Sports

WATSONVILLE—The Pajaro Valley High football team has been conditioning for several weeks, gearing up for what will be the shortest season in the program’s history.  That season is in danger of becoming a week shorter after this Saturday’s game for the illustrious Belgard Kup against...

Ceiba Prep senior Jesse Franco put up a school record 69 points in a 93-87 road loss to Trinity Christian on Wednesday night. The Spartans hadn’t scored more than 44 points in a game in its 0-6 start. It was the most points scored in...

The coaches from the MBL-P recently honored Gio Gonzalez for his overpowering tosses, naming him the league’s Pitcher of the Year.

WATSONVILLE—Aptos High senior Trent Nosky continuously looked over his shoulder as he made his way toward the finish line in last week’s league finals. It wasn’t a sprint to the finish but he was still cautious enough to know that anything can happen at the...

The Watsonville High boys’ soccer team was seconds away from capturing its first-ever CIF NorCal championship. But its season came to an end in heartbreaking fashion with a last-second goal by Marin Academy that stole the Division II title in a flash.  It’s a moment that...

Watsonville senior Jillian Lerma delivered a walk-off RBI single in the Wildcatz’s 2-1 win over Palma in extra innings in Pacific Coast Athletic League Gabilan Division softball action on May 9. Lerma, who finished with a pair of hits and one RBI, smacked a ball...

This week’s edition of the Pajaronian Sports Ticker highlights local prep athletes for their performances during the week of Dec. 5-11.  Coaches and athletic directors are encouraged to submit scores and stats to [email protected].  Preps of the Week  Boys: St. Francis High junior Joseph Rose scored 22...