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February 3, 2026

Youth cheerleading: Evolution Cheer team earns trip to Orlando

The Evolution Cheer team is going to Disney World.  The youngsters out of Watsonville earned a trip of a lifetime to compete in March at the Quest Recreational Championship in Orlando, Fla.  Last month, the group placed first with a score of 92 in the 14-Under...

HS Baseball: Watsonville fires coach Leroy Dozal

Watsonville principal Elaine Legorreta wrote in an email that the program is going in a “direction consistent with our vision for the coaching staff” and that assistant coaches James Carranco and Max Gonzales would take over for the remainder of the season. The Wildcatz also added Watsonville alumnus Daniel Hernandez to the coaching staff as an assistant.

UPSL: PV United FC wins conference title in a shootout with Cuervos FC

Pajaro Valley United FC captures the United Premier Soccer League Western Conference title after defeating Cuervos FC in a shootout win on Saturday.

HS Football Preview, 2017: St. Francis believes it can compete in new MTAL-C

After serving as the Sharks’ defensive coordinator for the past two seasons under Adam Hazel, Ausman is now the head coach of the St. Francis program. The University of La Verne alumnus has tried to keep most of the same offensive and defensive concepts i

Local Roundup, 5/23: Meltzer’s magical season ends in NorCal

Aptos High senior golfer Max Meltzer finished tied for 44th at Monday’s California Interscholastic Federation NorCal Golf Championships at the Sierra View Country Club in Roseville. Meltzer fired a 5-over par 77.

Santa Cruz Warriors ousted in opening round of playoffs by Valley Suns | NBA G League

The season came to an end for the Santa Cruz Warriors following a 131-127 loss to the Valley Suns in the first round of the NBA G League Playoffs at Kaiser Permanente Arena on Tuesday night. Two-way forward Braxton Key led the Warriors with 30...

Year in review: Triumph, records, heartbreak, inspiration ­— 2018 had it all

For several local student-athletes, the last 12 months were filled with championship performances, inspirational efforts and unforgettable matchups. Some used their skills on the court, field, pool, track and trails to wow spectators, while others showcased their drive and attitude to inspire young and old.

Girls basketball: Young Wildcatz continue rebuild under Cook

Watsonville High girls’ basketball coach Zachary Cook is in year two of the slow, methodical process of rebuilding a program with young talented players. Last year, Cook’s program went through a season full of growing pains and finished winless in Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission Division play. The...

Mariners set to make a run in the CCS D-III playoffs | Boys basketball

APTOS—The Aptos High boys’ basketball team might actually get its chance to play a rubber match against league rival Santa Cruz High in the upcoming Central Coast Section postseason.   The Mariners and Cardinals, co-champions of the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League, split their regular-season meetings...

Aptos names Zach Hewett new football head coach 

The search for a new football head coach at Aptos High is over after the school announced Thursday that Zach Hewett will take over the program for the upcoming 2024 fall season.  The 39-year-old Aptos alum was promoted from his role as JV head coach...