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March 5, 2026

HS Athlete of the Week: Layla Ruiz, Watsonville

Wildcatz’s freshman distance runner Layla Ruiz won the 400- and 3,200-meters at the King City Invitational on Saturday. She moved into seventh in both events in Watsonville’s all-time record book.

Next level local, 2/8: Nikki Hiltz

Aptos High alumna Nikki Hiltz, now a redshirt senior with Arkansas, placed ninth in the Millrose Games Wanamaker Mile in New York while competing against several of the top female milers in the country on Saturday.

Lichaj trying to force way onto US World Cup qualifying team

The 28-year-old right back played his first game for the U.S. in more than a year at the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Wednesday, helping the team to a 3-2 victory over Martinique that tied the U.S. atop its group with Panama. The Americans conclude group play aga

Little League: Capitola-Soquel All-Stars wins 11s championship

Capitola-Soquel All-Star pitcher Dylan Hull recorded a complete game shutout on Saturday in a 7-0 win against the Aptos Little League All-Stars in the District 39 11s Championship Round.

Mustangs off to an early start at summer camp | HS football

WATSONVILLE—It had been nearly two months since Monte Vista Christian School incoming senior Aiden Keegan saw any kind of action on the football field. But now he’s back, along with the rest of his teammates who participated in a 7 on 7 practice scrimmage against...

Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant look to build a Warriors dynasty

Curry, Kevin Durant and their teammates are determined to build a dynasty together — and they might just be well on their way.

Local Roundup, 4/20: Cabrillo baseball holds off Gavilan to secure CC-Pacific win

The Cabrillo College Seahawks edged the Gavilan College Rams on Thursday afternoon in an 8-7 Coast Conference Pacific division win at Aptos.

49ers turn to Jimmy Garoppolo as starting quarterback

The San Francisco 49ers are ready for the start of the Jimmy Garoppolo era after announcing Tuesday that the franchise's quarterback of the future will make his first start for the team this week.

HS Football, Week 1: Rivalries come to life in opening week

Watsonville High will try to retain the Belgard Kup tonight against the Pajaro Valley High Grizzlies at Emmett M. Geiser Field.

Grizzlies continue to shine after lopsided win over Harbor | Prep football

Saturday afternoon provided some beautiful football weather for Pajaro Valley, which was looking for its first 3-0 start in league play for the first time in the school’s history. As the sun shined over the City of Watsonville, so did the Grizzlies following a 49-0...