Mariners ‘pour’ on the points for an upset win over Palo Alto in D-III semifinals | CCS high school football
The quest for a sixth Central Coast Section title continues for Aptos following another stunning win this week in the Division III playoffs.
Senior running back Nate Garcia had a pair of touchdowns to help the No. 7 seed Mariners sail past No. 3 Palo...
Athletes of the Week: Pajaro Valley’s Erik Michi and MVC’s Kyle Brunelli
The Pajaronian’s Athletes of the Week were selected based on their performances during the week of Oct. 14-20. Coaches and athletic directors are encouraged to submit nominations to sports editor Juan Reyes at [email protected].
Boys
Erik Michi (Jr.), Pajaro Valley
The standout runner continues to shine for...
Weeklys Sports Ticker: MVC cross country stands out at Clovis Invitational
The Monte Vista Christian boys’ cross country team won the small school varsity yellow race at the ASICS 45th Annual Clovis Invitational at Woodward Park in Fresno on Oct. 12.
The Mustangs finished with a team score of 85 to edge Yosemite (86 points), which...
Sharks rally together for a bounce back victory over Scotts Valley | Prep football
After suffering a heartbreaking loss to Alisal last week, St. Francis was aiming to bounce back against Scotts Valley in what was a rare Thursday night “home” game at Cabrillo College.
The only thing was they would have to do it with several key injuries...
Cougars embrace challenging road ahead | PCAL football preview
San Lorenzo Valley High football head coach Dave Grant decided to test his returning players by putting them up to a challenge during the offseason.
So far, he’s pretty impressed with the response.
“One thing for sure is these guys have been putting in the work,”...
Aptos’ Kiana Safari captures SCCAL singles championship | Girls tennis
Aptos freshman Kiana Safari solidified her spot as the league’s top player following a dominant performance at this week’s Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League Girls Tennis Championships tournament in Aptos.
The young Mariners standout beat fellow teammate senior Aviana Andrews 6-0, 6-1 to claim the...
Mariners stun No. 2 seeded Willow Glen in Division III barnburner | CCS football playoffs
Aptos began its Central Coast Section postseason run Friday night as one of the lowest seeded teams entering the Division III field.
In other words, it's all about survival and advancing from here on out.
Senior running back Damian Suchil had a total of three touchdowns,...
Sweltering heat wave cancels PCAL cross country center meets
After giving it much consideration, the Pacific Coast Athletic League this week was forced to cancel the second cross country center meet of the season due to blistering heat waves taking place throughout California.
Wednesday’s Center Meet No. 2 at Toro Park in Salinas was...
Mustangs keep playoff hopes alive with crushing win over NMC | Prep football
Monte Vista Christian senior Max Torres missed three games nursing an injury he suffered earlier this season.
To say he was eager to get back on the gridiron for Friday night’s game against North Monterey County would be a mere understatement for the Mustangs’ standout...
Weeklys Sports Ticker: Aptos girls volleyball takes down Scotts Valley in five sets
Aptos High sophomore outside hitter Ella Dueck had 19 kills, four aces, 20 digs and three blocks in a five-set (25-23, 16-25, 25-17, 24-26, 15-9) win over Scotts Valley in Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League girls volleyball action Oct. 22.
Junior right side Kenzie Smith...
Cabrillo President announces retirement, seven years after starting
Nearly eight years after taking the helm at Cabrillo College, President Matt Wetstein has announced his retirement.
Wetstein will work through Dec. 31 to allow...