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November 23, 2024

Mustangs looking to prove they belong in Gabilan Division | High school baseball

Two years ago, the Monte Vista Christian baseball team captured the program’s first-ever Central Coast Section and CIF NorCal State championship titles in the same season.  For third-year head coach Johnny Ramirez, the wait has been too long, and the Mustangs are looking to snatch...

Local Roundup, 4/7: Cabrillo blasts De Anza to halt losing streak

The Cabrillo College Seahawks blasted De Anza College 14-0 on Thursday to stop a four-game losing streak and improve to 3-6 in Coast Conference play.

On the Lowdown: End of an era

The Oakland Raiders recently played its final regular season game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday. I made the trip to Colorado to watch the “Silver and Black”, which nearly made an exciting come-from-behind victory. Raiders quarterback Derek Carr tried to connect with rookie receiver Hunter Renfrow on a...

HS Football, Week 9: Playoffs, records within reach for locals

A preview of the high school football action set for Week 9 of the 2018 season.

Mariners score twice in final minute to shock Palma in league opener | HS football

APTOS—Ever since Aptos High began playing Palma High six years ago, the games have mirrored a sports drama blockbuster that leaves viewers hungry for a sequel. The two Monterey Bay powerhouses put on quite the performance yet again in front of a packed house at...

HS Football, Week 4: Aptos begins inaugural MBL-G campaign with statement win over Palma

Easily the youngest team Blankenship has had in his eight years at the school, Aptos grew up right before his eyes in Friday night’s massive 35-13 Monterey Bay League Gabilan division victory over five-time defending champion Palma High at Rabobank Stadium.

Mariners program remains on course | SCCAL cross country 

Aptos High senior Rachel Hoops got a late start to the 2023 cross country season after she returned from a school trip, causing her to miss some big races.   The biggest concern for her was getting left behind the rest of the competitive field which...

Mariners’ girls team stays hot with crushing win over Toreadors | HS Basketball Roundup

MONTEREY—Aptos High senior guard Jaylen Dang drained five 3-pointers for the Mariners’ girls basketball team in a 47-29 win against Monterey High in non-league action Monday. Dang finished with 19 points and five assists. Miricole Baity also made five 3-pointers, finishing with 17 points, and...

Mariners stun No. 2 seeded Willow Glen in Division III barnburner | CCS football playoffs 

Aptos began its Central Coast Section postseason run Friday night as one of the lowest seeded teams entering the Division III field.  In other words, it's all about survival and advancing from here on out.   Senior running back Damian Suchil had a total of three touchdowns,...

JC Sports Roundup, 11/2: Cabrillo volleyball rolls to 15th straight win

The Cabrillo College women’s volleyball team, currently ranked No. 4 in the state, swept the visiting West Valley College Vikings on Halloween night to protect their undefeated Coast Conference North record heading into the final two weeks of the regular season.