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December 4, 2025

Brendan Doyle unfazed by adversity

Brendan Doyle alternated between second or third on the tight end depth chart during his freshman season on the College of San Mateo (CSM) football team during the 2021 season.  “I didn’t play much at all really,” said Doyle, a Gilroy native and Monte Vista...

Scotts Valley’s Danica Kelley captures CIF State Wrestling title

After two straight failed attempts of placing atop the podium at the California Interscholastic Federation State Wrestling Championships, the third time became a charm for Danica Kelley.   The Scotts Valley High star senior wrestler turned her dream into a reality following a first place finish...

District 39 Little League: Watsonville American wins first Majors title since '06

Watsonville American will represent District 39 in next week’s Section 5 tournament hosted by Quito Little League in Los Gatos. The tournament is set to start on July 13. Watsonville American plays its first game on July 14 at 5:30 p.m. against the winner

‘Catz aim to climb atop of Gabilan Division | Boys soccer

The Watsonville High boys’ soccer team is coming off another unforgettable season.  Only this time, it might be one that head coach Roland Hedgpeth would instead like to forget.   It was the first time in what feels like an eternity that the Wildcatz missed the Central...

Sharks standout Mariah Montalvo signs with Santa Clara softball

WATSONVILLE—There comes a time when high school senior student-athletes have to make the tough decision of what school they want to attend in the fall. St. Francis High softball standout Mariah Montalvo had several choices on her list. In the end, she ultimately went with...

Gallo's game-ending 3-run HR, Rangers win 5-2 over Oakland

Gallo's 12th homer of the season ricocheted high off the foul pole down the right field line for a 5-2 victory over Oakland on Friday night.

Mariners’ talented youth looking to lead the way | High school softball

APTOS—The Aptos High softball team is back in action and looking to turn some heads in the Santa Cruz County Athletic League this season.  With a well-balanced group of veterans and experienced youth, Mariners manager Phil Rojas said this could be one of the most...

Togo’s Athletes of the Week, 01/17: Jesse Franco, Jasmin Castillo

Jesse Franco, Ceiba, (Sr.): Spartans’ senior led the way with 27 points in a loss against Kirby Prep on Jan. 6 in PCAL-Arroyo action. He also scored a season-high 69 points against Trinity on Wednesday night. Jasmin Castillo, Pajaro Valley, (Jr.): Grizzlies’ junior recorded a hat trick to help...

Girls' soccer roundup, 2/1: Mustangs continue march toward PCAL-Cypress title

Emily Edgerle scored two goals and Caroline Sullivan added the third goal for M.V.C. (10-2-4, 8-0-2), which can clinch its first league crown since the 2014-15 season with a win against Monterey tonight at home and a tie between Seaside and Pajaro Valley.

Ryu, Puig injured in Dodgers' 2-1 loss to Giants

The Dodgers were hardly happy about losing to Madison Bumgarner and the San Francisco Giants 2-1 on Saturday night, but with the postseason looming, what really irked Los Angeles was the possibility of losing two key players.