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November 10, 2025

Local Roundup, 6/27: Watsonville’s Juliana Wilson named to All-CCS team

Wilson, who is already verbally committed to play NCAA Division I softball for the University of Central Florida, powered the Wildcatz to their first-ever CCS title, which was also the first section softball title for any team from Santa Cruz County.

Catz’s Arroyo leaps into CCS track and field finals

This track and field season has been nothing close to what Watsonville High senior Jonathan Arroyo has experienced in years past. He described it as a short and stressful season chock full of surprises. “It was unexpected,” he said. The unexpected season took another surprising turn...

Tony's Thoughts >> Going yard: Sluggers, coaches break down keys, memories of hitting homers

I’ve never hit a home run, and I probably never will — you’ll never catch me playing adult league softball, sorry. So I went around South San Cruz County, and asked some of the top sluggers and their coaches what it’s like to go yard and what it takes to get the ball over the fence.

Mariners on course for successful season in SCCAL play | Boys volleyball 

Transitioning from one sport to another can be a daunting task for some student-athletes, especially this late in the school year. That didn’t seem to be the case for Aptos High junior Jackson Bloom after he went from driving a basketball down the court to...

Local Roundup, 3/9: Cabrillo baseball starts conference play with win

The Cabrillo College Seahawks started the defense of their Coast Conference Pacific title with an 8-1 win over Gavilan College on Tuesday at Aptos.

Little League Roundup, 3/21: Cubs, Padres, Braves lead high-scoring weekend

Nathaniel Arreola hit a home run and had three RBIs in the Braves 19-7 win over the Rays on Saturday.

Local Roundup, 3/23: Collins hits two homers in MVC’s win

Collins also hit a solo homer and finished 3-for-3 on the day. Garret Laine was 2-for-3 with a double and two RBIs.

Thompson scores 21 in 1st, Warriors roll past Magic 122-92

Klay Thompson scored 21 of his 29 points in the first quarter and the Golden State cruised past the Orlando Magic 122-92 on Thursday night.

Kaepernick opts out of contract, becomes free agent

The six-year veteran quarterback who drew particular attention and headlines last season by not standing for the national anthem, met with new general manager John Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan before making the move.

Rizzo homers twice as Cubs beat Giants 5-4

Rizzo homered twice, Kyle Hendricks tossed seven strong innings and the Cubs hung on to beat the San Francisco Giants 5-4 after closer Wade Davis gave up a two-run homer in the ninth inning.