Sports

APTOS—The time is finally here for the beginning of the National Letter of Intent signing period. Aptos High hosted a special event on Wednesday to celebrate with seven senior student-athletes who signed their letters of intent to compete in collegiate athletics.  The Aptos girls volleyball team...

The Santa Cruz Warriors announced Thursday that assistant coach Kris Weems was named the team’s new head coach for the upcoming season.

In just his second start at the varsity level, Monte Vista Christian junior Evan Vessey was given the keys to drive his team home to victory on Friday night.  The Mustang quarterback delivered in spectacular fashion on the road en route to a 34-27 win...

SCOTTS VALLEY—Aptos High senior pitcher Ada Neu recorded 12 strikeouts in seven innings to help the Mariners softball team to a 4-3 win against Scotts Valley in Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League action Thursday. She gave up four hits and three unearned runs. Neu batted...

Cabrillo College got a brand new turf field at Carl Conelly Stadium, while the old wooden bleachers inside the gymnasium were replaced with a modern set.

A trio of local girls flag football players received some of the highest honors for their performances on the gridiron during the 2025 fall campaign. St. Francis sophomore Liliana Whitmeyer and Pajaro Valley sophomore Denisse Magallon were named the Most Valuable Player in the Gabilan...

To be the best, one must beat the best. Aptos might not be there quite just yet as their 2-4 overall record indicates.  However, third-year head coach Denise Russo believes they are right where they need to be at this point of the young 2025 fall...

By Emanuel Lee, Hollister Free Lance Sports Editor Calling it the “document we’ve been waiting for,” Central Coast Section Commissioner Dave Grissom said the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) recent release in regards to youth sports gives him and the other 10 section commissioners...

The Pajaro Valley High girls’ soccer team was one of the hottest groups towards the end of the season that was primarily led by a group of young, hungry players. Jocelyn Llamas, Valeria Acosta and Karla Leyva were recognized last week by the coaches within...

APTOS—The Cabrillo College athletics department last month announced that women's basketball coach John Wilson stepped down from his position and is retiring from coaching basketball.    The announcement came after the Seahawks’ commanding 63-44 win over De Anza College in their final home game of the...