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September 10, 2025

Local Roundup, 6/29: Aptos, Pajaro Valley cruising in D39 All-Stars Majors

Aptos and Pajaro Valley each secured wins in District 39 Little League Majors All-Star pool play on Wednesday night in Scotts Valley.

20 Athletes in 20 Days: Juliana Wilson

The senior catcher has been a shining example of sustained excellence over the last three softball seasons, and will be one of Watsonville High’s talented leaders next spring.

20 Athletes in 20 Days: Hunter Matys

A three-sport athlete who made a big jump during his junior year, Matys is poised to be a key contributor for Aptos High athletics during his senior year.

Local Roundup, 7/27: Watsonville alumnus Chris Rivera records win, lowers ERA

Watsonville High alumnus Chris Rivera recorded his second win of his rookie season in the GCL Cardinals’ 12-4 win over the GCL Marlins on July 20.

St. Francis' Chase Watkins named state’s top D-V athlete

Recent St. Francis High graduate Chase Watkins was named the Division V Boys Athlete of the Year in the state of California by Cal-Hi Sports, the website recently announced.

20 Athletes in 20 Days: Natalia Ackerman

The 6-foot-1, two-sport athlete will try to follow up her breakout sophomore year with an even better junior campaign.

20 Athletes in 20 Days: Nick Bautista

Arguably the best receiver in the Southern Conference of the Central Coast Section last season, Bautista will be one of several explosive options for the Monte Vista Christian football team this fall.

Kokkinakis wins both titles at Nordic Naturals Challenger

Kokkinakis became just the fifth player in the tournament’s history to win both the singles and doubles titles.

‘Can’t look back’: Local racer nabs first midget car win

With his wrestling career on hold until the winter, Slay’s racing career got a major boost on Aug. 1, when the 17-year-old scored his first United States Auto Club Speed2 Western Dirt Midget race win at the Ventura County Fair.

Kaeding wins Sprint Car feature at Ocean Speedway

Bud Kaeding won the 30-lap Taco Bravo Sprint Car Main Event on Sept. 21 at Ocean Speedway in Watsonville.