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February 3, 2026

HS football: Soaring Condors

North Monterey County had its share of ups and downs last season, showing glimpses of success but also displaying signs of a team struggling to close out games. Here's a quick breakdown of this year's team.

HS Lacrosse: Aptos, Watsonville happy to still be playing

Aptos High will continue to compete in the MTAL North, while Watsonville High will play as an independent team this year.

‘Catz remain competitive despite costly injuries | Girls basketball

WATSONVILLE— The Watsonville High girls’ basketball team has not played a game this season with the entirety of their roster - and therefore have yet to reach their full potential. The Wildcatz have plenty of numbers with 18 players on the roster, but the temporary...

Healy's 20th HR, Gossett's start lift A's over Giants 6-1

Healy hit his 20th home run to end a monthlong power drought, Gossett pitched seven impressive innings and the A's beat the San Francisco Giants 6-1 on Wednesday night.

Mariners’ girls team stays hot with crushing win over Toreadors | HS Basketball Roundup

MONTEREY—Aptos High senior guard Jaylen Dang drained five 3-pointers for the Mariners’ girls basketball team in a 47-29 win against Monterey High in non-league action Monday. Dang finished with 19 points and five assists. Miricole Baity also made five 3-pointers, finishing with 17 points, and...

Local sports icon, broadcaster, hall of famer Rick Stubblefield dies

Throughout the years of sports broadcasting, fans have come to recognize some of the most iconic voices such as Bill King, John Madden and Al Michaels.   The same could be said for Watsonville native Rick Stubblefield who spent more than 50 years calling out names...

Monterey Bay F.C. taps Jordan Stewart as club’s new head coach

Monterey Bay F.C. names Jordan Stewart new head coach
The Monterey Bay Football Club announced Aug. 5 it hired Jordan Stewart on a multi-year deal to become the club’s permanent head coach.  Stewart—a former San Jose Earthquakes standout—is set to establish a new era for the Union, who currently sit eighth with a 7-9-6...

Olson hits 2-run homer, A's beat Red Sox 7-3

Matt Olson hit a two-run homer, Jed Lowrie drove in two runs and the Oakland Athletics rebounded for a 7-3 victory over the AL East leaders to win for the sixth time in seven games Wednesday night.

20 Athletes in 20 Days: Dre Gomez, Aptos High

Dre Gome was a PCAL-Gabilan division First Team selection and is one of Aptos’ top football talents.

HS Football Rankings, Week 5: Rankings stand pat after successful week for local teams

Aptos, Monte Vista Christian, St. Francis, Watsonville all rolled to wins last week.