No obstacle is too large for young Sharks squad | Girls flag football
St. Francis made a name for itself following a tremendous 2023 fall campaign in what was the inaugural official season for girls flag football in California.
Opposing teams who didn’t know it then should probably start paying closer attention now. The Sharks are off to...
Veterans prepared to lead experienced ‘Catz squad | PCAL girls volleyball
It’s now or never for Watsonville High senior Daisy Cornejo as she enters her fourth year with the girls’ volleyball team.
And the same can be said for nine other Wildcatz seniors aiming to leave their mark in what they hope will be a successful...
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...
Stifling defense leads ‘Catz to victory over MVC | Prep football
Going into last week’s league-opener, the focal point for Watsonville junior lineman Luis Marquez was to contain Monte Vista Christian’s passing attack.
It was the same attack that saw Mustangs quarterback Dominic Pierini set Santa Cruz County records against the Wildcatz in last season’s meeting.
On...
Building a strong bond, chemistry are key elements for St. Francis | PCAL football preview
One of the best parts of going into a new football season is getting a fresh start and going back to the chalkboard.
A clean slate, so to speak.
It’s exactly what St. Francis High senior Mason Borrego and his teammates needed following a mediocre 2023...
Athletes of the Week: St. Francis’ Javier Fonseca and Aptos’ Ella Dueck
The Pajaronian's Athletes of the Week were selected based on their performances during the week of Sept. 16-22. Coaches and athletic directors are encouraged to submit nominations to sports editor Juan Reyes at [email protected].Â
Boys
Javier Fonseca (Sr.), St. Francis
The Sharks’ starting quarterback accounted for three...
‘Catz drop season-opener to Greenfield | High school football
Greenfield High went into Friday night’s regular season-opener as the defending Pacific Coast Athletic League Santa Lucia Division champion.
It’s the type of test Watsonville High head coach Manny Contreras wanted his players to face right off the bat.
In the end, it was a veteran...
Mariners sail past The King’s Academy in regular season opener | High school football
Zach Hewett made quite the debut Thursday evening in his first game as head coach of the Aptos High football head coach.
The Mariners rolled past The King’s Academy, 34-7, in the teams’ regular season-opener in front of hundreds of fans at Trevin Dilfer Memorial...
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...
Boulder Creek’s Jennifer Serbin qualifies for US Women’s Amateur Championship
Boulder Creek native Jennifer Serbin punched her ticket to the U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship following a solid performance during the qualifiers two weeks ago.
The Scotts Valley High alumna shot 3-under-par 67 behind top finisher Momo Kamiya (66) of Japan at La Rinconada Country Club...
