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January 1, 2026

Winless Shanahan evaluating how 49ers handle adversity

He'll certainly find out who can handle adversity. The 49ers fell to 0-9 on Sunday with their 20-10 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, extending the team's worst start in franchise history. The Browns are the league's only other winless team.

HS football: Watsonville taps alumnus Anthony Valdivia as new head coach

WATSONVILLE—The Watsonville High School athletics department announced this week that Anthony Valdivia was named the new head coach of the varsity football program.  Valdivia, a Watsonville alumnus and former player from 2001-04, returns to the team after a 15-year absence. “It’s my school,” he said “It’s...

College football: Seahawks look dominant against the Mustangs

The Cabrillo College football team unleashed its arsenal of offensive weapons in a methodical 28-7 win over Los Medanos College in non-conference action.

Local Roundup, 3/7: Watsonville’s Abel Pena goes 3-2 at state meet

Watsonville junior wrestler Abel Pena went 3-2 in the 120-pound division of the California Interscholastic Federation state wrestling championship over the weekend in Bakersfield.

20 Athletes in 20 Days: Julie Che, Pajaro Valley High

Julie Che led the Grizzlies to a fourth place finish in the league’s third-toughest division in the PCAL.

Healy's double in 9th lifts Athletics past Mariners 4-3

Healy bounced a ground-rule RBI double to right-center with two outs in the ninth inning Saturday night to give the A's a 4-3 win over the Seattle Mariners after Smith pitched six solid innings.

Local Roundup, 3/11: Cabrillo softball picks up another CC-S win

Jasmine Harrington picked up the win in a complete-game effort, allowing nine hits, six runs and six walks.

Local Roundup, 7/13: MVC hires WHS alumnus as Sports Performance Coach

Watsonville High alumnus Humberto Medina Jr. was named the Sports Performance Coach at Monte Vista Christian, the school recently announced.

G League Basketball: Lakers stun Warriors once again

The Santa Cruz Warriors could not hold on to a 20-point lead in a 127-123 Wednesday night loss to the South Bay Lakers in El Segundo.

Prep Athletes of the Week: St. Francis’ Joseph Dayritt, Maya Calfee

The Pajaronian’s Prep Athletes of the Week were selected based on their performances during the week of Sept. 1-7. Coaches and athletic directors are encouraged to submit nominations to sports editor Juan Reyes at [email protected]. Boys Joseph Dayritt (Sr.), St. Francis: The speedy Shark tailback racked...