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March 28, 2024

Local roundup, 3/8: Wilson, Quintana help Watsonville softball blast M.V.C.

Julian Wilson was 2-for-4 with a double, four RBIs and two scored runs, and Savanah Quintana finished 4-for-4 with a double, two RBIs and two scored runs for Watsonville (2-0).

MBL Baseball Preview, 2018: Local four teams all hope for better finishes

M.V.C. dropped its league opener, 9-5, against Monterey High on Tuesday, but the Mustangs figure to be in the mix in the always tough MBL-Gabilan division. The area’s three other local squads, Watsonville High, Pajaro Valley High and North Monterey County High, all compete in the MBL-Pacific division and have all looked improved from a year ago.

MBL-G Baseball: M.V.C. dropped by Monterey in opener, 9-5

Monterey High’s sophomore infielder Michael Mugan belted a three-run homer in the Toreadores’ four-run first inning, and M.V.C.’s late push fell short in its 9-5 league-opening loss on Tuesday.

G League Basketball: Santa Cruz keeps slim playoff hopes alive with win

Two-way guard Quinn Cook returned from a long absence to pour in 41 points, and Golden State assignees Jordan Bell and Damian Jones combined for 32 points and 16 rebounds to lead Santa Cruz over the Memphis Hustle, 132-120, at Kaiser Permanente Arena.

CIF Wrestling: M.V.C.’s Cabuag shows well at state

Monte Vista Christian freshman Christian Cabuag finished off his stellar wrestling season with a solid showing at the CIF state meet at Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield on Friday.

Local Roundup, 3/6: Cabrillo men’s hoops season ends in third round

The No. 9-seeded Cabrillo College Seahawks had their season come to an end in a 77-60 loss to the top-seeded City College of San Francisco Rams the third round of the CCCAA playoffs on Saturday night.

Boys' SCCAL Basketball: St. Francis’ Ed Kelly named co-Coach of the Year

Longtime St. Francis High head coach Ed Kelly earned a share of the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League Coach of the Year honor with Santa Cruz High's Lawan Millhouse, the league announced on Monday.

HS Athlete of the Week, 2/26-3/5: Dennar Ocampo, Pajaro Valley

Pajaro Valley High sophomore setter Dennar Ocampo led the Grizzlies to a pair of wins over Soledad High and Monte Vista Christian. He had 50 assists, 12 aces and six kills in the victories, which pushed P.V. to 3-0.

Girls' CCS Basketball: Aptos not itself in loss to top-seeded South S.F.

And top-seeded South San Francisco High, with enough heart and passion to make NBA great Kevin Garnett seem tame, took full advantage to dethrone the defending Central Coast Section Division III champs, 66-50, and win the program’s first-ever section title at Piedmont Hills High.

Local Roundup, 3/3: Quintana, Murillo lead Pajaro Valley baseball to 11-1 win

Pajaro Valley High started its season with an 11-1 preseason win in five innings over Marina High on Wednesday night.