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November 30, 2025

Aptos’ Isaiah Ackerman earns All-SCCAL First Team honors | Boys basketball

Aptos High sophomore Isaiah Ackerman may have been a first-year starter for the Mariners’ boys basketball team but what he did on the court this season was enough to turn some heads.  The coaches within the league recognized Ackerman for his accomplishments as he earned...

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.

Curry's 30 lead Warriors to sweep after 121-95 win over Jazz

Stephen Curry scored 30 points and the Warriors completed a second-round sweep of the Utah Jazz with a 121-95 victory Monday night.

Sports Roundup: Katelynn Ruiz, Monserrat Ramirez win at PCAL Center Meet

SALINAS—Watsonville High freshman Katelynn Ruiz was the first runner to cross the finish line to help lead the Wildcatz to a team win in the Pacific Coast Athletic League Cypress Division Center Meet No. 3 on Wednesday. Ruiz won the 3-mile race in 19 minutes,...

Samardzija throws gem, Giants beat Dodgers 4-1 in 11 innings

Brandon Belt and Gorkys Hernandez each singled in a run in the 11th inning after Jeff Samardzija's excellent start, and the Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-1 on Wednesday night to take two of three in the series.

Ocean Speedway: Dominic Scelzi makes first appearance of season a victorious one

Dominic Scelzi made his first trip of the season to Ocean Speedway and won Friday night’s 30-lap Taco Bravo Sprint Car main event.

College Baseball: Valenzuela starring in Cape Cod Baseball League

The star shortstop is batting just below .400 — .381 as of Wednesday night — through 10 games with the Wareham Gatemen of the CCBL. He has 16 hits, eight RBIs, three doubles and a home run.

Little League Roundup, 5/23: Cubs, Mets secure spots in PVLL title games

The Cubs advanced to the Pajaro Valley Little League Majors Championship with a 5-2 win over the Padres on Saturday.

Mariners maintain strong foundation during inaugural season | Girls flag football

When Aptos High junior Gabi Dow showed up to the first day of flag football tryouts, she wasn’t sure how big of a squad they’d have for the program’s inaugural season.  Especially since a large chunk of freshmen didn't partake in summer practices.  “When people started...

Prep Athletes of the Week: MVC’s Evan Vessey; Watsonville’s Abigail Sanchez

The Pajaronian’s Prep Athletes of the Week were selected based on their performances during the week of Sept. 15-21. Coaches and athletic directors are encouraged to submit nominations to sports editor Juan Reyes at [email protected].  Boys Evan Vessey (Jr.), Monte Vista Christian: The Mustang starting quarterback...