Mariners bounce back and rise in the SCCAL | Boys soccer
APTOS—No matter how much a team prepares, speed bumps can hinder a season in the blink of an eye.
For the Aptos High boys’ soccer team, their ability to endure and overcome these speed bumps has contributed to their success. From injuries and Covid-19 protocols,...
NMC continues to fight through adversity | HS football
CASTROVILLE—The football season hasn’t gone quite as planned for North Monterey County High first-year head coach Juan Cuevas.
He knew there would be some growing pains and a lot of bumps in the road, including some tough losses.
Cuevas said once teams begin to start losing...
Mustangs baseball team slips past the ‘Catz in PCAL action | Sports Roundup
WATSONVILLE—Monte Vista Christian junior pitcher Jojo Keldsen earned some big-time bragging rights for the rest of the year against some of his childhood friends Wednesday afternoon.
The right-hander recorded 12 strikeouts for the Mustangs baseball team in its 3-1 win over Watsonville High in Pacific...
Mariners aiming for fourth straight SCCAL title | High school baseball
Aptos High made its return to the diamond in February on a mission for a fourth straight league baseball championship in 2024.
It won’t be a cakewalk, though.
Led by ninth-year head coach Jason Biancardi, he knows the Mariners will once again be the target of...
Mariners sneak past Santa Cruz in D-III semifinals | CCS boys basketball
SANTA CRUZ—The Aptos and Santa Cruz boys’ basketball teams finished as Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League co-champions, splitting the regular season series at one game apiece.
On Thursday, they had one final chance to settle the score once and for all in the Central Coast...
Mariners’ talented youth looking to lead the way | High school softball
APTOS—The Aptos High softball team is back in action and looking to turn some heads in the Santa Cruz County Athletic League this season.
With a well-balanced group of veterans and experienced youth, Mariners manager Phil Rojas said this could be one of the most...
Mariners continue league dominance following win over Soquel | Girls soccer
APTOS—The Aptos High girls’ soccer team was one of the hottest squads heading into Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League play and proved it by winning its first three matches.
They were tested once again Thursday night against a tough Soquel High group that was also...
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...
Sharks’ goal-line stand earns win over Greenfield | High school football
GREENFIELD—The St. Francis High football team was on the verge of losing its first game of the season in heartbreaking fashion.
But a huge defensive stop at the goal line helped the Sharks narrowly escape with a 14-10 win against Greenfield High in non-league action...
Falcons ready to make noise in the SCCAL | High school softball
The softball season returns for Scotts Valley High, and the Falcons are ready to fly back on the diamond in 2024.
At the helm is second-year coach Jeremy Wilson, who believes this can be the year to bring home a Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League...
Watsonville Police Department holds awards ceremony for outstanding employees
Dozens of law enforcement and emergency first responders gathered in the Watsonville City Council Chambers Wednesday for a promotional and award ceremony honoring Watsonville...
