Watsonville native Marv Marinovich lived for the ‘challenge’
WATSONVILLE—Watsonville High School alumnus and former Oakland Raiders lineman Marv Marinovich—who captained the University of Southern California’s 1962 national championship team—once wrestled a champion bull that his dad brought home to their cattle ranch on Carlton Road.
He and his brother, Gary, were both in...
Weekend Roundup: Santa Cruz Red Colt team advances to West Zone tourney
The Santa Cruz Red Colt team had to forfeit Sunday's Super Region championship but still advances to the West Zone Tournament, which begins Thursday at P.A.L. Stadium.
Mustangs aim to defend triple crown | High school baseball
WATSONVILLE—Absolute domination was how Monte Vista Christian performed in its season opener against Del Mar with a 27-0 victory.
Since then, they haven’t skipped a beat.
Mustangs second-year manager Johnny Ramirez said it set the stage for them this season.
“I wanted that game to see where...
20 Athletes in 20 Days: Natalia Ackerman
The 6-foot-1, two-sport athlete will try to follow up her breakout sophomore year with an even better junior campaign.
Mustangs edge Trojans in non-league thriller | High school football
SALINAS—The Monte Vista Christian football team had to play until the final whistle to stun previously unbeaten Alisal High on Thursday night.
The Mustangs scored 13 points in the fourth quarter and made a defensive stop on the final play of the game en route...
Sharks drop Mission North Division opener to NMC | PCAL football roundup
After a month of working out the kinks during preseason, St. Francis High was back on track and looking like a team destined to make a possible run at a league title.
Instead, the Sharks got off to a rocky start to begin Pacific Coast...
