Boy's CCS Basketball: Sharks find mojo, win first CCS title since 2010
The top-seeded Sharks surgically dismantled the No. 2-seeded Panthers, 61-39, at Notre Dame de Namur University in Belmont to win the program’s second-ever section title.
Local Roundup, 3/18: Mariners’ boys, girls win big on track
Danner Pardue raced to wins in the 100-meters (11.31 seconds) and 200 (23.16); Ethan Rasmussen was first in the discus (114 feet, 5 inches) and shot put (40-7); and Tal Williford won the high jump (5-0) and 110 hurdles (17.92).
Girl's Cross Country Preview: Grizzlies see numbers rise to record highs
The last two seasons, P.V. didn’t have enough girls to place as a team at league finals — at least five runners are required to record a score — but this year Reyes and assistant head coach Christina Guerrero have the tough task of picking a starting seven.
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...
Sharks’ season ends in NorCal playoffs | High school baseball
WATSONVILLE—St. Francis High baseball coach Ken Nakagawa knew going into this season they were not expected to win the Pacific Coast Athletic League’s Mission Division over teams such as Alisal, Monte Vista Christian and Soledad.
But this particular group, especially the senior class, had already...
Grizzlies pounce on Pumas in ‘B’ Division semifinals | SCCAL basketball tournament
WATSONVILLE—The Pajaro Valley High girls basketball team thought they were done for the season after last week’s Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League finale against San Lorenzo Valley High.
But a late phone call on Saturday told them otherwise.
Erika Martinez scored a game-high 15 points for...
Sea Otter Classic makes grand return to Monterey Bay
MONTEREY—One of the world’s most premiere cycling festivals made its grand return to the Monterey Bay this past weekend.
After more than two years, the Sea Otter Classic was in full swing at the Leguna Seca Recreation Area from Oct. 7-10, drawing in hundreds of...
Mariners boys’ squad returns SCCAL championship back home | High school wrestling
In just his first year at the helm, Aptos boys’ wrestling head coach Johnny Velez was already experiencing what some would consider a Hollywood scripted season.
The Mariners were sitting in a three-way tie with Santa Cruz and Soquel for the Santa Cruz Coast League...
