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December 28, 2025

St. Francis’ Maya Calfee, Liliana Whitmeyer share Cypress Division’s MVP award | All-PCAL girls’ basketball

St. Francis sophomore Maya Calfee and freshman Liliana Whitmeyer were named the Pacific Coast Athletic League Cypress Division’s co-Most Valuable Players for the 2024-25 girls’ basketball season. Calfee and Whitmeyer were also all-league first team selections for their stellar play on the court. They led...

Marshawn Lynch's appeal of 1-game suspension denied

Marshawn Lynch's appeal of his one-game suspension for shoving an official was denied Tuesday and the running back will miss Oakland's game this week at Buffalo.

Veterans prepared to lead experienced ‘Catz squad | PCAL girls volleyball

It’s now or never for Watsonville High senior Daisy Cornejo as she enters her fourth year with the girls’ volleyball team.  And the same can be said for nine other Wildcatz seniors aiming to leave their mark in what they hope will be a successful...

Oregon plagued by injuries in 45-24 win over California

Quarterback Justin Herbert, running back Royce Freeman and receiver Dillon Mitchell were all injured in the first half of Oregon's 45-24 victory over California on Saturday night. Backup QB Taylor Alie was knocked out of the game in the final quarter.

Aptos on track to repeat as SCCAL champion | High school baseball

APTOS—The Aptos High baseball team is off to a great start this season thanks to its strong pitching. Jorden Espinoza, a sophomore, was the latest Mariners’ pitcher that helped extend their win streak to six with a 10-1 non-league victory against Alvarez High on Tuesday. The...

Mariners boys’ team remains unbeaten in SCCAL play | Basketball Roundup

APTOS—Aptos High senior Jack Spinelli recorded a double-double for the Mariners boys’ basketball team in their 52-26 crushing win against Soquel High in league action Jan. 21.  The senior center finished with 17 points and 15 rebounds for his 10th double-double of the season. With...

HS Football, Week 1: Rivalries come to life in opening week

Watsonville High will try to retain the Belgard Kup tonight against the Pajaro Valley High Grizzlies at Emmett M. Geiser Field.

Belgard Kup football game between Watsonville rivals postponed

WATSONVILLE—The Pajaro Valley High football team has been conditioning for several weeks, gearing up for what will be the shortest season in the program’s history.  That season is in danger of becoming a week shorter after this Saturday’s game for the illustrious Belgard Kup against...

Watsonville student-athlete with cerebral palsy hopes to inspire, bring change

His participation in track and field is somewhat of an act of defiance — internally and externally. He wants to push his limits as an athlete and person, and he also wants to challenge his peer’s beliefs of people with disabilities. Because of his condition, he uses a wheelchair, he has a speech impediment and his motor skills are disorganized at times. But he doesn’t want his cerebral palsy to define him. A straight-A student with a gigantic personality, Vasquez wants to break down barriers one shot toss at a time.

Girls CCS Volleyball: Mt. Madonna rallies past ND-Salinas for redemption, D-V title

No. 2 Mt. Madonna outlasted top-seeded Notre Dame-Salinas 25-16, 11-25, 25-17, 27-29, 15-11 to win the program’s third section crown and first since 2009.