‘Catz earn top seed in CCS D-II field | High school softball
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...
Podcast: Breaking down CCS baseball, softball playoffs | Cover 3 Sports
In this week’s episode, sports editors Emanuel Lee and Juan Reyes will get you caught up with updates in the Central Coast Section with a new edition of News and Notes.
Then, they'll jump into some CCS softball with a quick preview of what’s in...
Three local teams qualify for CCS playoffs | High school baseball
A trio of local schools qualified for the upcoming Central Coast Section baseball playoffs, giving them one more chance to extend their seasons.
Aptos, Monte Vista Christian and St. Francis high schools are all postseason bound after Wednesday's seeding meeting revealed the teams’ quarterfinals matchups.
The...
Local athletes set to compete at CCS finals | High school track and field
Watsonville High sophomore David Rocha-Vargas and freshman Katelynn Ruiz were on the outside looking in after they didn’t qualify in last week’s Central Coast Section Track and Field Championships semifinals.
But then they received news earlier this week that their seasons are still alive after...
Watsonville youth equestrian team takes third at national finals
WATSONVILLE—A team of local youth equestrians brought some national acclaim back to the Central Coast after putting on a strong performance nearly 3,000 miles away from home.
The Belmont Training Stables team, based out of Monte Vista Christian School, placed third at the Interscholastic Equestrian...
Mariners blank Scotts Valley in SCCAL tourney final | High school baseball
APTOS—The Aptos High baseball team finished the regular season with a Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League championship banner for the first time in a decade.
Yet, they had some unfinished business before they were able to call themselves the outright champ.
Senior ace pitcher Reed Moring...
Sharks edge Alisal to capture league crown | High school baseball
WATSONVILLE—The past three years haven’t been too kind for St. Francis High senior Seth Vazquez, who has had to battle his way through injuries and a rough start during his freshman year.
But the veteran outfielder has been more than clutch this season for the...
Mariners set to play in league baseball tourney final | Cover 3 Sports Ticker
The Cover 3 Sports Ticker highlights pivotal matchups in the Games of the Week, and provides updates on local athletes in the Local Stars and Pajaro Valley Little League sections.
Games of the Week
Aptos vs. Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley, baseball, Friday at 4:30pm: The Mariners (21-6,...
Mariners dominate at SCCAL finals | Boys track and field
FELTON—The Aptos High boys’ track and field had a strong outing at the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League Championships on May 7.
But, there were some shocking upsets and surprises on the day that helped the Mariners cruise to a league title.
Aptos junior Trent Nosky...
‘Catz win thriller against San Benito in extra innings | High school softball
WATSONVILLE—The dream scenario for most softball players is having a chance to win it all for their team with one swing of the bat.
Watsonville High junior Abreanna Alba was given that opportunity in Wednesday’s shootout against San Benito High.
“I felt like throwing up, my...
Watsonville residents may receive emergency test alerts
The County of Monterey Department of Emergency Management has begun testing a new Alert Monterey County emergency alert software and system, and Watsonville residents...