Weeklys Sports Ticker: Second half surge helps Mariners shutout the ‘Catz
The Aptos High football team recorded its first shutout of the season following an all-around stellar performance in last week’s 25-0 non-league win over Watsonville High on Sept. 13.
The Mariners’ defense forced three turnovers—two interceptions and one fumble—in the second half. And the special...
Record-breaking runner Layla Ruiz gears up for final sprint with WHS
WATSONVILLE—On a gorgeous Monday afternoon at Pajaro Valley High School dozens of student-athletes began to partake in their daily practice routines. But among the sea of green and gray associated with the Grizzlies, a small splotch of black and gold could be seen: Layla...
HS Football, Week 9: Watsonville loses to Christopher in Halloween weekend horror show
Halloween came early for Watsonville High, which had no tricks and certainly got no treats Friday night in Gilroy. The Wildcatz were thumped by the Christopher High Cougars 42-14 in a Monterey Bay League Pacific division game.
HS football: Powell recognized as best defensive player in PCAL Gabilan division
Aptos High senior defensive lineman Josh Powell led like a captain from the start of the year. His leadership and play on the field landed him this year’s Pacific Coast Athletic League Gabilan division's most valuable player on defense.
His offensive production also earned...
‘Catz boys’ team back on track after crushing win against Soledad | Soccer Roundup
WATSONVILLE—The Watsonville High boys’ soccer team was firing on all cylinders after five different players each recorded a goal in last week’s crushing victory over Soledad High.
Seniors Mateo Arias and Saul Valencia had a goal and an assist for the Wildcatz in their 5-0...
SF’s Whitmeyer; PV’s Magallon earn PCAL’s top honors | Girls flag football
A trio of local girls flag football players received some of the highest honors for their performances on the gridiron during the 2025 fall campaign.
St. Francis sophomore Liliana Whitmeyer and Pajaro Valley sophomore Denisse Magallon were named the Most Valuable Player in the Gabilan...
Boys' soccer roundup, 1/25: Ceiba's Padilla reaches 30-goal mark with hat trick
Diego Padilla reached the 30-goal mark for the season with a hat trick in Ceiba College Prep’s 7-0 win over Anzar in Pacific Coast Athletic League Santa Lucia division play on Wednesday.
