Boxing: Moreno named to hall of fame
Watsonville native Carina Moreno will be inducted into the International Women’s Boxing Hall of Fame in Brisbane, Calif.
SC Warriors to honor late Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller at Local Heroes Night
The Santa Cruz Warriors are just weeks away from tipping off the 2021-22 NBA G League season.
During the league’s season-opening weekend, the Sea Dubs will pay special tribute to Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller of the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Department, who tragically lost his life...
Aptos duo awarded top honors for stellar play on the pitch | All-SCCAL boys soccer
Aptos High seniors Ivan Zavala and Daniel Lozano each were recognized as two of the top players in the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League during the 2025-26 winter season.
The coaches within the league awarded Zavala as the Attacker of the Year for his offensive...
Watsonville’s Rudy Valdez tosses no-hitter in win over Gonzales | Weeklys Sports Roundup
Watsonville senior Rudy Valdez tossed a gem in the Wildcatz’s 10-0 victory in five innings over Gonzales in Pacific Coast Athletic League Cypress Division baseball action Tuesday afternoon. The ace pitcher recorded a no-hitter while tallying eight strikeouts for the complete game shutout.
Valdez...
Covid-19 outbreak puts a damper on local prep and college sports
APTOS—A rise in Covid-19 cases throughout Santa Cruz County has put a halt to some collegiate and high school sports events in the area.
The Cabrillo men’s basketball team was supposed to begin its California Community College Athletic Association Coast Conference South Division season this...
Local Roundup, 5/18: Hocom named to Cal-Hi Sports All-State team
Aptos High’s Hannah Hocom was recently named one of 20 Cal-Hi Sports All-State Sophomore team selections.
‘Catz go on historic run to bring home D-I title | CCS softball
WATSONVILLE—Watsonville High seniors Tea Villalta, Maya Guerrero, Maliyah Sandin and Anastacia Alba have been part of the softball team since 2018. As freshmen, they got a taste of what the Central Coast Section postseason was like.
They also felt the bitter pain of elimination after...
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’s Dominic Pierini earns first-team honors following record-breaking season | All-PCAL football
After going through a year full of growing pains, Monte Vista Christian junior Dominic Pierini was feeling vigorous and ready to take charge of the Mustangs football team in his first full season under center.
“I put in a lot of work, so I knew...
