Sports

The Aptos girls’ and boys’ basketball teams will hit the road on Tuesday for the first round of the California Interscholastic Federation NorCal playoffs.

The wait for most youth sports just became a lot shorter as the California Department of Public Health released an updated version of its guidance, meaning that schools and privately organized clubs or leagues could begin full contact practice and competition as early as...

One of the young stars of last year’s Watsonville High soccer team, Valenzuela figures to be a cornerstone of the program for the next two seasons.

The Watsonville High football team last week bounced back with a 44-21 win over Santa Cruz High in non-league action Sept. 6.  Nate Aguilar hauled in two touchdown receptions, and fellow teammate Abraham Martinez added a pair of rushing touchdowns for the Wildcatz.  Watsonville had a...

The Santa Cruz Warriors traveled to San Francisco on March 10 to display their talents on one of the biggest stages in the world. On Sunday afternoon, the Sea Dubs showed up and showed out with a 112-105 win against the Rio Grande Valley Vipers...

Watsonville High senior Katelynn Ruiz was trailing the lead runner during last week’s Pacific Coast Athletic League Cross Country Championships until she reached the second hill at Palo Corona Park.  That’s when she saw a chance to pick up her pace and outrun the rest...

The powerhouse Padres completed their dream season with a 13-3 mercy rule win over the Braves to capture the PVLL Majors championship at Ruso Field in Watsonville.