HS Track & Field: Local athletes speeding toward record times, championships
South Santa Cruz County had to say goodbye to a handful of talented and decorated stars at the conclusion of last spring, but the holdovers have unflinchingly stepped into their vacated shoes and provided plenty of excitement through the first month of the season.
MBL-G Baseball: M.V.C. dropped by Monterey in opener, 9-5
Monterey High’s sophomore infielder Michael Mugan belted a three-run homer in the Toreadores’ four-run first inning, and M.V.C.’s late push fell short in its 9-5 league-opening loss on Tuesday.
Westbrook, Biles win athlete of year honors at The ESPYS
Westbook was the NBA MVP, led the league in scoring and set a record for most triple-doubles in a season with 42. The Oklahoma City Thunder star won the trophy over Kris Bryant of the Chicago Cubs, Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Olympic swim
Mariners get huge win against league rival Santa Cruz | Girls basketball roundup
APTOS—The Aptos High girls’ basketball team has faced numerous challenges throughout the season. Ranging from last minute game postponements and players sitting out to due to Covid-19 protocols or injuries.
The Mariners were faced with another challenge when rival Santa Cruz High came into town,...
Gallo hits HRs 40, 41 to lift Rangers over A's 8-4
One inning later, Gallo added No. 41 for good measure, helping the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 8-4 on Saturday night.
Kyrie Irving asks Cavaliers to trade him; Wall signs extension
Cleveland's All-Star point guard has asked the Cavaliers to trade him, two people familiar with the situation told the Associated Press on Friday. Irving made the request last week to owner Dan Gilbert, said the people who spoke on condition of anonymity
Cueto bounces back as Giants top Braves 7-1
Cueto threw six strong innings and Brandon Crawford drove in three runs as the San Francisco Giants defeated the Atlanta Braves 7-1 on Sunday.
Girls' basketball roundup, 2/15: Ceiba still smiling after falling short of title
Micaela Macias, a senior who had never played organized basketball before this winter, muscled away an offensive rebound, and managed to score her first points in the waining moments of Tuesday night’s 30-13 loss to the Pacific Coast Athletic League Arroyo division champion Hawks.
New attitude, self-discipline has Watsonville feeling optimistic | High school football
With just days leading up to the 2025 season-opener, Watsonville football head coach Manny Contreras was already required to make a potential season-changing roster move at quarterback.
Tino Razo, a senior, injured his wrist during the Santa Cruz County Football Jamboree on Aug. 23, forcing...
Little League Roundup, 4/5: PVLL baseball action underway
The Angels topped the Braves 13-3 in Pajaro Valley Little League Majors action on March 26 behind Rudy Valdez’s four singles, two RBIs and four scored runs.












