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January 31, 2026

20 Athletes in 20 Days: Brandon Ducusin, N.M.C. High

Brandon Ducusin is North Monterey County High’s two-sport athlete who should have breakout seasons in both the fall and winter.

HS football: Wildcatz pounce on Grizzlies to capture Belgard Kup

Watsonville High won its third straight game against Pajaro Valley High on Friday night at Cabrillo College.

Weekend Roundup, 9/1: Condors hold off the Vikings in season opener

Brandon Ducusin finished with a pair of rushing touchdowns and a 2-point conversion for North Monterey County High in a win against North Salinas on Friday night.

20 Athletes in 20 Days: Dre Gomez, Aptos High

Dre Gome was a PCAL-Gabilan division First Team selection and is one of Aptos’ top football talents.

HS football: Sharks blanked in season opener

St. Francis High came up short in its season opener against the King City in non-league play on Thursday at Watsonville High.

Referee shortage already effecting season

The Central Coast Section took a huge step backwards and went from 11 to just nine crews made up of five officials for the football season.

Boxing: Moreno named to hall of fame

Watsonville native Carina Moreno will be inducted into the International Women’s Boxing Hall of Fame in Brisbane, Calif.

20 Athletes in 20 Days: Julie Che, Pajaro Valley High

Julie Che led the Grizzlies to a fourth place finish in the league’s third-toughest division in the PCAL.

20 Athletes in 20 Days: Hunter Blinkenberg, St. Francis High

Hunter Blinkenberg is one of St. Francis’ three-sport athletes who’s expected to compete this upcoming season in football, wrestling and swimming.

20 Athletes in 20 Days: Alicia Mendez, St. Francis High

St. Francis sophomore Alicia Mendez was lights out during her freshman season on the softball team and is expected to return for another solid sophomore.