Aptos student-athletes sign NLIs to compete in college
Aptos High recently celebrated six senior student-athletes who officially committed to compete at the collegiate level after signing their National Letter of Intent on Nov. 28.
Athletic director Travis Fox said that last month’s event was not just for the students to celebrate, but it...
Mariners roll past Alvarez in league opener | PCAL football roundup
In its first Gabilan Division game of the year, the Aptos High football team proved it is once again a force to be reckoned with in the Pacific Coast Athletic League.
The Mariners put on a complete offensive clinic for the homecoming crowd Friday night...
Sharks boys’ team slips past MVC for first league win of the season | High school basketballÂ
St. Francis High’s Miles Guardino led the Sharks boys’ basketball team to victory over crosstown foe Monte Vista Christian in the teams’ league opener on Friday night.
Gardino finished with a game-high 20 points in a 54-43 win against the Mustangs in Pacific Coast Athletic...
Mariners looking to make some noise in league play | Girls golf
APTOS—Matt Anderson has adjusted quite well in his second stint as coach of the Aptos High girls’ golf team. He’s feeling more confident than ever, ready to make some noise in the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League this season.
However, the Mariners are going to...
Watsonville’s Amelia Martinez commended as Mission Division’s top pitcher | All-PCAL softball
Watsonville High sophomore Amelia Martinez was named the Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission Division’s Pitcher of the Year for the 2024 regular season.
The Wildcatz’s star pitcher finished with a 13-2 overall record in 20 appearances in the circle. She had a 1.59 ERA with...
Mustangs edge the Wildcatz at Watsonville Girls Tourney| HS Basketball Roundup
Monte Vista Christian senior Marissa Cortes banked the game-winning jumper for the Mustangs’ girls basketball team in a 40-38 victory against Watsonville on Friday.
With the win, MVC (2-2) will take on Silver Creek in the Gold Division championship tonight at 5:30pm.
Cortes finished with 17...
Mustangs credit mental toughness for triumphant season | Girls volleyball
WATSONVILLE—Monte Vista Christian girls volleyball coach Natalie Picone may be new to the program but the first-year skipper is already finding success with the team.
The Mustangs are on the verge of bringing home a league title for the first time in nine years since...
Aptos boys’ soccer team remains undefeated | Sports Roundup
The Aptos High boys’ soccer team is off to a hot start after a 2-1 win against North Salinas High in non-league action on Nov. 27.
Joey Mackle scored on a cross from Chuy Muñoz 55 seconds into the match that gave the Mariners an...
‘Catz on track to win at PCAL Mission finals | Girls track and field
WATSONVILLE—It was make or break time for dozens of athletes at Tuesday’s Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission Division Girls Track and Field trials at Watsonville High School.
Watsonville senior Mayra Peralta-Celedon definitely made the most of it as she finished with the fastest qualifying time...
Mariners blank Scotts Valley in SCCAL tourney final | High school baseball
APTOS—The Aptos High baseball team finished the regular season with a Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League championship banner for the first time in a decade.
Yet, they had some unfinished business before they were able to call themselves the outright champ.
Senior ace pitcher Reed Moring...
Annual Crab Feed approaching
The 2025 Annual Fairgrounds Foundation Crab Feed is set for March 1 at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds.
The event will feature live music, a...