G League: Looney, Smailagić assigned to SC Warriors
The Golden State Warriors announced Tuesday they have assigned forwards Kevon Looney and Alen Smailagić to the Santa Cruz Warriors.
Looney, 23, has appeared in 16 career games–one start–with Santa Cruz during the 2015-16 and 2016-17 NBA G League seasons. He logged 10.5 points, 8.4...
Scotts Valley alum Robert Hipwell selected in sixth round by SF Giants | MLB Draft
Scotts Valley High alum Robert Hipwell took one step closer to getting into the “Big Leagues” after his name was called during the second day of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft.
The Santa Clara University third baseman was selected by the San Francisco Giants...
Wrestling: Mariners’ duo place third at CCS championships
The Aptos High girls’ wrestling team walked away with a pair of top three finishers at the Central Coast Section Wrestling Championships at Independence High on Saturday.
Camila Barranco placed third at 111 pounds, while Alex Quintero placed third at 160.
Both ladies secured berths to...
‘Catz bounce back with crushing win over Soledad | Girls basketball
Watsonville junior Stephanie Martinez had 13 points, six rebounds and three steals in the Wildcatz’s 47-26 win over Soledad in Pacific Coast Athletic League Gabilan Division girls’ basketball action Thursday night.
Teammate freshman Isa Alvarez added 12 points and three steals, while junior Leilani Yasin...
HS Athletics: MBL, MTAL to merge into 33-school super league for all sports next school year
The Mission Trail Athletic League and Monterey Bay League will merge into a 33-school super league, the largest in the Central Coast Section, dubbed the Pacific Coast Athletic League starting in the 2018-19 school year.
MVC’s Nico Downie named top offensive player in Mission Division–North | All-PCAL football
Monte Vista Christian senior Nico Downie was like a lightning bolt on the football field during the 2024 fall season, using his blazing speed to zip past defenders and into the end zone.
The Mustangs’ star receiver led the Pacific Coast Athletic League with 1,619...
Girl's CCS Basketball: Hungry Aptos makes quick work of NMC, 75-50
Four players scored in double figures for the No. 5-seeded Mariners in their 75-50 romp over unseeded North Monterey County to advance to Saturday’s CCS Division III quarterfinals.
Pajaro Valley Majors All-Stars captures first-ever District 39 championship | Little League baseball
Pajaro Valley Majors All-Stars third baseman Brady Duque was put in a situation during last week’s district title game that nearly every Little Leaguer dreams of being in.
The game was on the line, score tied in the bottom of the sixth with two outs...
HS football: Orradre named top player in Pajaro Valley
St.
Francis senior Lawson Orradre is a man of few words. This season, he let his
actions speak for itself whenever he hit the football field.
The
Sharks’ senior recorded a team-high 53 tackles, 3 1/2 sacks and two forced
fumbles in nine games played. He racked up 320...
Weeklys Sports Ticker: Second half surge helps Mariners shutout the ‘Catz
The Aptos High football team recorded its first shutout of the season following an all-around stellar performance in last week’s 25-0 non-league win over Watsonville High on Sept. 13.
The Mariners’ defense forced three turnovers—two interceptions and one fumble—in the second half. And the special...
