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January 7, 2026

Photos: Padres win Pajaro Valley Little League championship

The Padres of Pajaro Valley Little League celebrated on the field after capturing the Majors Division championship following a 14-1 crushing win against the White Sox on June 3 at Ruso Field in Watsonville. With the win, the Padres will compete in the District 39...

Boy's CCS Golf: Aptos' Meltzer wins CCS title on playoff

Meltzer, who is the first from the county to win the CCS title since fellow Mariner Nick Ragsac accomplished the feat in 2007, fired a 4-under par 67 to tie Murphy for first. He won the playoff with a par on the 1st hole, which was a par-4 hole.

Ocean Speedway: Gallaher, Hogge, Johnson win on first night of Cecil Memorial

Rob Gallaher won the 40-lap Mike Cecil Memorial Hobby Stock race Friday night at Ocean Speedway.

Boys' MBL-G Soccer: Watsonville, Alisal play to dramatic scoreless tie

The longtime Monterey Bay League Gabilan division rivals played to an unsatisfying scoreless tie at Emmett M. Geiser Field that left the teams, coaches and dozens of fans wanting more.

Athletes of the Week: MVC’s Dominic Pierini and St. Francis’ Maya Calfee

The Athletes of the Week were selected based on their performances during the week of Sept. 2-8. Coaches and athletic directors are encouraged to submit nominations to sports editor Juan Reyes at [email protected].  Boys Dominic Pierini (Sr.), Monte Vista Christian The standout Mustangs quarterback completed 29 of...

Tony's Thoughts: 49ers reaping what they sowed in offseason

Instead, they were OK with being the worst team in the league this year and the winless start is disappointing but not surprising. They’re trotting out 14 rookies every week and expecting them to learn the game while getting shelled. For some reason, the Niners have been spared the bashing and criticism that the equally bad Cleveland Browns, who are also 0-7, have received.

Mariners join two other league rivals in CCS D-III bracket | Girls basketball 

APTOS—The Aptos High girls’ basketball team is on its way to compete in the Central Coast Section playoffs after securing an at-large bid in Wednesday’s seeding meeting. It’s been a week since the Mariners last played and it’ll be an extra five days before the...

Mustangs stomp Notre Dame in PCAL opener | Girls basketball

WATSONVILLE— The Monte Vista Christian girls’ basketball team began league play exactly how they intended.  With a decisive win. The Mustangs defeated Notre Dame Salinas, 38-11, in the teams’ Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission Division opener Tuesday night.   Sophomore guard Sophia Cortes made her presence known with...

Youthful Aptos eyes SCCAL crown | Cross country

APTOS—The Aptos High cross country program got off to a smooth running start to begin the fall sports season.  For junior Brook Willoughby, returning to her favorite activity in the world was more than just getting back to a traditional routine. “Getting back to a real...

HS Football: City's squads show skills in inaugural Apple City Jamboree

Watsonville High, St. Francis High, Pajaro Valley High and Monte Vista Christian duked it inaugural Apple City Jamboree on Friday night at Emmett M. Geiser Field.