‘Catz continue to thrive amidst changes within the program | PCAL football preview
In the span of just one year, the Watsonville High football team has already gone through more changes than some programs might deal with over the course of a decade, or two.
Marcus Northcutt was named interim head coach after Joe Gregorio announced that he...
Wildcatz hungry for a PCAL-Cypress title | HS football
WATSONVILLE—The Watsonville High football team has been able to play in three of its scheduled games this season amidst the trouble that other Santa Cruz County schools are facing with ongoing cancelations due to Covid-19 protocols.
Second-year head coach Anthony Valdivia did have a small...
Local Roundup. 12/16: St. Francis girls’ soccer continues undefeated season
Riley Croghan scored two goals, Ashley Raich scored and made an assist and the St. Francis High girls’ soccer team improved to 6-0 on the season with a 5-0 preseason win over Anzar High on Thursday evening.
Mariners fall to Burlingame in Division III title game | CCS boys basketball
BURLINGAME—Aptos High’s Cameron Saldaña seemed almost unstoppable for most of Saturday night’s Central Coast Section basketball championship, knocking in just about every shot that left his hand.
The senior guard finished with a record-setting 30 points but it wasn’t enough for the No. 4 seeded...
Roa wins Sprint Car Speedweek race at Ocean Speedway
Brody Roa scored the victory in the 30-lap Amsoil USAC/CRA Sprint Car Main Event Sept. 7 at Ocean Speedway.
Mariners place third in Division III race | CCS boys cross country
Aptos senior Vincent Sanford-Carroll threw on a pair of headphones prior to last week’s race at the Central Coast Section Cross Country Championships in Belmont.
He was rocking out to some of his favorite songs, including “Dream On” by Aerosmith. It’s a tune that’s calming...
‘Catz boys’ team back on track after crushing win against Soledad | Soccer Roundup
WATSONVILLE—The Watsonville High boys’ soccer team was firing on all cylinders after five different players each recorded a goal in last week’s crushing victory over Soledad High.
Seniors Mateo Arias and Saul Valencia had a goal and an assist for the Wildcatz in their 5-0...
Prep Athletes of the Week: MVC’s Boston Ashe; St. Francis’ Maya Calfee
The Pajaronian’s Prep Athletes of the Week were selected based on their performances during the week of Sept. 8-14. Coaches and athletic directors are encouraged to submit nominations to sports editor Juan Reyes at [email protected].
Boys
Boston Ashe (Sr.), Monte Vista Christian: The Mustangs’ standout utility player...
Aptos on track to repeat as SCCAL champion | High school baseball
APTOS—The Aptos High baseball team is off to a great start this season thanks to its strong pitching.
Jorden Espinoza, a sophomore, was the latest Mariners’ pitcher that helped extend their win streak to six with a 10-1 non-league victory against Alvarez High on Tuesday.
The...
