Mariners program remains on course | SCCAL cross country
Aptos High senior Rachel Hoops got a late start to the 2023 cross country season after she returned from a school trip, causing her to miss some big races.
The biggest concern for her was getting left behind the rest of the competitive field which...
Scotts Valley alum Robert Hipwell selected in sixth round by SF Giants | MLB Draft
Scotts Valley High alum Robert Hipwell took one step closer to getting into the “Big Leagues” after his name was called during the second day of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft.
The Santa Clara University third baseman was selected by the San Francisco Giants...
HS Football Roundup, Week 3: St. Francis ends preseason with big win over P.G.
Senior quarterback Derric Estrada-Haro tossed a pair of touchdowns and ran for one, junior receiver Andrew Seymour caught a score and ran for another and St. Francis High finished up its preseason with a 48-7 win over Pacific Grove High on Friday night in Pacific Grove.
JC Football: Seahawks soar to 6th win, lock in first winning season since ’06
For the first time since 2006, the Carbillo College Seahawks will finish with a winning record thanks to a 30-20 drubbing of the Merced College Blue Devils at Carl Conelly Stadium on Saturday.
HS Football Preview, Week 1: Wildcatz look for first 2-0 start since 2003
Almost everything went right for the Watsonville High Wildcatz in last week’s win against Pacific Grove High. They’ll look to keep the momentum going this week against Santa Cruz High in their home opener.
Kevin Durant practices, set to play Saturday in return
Durant returned to practice Friday and experienced no issues with his left knee, so he is set to play Saturday against New Orleans in his return from injury after more than a month on the sidelines .
Athletes of the Week: Pajaro Valley’s Brian Flores and Watsonville’s Daisy Cornejo
The Pajaronian’s Athletes of the Week were selected based on their performances during the week of Sept. 30-Oct. 6. Coaches and athletic directors are encouraged to submit nominations to sports editor Juan Reyes at [email protected].
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Brian Flores (Sr.), Pajaro Valley
The Grizzlies’ standout football player had a...
20 Athletes in 20 Days: Jessica Rodriguez
Rodriguez will enter her final high school softball season at Watsonville High having recorded incredible back-to-back campaigns.
QB Derek Carr expected to play this week for Raiders
Raiders coach Jack Del Rio confirmed Carr's return on Monday, echoing comments he made following the Raiders' 30-17 loss to the Baltimore Ravens a day earlier.
Female Athlete of the Year: Aptos’ Izzy Graff brought excellence to the field, classroom
Aptos graduate Izzy Graff was on the verge of joining the cross country team going into her junior year in 2023 so she could stay busy in what would’ve been a non-active fall season.
On top of competing in three different sports, it also meant...













