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May 14, 2025

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.