Rough start to season doesn’t deter young Mariners crew | SCCAL girls volleyball preview
Aptos began the 2024 regular season with three consecutive losses, including two against a pair of defending league champions.
They dropped the season-opener to Homestead—winners of the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League El Camino Division, followed by a loss to Christopher High—winners of the Blossom...
Boys' MBL-G Soccer: Alisal shuts out Watsonville, 4-0
Alisal High sent a big message to the rest of the Monterey Bay League Gabilan division on Tuesday night with a dominant 4-0 win over Watsonville in each teams’ league opener.
MBL Softball: Watsonville's Rodriguez named top pitcher — again
Focused on building up her mental toughness and working the inside of the plate, Watsonville High’s star junior pitcher did not put up the gaudy strikeout numbers of a year ago, but the end result was just as good — or maybe even better. The coaches of the Monterey Bay League Gabilan division said as much, naming Rodriguez the division’s top pitcher for the second straight season.
‘Catz pounce on Gonzales to capture Mission Division crown | High school softball
In 2023, the Watsonville High softball team finished with a winless record in the top-tier Gabilan Division by going 0-14 in league play.
It stung at the time for senior co-captain Cameron Llamas who had to endure through what she called a disappointing season.
But in...
Local Roundup, 5/4: Watsonville’s Ramirez named MBL-P MVP in boy's golf
David Reckers threw six no-hit innings to lead the Aptos High Mariners past the St. Francis High Sharks, 10-1, on Tuesday in Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League action in Aptos.
JC Football: Turnovers haunt Cabrillo against state-ranked Los Medanos
The Seahawks (1-5, 0-1) lost three fumbles and threw an interception in the first half and the Mustangs (6-0, 2-0) turned all four takeaways into scores to take a 33-2 lead.
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,...
Year in review: Triumph, records, heartbreak, inspiration — 2018 had it all
For several local student-athletes, the last 12 months were filled with championship performances, inspirational efforts and unforgettable matchups. Some used their skills on the court, field, pool, track and trails to wow spectators, while others showcased their drive and attitude to inspire young and old.
