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End of an era: Randy Blankenship retires after 50-year football coaching career

November 17, 2023

Several words come to mind when describing longtime Aptos High football coach Randy Blankenship. Most will say he’s stern when it comes to his coaching methods, while others might call him caring, enthusiastic and motivational. Yet, it might take just one word when talking about his...

Rookie Reuben Foster makes big impact on 49ers defense

August 30, 2017

Minnesota rookie running back Dalvin Cook took a swing pass from Sam Bradford and was immediately met by Foster, who read the play perfectly and flattened Cook for a 5-yard loss that set the tone Sunday for San Francisco.

‘Catz are loaded with senior-heavy roster | PCAL boys soccer

December 30, 2021

WATSONVILLE—The Watsonville High boys’ soccer team has been a powerhouse program for the past 50 years, winning numerous league and Central Coast Section titles along the way. This season will be no different as the Wildcatz return to the Pacific Coast Athletic League’s Gabilan Division...

Local Roundup, 6/14: Hiltz takes second in 1,500 at NCAA Championships

June 14, 2018

Running for the University of Arkansas, Hiltz clocked a lifetime-best of 4 minutes, 9.14 seconds to earn her seventh All-American honor in her final collegiate race.

Marshawn Lynch's appeal of 1-game suspension denied

October 25, 2017

Marshawn Lynch's appeal of his one-game suspension for shoving an official was denied Tuesday and the running back will miss Oakland's game this week at Buffalo.

Sharks spoil Marleau's return with 3-2 win over Maple Leafs

October 30, 2017

Rookie defenseman Tim Heed scored a tiebreaking goal on the power play early in the third period to spoil Patrick Marleau's return to San Jose by leading the Sharks to a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night.

Girl's MBL Basketball: MVC’s Moore named co-MVP of Gabilan again

March 9, 2017

Moore was recently voted the Monterey Bay League Gabilan division’s co-Most Valuable Player for the second year in a row. She shares the honor with North Salinas senior Danae Snell.

Kicker Janikowski's career with Raiders up after 18 seasons

February 15, 2018

Eighteen years after the Raiders made kicker Sebastian Janikowski a surprise first-round draft pick, his career in Oakland has come to an end.

Carr loses ball dealing blow to Raiders' playoff chances

December 18, 2017

Carr's fumble through the end zone for a touchback denied Oakland's comeback chance as the Raiders fell 20-17 to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night to deliver a crippling blow to their playoff chances.

Local Roundup, 11/2: Fort competes at CCS golf championship

November 1, 2017

Aptos High senior Amanda Fort finished tied for 59th at Tuesday’s Central Coast Section golf championships at the Laguna Seca Golf Ranch in Monterey.

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End of an era: Randy Blankenship retires after 50-year football coaching career

Rookie Reuben Foster makes big impact on 49ers defense

‘Catz are loaded with senior-heavy roster | PCAL boys soccer

Local Roundup, 6/14: Hiltz takes second in 1,500 at NCAA Championships

Marshawn Lynch's appeal of 1-game suspension denied

Sharks spoil Marleau's return with 3-2 win over Maple Leafs

Girl's MBL Basketball: MVC’s Moore named co-MVP of Gabilan again

Kicker Janikowski's career with Raiders up after 18 seasons

Carr loses ball dealing blow to Raiders' playoff chances

Local Roundup, 11/2: Fort competes at CCS golf championship