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An all-league first team selection for the Aptos High volleyball team last season, Rodriguez will be one of the Mariners’ leaders heading into her senior campaign.

WATSONVILLE – After two successful seasons with the Monte Vista Christain football team, Jubenal Rodriguez is stepping down as head coach of the program.  Rodriguez, 31, said he announced his resignation Aug. 28, the same day he stepped down from his teaching position as health...

WATSONVILLE—It’s been a frustrating season for Watsonville High center back Manuel Cano, who has been trying everything in his will to watch his teammates succeed.  However, things are not looking too good at the moment for the Wildcatz boys’ soccer team, which is off to...

APTOS— The Cabrillo College men's basketball team had last week’s matchup against West Valley circled as one of its critical games of the season. Shortly after losing two heartbreakers by three points, a win would have brought the Seahawks back to .500 for the season. However,...

APTOS—Matt Anderson has adjusted quite well in his second stint as coach of the Aptos High girls’ golf team. He’s feeling more confident than ever, ready to make some noise in the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League this season. However, the Mariners are going to...

St. Francis senior Joseph Dayritt racked up a game-best 226 rushing yards to go along with a pair of touchdowns, and the Sharks defeated Pajaro Valley, 28-8, in non-league play Sept. 6. “It was just another day at work, honestly,” he said. “I love being...

Pajaro Valley flag football head coach Cesar Rojas was thrown straight into the Grizzlies den when the school decided to launch the program one week prior to the 2024 season. He had just seven days to prepare 25 student-athletes using a simple playbook that they...

Monterey High’s sophomore infielder Michael Mugan belted a three-run homer in the Toreadores’ four-run first inning, and M.V.C.’s late push fell short in its 9-5 league-opening loss on Tuesday.