Preps of the Week: St. Francis’ Sam Braun, Pajaro Valley’s Thalia Blue | Pajaronian Sports Ticker
This week’s edition of the Pajaronian Sports Ticker highlights local prep athletes for their performances during the week of Jan. 9-15.
Coaches and athletic directors are encouraged to submit scores, stats and photos to [email protected]. Follow sports editor Juan Reyes on Twitter @jmreyes831 for scores...
‘Catz hopeful to turn season around despite slow start | Boys soccerÂ
WATSONVILLE—It’s been a frustrating season for Watsonville High center back Manuel Cano, who has been trying everything in his will to watch his teammates succeed.
However, things are not looking too good at the moment for the Wildcatz boys’ soccer team, which is off to...
‘Catz student-athletes sidelined during rainstorm
WATSONVILLE—Watsonville High School student-athletes were set to resume classes Monday after getting some much needed time off during the long winter break.
However, the school has been shut down since the beginning of the week after Pajaro Valley Unified School District announced the closure of...
Sharks grapple with low turnout | Boys soccer
WATSONVILLE— The Saint Francis High boys’ soccer team struggled throughout the preseason to barely get just enough players on the pitch to begin a match.
It’s been quite the challenge for Sharks’ first-year coach Valentin Barrelleza, who saw roster numbers reduced to as little as...
Grizzlies showing improvement prior to league play | Girls basketball
WATSONVILLE—The Pajaro Valley girls basketball program has been in the rebuilding phase for the past three seasons, constantly improving year after year.
Grizzlies coach Mark Harris is hoping the pieces to the puzzle are in place so they can finally have the breakout season they’ve...
Sharks aim to rebound after dropping PCAL opener | Girls basketball
WATSONVILLE—St. Francis High junior Aaliysah Gomez and her teammates were given the green light to take as many shots as possible from beyond the arc in last week’s league opener.
The game plan was executed to perfection.
However, the shots came up short and so did...
Preps of the Week: St. Francis’ Sam Braun, 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 Jan. 2-8.
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...
Mustangs stomp Notre Dame in PCAL opener | Girls basketball
WATSONVILLE— The Monte Vista Christian girls’ basketball team began league play exactly how they intended.
With a decisive win.
The Mustangs defeated Notre Dame Salinas, 38-11, in the teams’ Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission Division opener Tuesday night.
Sophomore guard Sophia Cortes made her presence known with...
Grizzlies highly optimistic following speedy start | PCAL boys soccer preview
WATSONVILLE—Pajaro Valley High boys soccer coach Cesar Rojas wanted to test his players and made it a point to schedule some of the toughest non-league opponents around in the area.
The Grizzlies—who have yet to suffer a loss—responded to their first-year skipper by firing right...
Mariners continue to progress during rebuilding phase | Girls basketball
APTOS—The Aptos High girls’ basketball team found itself back in the rebuilding stage after losing a talented group of seniors due to graduation.
Mariners coach Bruce Funk is in a spot the program hasn’t been in for quite some time, but he believes they are...
Car stop leads to stolen gun, drugs, arrest
Monterey County Sheriff's deputies arrested a Castroville man Wednesday during a car stop for possession of a stolen handgun and a half pound of...