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February 7, 2026

Preps of the Week: Pajaro Valley’s Damian Rodriguez, Watsonville’s Melanie Nuñez | Pajaronian Sports Ticker

This week’s edition of the Pajaronian Sports Ticker highlights local prep athletes for their performances during the week of Feb. 13-19.  Coaches and athletic directors are encouraged to submit scores and stats to [email protected]. Follow sports editor Juan Reyes on Twitter @jmreyes831 for scores and...

Local Roundup, 9/11: Grizzlies pummel Spartans in preseason finale

Pajaro Valley High senior Julie Che finished with a team-high 21 kills for the girls’ volleyball team as the Grizzlies defeated Seaside High on Tuesday in non-league play.

Mariners sink ‘Catz in non-league action | Boys soccer

APTOS—Aptos High junior Eddie Alvarez has been slowly making a name for himself as one of the premier soccer players in the area. The Mariners’ superstar forward made a case for himself Tuesday night in a 3-0 shutout win over perennial powerhouse Watsonville High in...

Grizzlies stay atop of Cypress Division standings | Boys soccer

WATSONVILLE—Pajaro Valley High sophomore Kristof Garcia is one of the youngest players on the Grizzlies boys’ soccer team roster this season.  However, the standout midfielder is slowly developing into one of the best on the pitch, especially the way he’s been playing as of late.   Garcia...

HS Soccer: Watsonville drops pair at national tournament

The Wildcatz (4-2) lost their opener on Thursday evening against Servite High by a 2-0 decision and then fell to St. Paul’s, of Covington, La., by the same margin on Friday afternoon.

Little League Roundup, 4/20: Braves, Padres notch pair of wins in PVLL Majors action

Israel Rivas had two hits and three RBIs, while Kinan Cruz and Sol Flores each had two RBIs for the Braves.

AP Sources: Pacers trade forward Paul George to Thunder

The Indiana Pacers have agreed to trade George to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis, said two people with knowledge of the details. The stunning deal gives Westbrook, the newly crowned NBA MVP, some serious help next season

Boy's Track and Field Preview, 2017: Aptos' Rasmussen hoping to have memorable season

After missing out on qualifying for the California Interscholastic Federation State Meet by a few feet as a sophomore and a junior, Rasmussen is back and ready for his final hoorah.

Aptos’ Jewels Chavez named SCCAL’s most impactful player

Aptos High senior Jewels “Sparky” Chavez was a huge difference maker this season for the Mariners softball team and she became what head coach Phil Rojas called the best leadoff hitter during his tenure with the program. “I nicknamed her (Sparky) because of how she...

HS Baseball Roundup, 5/4: Watsonville stops slump with 5-inning win over Pajaro Valley

Watsonville High put an end to a three-game losing streak with a 10-0, five-inning romp over cross-city rival Pajaro Valley High on Wednesday night at Harlan Guy Field in Watsonville.