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November 25, 2025

Boys' SCCAL Basketball Tournament: St. Francis falls to 'buzzsaw' Santa Cruz in final

Santa Cruz High conducted an orchestra of sweet swish music on Saturday night en route to a 71-59 win over St. Francis High in the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League tournament championship game.

Warriors fans celebrate, with expectations of more to come

With talk of the team being an NBA power for years to come, the brothers and other kids may grow up in an era of Warriors dominance that could make this year's celebration a regular occurrence — although not one that takes place in Oakland much longer.

Local roundup, 9/14: Watsonville volleyball begins league season with sweep of N.M.C.

The Watsonville High Wildcatz swept the North Monterey County High Condors 25-18, 25-23, 25-16 on Tuesday night to open up their Monterey Bay League Pacific division season positively.

Coronavirus: Local athletes affected by Olympic postponement

The sports world took a major hit Tuesday as the International Olympic Committee announced it will postpone this year’s summer games.  Thomas Bach, president of the IOC, and Abe Shinzo, prime minister of Japan, decided the Olympic Games in Tokyo will not take place until...

Athletes of the Week: Pajaro Valley’s Erik Michi and MVC’s Kyle Brunelli

The Pajaronian’s Athletes of the Week were selected based on their performances during the week of Oct. 14-20. Coaches and athletic directors are encouraged to submit nominations to sports editor Juan Reyes at [email protected].  Boys Erik Michi (Jr.), Pajaro Valley The standout runner continues to shine for...

Watsonville’s Hugo Campos aiming for third-straight win | Professional boxing 

AROMAS—Watsonville native Hugo “Prince” Chavez Jr. won his professional boxing debut in February that ended with a technical knockout, taking him less than one round to get the job done.  On Saturday, the 18-year old will attempt to keep his unblemished 2-0 record intact.  The “Prince”...

Mills leads Spurs past Warriors in game minus top stars

Patty Mills had 21 points and San Antonio rolled to a 107-85 victory over Golden State on Saturday night in a game short on star power to pull within a half-game of the Warriors for the NBA's top record.

HS Track & Field: Local athletes speeding toward record times, championships

South Santa Cruz County had to say goodbye to a handful of talented and decorated stars at the conclusion of last spring, but the holdovers have unflinchingly stepped into their vacated shoes and provided plenty of excitement through the first month of the season.

Men's JC basketball: Free throw woes sink Seahawks in preseason loss

After going undefeated in the month of December, the Cabrillo College men’s basketball team lost what some were calling “the most physical game played this year in the CCCAA” to the visiting Allan Hancock College Bulldogs, 81-77, Saturday night in the Adobe Palace.

Watsonville native Ty Sambrailo retires from the NFL

After spending the past seven years in the NFL, Watsonville native Ty Sambrailo is stepping away from the game of football and officially retired from the professional ranks.   According to the Tennessee Titans website, the team announced on Oct. 12 that the 29-year-old offensive tackle...