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January 17, 2026

HS baseball preview, 2019: New leagues move emphasis from arms to depth, fundamentals

Depth, defense and fundamentals — more than ever — will be the determining factors over the course of league play.

New SCCAL commissioner banking on tradition, history in proposed rebuild

Now at the reins of the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League as the commissioner, Kittle is hoping that sense of pride and community can lead to a resurgence for the dwindling high school athletic league.

HS Football, Week 10: St. Francis' playoff hopes in jeopardy after loss to Santa Cruz

With their first league title since the program’s inception in 2006 within sight, the St. Francis High Sharks came tantalizingly close to completing a furious comeback but ultimately fell to the home team Santa Cruz High Cardinals, 21-14, on Friday night in Mission Trail Athletic League Coastal division action.

Girls' soccer roundup, 1/18: Aptos continues roll through SCCAL play

Gisselle Vasquez had a hat trick for the Aptos Mariners in their 10-0 Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League rout of Harbor on Tuesday.

National Roundup, 5/1: Karlsson's OT goal sinks Sharks

The Golden Knights bounced back after allowing a late tying goal in regulation when Karlsson scored 8:17 into overtime to lead Vegas to a 4-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Monday night and a 2-1 series lead.

Weekend Roundup, 10/22: Seahawks extend conference winning streak to 115 straight matches

The Cabrillo College women’s volleyball team extended its conference winning streak to 115 straight matches Friday. The Seahawks defeated Hartnell College in three sets, 25-18, 26-24, 25-21, in Coast Conference play. Sophomore outside hitter Ellie Cary finished with a game-high 12 kills and 11 digs for...

Prep Athletes of the Week: MVC’s Evan Vessey; Watsonville’s Abigail Sanchez

The Pajaronian’s Prep Athletes of the Week were selected based on their performances during the week of Sept. 15-21. Coaches and athletic directors are encouraged to submit nominations to sports editor Juan Reyes at [email protected].  Boys Evan Vessey (Jr.), Monte Vista Christian: The Mustang starting quarterback...

Boys' SCCAL Basketball: Watkins powers St. Francis over Aptos

The 6-foot-4 forward poured in 22 points, his frontcourt buddy Jason Gallo added 16 points and St. Francis held off Aptos to secure a big 67-59 Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League victory on Tuesday night.

Kunitz's double-OT goal sends Penguins back to Stanley Cup

Kunitz's knuckling shot from outside the circle fluttered past Craig Anderson 5:09 into the second overtime to give the defending Stanley Cup champions a 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference final Thursday night.

Rangers rally earlier for 5th straight win, 6-5 over A's

Elvis Andrus and Nomar Mazara had consecutive two-RBI hits in another late four-run outburst, this one in the seventh inning instead of the ninth like the previous two nights, and the Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 6-5 on Saturday night for their seas