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‘Can’t look back’: Local racer nabs first midget car win

August 16, 2018

With his wrestling career on hold until the winter, Slay’s racing career got a major boost on Aug. 1, when the 17-year-old scored his first United States Auto Club Speed2 Western Dirt Midget race win at the Ventura County Fair.

Boys' soccer roundup, 2/8: M.V.C.'s playoff chances take a hit

February 7, 2019

The Monte Vista Christian Mustangs’ playoff chances took a big hit with Wednesday night’s 4-1 Pacific Coast Athletic League Cypress division loss to King City.

Wentz tosses 2 touchdowns, Eagles beat 49ers 33-10

October 30, 2017

Blount ran 12 yards for a touchdown, Wentz tossed two TD passes and Jalen Mills had a pick-6 in Philadelphia's 33-10 victory over the winless San Francisco 49ers on a rainy Sunday.

After Pelicans lock down Holiday, focus turns to Cousins

July 1, 2017

The 27-year-old Holiday, who became an unrestricted free agent at midnight on Friday, agreed Saturday morning to a five-year, $126 million contract with New Orleans. Holiday's agent, Jason Glushon, said the deal could be worth as much as $150 million with

Giants score plenty to back Samardzija, snap five-game skid

June 27, 2017

Buster Posey hit an RBI double in the first and a sacrifice fly two innings later, Samardzija struck out five pitching into the seventh and the Giants snapped a five-game losing streak by beating the Colorado Rockies 9-2 on Monday night.

Girls soccer preview, 2018-19: Young local teams head into break atop standings, look to stay there

December 20, 2018

At Aptos, freshmen Jazmin Castaneda and Rowan Bower have helped the Mariners get off to an undefeated start. Freshman Najeli Jimenez and sophomore Brianna Guerrero are powering a resurgence at Watsonville. And North Monterey County sophomores Maria Ramirez, Gina Huerta and Melanie Aquino have been goal-scoring machines for the undefeated Condors.

Local Roundup, 12/19: Aptos beats North Salinas for tournament title

December 18, 2017

Natalia Ackerman had 23 points and eight rebounds, Gabby Giuffre added 18 points and six assists and the Aptos High girls’ basketball team beat North Salinas High, 59-40, on Saturday afternoon to win the North Salinas High Sportsmanship Classic championship.

CCS Basketball Roundup: MVC girls advance to quarterfinals; PV, NMC boys bounced

February 24, 2017

The No. 8-seeded Monte Vista Christian Mustangs will play the top-seeded Menlo Knights in the quarterfinals of the Central Coast Section Division IV playoffs after beating No. 9 Santa Cruz, 51-33, on Thursday night in Watsonville.

Goldschmidt stays hot, Diamondbacks edge Giants 2-1

August 5, 2017

Goldschmidt had three hits and two RBIs, Anthony Banda got his first career win and the Diamondbacks beat the San Francisco Giants 2-1 on Friday night to continue the franchise's best start in nearly 15 years.

Little League Roundup, 6/20: Locals start pool play with victories

June 19, 2017

Watsonville American, playing in pool A, lost 11-6 to Santa Cruz National on Saturday morning but rebounded with a 6-2 win over Pajaro Valley on Sunday afternoon.

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

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‘Can’t look back’: Local racer nabs first midget car win

Boys' soccer roundup, 2/8: M.V.C.'s playoff chances take a hit

Wentz tosses 2 touchdowns, Eagles beat 49ers 33-10

After Pelicans lock down Holiday, focus turns to Cousins

Giants score plenty to back Samardzija, snap five-game skid

Girls soccer preview, 2018-19: Young local teams head into break atop standings, look to stay there

Local Roundup, 12/19: Aptos beats North Salinas for tournament title

CCS Basketball Roundup: MVC girls advance to quarterfinals; PV, NMC boys bounced

Goldschmidt stays hot, Diamondbacks edge Giants 2-1

Little League Roundup, 6/20: Locals start pool play with victories