MVC rallies to beat Soledad in non-league thriller | High school football
In just his second start at the varsity level, Monte Vista Christian junior Evan Vessey was given the keys to drive his team home to victory on Friday night.
The Mustang quarterback delivered in spectacular fashion on the road en route to a 34-27 win...
Aptos continues to grind despite rocky start | High school flag football
To be the best, one must beat the best.
Aptos might not be there quite just yet as their 2-4 overall record indicates.
However, third-year head coach Denise Russo believes they are right where they need to be at this point of the young 2025 fall...
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...
MVC’s Anna Conca sets course record at Knights’ Joust cross country invitational | Weeklys Sports Roundup
Monte Vista Christian sophomore Anna Conca put on a record-breaking performance at last week’s 4th Annual Fighting Knights’ Joust cross country invitational in Belmont.
The Mustang second-year runner won the sophomore division race in 12 minutes, 48.6 seconds, setting a new record on the 2.13-mile...
St. Francis football uses rushing attack to improve to 2-0 | Weeklys Sports Roundup
St. Francis senior Joseph Dayritt racked up a game-best 226 rushing yards to go along with a pair of touchdowns, and the Sharks defeated Pajaro Valley, 28-8, in non-league play Sept. 6.
“It was just another day at work, honestly,” he said. “I love being...
Grizzlies off to grand start in PCAL Mission Division play | High school flag football
Pajaro Valley flag football head coach Cesar Rojas was thrown straight into the Grizzlies den when the school decided to launch the program one week prior to the 2024 season.
He had just seven days to prepare 25 student-athletes using a simple playbook that they...
Prep Athletes of the Week: St. Francis’ Joseph Dayritt, Maya Calfee
The Pajaronian’s Prep Athletes of the Week were selected based on their performances during the week of Sept. 1-7. Coaches and athletic directors are encouraged to submit nominations to sports editor Juan Reyes at [email protected].
Boys
Joseph Dayritt (Sr.), St. Francis: The speedy Shark tailback racked...
Aptos football players in hot water after posting inappropriate photo online
An inappropriate photo involving players on the Aptos High varsity football team was posted on social media this past weekend following a 35-28 victory against rival Watsonville High on Sept. 5.
A group of seven student-athletes were depicted standing inside of Aptos’ weight room holding...
Aptos takes down Watsonville in battle of the ‘Black and Blue Bowl’ | High school football
At one time in the teams’ long history, Aptos and Watsonville were nemesis on the gridiron as members of the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League.
The rivalry known as the “Black and Blue Bowl” was renewed this past weekend as both programs got together for...
Pajaro Valley hires Darren Jackson to become new head coach | Girls basketball
Pajaro Valley High announced Friday that it has hired Darren Jackson as the new head coach of the girls’ basketball team.
Jackson will replace Mark Harris who stepped down from the same position after spending four years at the helm.
“My plan is to build off...
