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February 6, 2026

Local Roundup, 12/5: Castillo scores six goals in Pajaro Valley’s 7-2 win

Freshman Jasmin Castillo scored six times in Pajaro Valley High’s 7-2 win over King City High on Saturday in the first game of the Watsonville High girls’ soccer tournament.

Aptos’ Gabe Gaeckle grinds it out during summer break

APTOS—To say that Aptos High senior Gabe Gaeckle has been busy this summer is a real understatement.  The Mariners’ baseball standout recently played in Florida and Georgia with the Alpha Prime travel baseball team based out of California.  “The weather was a little different but it’s...

Smith, Mahomes solid before 49ers rally past Chiefs, 27-17

Alex Smith led the Chiefs to a quick touchdown and first-round pick Patrick Mahomes II had an impressive debut, before the San Francisco backups led the 49ers to a 27-17 victory over Kansas City in their preseason opener Friday night.

Women's JC Volleyball: Cabrillo bounced in state semifinals

The Cabrillo College Seahawks saw their bid for a third California Community College Athletic Association state championship come to a stunning halt in a heartbreaking 20-25, 21-25, 25-22, 25-20, 15-13 loss to San Joaquin Delta College on Saturday night at Solano Community College in Fairfield.

20 Athletes in 20 Days: Justin Parker

Parker was one of the few local student-athletes that won a league title in three sports last school year.

Aptos’ Lena Manchester punches ticket to state track and field championships

Aptos High senior Lena Manchester wasn’t too concerned about rankings or what lane she had to run in prior to her 100 meters hurdles race at last week’s Central Coast Section Finals. In fact, she tends to push herself a lot harder knowing there’s always...

Luongo stops 35 shots in Panthers' 2-0 win over Sharks

Luongo was rock solid as the Florida Panthers blanked the Sharks 2-0 Thursday night on goals by Colton Sceviour and Nick Bjugstad.

Grizzlies on cusp of bringing home PCAL crown | Girls soccer

The beginning of the 2023-24 season was plagued with injuries and illness for the Pajaro Valley High girls’ soccer team. At times, they were forced to play with just half of a roster available to suit up.  The Grizzlies were also missing star player Valeria Acosta,...

Boys' basketball roundup, 1/25: Kelly, Seymour help St. Francis rally for bounce back win

St. Francis exploded for 21 points in the fourth quarter to rally past host Pacific Grove for a 54-44 win in Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission division action on Wednesday night.

Wharf to Wharf Race, 2017: Male, female champions return to defend titles

Defending champion Isaac Mukundi Mwangi, runner-up Silas Kipruto and third-place finisher Teshome Mekonen are all back for another go at the overall title and on the women’s side Risper Gesabwa will try to become the first-ever four-time champ.