Mariners beat ‘Catz for first time in 30 years | Boys soccer
APTOS—The last time the Aptos High boys soccer team beat Watsonville High the Nintendo Game Boy was a hot item, “Home Alone” was the top movie and Vanilla Ice’s “Ice Ice Baby” was No.1 rap song in the nation.
That was 30 years ago, but...
Belgard Kup football game between Watsonville rivals postponed
WATSONVILLE—The Pajaro Valley High football team has been conditioning for several weeks, gearing up for what will be the shortest season in the program’s history.
That season is in danger of becoming a week shorter after this Saturday’s game for the illustrious Belgard Kup against...
Girl's CCS Soccer: Youthful Watsonville gives powerhouse Woodside all it can handle in 1-0 loss
No. 12 Watsonville, which has never won a playoff game, let alone a CCS title, not only played toe-to-toe with the last year’s Open Division champ but had a shot of sending the game into overtime and buying itself a few more minutes at the upset.
‘Catz boys’ soccer team picks up a non-league victory against San Benito | Sports Roundup
The Watsonville boys’ soccer team bounced back after it suffered its first loss of the season with a 2-0 victory against San Benito on Tuesday in non-league action.
Seniors Angel Tarelo and Mateo Arias scored goals for the Wildcatz, who recorded their fifth win by...
HS basketball: Ed Kelly steps down as coach at St. Francis High
After 14 years of rebuilding teams, hours of practice sessions and watching numerous student-athletes grow up, Ed Kelly said it’s time for him to step down as coach of the St. Francis High boys' basketball team.
Mustangs’ football team making strides to return winning culture
WATSONVILLE—Monte Vista Christian senior Kyle Recotta is on a mission to accomplish some big things for the Mustangs’ football team this upcoming season.
Especially after a challenging year plagued with injuries and going winless in the difficult Pacific Coast Athletic League’s Gabilan Division a year...
Aptos’ Mikayla Santaella named Girls Athlete of the Year
The life of a high school student-athlete was something Aptos High senior Mikayla Santaella knew she was getting herself into as soon as she stepped foot onto the campus.
At times it almost felt like she was never home unless it was to do homework...
Santa Cruz Warriors name new GM, head coach
The Santa Cruz Warriors, the NBA G League affiliate of the Golden State Warriors, announced Friday that David Fatoki has been named general manager and Seth Cooper will serve as head coach for the 2021-22 season.
Additional basketball operations staff roles, including the assistant coaching...
Santa Cruz Warriors host sixth annual ‘Pajama Night’ on Friday | NBA G League
SANTA CRUZ—The Santa Cruz Warriors are set to celebrate its sixth annual “Pajama Night” event this weekend.
Basketball fans are encouraged to bring a pair of new, unworn pajamas to Friday night’s game against the NBA G League Ignite at Kaiser Permanente Arena.
The donated pajamas...
On the lowdown: Is superstition a mind trick or is it real?
Today is Friday the 13, a day that is considered unlucky to those who are superstitious. Find out which coaches and players in the Pajaro Valley are superstitious.
