Watsonville student-athlete with cerebral palsy hopes to inspire, bring change
His participation in track and field is somewhat of an act of defiance — internally and externally. He wants to push his limits as an athlete and person, and he also wants to challenge his peer’s beliefs of people with disabilities. Because of his condition, he uses a wheelchair, he has a speech impediment and his motor skills are disorganized at times. But he doesn’t want his cerebral palsy to define him. A straight-A student with a gigantic personality, Vasquez wants to break down barriers one shot toss at a time.
Athletes of the Week: Pajaro Valley’s Erik Michi and MVC’s Kyle Brunelli
The Pajaronian’s Athletes of the Week were selected based on their performances during the week of Oct. 14-20. Coaches and athletic directors are encouraged to submit nominations to sports editor Juan Reyes at [email protected].
Boys
Erik Michi (Jr.), Pajaro Valley
The standout runner continues to shine for...
Nordic Naturals Challenger: Groth lives up to reputation on Day 3
Sam Groth sailed through to the quarterfinals of the $100,000 Nordic Naturals Challenger presented by Santa Cruz County Bank after defeating Jason Jung in the second round on Wednesday at the Seascape Sports Club in Aptos.
Grizzlies’ wrestling program continues to gain more interest
WATSONVILLE—The Pajaro Valley High wrestling team will go through some major growing pains this season as one of the youngest groups competing in the area.
There might not be a lot of experience on the roster sheet but the Grizzlies seem to be optimistic for...
HS Football Rankings, Week 10: Rankings stay uniform heading into final 2 weeks
The Register-Pajaronian's high school football rankings for Week 10 of the 2018 season.
Girls volleyball: Mariners fall to Harbor in season finale
APTOS — The Aptos High girls’ volleyball team was two points away from having at least a share of this year’s Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League championship.
But the Mariners came up short in a five-set loss to Harbor High on Thursday. The scores were...
Local Roundup, 8/17: Hiltz podiums in Guardian Mile — first pro race
Aptos High alumna Nikki Hiltz took third place in the elite female division of the Guardian Mile race in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday.
49er fanatic thinks back to Super Bowl trips, SF memories
Steve DuFour does not consider himself a very lucky man.
Against his better judgment, he decided to not renew his San Francisco 49ers season tickets heading into last fall.
He had been a season ticket holder since 1981.
“And then they have a season like this—you can’t...
Sharks survive overtime thriller against Eastside | CCS boys basketball
WATSONVILLE—St. Francis High junior Sam Braun and his teammates had to wait an extra week to kick off their run in the Central Coast Section playoffs.
It probably felt just as long for the No. 4 seeded Sharks to close out Tuesday night’s 62-59 overtime...
