HS Football Preview, 2017: ‘Catz trying to bring offense up to par to compete in MBL-Pacific
Stingy, speedy and mean, Watsonville’s defense kept the Wildcatz in every game last season but the offense struggled mightily to keep up its end of the bargain, averaging just 12.8 points per game. Watsonville’s offensive struggles ultimately cost the program a shot at the MBL-P championship, as the Wildcatz failed to score a touchdown in a heartbreaking 6-5 loss to eventual league champion Seaside High.
G League Basketball: Hamilton ready to impress in Santa Cruz after GSW camp
The Santa Cruz Warriors second-year point guard spent the summer with the Golden State Warriors Vegas Summer League team and earned an invitation to the defending NBA champ’s training camp, where he brushed shoulders with two-time NBA M.V.P. Stephen Curry, Finals M.V.P. Kevin Durant and the rest of the Warriors’ star-studded roster.
Women's JC basketball: Hill, other local talent boost Cabrillo’s title defense
After decades of irrelevance, Cabrillo is looking to become a regionally sourced powerhouse by dominating conference play.
Athletes of the Week: MVC’s Nico Downie and Watsonville’s Fernanda Lazo
The Athletes of the Week were selected based on their performances during the week of Sept. 9-15. Coaches and athletic directors are encouraged to submit nominations to sports editor Juan Reyes at [email protected].
Boys
Nico Downie (Sr.), Monte Vista Christian
Nico Downie broke a pair of MVC...
