Malkin's hat trick powers Penguins past Sharks 5-2
There were no outward signs of emotion. No tears. That's simply not the understated Murray's way. Looking as sharp as he has all season, the 23-year-old Murray stopped 40 shots in a 5-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks, including a handful of spectacular stops early that kept the Penguins in it long enough to rally for their eighth win in 10 games.
HS Athlete of the Week, 2/26-3/5: Dennar Ocampo, Pajaro Valley
Pajaro Valley High sophomore setter Dennar Ocampo led the Grizzlies to a pair of wins over Soledad High and Monte Vista Christian. He had 50 assists, 12 aces and six kills in the victories, which pushed P.V. to 3-0.
HS Football Preview, 2017: M.V.C. reloads, adjusts after offseason full of change
The Mustangs will still throw it around plenty in Dini’s record-setting spread offense but the player tossing the ball will be brand-new. Additionally, the defense has also been revamped.
Crash Course Season: Aptos girls water polo completes first half of league with 5-1 record
The Mariners have done plenty of winning in the short amount of time. Aptos has won eight of its last nine games, including its last four Pacific Coast Athletic League Gabilan division contests to grab second place heading into the second round of league play.
Mariners fall to Salinas in Gabilan Division action | PCAL football roundup
After going through the challenging preseason portion of its schedule, Aptos High was primed and ready to make a run at defending last year’s share of the Gabilan Division championship.
The road back to league supremacy became a tad bit harder for the Mariners following...
Four Santa Cruz Warriors earn chance to strike gold
SANTA CRUZ—The Golden State Warriors recently announced their 2021 Summer League roster, which will feature a quartet of players from its NBA G League affiliate in Santa Cruz.
Selom Mawugbe, Eli Pemberton, Isaiah Brown and Ryan Taylor will have a chance to showcase their talents...
Local Roundup, 1-4: Monte Vista Christian girls’ hoops falls in league opener
Mackenzie Tellez had 18 points in Monte Vista Christian’s 61-53 overtime loss to Gilroy High on Tuesday night in both teams’ Monterey Bay League Gabilan division opener.
HS Athlete of the Week, 3/5-3/10: Brigg Busenhart, Mt. Madonna
The Mt. Madonna senior outside hitter led the Hawks to a perfect (6-0) week, which included a pair of key wins over SCCAL rivals P.C.S. and Aptos on Wednesday and Friday, respectively.
‘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....
Aptos’ Natalia Ackerman continues basketball career at Cal Berkeley
Aptos High alumna Natalia Ackerman has had an incredibly strong basketball career since leaving Santa Cruz County to play at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.
After obtaining her degree, Ackerman’s growth and love for the game led her to enter the transfer portal late in...















