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March 18, 2026

Swimming: Going for Gold

Christopher Staka, one of the most decorated swimmers to come out of Aptos, is preparing for next year’s Olympic trials.

Wharf to Wharf Race returns after two-year hiatus

CAPITOLA—The Wharf to Wharf Race is back in action this weekend in Santa Cruz County for the first time since 2019. On Sunday, participants will be able to gather around Beach and Cliff streets near the Santa Cruz Wharf for the 50th running of the...

Aptos boys’ soccer team remains undefeated | Sports Roundup

The Aptos High boys’ soccer team is off to a hot start after a 2-1 win against North Salinas High in non-league action on Nov. 27. Joey Mackle scored on a cross from Chuy Muñoz 55 seconds into the match that gave the Mariners an...

Girl's SCCAL Track & Field: Aptos shuts down Zlatunich after leg injury

Zlatunich, a two-time CCS placer in the 1,600-meters, suffered a non-running injury to a ligament in her left leg during spring break and has not run for the Mariners since early April at the Stanford Invitational.

Local Roundup, 3/1: Reckers, Mendoza lead Aptos baseball over Carmel

David Reckers tossed a no-hit shutout through five innings and Aptos High blanked Carmel High, 4-0, in preseason action on Tuesday in Aptos.

Girls cross country: Rubio-Pintor punches ticket to state championships

BELMONT — Ceiba College Prep sophomore Nellie Rubio-Pintor earned a berth to the CIF State Cross Country Championships after a strong outing at the Central Coast Section Championships on Nov. 16. Rubio-Pintor placed seventh in 20 minutes, 25.88 seconds in the Division V girls’ 2.95...

CCS Basketball Roundup: St. Francis boys, girls fall in semifinals

The top-seeded St. Francis High Sharks lost to No. 4 Pinewood, 74-71, in triple overtime of the Central Coast Section Division V semifinals on Wednesday night in Los Altos.

Girls CCS Volleyball: Mt. Madonna comes out swinging; Santa Catalina swings harder, repeats as D-V champ

Top-seeded Santa Catalina repeated as the CCS Division V champion, sweeping No. 2 Mt. Madonna 25-21, 25-14, 25-14 on Friday night at Watsonville High but the powerhouse Cougars we’re not backflipping over the victory.

Boys CCS Volleyball: Aptos receives top seed in D-2; Mt. Madonna gets No. 2 in D-3

Fresh off winning the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League championship outright over Pacific Collegiate School on Friday, Aptos High was awarded the top seed in the upcoming Central Coast Section Division II playoffs on Saturday.

HS football: Apple City Jamboree returns for second year

The annual Apple City Jamboree is back at Watsonville High for a second straight season.