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November 16, 2025

Mariners, Sharks earn trips to CCS playoffs | High school football

The Central Coast Section football playoff brackets are in order and a pair of local schools will represent the area in Friday’s upcoming quarterfinals. Aptos High—tri co-champion of the Pacific Coast Athletic League’s Gabilan Division—and Cypress Division runner-up St. Francis both will extend their season...

Boys soccer: Watsonville beats Menlo-Atherton, 3-0, in Homestead Christmas Cup final

Sophomore forward Jael Leal got the scoring started in the 62nd minute, junior midfielder Eric Vasquez added the second score five minutes later on a beautiful weaving drive and Angel Luis Hernandez scored the final goal in the 78th.

Local Roundup, 10/14: Aptos boys, girls sweep dual meet opponents

The Aptos High Mariners boy’s cross country teams picked up Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League dual meet wins over St. Francis High and Scotts Valley High on Thursday at Pinto Lake County Park in Watsonville.

JC Football: Seahawks soar to 6th win, lock in first winning season since ’06

For the first time since 2006, the Carbillo College Seahawks will finish with a winning record thanks to a 30-20 drubbing of the Merced College Blue Devils at Carl Conelly Stadium on Saturday.

HS Football, Week 9: Reyes runs into record book, carries Aptos past M.V.C.

Mendoza stormed into the pocket unblocked for a key strip sack in the fourth quarter and junior running back Marcos Reyes put the finishing touches on what turned out to be an historic 49-28 Monterey Bay League Gabilan division win over the Monte Vista Christian Mustangs on Friday night.

Girls' basketball roundup, 2/15: Ceiba still smiling after falling short of title

Micaela Macias, a senior who had never played organized basketball before this winter, muscled away an offensive rebound, and managed to score her first points in the waining moments of Tuesday night’s 30-13 loss to the Pacific Coast Athletic League Arroyo division champion Hawks.

HS Cross Country: Zlatunich, Ruiz recognized as two of section’s top runners

Aptos High senior Marea Zlatunich was named to the All-CCS First Team and Watsonville High freshman Layla Ruiz earned a spot on the All-CCS Second Team.

20 Athletes in 20 Days: Hunter Blinkenberg, St. Francis High

Hunter Blinkenberg is one of St. Francis’ three-sport athletes who’s expected to compete this upcoming season in football, wrestling and swimming.

Mariners’ talented youth looking to lead the way | High school softball

APTOS—The Aptos High softball team is back in action and looking to turn some heads in the Santa Cruz County Athletic League this season.  With a well-balanced group of veterans and experienced youth, Mariners manager Phil Rojas said this could be one of the most...

MVC rallies to beat Soledad in non-league thriller | High school football

In just his second start at the varsity level, Monte Vista Christian junior Evan Vessey was given the keys to drive his team home to victory on Friday night.  The Mustang quarterback delivered in spectacular fashion on the road en route to a 34-27 win...