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Sharks softball team records sixth shutout of the season | Sports Roundup

St. Francis High senior Alicia Mendez and sophomore Aaliysah Gomez are quietly turning into the 1-2 punch in the circle for the Sharks softball team.   Both pitchers combined for seven strikeouts in four innings of work in their 17-0 win against Trinity Christian High in...

‘Catz dominate in PCAL Mission dual meet spectacle | High school track and field 

The Watsonville High track and field program hosted a heap of dual meets for seven teams within the Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission Division on Wednesday evening. The Wildcatz boys’ team was victorious in nine events with wins against Monterey High (86-38), Monte Vista Christian...

‘Catz softball game at North Salinas postponed due to ammonia cloud | Sports Roundup

The Watsonville High softball team had its game against North Salinas postponed due to a potential ammonia cloud hanging in the area from a four-alarm fire at Taylor Farms in Salinas. The Wildcatz (9-6, 1-4) and Vikings (5-6, 0-4) will have a make-up game in...

‘Catz come from behind to beat the Sharks in PCAL Mission action | High school baseball

WATSONVILLE—Watsonville High senior Jayden Cardona last week made his debut on the mound for the Wildcatz baseball team, going up against familiar faces who once sat alongside him in the same dugout.  The right-hander recorded two strikeouts en route to a 6-3 come-from-behind win against...

Grizzlies notch first win of the season | High school softball

SAN JUAN BAUTISTA—Pajaro Valley junior Marlin Ruiz happened to be at the right place at the right time on the softball field Friday afternoon.  The third baseman made the game-winning double play that helped the Grizzlies capture a 14-13 win in Pacific Coast Athletic League...

‘Catz baseball team bounces back with win over St. Francis | Sports Roundup

WATSONVILLE—Watsonville High scored six unanswered runs to beat St. Francis, 6-3, in Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission Division play Wednesday.  Jayden Cardona and Adrian Leon combined for five strikeouts for the Wildcatz, who snapped a three-game losing streak and improved to 6-4 in league play.  Brody...

‘Catz still getting adjusted to a more competitive PCAL Gabilan division | High school softball  

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...

Sharks baseball team edges the ‘Catz in PCAL Mission action | Sports Roundup

St. Francis High senior infielder Noel Aquino hit a game-changing home run that helped lift the Sharks baseball team past Watsonville High on Monday. Aquino’s three-run blast in the bottom of the fourth inning was the difference in a 5-4 win against the Wildcatz in...

Aptos on track to repeat as SCCAL champion | High school baseball

APTOS—The Aptos High baseball team is off to a great start this season thanks to its strong pitching. Jorden Espinoza, a sophomore, was the latest Mariners’ pitcher that helped extend their win streak to six with a 10-1 non-league victory against Alvarez High on Tuesday. The...

‘Catz on the hunt for multiple championships | Boys volleyball 

WATSONVILLE—It was encouraging for Watsonville High boys’ volleyball coach Crystal Cornejo-Perez to have a highly-motivated team this season.  The only thing was she wasn’t expecting them to set the bar so high, especially during her first season with the program. But the Wildcatz were fired up...
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Neighbors worry over village for homeless people

Residents of a Watsonville neighborhood are pushing back against a proposed housing project meant to help homeless people staying along the Pajaro River levee....