MVC’s Jojo Keldsen named Mission Division’s top player | All-PCAL baseball
Monte Vista Christian senior and baseball stud Jojo Keldsen was named the Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission Division’s Most Valuable Player following a monster season on the diamond field.
Keldsen—who also earned all-league first team honors—batted a .461 average (41-of-89) with five home runs including...
Mustangs edge Trojans in non-league thriller | High school football
SALINAS—The Monte Vista Christian football team had to play until the final whistle to stun previously unbeaten Alisal High on Thursday night.
The Mustangs scored 13 points in the fourth quarter and made a defensive stop on the final play of the game en route...
20 Athletes in 20 Days: E.J. Kelly
A CIF state qualifier each of the last three seasons, Kelly will return for his senior year as the leader of St. Francis High’s cross country team and a bigger contributor for the school’s basketball team.
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...
HS Football Roundup, Week 6: White, Paresa help M.V.C. cruise past Alvarez
Senior quarterback Sean White tossed four touchdown passes, senior running back Cody Paresa ran for a pair of scores and the Monte Vista Christian Mustangs thumped the Alvarez High Eagles, 48-27, on Friday night in Watsonville.
Watsonville’s Hugo Campos aiming for third-straight win | Professional boxing
AROMAS—Watsonville native Hugo “Prince” Chavez Jr. won his professional boxing debut in February that ended with a technical knockout, taking him less than one round to get the job done.
On Saturday, the 18-year old will attempt to keep his unblemished 2-0 record intact.
The “Prince”...
Prep Athletes of the Week: Aptos’ Sam Hansen, Pajaro Valley’s Denisse Magallon
The Pajaronian’s Prep Athletes of the Week were selected based on their performances during the week of Oct. 6-12. Coaches and athletic directors are encouraged to submit nominations to sports editor Juan Reyes at [email protected].
Boys
Sam Hansen (Jr.), Aptos: The speedy long distance runner had...
Aptos’ Gaeckle, Moring sweep league’s top honors
APTOS—As soon as the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League Coast season began, the Aptos High baseball team hit the launch button and never looked back.
The Mariners (23-7, 14-1)—who sailed their way to regular season and tournament titles—were rewarded for a stellar season at this...
