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March 5, 2026

Local teams ready for new challenge in Pacific Coast Athletic League

St. Francis is one of 31 schools who combined forces to form the monstrous PCAL, which will be in its inaugural season next school year. The super league will feature former members of the Monterey Bay League, Mission Trail Athletic League and the Coastal Athletic League.

Aptos’ Dante Aranda named Boys Athlete of the Year

It wasn’t too difficult to spot Aptos High senior Dante Aranda anytime he made his way onto the football field or a wrestling mat.  So much so, during his junior year he slowly started earning the moniker “The Bus” whenever he took off with the...

Marshawn Mania in wine country: Lynch big hit with Raiders

It's Marshawn Mania in wine country. And Lynch sure seems to be loving the attention of his un-retirement, back in that familiar No. 24 jersey, just different colors now that he's with his hometown team.

Aptos High student athletes verbally commit to play college ball

The list of Aptos High student athletes who will continue their athletic and academic careers continues to grow. Aptos seniors Luke Keaschall and Jack Bollinger joined a group of students who have verbally committed to colleges to play sports at the next level.  Keaschall recently announced...

PV’s Valeria Acosta already having a record-setting season | Girls soccer

Pajaro Valley senior Valeria Acosta is on the cusp of setting the school’s all-time record for career goals scored.  The Grizzlies star soccer player recorded a hat trick with three goals in a 4-0 shoutout win against cross-town rival Watsonville in non-league action Dec. 21.  Acosta,...

Aptos’ Isaiah Work, Ella Shoemaker named Preps of the Week | Pajaronian Sports Ticker

This week’s edition of the Pajaronian Sports Ticker highlights local prep athletes for their performances during the week of April 8-14.    Preps of the Week Boys: Aptos High senior Isaiah Work had one double and one RBI to help the Mariners baseball team edge Scotts Valley...

Little League Roundup: Capitola-Soquel dominates D39 Tournament of Champions

The Santa Cruz National Cubs won the District 39 Little League Majors division Tournament of Champions on Tuesday night, beating the Capitola-Soquel Athletics, 8-0, at Ruso Field in Watsonville.

HS Athletes of the Week, 1/25: Jarrod Garcia & Gisselle Vasquez

High School Athletes of the Week for the week of Jan. 14-20.

HS Football, Week 11: League title up for grabs in Salinas

Aptos and Salinas will meet tonight at “The Pit” for a share of the Pacific Coast Athletic League Gabilan division championship.

National Roundup, 5/27: Thompson hot hand carries Warriors into G7

Klay Thompson knocked down nine 3-pointers on the way to 35 points, the Warriors held Harden down in the second half, and Golden State rallied from an early 17-point deficit to stave off elimination with a 115-86 victory over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night to force a deciding Game 7 in the Western Conference finals.