TOGO’s Athletes of the Week, 10/11: Josh Powell and Layla Ruiz
Josh Powell, Aptos, (Sr.): Mariners’ senior finished with three touchdowns and nearly 100 rushing yards in last week’s win against Carmel High in Pacific Coast Athletic League Gabilan play. Powell helped the Mariners improve to 2-1 in league play.
Layla Ruiz, Watsonville, (Jr.): Wildcatz’s junior placed first...
HS football: Mariners cruise past Eagles for league win
APTOS — A superb week of practice can lead to great things on game day. At least that’s the way Aptos High football coach Randy Blankenship put it.
The end result of this week’s practice: a crushing 28-7 win over Alvarez High on Friday in...
HS football roundup: Sharks chomp Mariners for league win
St. Francis High junior safety Davin Avila recovered a fumble and took it back 45 yards for a touchdown to help the Sharks get past Marina High, 32-20, on Friday in Pacific Coast Athletic League Santa Lucia play.
“That was big,” said St. Francis coach...
Girls volleyball: Grizzlies battle back to beat Breakers for league win
WATSONVILLE — The Pajaro Valley High girls’ volleyball team was in a bit of a rut and on the verge of letting Thursday night’s game against Pacific Grove High slip away.
But Grizzlies’ senior Julie Che and the rest of the squad pulled a rabbit...
College football: Seahawks look dominant against the Mustangs
The Cabrillo College football team unleashed its arsenal of offensive weapons in a methodical 28-7 win over Los Medanos College in non-conference action.
HS football: Wildcatz blanked by the Panthers
The Watsonville High football team had two weeks to prepare for its preseason finale against Burlingame High. Yet, the Wildcatz on Friday came out flat in a loss to the Panthers in non-league action.
Local Roundup, 9/21: Grizzlies go the distance against the Sharks
The Pajaro Valley High girls’ volleyball team went the distance on Thursday to defeat St. Francis High in five sets in Pacific Coast Athletic League Cypress division play.
HS football: Sharks, Mustangs, Condors win on the road
The St. Francis High football team might lack numbers but there’s definitely no lack in heart. The Sharks went on the road Friday to defeat The Harker School, 35-7, in non-league play.
Youth soccer: Smashing impact
San Jose Earthquakes midfielder/forward Cristian Espinoza made a special visit to the Watsonville Breakers Youth 10 club's practice to spend time with the youngsters.
HS Football Power Rankings, 9/20: Aptos remains at the top
The Mariners bounced back with an impressive win at home against Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep and remain at the top of this week’s PV Sports Power Poll.
