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February 19, 2026

Boys' soccer roundup, 2/1: Streaking ‘Catz crack state’s top 15

Watsonville moved up to 15th in the state, according to MaxPreps’ rankings, and made its debut on Top Drawer Soccer’s Winter FAB 50 national rankings after beating Alvarez. Sophomore Jael Leal and junior Eric Vasquez each scored a goal to help the ‘Catz improve to 11-1-3 overall and 4-0-1 in Pacific Coast Athletic League Gabilan division action.

Aptos alumna Hiltz takes sixth at USATF nationals

Aptos High alumna Nikki Hiltz took sixth place in the 1,500-meter final at Saturday’s USATF Outdoor Championships in Sacramento, cementing her spot as the top collegian in the event this season and earning All-American status.

P.V. United squad brings home trophy, lifelong memories from Barcelona trip

The Pajaro Valley United U15 soccer team flew across the world into Barcelona and won its division of the international IberCup on Saturday.

Emmett M. Geiser Field overhaul project nearly complete at Watsonville High

After decades of proposals and campaigns, Watsonville High School is on the verge of completing its $5 million-plus major overhaul of Emmett M. Geiser Field. The most notable changes are the brand-new set of shiny chrome bleachers that will accommodate up to 2,100 guests and...

HS Football Rankings, Week 2: Local teams keep winning

M.V.C, St. Francis and Watsonville have all started the season with 2-0 records.

Weekly roundup, 3/22: Santa Cruz Warriors clinch Pacific division title

Damion Lee scored a team-high 28 points, Kendrick Nunn chipped in 18 points off the bench and the Santa Cruz Warriors clinched the Pacific division title with a 120-116 win over the Capital City Go-Go on Wednesday in Santa Cruz.

Raiders-Chargers game may be affected by wildfires

The NFL is keeping an eye on the wildfires in Northern California and has been exploring options to move Sunday's game between the Oakland Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers if it becomes necessary.

James spectacular again, but his efforts not enough for Cavs

After averaging a triple-double over the five games, James knew there was little more he or his teammates could have done to beat a Golden State Warriors team that proved too talented this year with the addition of Finals MVP Durant.

Manaea goes 8 innings, pitches A's to 6-2 win over Rangers

Manaea pitched three-hit ball over eight innings as Oakland beat the Texas Rangers 6-2 on Wednesday night.

Mariners boys’ squad returns SCCAL championship back home | High school wrestling

In just his first year at the helm, Aptos boys’ wrestling head coach Johnny Velez was already experiencing what some would consider a Hollywood scripted season. The Mariners were sitting in a three-way tie with Santa Cruz and Soquel for the Santa Cruz Coast League...