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With three league games left, Aptos is only two wins away from clinching at least a share of its third league championship in the last four seasons. The Mariners have had a little help along the way — P.C.S. beating Mt. Madonna on Tuesday left them all alone in the league’s top spot — but for the majority of the season, they’ve controlled their own destiny with dramatic comebacks, various lineup changes and a “next-point” mentality.

The Aptos Little League All-Stars edged the Capitola-Soquel All-Stars, 5-4, on Saturday at Scotts Valley to finish up their undefeated run to the District 39 Majors championship.

Dueck, a second-year varsity starter, has become one of the Mariners’ top offensive weapons this fall, and she’s stepped into that role with a confidence uncommon for someone of her diminutive size.

WATSONVILLE—Monte Vista Christian junior Bryce Brogan and his teammates wanted to end the non-league portion of its schedule on a high note before jumping into next month’s important league schedule.  However, the Mustangs discovered they still need to iron out the kinks following a 76-48...

For the second straight season, the Pajaro Valley High boys’ basketball team will travel to Soledad High in the first round of the Central Coast Section Division III playoffs.

Watsonville American continued its solid play on the first day of the final four section of the District 39 Majors All-Stars Little League tournament, besting Capitola-Soquel 10-2 on Tuesday in Santa Cruz.

A win against Christopher (6-2, 2-2) would not only keep Watsonville (5-2, 2-1) alive in the Monterey Bay League Pacific division title chase but it would also boost their chances of earning their first Central Coast Section playoff berth since 2009.

The Aptos High boys’ basketball team turned on the afterburners before the start of Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League play last season and soared to a share of the league championship.  The Mariners shared the SCCAL title with Santa Cruz High by beating the Cardinals...

Senior guard Chloe Deleissegues had 30 points, six assists and nine rebounds to lead the St. Francis High girls’ basketball team past No. 5 Stevenson, 71-66, and into the semifinal round of the Central Coast Section Division V tournament on Saturday at Alma Heights Christian in Pacifica.