20 Athletes in 20 Days: Shea Garcia
One of the breakout stars of last spring, the Aptos High shortstop will return for her second varsity softball season as a well-known commodity.
20 Athletes in 20 Days: Christian Cabuag
After making a big impression as a freshman last winter, Monte Vista Christian’s star wrestler will be considered one of the local favorites to win a Central Coast Section crown.
20 Athletes in 20 Days: Natalia Ackerman
The 6-foot-1, two-sport athlete will try to follow up her breakout sophomore year with an even better junior campaign.
20 Athletes in 20 Days: E.J. Kelly
A CIF state qualifier each of the last three seasons, Kelly will return for his senior year as the leader of St. Francis High’s cross country team and a bigger contributor for the school’s basketball team.
Local Roundup, 7/27: Watsonville alumnus Chris Rivera records win, lowers ERA
Watsonville High alumnus Chris Rivera recorded his second win of his rookie season in the GCL Cardinals’ 12-4 win over the GCL Marlins on July 20.
St. Francis' Chase Watkins named state’s top D-V athlete
Recent St. Francis High graduate Chase Watkins was named the Division V Boys Athlete of the Year in the state of California by Cal-Hi Sports, the website recently announced.
Girls Volleyball: Aptos duo verbally commits to Division I beach programs
Earlier this year, outside hitter Jillian Rodriguez committed to Long Beach State and defensive specialist Cameron Dueck committed to Pepperdine.
20 Athletes in 20 Days: Paola Jacobs
Even though she was only a sophomore last school year, Jacobs was already a star for the Mt. Madonna Hawks in the fall and the spring.
20 Athletes in 20 Days: Hunter Matys
A three-sport athlete who made a big jump during his junior year, Matys is poised to be a key contributor for Aptos High athletics during his senior year.
Ocean Speedway: Copeland, Thorson big winners at Howard Kaeding Classic
Colby Copeland captured the $5,000 prize with his victory in the eighth annual Howard Kaeding Classic on Saturday night at Ocean Speedway in Watsonville.