Mustangs’ extend winning-streak to four after a victory over Wilcox | Girls lacrosse
WATSONVILLE—It didn’t take long for the Monte Vista Christian girls’ lacrosse team to turn things around after suffering a heartbreaking loss to begin the season.
Junior midfielder Arianna Covarrubias had four goals and three assists for the Mustangs in their 20-5 non-league victory against Wilcox...
Mariners survive in a thriller to Half Moon Bay in D-III quarterfinals | CCS boys basketball
APTOS—Aptos High senior guard Cameron Saldana was getting pressured hard by Half Moon Bay High’s defense throughout Tuesday night’s Central Coast Section Division III quarterfinals.
Yet, he continued to find ways to score and managed to get some of his teammates involved in the action.
Saldana...
Mariners remain determined during rebuilding year | SCCAL girls volleyball
Aptos High girls volleyball team is making huge steps forward in the ultra-competitive Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League after finding success in what is still a young 2023 season.
Early results have the Mariners in a second tier behind league leaders Santa Cruz and Harbor...
‘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...
Mustangs looking to rebound prior to start of PCAL play | Boys basketball
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...
MVC’s Jojo Keldsen named Mission Division’s top player | All-PCAL baseball
Monte Vista Christian senior and baseball stud Jojo Keldsen was named the Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission Division’s Most Valuable Player following a monster season on the diamond field.
Keldsen—who also earned all-league first team honors—batted a .461 average (41-of-89) with five home runs including...
Stifling defense leads ‘Catz to victory over MVC | Prep football
Going into last week’s league-opener, the focal point for Watsonville junior lineman Luis Marquez was to contain Monte Vista Christian’s passing attack.
It was the same attack that saw Mustangs quarterback Dominic Pierini set Santa Cruz County records against the Wildcatz in last season’s meeting.
On...
St. Francis’ Sam Braun named top player in Cypress Division | PCAL boys basketball
WATSONVILLE—St. Francis High junior Sam Braun got a late start to the basketball year after he was forced to sit out until January when he was eligible to play due to his transfer request during the offseason.
It didn’t take long for the standout forward...
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...
Flood watch warnings put a halt to local prep sports
WATSONVILLE—Flood watch warnings and harsh weather conditions put a halt to some of Wednesday’s local prep sporting events.
Pajaro Valley and St. Francis high schools both announced that seven games were postponed amidst a potent storm system that continues to impact the region.
Pajaro Valley High...
Noche de Brillo shines
Thousands of people came to downtown Watsonville on Dec. 14 for the first-of-its-kind Noche de Brillo celebration. The free family-friendly evening included a snow...
