Local Roundup, 12/23: Watsonville girls’ hoops wins its fifth straight
The Watsonville High girls’ basketball team beat Pacific Grove High, 60-42, to win its fifth straight preseason game on Thursday night at home.
All-RP Football Team, 2017: Marcos Reyes stepped up for powerful Mariners
The power-running downhill back bulldozed his way to a spectacular season in which he led Aptos to its eighth straight Central Coast Section playoff appearance, was recognized as the top offensive player in the Monterey Bay League Gabilan division and etched his name into the program’s record book.
Local Roundup, 12/21: Cabrillo football duo named to first team
Cabrillo College freshman defensive back Shaq Floyd and sophomore linebacker Travis Schuhe were named to the All-California Community College Football Region II First Team.
HS Cross Country: Watsonville’s Ruiz named top freshman in NorCal
A pint-sized, hard-nosed runner that made her name known this season, Ruiz was voted the top freshman female cross country runner in all of Northern California by a committee of coaches and writers from the various sections of the area.
Giants acquire Evan Longoria from Rays for 4 players
An offense-producing third baseman the Giants sought this winter, Longoria was traded from Tampa Bay on Wednesday for outfielder Denard Span, star infield prospect Christian Arroyo and two minor league pitchers.
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.
Boys' SCCAL Basketball Preview, 2017-18: Balanced league showcases several contenders
St. Francis High is coming off a historic season in which it won the league title as well as Central Coast Section and California Interscholastic Federation Northern California championships.
Strome scores 2 to lead Oilers to 5-3 win over Sharks
Ryan Strome scored twice to lead the Oilers to a 5-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Monday night, marking just the third time this season Edmonton has won consecutive games.
Carr loses ball dealing blow to Raiders' playoff chances
Carr's fumble through the end zone for a touchback denied Oakland's comeback chance as the Raiders fell 20-17 to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night to deliver a crippling blow to their playoff chances.
Jimmy Time! Garoppolo leads 49ers to third straight win
Garoppolo led one final scoring drive in the closing seconds to cap a fantastic first full game at Levi's Stadium, Gould kicked a 45-yard field goal as time expired, and the San Francisco 49ers topped the Tennessee Titans 25-23 on Sunday.