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MVC’s Rykin Resurreccion continues to step up to the challenge | High school wrestling

WATSONVILLE—As a unit, the Monte Vista Christian wrestling team took its fair share of lumps competing in the challenging Pacific Coast Athletic League Gabilan Division this season.   But certain individuals were able to use the challenge and grow as the season progressed.  Rykin Resurreccion was one...

Grizzlies capture Cypress Division crown following win over NMC | Boys soccer

CASTROVILLE—Pajaro Valley High senior Daniel Murillo was in a bit of a funk going into Tuesday night’s league match in which the Grizzlies boys’ soccer team desperately needed a win in order to keep its playoff hopes alive. However, he picked the perfect time to...

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 Feb. 6-12.  Coaches and athletic directors are encouraged to submit scores and stats to [email protected]. Follow sports editor Juan Reyes on Twitter @jmreyes831 for scores and...

Mariners outmatched by Santa Cruz in SCCAL tourney final | Boys basketball

SCOTTS VALLEY—It was the intense rematch rivalry game basketball fans wanted to witness—Aptos and Santa Cruz battling it out for the league title in what was sure to be an epic finale. Except, reality often doesn’t meet expectations. The Cardinals imposed their will upon the Mariners...

Grizzlies stay atop of Cypress Division standings | Boys soccer

WATSONVILLE—Pajaro Valley High sophomore Kristof Garcia is one of the youngest players on the Grizzlies boys’ soccer team roster this season.  However, the standout midfielder is slowly developing into one of the best on the pitch, especially the way he’s been playing as of late.   Garcia...

Mariners take third at league finals | SCCAL wrestling

FELTON—Aptos High’s wrestling team was on the brink of dropping below a top-3 finish at last week’s league finals after some of its studs lost in the earlier rounds.    That’s when a trio of their athletes in the upper weight classes in James Craig, Dante...

Preps of the Week: St. Francis’ Sam Braun, Pajaro Valley’s Valeria Acosta | Pajaronian Sports Ticker

This week’s edition of the Pajaronian Sports Ticker highlights local prep athletes for their performances during the week of Jan. 30 - Feb. 5.  Coaches and athletic directors are encouraged to submit scores and stats to [email protected]. Follow sports editor Juan Reyes on Twitter @jmreyes831...

Locals shine at Central Coast All-Star game | High school football

SALINAS—It’s been more than two months since Pajaro Valley High senior Eric Viveros last suited up in a Grizzlies football uniform. However, the itch to play one last time never left the standout lineman and he had one more chance to shine on the field...

Sharks hand ‘Catz first loss in league play | Boys basketball

WATSONVILLE—The last time St. Francis High sophomore Nash Horton and his teammates played Watsonville High, they walked off their home court following a disappointing loss. The Sharks got some redemption on Thursday night after going into Wildcatz territory for a 57-53 win in Pacific Coast...

Grizzlies continue hunt for first-ever league crown | Boys basketball

WATSONVILLE—The start of the season didn’t go as planned for Pajaro Valley senior Matthew Silos and the boys' basketball team after going winless during its non-league portion of the schedule.  However, the 6-foot-1, 250-pound center now has the Grizzlies on the hunt for the program’s...
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Santa Cruz County celebrates with parades

Thousands of people attended Fourth of July parades in Watsonville and Aptos Friday, lining sidewalks aliog main streets to see hundreds of participants. Below...