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April 17, 2026

Mariners score twice in final minute to shock Palma in league opener | HS football

APTOS—Ever since Aptos High began playing Palma High six years ago, the games have mirrored a sports drama blockbuster that leaves viewers hungry for a sequel. The two Monterey Bay powerhouses put on quite the performance yet again in front of a packed house at...

HS Athlete of the Week, 3/5-3/10: Brigg Busenhart, Mt. Madonna

The Mt. Madonna senior outside hitter led the Hawks to a perfect (6-0) week, which included a pair of key wins over SCCAL rivals P.C.S. and Aptos on Wednesday and Friday, respectively.

Wharf to Wharf returns to full capacity with 16k participants 

For the first time in what seems like a very long time, this weekend’s 52nd running of the Wharf to Wharf Race is back to its normal capacity limit.   The six-mile race from the Santa Cruz to Capitola wharves will feature 16,000 participants after it...

Aoki homers, drives in 2 runs as Astros beat A's 7-2

Aoki homered and drove in two runs to help the Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 7-2 Friday night for their third straight win.

HS Athlete of the Week: Layla Ruiz, Watsonville

Wildcatz’s freshman distance runner Layla Ruiz won the 400- and 3,200-meters at the King City Invitational on Saturday. She moved into seventh in both events in Watsonville’s all-time record book.

Grizzlies’ trio earns All-PCAL first-team honors | Girls soccer

The Pajaro Valley High girls’ soccer team was one of the hottest groups towards the end of the season that was primarily led by a group of young, hungry players. Jocelyn Llamas, Valeria Acosta and Karla Leyva were recognized last week by the coaches within...

Local Roundup, 9/12: Sharks lose in league opener against Anzar

The St. Francis High girls' volleyball team fell against Anzar High on Wednesday in three sets

P.V. student-athlete earns scholarship, surprise from 49ers

A multi-car entourage from the Bay Area football squad surprised Gonzalez in leadership class with the $5,000 grant, a custom jersey and some one-on-one time with linebacker Eli Harold. Gonzalez said she was “stunned” she had beat out dozens of other applicants from 23 high schools across the Bay Area.

Draymond Green takes defense, trash talk up a notch

Green has taken his trash-talking to another level this postseason along with his defense. They tend to go hand in hand, and he pushes it right to the limit with the referees — to the delight of Durant and the rest of his teammates who are fueled by his f

Boys' CCS Basketball: P.V. once again traveling to Soledad in 1st round; defending champ St. Francis gets top seed

For the second straight season, the Pajaro Valley High boys’ basketball team will travel to Soledad High in the first round of the Central Coast Section Division III playoffs.