Watsonville High taps alumna Becky Clark as school’s newest athletic director
A little more than two decades ago, Becky Clark was one of the most passionate wrestlers to compete for Watsonville High. She made a name for herself after finishing runner-up at the California Interscholastic Federation State Wrestling Championships in 2001.
Clark, who will turn 40...
20 Athletes in 20 Days: Layla Ruiz, Watsonville High
Watsonville High's star distance runner, Layla Ruiz, broke a school record that stood for nearly 30 years. She will be one of the favorites to win nearly every race — 1,600 and 3,200 meters — she will participate this season.
Mariners display signs of major improvement | Girls basketball
After more than a year of reestablishing a team identity due to a lack of seniors, the Aptos High girls basketball team is back to its winning ways.
The Mariners began the 2022-23 campaign by winning five of their first eight games.
“All of my juniors...
HS Football, Week 2: Local teams hit the road looking for wins
St. Francis High got off to a solid start last week. Pajaro Valley High will try to flush last week’s performance.
Golden State Warriors sign Lester Quiñones to 10-Day contract | NBA G League
SANTA CRUZ—Santa Cruz Warriors on Thursday announced the Golden State Warriors signed guard Lester Quiñones to a 10-day contract, making him the first call-up for the Sea Dubs this season.
The standout guard became the 33rd player in franchise history to be called up....
St. Francis cruises past Gonzales for season-opening win | High school football roundup
St. Francis junior Keon Barcinas-Hill recorded a pair of touchdowns in the Sharks’ 43-2 non-league win over Greenfield on Saturday afternoon.
Teammate Gabe Santos blocked a punt attempt, while Colton Stevens recorded an interception for St. Francis.
“Just contributions from everyone, even the guys not playing,”...
Girls CCS Water Polo: Aptos' season ends in D-II quarterfinals
No. 6 Aptos High and No. 3 Menlo were about as even as possible through three quarters of their CCS Division II quarterfinal match, heading into the fourth in a 4-4 tie. But the Knights made more plays down the stretch to eliminate the Mariners in a 7-5 victory on Saturday in Aptos.
St. Francis aims to return as top contenders in PCAL Mission-North Division | High school football
Upon further review, St. Francis football head coach John Ausman took note after last week’s set of scrimmages that the coaching staff might be dealing with a problem.
No need to worry, though.
Ausman made sure to mention that it was what he called a “good...
Boys CCS Volleyball: Aptos receives top seed in D-2; Mt. Madonna gets No. 2 in D-3
Fresh off winning the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League championship outright over Pacific Collegiate School on Friday, Aptos High was awarded the top seed in the upcoming Central Coast Section Division II playoffs on Saturday.
