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February 17, 2026

JC Softball: There’s no need to fear, Quintana-Martin is here

After playing meaningful minutes on one of the most successful women’s basketball teams in school history, the true freshman stepped off the court onto the diamond and immediately established herself as one of the premier hitters on the roster.

Dreams to reality: Watsonville alumna a Raiderette after refusing to quit on dream

The 23-year-old Watsonville native beat out nearly 300 women to earn a spot on the Oakland Raiderettes, the Oakland Raiders’ cheerleading squad.

Condors looking to recapture legacy | High school cross country

North Monterey County High’s cross country team has had a rich history of success in its program, combining for 35 boys and girls league championships.  However, there’s recently been a small drop off for the Condors who haven't won a crown since the boys’ team...

Aptos hires alum Johnny Velez to lead wrestling program

Aptos High last week announced that Johnny Velez was named the new head coach for both the boys’ and girls’ wrestling teams. The 31-year-old Aptos High alum is replacing long time coach Rudy Guzman who retired at the end of the 2023-24 season. Guzman was an...

Local Roundup, 1-4: Monte Vista Christian girls’ hoops falls in league opener

Mackenzie Tellez had 18 points in Monte Vista Christian’s 61-53 overtime loss to Gilroy High on Tuesday night in both teams’ Monterey Bay League Gabilan division opener.

Girls' soccer roundup, 1/11: Watsonville shuts out King City to stay in league-title hunt

The Watsonville Wildcatz scored a 3-0 win over host King City on Wednesday night to keep pace with the leaders of the Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission division.

‘Catz aim to make a deep run in CCS Open Division playoffs | Boys soccer

WATSONVILLE—Watsonville High coach Roland Hedgpeth is a member on the Central Coast Section boys’ soccer committee board.   On Thursday, the board got together—like they do each year—to discuss division placements, seedings and first round opponents for the upcoming postseason. The Wildcatz earned the No. 2 seed...

Boy's MBL-P Volleyball: Pajaro Valley continues dominance in sweep

The Pajaro Valley High Grizzlies swept cross-city rival Watsonville High, 25-18, 25-15, 25-19, to all-but assure that the Wildcatz will not repeat as MBL-P champions.

Knicks, Phil Jackson part ways after dismal 3-year run

Days after Jackson reiterated his desire to move Anthony and said he would listen to deals for Porzingis, Madison Square Garden chairman James Dolan reversed course and cut ties with Jackson with two years remaining on his contract.

Healy hits 2 HRs to power A's past Yankees 5-2

Healy went deep twice for his third multihomer game in two weeks, Matt Joyce also hit a long ball and the Athletics beat the New York Yankees 5-2 on Saturday.