Grizzlies fall short to Bellarmine in D-I finals | CCS boys soccer
SAN JOSE—At the start of the season, Pajaro Valley High senior Ignacio Aguado called out a pair of schools and challenged them if they ever got the chance to meet in the Central Coast Section boys soccer playoffs.
His wish came true once he found...
Aptos suffers second half meltdown in loss to Oakdale | High school football roundup
The game of football is considered a game of inches and nothing proved it more than in last week’s season opener for Aptos High.
The Mariners dropped their non-league contest to Oakdale High, 21-14, following three critical pass attempts that were dropped including an interception...
Mariners strive for success in Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League
APTOS—When playing in a competitive league such as the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League, setting the tone is a crucial component if one wants to become a title contender.
Aptos High senior Jazmine Castañeda along with a powerful Mariners girls’ soccer unit has done just...
Sharks ready to attack | HS football
WATSONVILLE—The St. Francis High football team came into last week’s Apple City Jamboree with a roster that looked surprisingly bigger and deeper than some of its most recent squads.
And it’s the first time, in a long time, that Sharks coach John Ausman had to...
NorCal’s finest: Mustangs capture CIF D-V crown | High school baseball
WATSONVILLE—Monte Vista Christian senior Jacob Woods texted baseball head coach Johnny Ramirez on Friday night prior to their big game in the CIF NorCal Regional finals.
Woods, who recently pitched a seven-inning gem in Tuesday’s Division V first round win, told his skipper he was...
Central Coast All-Star Football Game filled with local talent
CENTRAL COAST—For some of the local athletes selected to play in the 36th annual Central Coast All-Star Football Game, the contest represents one last chance to put on their pads and compete with and against their friends.
Athletes who attend a school in Santa Cruz,...
Pajaro Valley’s Isaac Rojas named Cypress Division’s top player | PCAL boys soccer
WATSONVILLE—Prior to the season, Pajaro Valley High senior Isaac Rojas changed the shoelaces on his red cleats and it turned out they weren’t exactly the right length.
No matter how many times he tied them they just came apart, continuously stepping on them yet never...
‘Catz hire Joe Gregorio as interim head coach | High school football
WATSONVILLE—There was no doubt one day that Joe Gregorio was going to take over as the head coach of the Watsonville High football team.
It was never a matter of if he would take the job, but the big question always remained of when he...
Preps of the Week: MVC’s Jojo Keldsen, Aptos’ Kailani Aguayo | Pajaronian Sports Ticker
This week’s edition of the Pajaronian Sports Ticker highlights local prep athletes for their performances during the week of March 20-26.
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...
Locals beat the heat at CCS semis | High school track and field
Hundreds of spectators hid under umbrellas and embraced bags of ice to combat the sun beaming down upon them during last week’s Central Coast Section Track and Field Semifinals at Gilroy High School, trying to cool off any way they could.
However, for many of...
Mariners remain determined during rebuilding year | SCCAL girls volleyballÂ
Aptos High girls volleyball team is making huge steps forward in the ultra-competitive Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League after finding success in what is...