High School Sports

APTOS—It seems almost unbelievable how the Aptos High football team managed to get through a Covid-19 shortened spring season filled with ever-changing restrictions. Senior starting quarterback Nick Forbes says he’s just relieved that they’re finally going back to a full-time schedule that won’t be full...

WATSONVILLE—Watsonville High’s Abraham Bonilla was credited with the victory for the Wildcatz baseball team in its 10-2 win over Alvarez High in Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission Division action on Thursday afternoon. The right-hander allowed one run on four hits and tallied four strikeouts, while...

St. Francis is off to a blazing start after winning its fifth consecutive game to begin the 2024-25 winter campaign. The Sharks improved to a 6-0 overall record following a 72-34 victory over Kirby Prep in non-league action Thursday night. Robert Gomez Jr. had 21 points...

The Watsonville High girls’ flag football team continues to roll in the month of October following a 31-0 win over Soledad High on Oct. 18. Senior quarterback Itzel Martinez had a pair of touchdown passes for the Wildcatz’s “gold” squad, which has won three straight...

This week’s edition of the Pajaronian Sports Ticker highlights local prep athletes for their performances during the week of Feb. 24-March 2.  Preps of the Week Boys: Pajaro Valley junior Izaak Ocampo broke three records on one day at the track and field Winter Time Trials...

APTOS—Aptos High senior Dante Aranda, whose moniker on the football field is “The Bus”, is known for delivering big hits and going full speed whenever the ball is in his hand.     The 5 foot, 10 inch, 235-pound fullback/nose guard was all over the field for...

Watsonville senior Jillian Lerma typically hits at the No. 2 spot in the batting lineup, meaning her role is to get on base with the intention to score runs.  However, that all changed Wednesday afternoon when the speedy shortstop smacked a three-run double to help...

This week’s edition of the Pajaronian Sports Ticker highlights local prep athletes for their performances during the week of April 22-28.    Preps of the Week Boys: St. Francis High junior Javier Fonseca batted 4-for-5 with two runs scored and three RBIs for the Sharks in a...

This week’s edition of the Pajaronian Sports Ticker highlights local prep athletes for their performances during the week of Nov. 28 - Dec. 3.  Coaches and athletic directors are encouraged to submit scores and stats to [email protected].  Preps of the Week Boys: Aptos High junior Eddie Alvarez...

Watsonville High senior Katelynn Ruiz was trailing the lead runner during last week’s Pacific Coast Athletic League Cross Country Championships until she reached the second hill at Palo Corona Park.  That’s when she saw a chance to pick up her pace and outrun the rest...