JC Roundup, 12/28: Roadrunners shut down star guard Heleyna Hill, Seahawks
Hill, a sophomore transfer from San Jose State and a Santa Cruz native, leads the state in points (24.9) and assists (4.7) per game, but managed just eight points and two assists as a result of running up against a game plan designed exclusively to stop her.
Local athletes qualify for CIF State Wrestling Championships | Sports Roundup
WATSONVILLE—Watsonville High junior Danisha Nunez was laser focused going into her 106-pound division title match at last week’s CCS Wrestling Championships at Watsonville High.
But an attempt to overthrow Evergreen Valley junior Sabrina Tran backfired on her. In a blink of an eye, Nunez was...
Local group to honor late friend with golf tournament
SANTA CRUZ—David Rose was a local renowned general surgeon who passed away nearly two years ago.
His former colleague and close friend George Mendoza couldn’t do anything to honor him due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
On Saturday, he’ll get a chance to pay tribute to his...
Cross Country: Salazar places fifth at CCCA championships
Hartnell College sophomore Daniela Salazar went through a rough patch at the start of the cross country season and got a later start than most of her peers.
The Watsonville High alumna suffered shin splints at the end of last year’s track and field season,...
Prep Athletes of the Week: St. Francis’ Joseph Dayritt, Maya Calfee
The Pajaronian’s Prep Athletes of the Week were selected based on their performances during the week of Sept. 1-7. Coaches and athletic directors are encouraged to submit nominations to sports editor Juan Reyes at [email protected].
Boys
Joseph Dayritt (Sr.), St. Francis: The speedy Shark tailback racked...
HS Football: M.V.C. 2018 schedule overview
A quick look at the Monte Vista Christian football schedule for the upcoming fall.
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...
Girls CCS Volleyball: Mt. Madonna returns to D-V championship game
Outside hitters Mara Peruzzi and Paola Jacobs combined for 21 kills, 20 digs and seven aces, setter Savannah Cambell had 30 assists, seven digs and three kills and No. 2 Mt. Madonna looked refocused in a 25-22, 25-18, 25-14 sweep of No. 6 Summit-Shasta in the semifinals of the Central Coast Section Division V playoffs on Thursday.
Mariners program remains on course | SCCAL cross country
Aptos High senior Rachel Hoops got a late start to the 2023 cross country season after she returned from a school trip, causing her to miss some big races.
The biggest concern for her was getting left behind the rest of the competitive field which...
