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Jessica Rodriguez, a sophomore already committed to play at NCAA Division I UNLV, was recently named the Monterey Bay League Gabilan division’s Pitcher of the Year by the coaches of the seven-team league.

Aptos High exploded for six goals in the first quarter, including four in the first four minutes, and the Mariners’ stingy defense clamped down on Carmel High’s usually potent offense to take control of the league with a 15-3 blowout win on Wednesday night at Trevin Dilfer Field in Aptos.

The Mariners thumped the Haybalers 35-12 in a hard-hitting but ultimately lopsided Monterey Bay League Gabilan division victory to stay undefeated in league play.

This week’s edition of the Pajaronian Sports Ticker highlights local prep athletes for their performances during the week of Feb. 6-12.  Coaches and athletic directors are encouraged to submit scores and stats to [email protected]. Follow sports editor Juan Reyes on Twitter @jmreyes831 for scores and...

Greg Ryan is the new head coach at St. Francis, replacing former coach Diana Inman, who was let go after three seasons at the helm.

Riland Wagner had 23 kills, 11 assists and four aces to lead the Monte Vista Christian Mustangs over the Watsonville Wildcatz, 17-25, 25-23, 25-21, 20-25, 15-11 on Tuesday night in Monterey Bay League Pacific division play.

The Wildcatz fell from the ranks of the unbeaten on Tuesday evening in a frustrating 2-1 Monterey Bay League Gabilan division loss to the visiting Haybalers.

Julie Che led the Grizzlies to a fourth place finish in the league’s third-toughest division in the PCAL.