Semien, Cotton send Athletics past sloppy Astros 3-2
The play in the 3-2 victory reminded Semien of the last time he was involved in something similar — which actually was in Little League.
Girls' PCAL-C Soccer: M.V.C. routs P.V. to claim first title in 4 years
M.V.C. scored five goals in the first 40 minutes to cruise past Pajaro Valley, 5-1, and clinch the Pacific Coast Athletic League Cypress division crown.
49ers turn to Jimmy Garoppolo as starting quarterback
The San Francisco 49ers are ready for the start of the Jimmy Garoppolo era after announcing Tuesday that the franchise's quarterback of the future will make his first start for the team this week.
20 Athletes in 20 Days: Layla Ruiz, Watsonville High
Watsonville High's star distance runner, Layla Ruiz, broke a school record that stood for nearly 30 years. She will be one of the favorites to win nearly every race — 1,600 and 3,200 meters — she will participate this season.
Gallo's game-ending 3-run HR, Rangers win 5-2 over Oakland
Gallo's 12th homer of the season ricocheted high off the foul pole down the right field line for a 5-2 victory over Oakland on Friday night.
Foles, Eagles outshoot Patriots for 1st Super Bowl, 41-33
Nick Foles guided the drive of a lifetime, Zach Ertz made a bobbling touchdown catch that had to survive replay review, and an exhausted defense came up with two stands in the final moments Sunday for a 41-33 victory.
Girls soccer: Castillo brings home PCAL-Santa Lucia MVP, first team awards
WATSONVILLE–The Pajaro Valley High girls’ soccer team had what was arguably the program’s best season to date.
They won the Pacific Coast Athletic League Santa Lucia title and went to the Central Coast Section Division IV playoffs.
It was the first time the Grizzlies had accomplished...
Local Roundup, 10/10: WHS’ Ruiz wins freshman race at PG Invite
Watsonville High cross country runner Layla Ruiz won the girl’s freshman race at the Pacific Grove Invitational on Saturday in Pacific Grove.
HS Football, Week 5: Aptos rolls San Benito to stay perfect
Hunter Matys and Marcos Reyes combined to rush for 230 yards and four touchdowns, Fisher Johnson returned a fumble 88 yards for a score and the Aptos High Mariners passed the first test of their Pacific Coast Athletic League Gabilan division season with flying colors, thumping San Benito High, 42-20, Friday night.
‘Catz aim to compete for shot at league title | Girls soccer
Ever since Gladys Mondragon took over the program in 2005, the Watsonville High girls’ soccer team has been consistently showing up to compete.
This season should be no different.
“I think that we have the players to defend, we have the players to attack,” she said....












