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February 24, 2026

Sharks edge Alisal to capture league crown | High school baseball

WATSONVILLE—The past three years haven’t been too kind for St. Francis High senior Seth Vazquez, who has had to battle his way through injuries and a rough start during his freshman year.  But the veteran outfielder has been more than clutch this season for the...

Watsonville’s Daisy Cornejo earns first team honors | All-PCAL girls volleyball

Watsonville High’s Daisy Cornejo was one of several impact players that helped the Wildcatz girls’ volleyball team earn a trip to the Central Coast Section Division I playoffs in 2023.  The junior outside hitter and defensive specialist was all over the court this season. Cornejo...

Santa Cruz Warriors headed to G League ‘bubble’ in Florida

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The Santa Cruz Warriors will get the opportunity to play some basketball this year.  The NBA’s development league announced the 2020-21 season will start as soon as February. But they’ll be doing so nearly 3,000 miles away from the Santa Cruz team’s normal home of...

Weekend Roundup, 4/30: Rodriguez pitches Watsonville back into league-title race

Watsonville High softball regrouped from its slump with a pair of Monterey Bay League Gabilan division wins over Gilroy High and Notre Dame-Salinas on Thursday and Friday, respectively.

Raiders fire defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr.

Coach Jack Del Rio called the move a difficult decision and said that assistant head coach for defense John Pagano will take over as coordinator leading into this week's home game against the Denver Broncos.

HS Football League Predictions, 2017: St. Francis, Watsonville, Aptos will all be in hunt in respective leagues

Aptos High and St. Francis High will try to make big splashes in their new leagues, while Watsonville High, Pajaro Valley High, North Monterey County High and Monte Vista Christian have their sights set on cementing themselves as one of the best teams in their league.

Local Roundup, 10/26: Cabrillo men’s soccer cruises past MPC, 6-0

Cabrillo College scored five goals in the second half of Tuesday’s 6-0 Coast Conference crossover win against Monterey Peninsula College in Aptos.

PVUSD opts not to bring back Becky Clark as Watsonville’s athletic director

After spending just one year at the helm, Becky Clark was dismissed from her role as Watsonville High’s athletic director effective at the conclusion of the 2024-25 school year. Clark told The Pajaronian on Tuesday that she received a letter from Pajaro Valley Unified School...

MVC drops first game of the season to Scotts Valley | Girls lacrosse

WATSONVILLE—Monte Vista Christian girls’ lacrosse team was off to its best start in the program’s short history by winning seven straight games to start the season. But the Mustangs hit a minor bump on the road following a 17-8 loss to Scotts Valley High in...

‘Catz win thriller against San Benito in extra innings | High school softball

WATSONVILLE—The dream scenario for most softball players is having a chance to win it all for their team with one swing of the bat. Watsonville High junior Abreanna Alba was given that opportunity in Wednesday’s shootout against San Benito High.   “I felt like throwing up, my...