20 Athletes in 20 Days: Paola Jacobs
Even though she was only a sophomore last school year, Jacobs was already a star for the Mt. Madonna Hawks in the fall and the spring.
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...
HS Football Rankings, Week 3: Watsonville, N.M.C. move up after wins
Watsonville High and North Monterey County High both climbed a spot in the weekly rankings after securing wins last week.
Mariners strive for success in Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League
APTOS—When playing in a competitive league such as the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League, setting the tone is a crucial component if one wants to become a title contender.
Aptos High senior Jazmine Castañeda along with a powerful Mariners girls’ soccer unit has done just...
Watsonville’s Xitlali Montesino earns all-league first team honors | PCAL girls basketball
WATSONVILLE—Watsonville High senior Xitlali Montesino was faced with a difficult challenge of having to compete against some of the best teams in the grueling Pacific Coast Athletic League Gabilan Division this season.
However, the standout Wildcatz guard was more than up to the task following...
HS football: Mariners sneak past Haybalers in CCS D-III opener
APTOS—The Aptos High football team will continue its quest for a second straight Central Coast Section Division III title thanks to an unsung hero.
Senior Hirotaka Kanai made the biggest play of the night for the Mariners in a 26-20 win against San Benito High...
SCCAL boys cross country final ends in epic finish
WATSONVILLE—The Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League boys cross country championships have traditionally produced several epic finishes.
This season was no different.
Aptos High senior Ben Laughlin and Scotts Valley junior Jeremy Kain made last week’s race another one to remember, as they battled until the very...
‘Catz boys’ soccer team picks up a non-league victory against San Benito | Sports Roundup
The Watsonville boys’ soccer team bounced back after it suffered its first loss of the season with a 2-0 victory against San Benito on Tuesday in non-league action.
Seniors Angel Tarelo and Mateo Arias scored goals for the Wildcatz, who recorded their fifth win by...
HS Football Preview, 2017: M.V.C. reloads, adjusts after offseason full of change
The Mustangs will still throw it around plenty in Dini’s record-setting spread offense but the player tossing the ball will be brand-new. Additionally, the defense has also been revamped.
HS softball: Adam Noto named head coach at St. Francis
The St. Francis High athletic department announced Monday that Adam Noto was named the school’s new softball coach for the upcoming season.


















