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April 12, 2026

Boys Cross Country Preview, 2018: Sharks’ E.J. Kelly top dog in Santa Lucia

A preview for all local high school boys cross country teams.

Local Roundup, 6/13: Aptos alumna Hiltz takes second at nationals

Arkansas’ Nikki Hiltz, an Aptos High alumna, raced to a runner-up finish in the 1,500-meters at Saturday’s NCAA Division I Track and Field Outdoor National Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.

Mayweather coming back to fight UFC star McGregor Aug. 26

The two fighters both announced the fight Wednesday, after months of speculation about whether Mayweather would be lured back to the ring at the age of 40 to face a mixed martial arts fighter who has never had a pro boxing fight.

Sharks’ late surge leads to victory | High school football roundup

PACIFIC GROVE—The St. Francis High football team remains on the quest to finish the season undefeated for the first time in the program’s history.    Senior running back Diego Wolfe recorded three touchdown runs for the Sharks, including two in the second half en route to...

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...

Watsonville's Maxx Ramirez balancing golf, baseball

Despite the challenges of being a two-sport athlete, Ramirez has achieved success in both sports.

Thompson's second half sparks Warriors past Grizzlies 106-94

Klay Thompson scored 21 of his 31 points in the second half and the Warriors pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the Grizzlies 106-94 on Sunday for their seventh straight win.

HS Football, Week 1: Sandoval, Barcelo run wild as Watsonville retains Kup

Senior running backs James Sandoval and Matthew Barcelo combined to rush for 312 yards and five touchdowns, and Watsonville’s defensive front made life difficult for Pajaro Valley High senior quarterback Max Arevalo in the Wildcatz’s 35-6 win over their cross-city rival.

Referee shortage already effecting season

The Central Coast Section took a huge step backwards and went from 11 to just nine crews made up of five officials for the football season.

Local Roundup, 12/28: Vasquez rallies Watsonville girls’ hoops in 8th straight win

Savanah Quintana had 24 points and seven rebounds in Watsonville High’s 44-36 win over Orem on Wednesday in the first round of the Surf ‘N Slam tournament in San Diego.