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March 13, 2026

Girls' basketball roundup, 1/25: Solorzano, Pajaro Valley keep winning, breaking records

Solorzano notched her 10th game of the season with 30 or more points, and the Grizzlies reset their program record for most points in a single game in a 72-23 rout of host Gonzales on Wednesday night.

20 Athletes in 20 Days: Juliana Wilson

The senior catcher has been a shining example of sustained excellence over the last three softball seasons, and will be one of Watsonville High’s talented leaders next spring.

Liga MX, Cruz Azul veteran Rafael Baca signs with Monterey Bay F.C.

Monterey Bay F.C. bolstered its roster on Thursday after the club announced it reached terms with Liga MX veteran Rafael Baca on a contract for the remainder of the season. The deal, which is still pending league and federation approval, includes a club option for...

20 Athletes in 20 Days: Lawson Orradre, St. Francis High

St. Francis senior Lawson Orradre will compete in football, basketball and swimming this year.

Altuve's dash lifts Verlander, Astros over Yanks in Game 2

Altuve raced home on Carlos Correa's double in the ninth inning, Verlander struck out 13 in a complete game and the Astros beat the New York Yankees 2-1 Saturday for a 2-0 lead in the AL Championship Series.

Seahawks women’s soccer standout signs with Holy Names University 

APTOS—Cabrillo College soccer standout Jasmine Taylor will take her talents to Holy Names University in Oakland this fall.  The Aptos High alumna signed her National Letter of Intent to play for the Hawks—who are part of the NCAA Division II—in front of teammates, coaches and...

No, the Warriors, Cousins didn’t break the NBA

Yes, DeMarcus Cousins is going to be playing for the Golden State Warriors next season. No, you’re not living in a dream (or nightmare for some) in which one of the former laughingstocks of the NBA is now the embodiment of a full-powered, six-Infinity-Stone Thanos.

Santana dominates Giants with bat, arm in 4-0 Twins win

The Minnesota Twins have come to expect dominant pitching from Ervin Santana. His contributions with the bat on the other hand were a pleasant surprise.

HS Football: Back on the grind

Aptos High is coming off a championship season after it captured its fourth Central Coast Section title since 2013. Here’s a breakdown of this year’s Mariners' football team.

‘Catz clinch PCAL Cypress title | Girls cross country 

SALINAS—Watsonville High’s Katelynn Ruiz is quickly turning into one of the top cross country runners in the area this season.  The freshman sensation won the Cypress Division race in 19 minutes, 50 seconds at Saturday morning’s Pacific Coast Athletic League Championships at Toro County Park,...