Believe it or not, superstition plays big role in sports
Watsonville High senior Itzel Martinez has been a terror on the field as of late, scoring each and every way possible to help the Wildcatz girls flag football team improve during the program’s inaugural season.
The standout quarterback tossed three touchdown passes in a 25-8...
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.Â
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...
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...
Mariners swing their way to 28th league title | Boys golf
The Aptos High boys’ golf team this season qualified as a group to compete at Central Coast Section Regional Golf Tournament, giving golfers a chance to square off against some of the best in the section at Laguna Seca Golf Ranch in Monterey.
Mariners standout...
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...
‘Catz remain competitive despite costly injuries | Girls basketball
WATSONVILLE— The Watsonville High girls’ basketball team has not played a game this season with the entirety of their roster - and therefore have yet to reach their full potential.
The Wildcatz have plenty of numbers with 18 players on the roster, but the temporary...
‘Catz aim to climb atop of Gabilan Division | Boys soccer
The Watsonville High boys’ soccer team is coming off another unforgettable season.
Only this time, it might be one that head coach Roland Hedgpeth would instead like to forget.
It was the first time in what feels like an eternity that the Wildcatz missed the Central...
Cowboys sink Mariners with second-half barrage | HS football
SALINAS—The Aptos High football team came into Friday night’s game against Salinas High with plenty of momentum and confidence after last week’s thrilling victory over Palma High in the teams’ league opener.
But, there were no second-half miracles against the Cowboys. The Mariners were soundly...
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 battle through adversity during a challenging season | High school baseball
At times during the season, it seemed like the Watsonville High baseball team just wasn’t able to get out of a rut.
It got off to a rocky start in the preseason that included postponed games due to the series of rainstorms and a handful...
Countywide history fair set for Watsonville
In the late 1800s, Claus Spreckels ran a mill that processed locally grown sugar beets, a thriving industry that is generally credited with seeing...
