Grizzlies on the hunt for historical season | Girls tennis
WATSONVILLE—Pajaro Valley senior Yareli Zamora has led the way this season as the top player for the Grizzlies’ girls’ tennis team.
The team captain said playing in the No. 1 singles spot does have its moments of stress but it’s nothing she can’t handle.
“No pressure...
Mariners rallying back to league preeminence | Girls tennis
APTOS—The Aptos High girls’ tennis team is currently going through a test of endurance and resilience that it hopes will result in positive results.
So far, it’s been smooth sailing for the Mariners after playing two of their three Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League matches...
Photos: Grizzlies blank Cougars in league opener | High school football
WATSONVILLE—The Pajaro Valley High football team recorded its first shutout win in six years after a 26-0 win over San Lorenzo Valley in the teams’ Pacific Coast Athletic League Santa Lucia Division opener Sept. 24.
With the win, the Grizzlies (1-4, 1-0) also recorded their...
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...
Mustangs tamed by Toreadors in league opener | High school football
WATSONVILLE—The Monte Vista Christian football team last week began its quest for a Pacific Coast Athletic League title.
However, the journey to league supremacy took a snag for the Mustangs following a 50-29 loss to Monterey High in Mission Division action on Sept. 22.
For sophomore...
Condors spoil Pirates’ homecoming celebrations | High school football
SANTA CRUZ—It was supposed to be a celebratory night for the Harbor High football team which was celebrating its homecoming festivities.
However, it was North Monterey County High that was having all the fun by spoiling the Pirates’ party in a crushing 34-6 victory to...
‘Catz getting adjusted competing in tougher division | Girls tennis
WATSONVILLE—Watsonville High senior Brooklyn Llamas and the Wildcatz girls’ tennis team last year reached new heights after a successful run to a league championship.
The ‘Catz clawed their way through the Pacific Coast Athletic League season undefeated, 12-0, in Cypress Division play and captured a...
Mariners’ veterans aim for league title | Boys cross country
APTOS—Aptos High senior Trent Nosky spent time over the summer logging in dozens of miles in hopes to improve on his endurance.
It’s something that he's seen as a weakness in the past.
“I have a lot of speed but I don't have as much strength...
Mariners set sight on league title | Girls cross country
APTOS—The Aptos High girls’ cross country team is back in training and looking to rebuild after the loss of a few of last season's influential teammates.
With a good amount of returning talent and a large number of newcomers, the defending Central Coast Section Division...
Grizzlies determined to bounce back after rocky start | High school football
WATSONVILLE—It’s been a shaky start for the Pajaro Valley High football team after it lost two straight non-league games to begin the season.
The Grizzlies are far from giving up, however, and head coach Joe Manfre said a lot of the goals they set at...
Photo story: Fire damages Watsonville home
NIGHT BLAZE Firefighters from around the Pajaro Valley stage a battle against a fire that erupted in a single-story home on the 100 block...