Sports

APTOS—Aptos High boys’ golf coach Paul Zech felt a lot of pressure to have a good season this year, especially considering the program’s rich tradition of winning on the course. The first-year head coach was also filling in the shoes of longtime skipper Jamie Townsend,...

The Cabrillo College Seahawks racked up 13 hits in a 19-10 non-conference win over the West Valley College on Thursday in Aptos.

APTOS—The Cabrillo College women’s soccer program is in the midst of building something special this offseason. Nellie Pintor of Aptos High was one of nine new local recruits who recently committed to play for the Seahawks in the upcoming fall season. The midfielder/forward had some options...

San Lorenzo Valley High football head coach Dave Grant decided to test his returning players by putting them up to a challenge during the offseason. So far, he’s pretty impressed with the response. “One thing for sure is these guys have been putting in the work,”...

APTOS—Aptos High lost 10 seniors from last year’s boys basketball squad due to graduation including standout guard Cameron Saldaña and center Jack Spinelli, who led them to a Central Coast Section title game just a year ago.  Senior guard Trevor Brady said nobody expected them...

WATSONVILLE—The Watsonville High football program is on the hunt for a new head coach this offseason after the school announced that Anthony Valdivia was relieved of his duties. Watsonville High Assistant Principal Joe Gregorio said it ultimately came down to a personnel issue. “As a district...

MONTEREY—One of the world’s most premiere cycling festivals made its grand return to the Monterey Bay this past weekend.   After more than two years, the Sea Otter Classic was in full swing at the Leguna Seca Recreation Area from Oct. 7-10, drawing in hundreds of...