Mustangs ready for new challenge in Mission Division | High school softballÂ
Monte Vista Christian was bumped into a higher division this past offseason after coming off a successful title run in 2023. For some teams, it can take time getting adjusted to a much higher level of play.Â
The Mustangs seem to be handling the competition...
Unity carries Mariners girls’ soccer team to finish the seasonÂ
APTOS—The stakes were high for the Aptos High girls' soccer team in last week’s match against league rival Santa Cruz High.
The Mariners needed to secure a win in order to stay alive in the race for the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League title.
However, senior...
Sharks’ football team optimistic for recurring success
WATSONVILLE—The St. Francis High football team had undoubtedly the best season in the program’s short illustrious history in 2021.
The Sharks captured the Pacific Coast Athletic League’s Santa Lucia Division title—going undefeated in league play—and finished runner-up in the Central Coast Section Division V championship...
Sharks’ season ends in loss to Santa Teresa | High school football
SAN JOSE—St. Francis High was selected as the final team to earn an at-large bid for this year’s Central Coast Section football playoffs.
The underdog Sharks—which they’re used to hearing by now—was awarded the No. 5 seed in the Division IV field, hoping to get...
Photos: Grizzlies blank Cougars in league opener | High school football
WATSONVILLE—The Pajaro Valley High football team recorded its first shutout win in six years after a 26-0 win over San Lorenzo Valley in the teams’ Pacific Coast Athletic League Santa Lucia Division opener Sept. 24.
With the win, the Grizzlies (1-4, 1-0) also recorded their...
Preps of the Week: Aptos’ Eddie Alvarez, Watsonville’s Xitlali Montesino | Pajaronian Sports Ticker
This week’s edition of the Pajaronian Sports Ticker highlights local prep athletes for their performances during the week of Nov. 28 - Dec. 3.
Coaches and athletic directors are encouraged to submit scores and stats to [email protected].
Preps of the Week
Boys: Aptos High junior Eddie Alvarez...
Preps of the Week: Aptos’ Eddie Alvarez, Watsonville’s Nancy Morado | Pajaronian Sports Ticker
This week’s edition of the Pajaronian Sports Ticker highlights local prep athletes for their performances during the week of Dec. 12-18.
Coaches and athletic directors are encouraged to submit scores and stats to [email protected]. Follow sports editor Juan Reyes on Twitter at @jmreyes831 for score...
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...
Photos: ‘Catz declawed by Cardinals in non-league action | Week 2 scoreboard
WATSONVILLE—Watsonville High junior quarterback Vicente Baltazar connected with Albert De Haro for a touchdown in their 50-7 loss to Santa Cruz High in non-league play Sept. 3.
The Wildcatz’s special teams unit had a 40-yard kickoff return that set them up with good field possession.
On...
Mariners capture boys team title at 49th Wildcat Relays | Track and field
WATSONVILLE—The Aptos High boys’ track and field team won six events at last week’s 49th Wildcat Relays en route to a team title. Â
The Mariners won with a team score of 75.95, finishing ahead of San Benito (66.95) in second and Westmoor (62) in third...
Grizzlies girls’ basketball falls to Greenfield in overtime | Weeklys Sports...
Pajaro Valley freshman Liz Zamora had a team-best 13 points for the Grizzlies girls’ basketball team in their 27-26 loss in overtime to Greenfield...