High School Sports

APTOS—It took nearly a month for the Aptos High boys’ basketball team to go toe-to-toe against Santa Cruz High, which has been the league’s juggernaut for a little more than a decade. The delay was well worth it as senior guard Cameron Saldana finished with...

SALINAS—St. Francis senior Kai Price put together a stellar performance on the mound Wednesday afternoon as he tossed a no-hitter in just five innings of work. The left-handed pitcher struck out 10 batters and gave up four walks for the Sharks baseball team in its...

OAKLAND—The Aptos High boys’ basketball team was eliminated by Oakland High in the opening round of the CIF NorCal Division III playoffs Tuesday. Senior guard Cameron Saldana had 19 points for the No. 15 seeded Mariners who put up a fight until the final buzzer...

Watsonville High juniors Xitlali Montesino and Kaylani Trout-Lacy gained some notoriety this season in the Pacific Coast Athletic League’s Mission Division.   The coaches within the league recognized their outstanding efforts on the basketball court by honoring the Wildcatz standouts as members of this year’s all-league...

CENTRAL COAST—For some of the local athletes selected to play in the 36th annual Central Coast All-Star Football Game, the contest represents one last chance to put on their pads and compete with and against their friends.  Athletes who attend a school in Santa Cruz,...

In this week’s episode, sports editors Emanuel Lee and Juan Reyes will get you caught up with updates in the Central Coast Section with a new edition of News and Notes. Then, they'll jump into some CCS softball with a quick preview of what’s in...

PCAL Gabilan Division Top Players Most Valuable Player: Aidan Flynn, Salinas Offensive Player of the Year: Tyler Pacheco, San Benito Defensive Player of the Year: Rossi Oteri, Christopher First team offense Adam Shaffer, Salinas, QB Tyler Pacheco, San Benito, QB Jo Jo Cardinale, Palma, RB Damian Morales, Salinas, RB Seamus Carey, Aptos, RB Nyziah...

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 St. Francis vs. Carmel, baseball, Friday at 4pm: The No. 4 seeded...

WATSONVILLE—Watsonville High remains undefeated two weeks into the season after a 12-6 victory over St. Francis High on Sept. 4 at Cabrillo College. The Wildcatz (2-0) won a hard-fought battle that was decided with a defensive play in the final minute of the game. Jacob...

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...