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...
Preps of the Week: Watsonville’s Adan Rivas, St. Francis’ Aaliysah Gomez | Pajaronian Sports Ticker
This week’s edition of the Pajaronian Sports Ticker highlights local prep athletes for their performances during the week of May 1-6.
Coaches and athletic directors are encouraged to submit scores and stats to [email protected]. Follow sports editor Juan Reyes on Twitter @jmreyes831 for scores and...
Mustangs capture a share of league title | High school softball
WATSONVILLE—Prior to her at-bat in the sixth inning, Monte Vista Christian junior Giselle Rocha doesn’t recall much other than blacking out and praying to God for her to at least get one base hit.
But after taking a deep breath, she swung with all her...
St. Francis’ Maya Calfee given Cypress Division’s top honor | All-PCAL girls basketball
St. Francis freshman guard Maya Calfee may appear small in stature and calm in demeanor, which is something the opposition most likely overlooked during the 2023-24 season.
However, the star hoopster played with a desire to outcompete her opponents each night, and attributes that to...
Watsonville’s Katelynn Ruiz set to compete at CCS finals | High school track and field
Watsonville High junior Katelynn Ruiz and several other local athletes are set to compete in this weekend’s Central Coast Section Track and Field Championships in Gilroy.
The Wildcatz standout distance runner advanced in the 3200-meters finals after she finished in 11 minutes, 30.11 seconds during...
Local athletes gear up for league championships | High school track and field
The road to the CIF Track and Field State Championships begins this week as local athletes gear up to compete in their respective league championships.
Pacific Grove High will host the Pacific Coast Athletic League Masters Meet in Pacific Grove on Friday at 4pm, while...
Mariners display signs of major improvement | Girls basketball
After more than a year of reestablishing a team identity due to a lack of seniors, the Aptos High girls basketball team is back to its winning ways.
The Mariners began the 2022-23 campaign by winning five of their first eight games.
“All of my juniors...
Mariners win back-to-back SCCAL baseball titles
APTOS—It takes a high degree of talent and persistence to win a championship in the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League, which is why it's rare that a baseball team can manage to maintain a level of dominance for multiple years.
Aptos High has surpassed all...
Competitive spirit continues to push Mustangs in challenging Gabilan Division | PCAL girls volleyball
The Monte Vista Christian girls’ volleyball team hit the ground running to begin the 2024 season with 10 consecutive wins.
It’s an excellent start for senior Elizabeth McCuistion, who has seen her shares of ups and downs these past four years with a program that...
Locals beat the heat at CCS semis | High school track and field
Hundreds of spectators hid under umbrellas and embraced bags of ice to combat the sun beaming down upon them during last week’s Central Coast Section Track and Field Semifinals at Gilroy High School, trying to cool off any way they could.
However, for many of...
Watsonville boys’ soccer battle in scoreless draw against Gonzales | Weeklys...
The Watsonville High boys’ soccer team clinched at least a share of the Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission Division title following a 0-0 draw...
