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January 23, 2026

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...

St. Francis aims to return as top contenders in PCAL Mission-North Division | High school football

Upon further review, St. Francis football head coach John Ausman took note after last week’s set of scrimmages that the coaching staff might be dealing with a problem.  No need to worry, though. Ausman made sure to mention that it was what he called a “good...

Weeklys Sports Ticker: MVC cross country stands out at Clovis Invitational

The Monte Vista Christian boys’ cross country team won the small school varsity yellow race at the ASICS 45th Annual Clovis Invitational at Woodward Park in Fresno on Oct. 12.  The Mustangs finished with a team score of 85 to edge Yosemite (86 points), which...

Thompson, Durant lead injured Warriors to 10th straight win

Klay Thompson scored 27 of his 29 points in the first half and made his first nine field goals, leading the undermanned Warriors past the Memphis Grizzlies 97-84 on Wednesday night for their 10th straight win.

‘Catz on the prowl for league dominance | High school wrestling

WATSONVILLE—Watsonville High senior wrestler Danisha Nuñez was finally able to see some action last weekend after a hectic offseason delayed her return to the mat.  The reigning Pacific Coast Athletic League champion made an appearance at the 13th annual Lady Royal Tournament at Overfelt High...

Cruz, Seager power Mariners to 6-5 win over Athletics

Oakland scored twice in the ninth, when Mariners closer Edwin Diaz walked four of the five batters he faced to force in a run. Tony Zych relieved, and the second run scored on Khris Davis' groundout. After an intentional walk to Yonder Alonso loaded the b

Boys cross country: Sharks earn trip to state championships

BELMONT— The St. Francis High boys’ cross country team is headed to the CIF State Championships after a top-3 finish at the Central Coast Section Championships on Nov. 16. The Sharks finished in third place with 75 points in the Division V 2.95-mile race at...

Harper, Strickland trade punches, Nationals beat Giants 3-0

Enraged, the Washington slugger charged the mound, fired his helmet and traded punches to the head with reliever Hunter Strickland, setting off a wild brawl Monday during the Nationals' 3-0 win over the San Francisco Giants.

Photos: Mariners edge the ‘Catz in regular season finale | Girls flag football 

The Aptos High girls flag football team wrapped up the regular season with success following a 7-0 win over Watsonville High in non-league action Thursday night.   The lone score of the game came on an 8-yard touchdown pass from junior quarterback Gaby Dow to receiver...

Boxing: Moreno named to hall of fame

Watsonville native Carina Moreno will be inducted into the International Women’s Boxing Hall of Fame in Brisbane, Calif.