Preps of the Week: Aptos’ Eddie Alvarez, Watsonville’s Xitlali Montesino | Pajaronian Sports Ticker
This week’s edition of the Pajaronian Sports Ticker highlights local prep athletes for their performances during the week of Feb. 6-12.
Coaches and athletic directors are encouraged to submit scores and stats to jreyes@pajaronian.com. Follow sports editor Juan Reyes on Twitter @jmreyes831 for scores and...
AP source: Raiders QB Derek Carr agrees to $125M extension
Carr tweeted that an agreement had been reached to add five years to his current rookie deal that expires after this season. The contract will be worth $125 million, according to a person familiar with the deal who spoke to The Associated Press on conditi
Tony's Thoughts: 49ers reaping what they sowed in offseason
Instead, they were OK with being the worst team in the league this year and the winless start is disappointing but not surprising. They’re trotting out 14 rookies every week and expecting them to learn the game while getting shelled. For some reason, the Niners have been spared the bashing and criticism that the equally bad Cleveland Browns, who are also 0-7, have received.
Prosecutors in pot-friendly states will decide on crackdown
Whether to crack down on marijuana in states where it is legal is a decision that will now rest with those states' top federal prosecutors, many of whom are deeply rooted in their communities and may be reluctant to pursue cannabis businesses or their customers.
Oscar Valdes named athletic director at North Monterey County
CASTROVILLE—It’s been four years since North Monterey County High School has had a dedicated athletic director. But newly hired Oscar Valdes believes the sports department is right where it needs to be and that his job is to continue helping build the programs.
“My role...
Scotts Valley’s Danica Kelley captures CIF State Wrestling title
After two straight failed attempts of placing atop the podium at the California Interscholastic Federation State Wrestling Championships, the third time became a charm for Danica Kelley.
The Scotts Valley High star senior wrestler turned her dream into a reality following a first place finish...
Mustangs’ confidence level continues to rise | PCAL football preview
Monte Vista Christian junior Dominic Pierini and his teammates were eager to get back on the football field for their first official day of practice on Aug. 4.
So much so, they were already on the field just as the clock struck midnight and wasted...
Women's JC basketball: Hill, other local talent boost Cabrillo’s title defense
After decades of irrelevance, Cabrillo is looking to become a regionally sourced powerhouse by dominating conference play.
Pajaro Valley records a school record for wins in a single season | High school softball
It had been 11 years since the last time Pajaro Valley was able to muster together at least five wins in one season.
For most programs it’s not a big deal, but being able to surpass that milestone almost seemed impossible for a school lucky...
Giants hold off late rally, beat Tigers 5-4 behind Blach
Blach took a shutout into the seventh inning, and the Giants held off a late Detroit rally in beating the Tigers 5-4 on Wednesday night. Blach allowed only three hits in the first six innings.













