player: Aidan Flynn, Salinas Offensive Player of the Year: Tyler Pacheco, San Benito Defensive Player of the Year: Rossi Oteri, Christopher First team offense Adam Shaffer, Salinas, QB Tyler Pacheco, San Benito, QB Jo Jo Cardinale, Palma, RB Damian Morales, Salinas, RB Seamus Carey, Aptos, RB Nyziah...

SALINAS—Aptos High senior Rowan Bowyer scored a pair of goals for the girls’ soccer team in their 5-1 win over North Salinas High in non-league action on Dec. 4.  Senior midfielder Jazmine Castañeda recorded three assists, and junior goalkeeper Angie Rodriguez made five saves for...

WATSONVILLE—St. Francis High baseball coach Ken Nakagawa knew going into this season they were not expected to win the Pacific Coast Athletic League’s Mission Division over teams such as Alisal, Monte Vista Christian and Soledad. But this particular group, especially the senior class, had already...