Mariners program remains on course | SCCAL cross country
Aptos High senior Rachel Hoops got a late start to the 2023 cross country season after she returned from a school trip, causing her to miss some big races.
The biggest concern for her was getting left behind the rest of the competitive field which...
Mariners win league tournament in sweeping fashion | SCCAL girls tennis
Aptos High senior Tiana Smith knew it would be an uphill battle going into the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League Tennis Championships as the No. 4 seed in the singles bracket.
On Wednesday, she defied all odds on her way to a league championship after...
Aptos edged by league rival Santa Cruz in overtime battle | Boys basketball
In a league rivalry that only seems to grow more competitive with every matchup, Santa Cruz High hosted Aptos High in a game anticipated for players and fans alike.
“This was probably our best game of the year,” said Aptos coach Brian Bowyer shortly after...
Athletes of the Week: MVC’s Nico Downie and Watsonville’s Fernanda Lazo
The Athletes of the Week were selected based on their performances during the week of Sept. 9-15. Coaches and athletic directors are encouraged to submit nominations to sports editor Juan Reyes at [email protected].
Boys
Nico Downie (Sr.), Monte Vista Christian
Nico Downie broke a pair of MVC...
St. Francis baseball star Nash Horton verbally commits to Pepperdine
St. Francis High senior Nash Horton last month was presented with an offer he just couldn’t refuse.
The Sharks baseball standout verbally committed to play for Pepperdine University after he was told a roster spot would be waiting for him in the 2026 spring season.
“It's...
Athletes of the Week: St. Francis’ Javier Fonseca and Aptos’ Ella Dueck
The Pajaronian's Athletes of the Week were selected based on their performances during the week of Sept. 16-22. Coaches and athletic directors are encouraged to submit nominations to sports editor Juan Reyes at [email protected].
Boys
Javier Fonseca (Sr.), St. Francis
The Sharks’ starting quarterback accounted for three...
Mariners optimistic for making run at SCCAL crown | Boys soccer
The optimism meter is higher than ever for the Aptos High boys’ soccer team following some success during the non-league portion of its regular season schedule.
Senior attacking midfielder Eddie Alvarez is leading a group of speedy wingers on the outside that have been opening...
Weekly’s Sports Ticker: Grizzlies football pounces on Santa Cruz to remain undefeated in league play
The Pajaro Valley High football team improved to 2-0 in league play following a dominating 46-10 win over Santa Cruz High in Pacific Coast Athletic League Santa Lucia action Oct. 5.
Brian Flores had a pair of rushing touchdowns for the Grizzlies, who exploded for...
PVUSD opts not to bring back Becky Clark as Watsonville’s athletic director
After spending just one year at the helm, Becky Clark was dismissed from her role as Watsonville High’s athletic director effective at the conclusion of the 2024-25 school year.
Clark told The Pajaronian on Tuesday that she received a letter from Pajaro Valley Unified School...
Weeklys Sports Ticker: Sharks girls’ volleyball wins back-to-back games
The St. Francis High girls’ volleyball team had a solid week with back-to-back wins, including a Pacific Coast Athletic League Cypress Division victory over Marina High.
Junior outside hitter Peyton Orradre had 10 kills and six aces for the Sharks in their five-set (14-25, 25-23,...
PV’s De La Torre, MVC’s Fullalove-Silveira take home top honors |...
Pajaro Valley sophomore Hemeria De La Torre and Monte Vista Christian graduate Kayla Fullalove-Silveira each received some of the highest honors in the Pacific...
