St. Francis’ Junior Ibarra, MVC’s Ava Johnson, Aptos’ Luke Garvey, Watsonville’s Katelynn Ruiz named Preps of the Week | Pajaronian Sports Ticker
This week’s edition of the Pajaronian Sports Ticker highlights local prep athletes for their performances during the weeks of March 4-10 and 11-17.
Preps of the Week (March 4-10)
Boys: St. Francis High senior Junior Ibarra batted 2-for-4 with two RBIs and pitched a complete game...
20 Athletes in 20 Days: Jayleen Solorzano
One of the bright spots for Pajaro Valley’s athletic program last school year, Solorzano figures to be one of the most well-rounded three-sport student-athletes once again.
HS Football Roundup, Week 2: N.M.C. secures first win; Watsonville stays perfect
The senior defensive back took the opening kick and went 93-yards to the house in the Condors’ 30-15 non-league win, N.M.C.’s first of the season, over Marina High at Monterey Peninsula College on Friday night.
Grizzlies’ Carlos Escobar scores a season-best 29 points in crushing loss to York | Boys basketball
Pajaro Valley senior Carlos Escobar delivered one of his best performances on the basketball court last week with a season-best 29 points in the Grizzlies’ 70-65 loss to York School in league action Jan. 31.
The standout out guard had a chance to tie the...
HS Softball Roundup, 5/4: St. Francis bounces back from tough loss to make history
The Sharks lost 9-4 Tuesday to defending SCCAL champion S.L.V. The loss eliminated the Sharks from the SCCAL title hunt, but they bounced back on Thursday with a 14-1 win over Santa Cruz High at home to set the program record for most wins in a single season (11).
Aptos’ Castañeda named top player, coach | All-SCCAL girls soccer
The Aptos High girls’ soccer team in 2023-24 had one of its most inspirational seasons in the program’s history.
Mariners superstar Alexa Castañeda wanted to make her case throughout the campaign as one of the league’s top players.
Meanwhile her mom and head coach, Gina Castañeda,...
Daniel Castillo shines at SCCAL boys championship | Track and field
SANTA CRUZ—Monte Vista Christian senior Daniel Castillo was lights out in four events at the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League track and field championships, including a win in the 110-meter hurdles in 17.50 seconds.
His performance at Harbor High on April 24 was good enough...
Watsonville’s Katelynn Ruiz set to compete at CCS finals | High school track and field
Watsonville High junior Katelynn Ruiz and several other local athletes are set to compete in this weekend’s Central Coast Section Track and Field Championships in Gilroy.
The Wildcatz standout distance runner advanced in the 3200-meters finals after she finished in 11 minutes, 30.11 seconds during...
