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...
PV Sports: Photos of the Week, 12/10
This week's edition of Photos of the Week include images from last week's boys basketball non-league game between Monte Vista Christian and Live Oak High on Nov. 4. Pajaro Valley High battled against Carmel High in non-league play, while Cabrillo College took on Cuesta...
Special season concludes for Sharks’ girls’ soccer squad | Weeklys Sports Roundup
The magical season for St. Francis’ girls’ soccer team came to an end following a 5-1 loss to North Monterey County in the Central Coast Section play-in game Tuesday afternoon.
Andrea Ibarra, Anahi Flores, Isa Valadez, Herendira Navoa and Bella Hernandez each scored once for...
Boys soccer: Talented Wildcatz set sights on multiple titles
The Watsonville High boys’ soccer team was seconds away from capturing its first-ever CIF NorCal championship.
But its season came to an end in heartbreaking fashion with a last-second goal by Marin Academy that stole the Division II title in a flash.
It’s a moment that...
HS Baseball: Watsonville suspends coach Leroy Dozal
Watsonville suspended first-year baseball coach Leroy Dozal indefinitely on Monday, Principal Elaine Legorreta confirmed with this newspaper on Tuesday morning.
Mariners’ showdown against San Benito canceled after Balers report Covid-19 outbreak | HS footballÂ
APTOS—The Aptos High football team is on the brink of missing its first football game of the season due to Covid-19 protocols.
The Mariners were notified Wednesday by San Benito High officials that Friday night’s game between both teams will be canceled.
Aptos coach Randy Blankenship...
MVC’s James Ponzio runs away with Gabilan cross country title
Monte Vista Christian senior James Ponzio won the Gabilan Division race at the Pacific Coast Athletic League Cross Country Championships on Oct. 29.
The Mustangs standout set a course record in the 3.1-mile race at Palo Corona Regional Park in Carmel in 16 minutes, 46.90...
Salinas’ Diego Estrada wins 51st Wharf to Wharf
Salinas native Diego Estrada was well on pace to win last year’s Wharf to Wharf after he stayed in front of the leading pack during the first half of the race.
That was until he made the tiniest of the most minute mistakes by running...
HS softball preview, 2019: Senior talent giving way to strong crop of freshmen
Some of the top high school softball players in South Santa Cruz County are getting ready to sing their swan songs, and a strong group of underclassmen — mostly consisting of freshmen — is primed to fill their large shoes.
Boy's Track and Field Preview, 2017: Aptos' Rasmussen hoping to have memorable season
After missing out on qualifying for the California Interscholastic Federation State Meet by a few feet as a sophomore and a junior, Rasmussen is back and ready for his final hoorah.