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The Wharf to Wharf’s defending women’s champion Risper Gesabwa has bowed out of Sunday’s race, director Scott McConville confirmed to the Register-Pajaronian on Friday.

Several athletic programs have had trouble finding varsity assistant coaches this summer.

Defending champion Isaac Mukundi Mwangi, runner-up Silas Kipruto and third-place finisher Teshome Mekonen are all back for another go at the overall title and on the women’s side Risper Gesabwa will try to become the first-ever four-time champ.

Florida Gulf Coast University assistant coach Aaron Miles accepted the position as the leader of the Golden State Warriors’ G League affiliate on Tuesday afternoon, according to multiple reports.

For the past two years, P.V. United has been raising money to fly out the entire 16-player team and coaching staff to play in the prestigious IberCup in Barcelona. And with a little less than a year left to generate funds, Guerrero and Co. have sped up th

The Generals won all four of their games in the tournament. They beat the Team California Bay Area 15U, 2-1, in the championship game.

Kevin Cordova took over the program following the retirement of longtime head coach Joe Gregorio. Cordova spent last season as the Grizzlies’ offensive coordinator.

Behind stellar pitching and timely hitting, Watsonville won its first-ever CCS title this season, beating Homestead High for the Division I crown in late May. The Wildcatz also became the first softball squad from Santa Cruz County to win a section title.

Champion of the District 39 Majors tournament, Watsonville American will begin its quest for the section title on Friday at 5:30 p.m. against the winner of District 9 and District 44.