Revamped Sharks fight to defend league title | High school baseball
WATSONVILLE—The St. Francis High baseball team came into the season at the top of the ocean’s food chain as the defending Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission Division and Central Coast Section Division IV champion. Â
The Sharks were swimming their way closer to a second consecutive...
Mustangs looking to rebound prior to start of PCAL play | Boys basketballÂ
WATSONVILLE—Monte Vista Christian junior Bryce Brogan and his teammates wanted to end the non-league portion of its schedule on a high note before jumping into next month’s important league schedule.
However, the Mustangs discovered they still need to iron out the kinks following a 76-48...
Grizzlies’ wrestling program continues to gain more interestÂ
WATSONVILLE—The Pajaro Valley High wrestling team will go through some major growing pains this season as one of the youngest groups competing in the area.
There might not be a lot of experience on the roster sheet but the Grizzlies seem to be optimistic for...
Sharks clobber Pioneers in CCS quarterfinals | HS football
CUPERTINO—The story of the underdog beating the favorite usually ends with the former barely sneaking by the latter to pull off a historic upset.
However, there was no need for a dramatic last-minute, game-winning drive for No. 7 St. Francis High as it cruised to...
‘Catz on the search for new football head coach
WATSONVILLE—The Watsonville High football program is on the hunt for a new head coach this offseason after the school announced that Anthony Valdivia was relieved of his duties.
Watsonville High Assistant Principal Joe Gregorio said it ultimately came down to a personnel issue.
“As a district...
Preps of the Week: Watsonville’s Brody Legions, MVC’s Kayla Fullalove-Silveira | Pajaronian Sports Ticker
This week’s edition of the Pajaronian Sports Ticker highlights local prep athletes for their performances during the week of April 24-30.
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...
Pajaronian Sports Ticker: Aptos’ Carlos Gutierrez, Pajaro Valley’s Valeria Acosta named Preps of the Week
This week’s edition of the Pajaronian Sports Ticker highlights local prep athletes for their performances during the week of Feb. 12-18.
Preps of the Week
Boys: Aptos High senior Carlos Gutierrez had three goals and four assists in three games played for the Mariners boys’...
‘Catz claw their way into the PCAL Tournament championship game | Girls flag football
In the span of just one month, Watsonville went from being at the bottom of the league to becoming a playoff bound team.
They’ll now be competing in the first-ever Pacific Coast Athletic League Girls Flag Football Tournament championship game against King City at Palma...
Aptos, Pajaro Valley eliminated from postseason | CCS soccer roundup
Aptos High senior Andrew Lopez-Rameño had a pair of goals on corner kicks, including the game-tying score in the second overtime period of last week’s Division II quarterfinals match against Serra High.
But it wasn’t enough as the No. 4 seed Mariners fell to the...
Mariners set to play in league baseball tourney final | Cover 3 Sports Ticker
The Cover 3 Sports Ticker highlights pivotal matchups in the Games of the Week, and provides updates on local athletes in the Local Stars and Pajaro Valley Little League sections.
Games of the Week
Aptos vs. Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley, baseball, Friday at 4:30pm: The Mariners (21-6,...
Community invited to National Night Out
The public is invited to National Night Out, a series of gatherings held in communities throughout Santa Cruz County on Aug. 5 from 3-7pm.
National...