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A CIF state qualifier each of the last three seasons, Kelly will return for his senior year as the leader of St. Francis High’s cross country team and a bigger contributor for the school’s basketball team.

BELMONT — Ceiba College Prep sophomore Nellie Rubio-Pintor earned a berth to the CIF State Cross Country Championships after a strong outing at the Central Coast Section Championships on Nov. 16. Rubio-Pintor placed seventh in 20 minutes, 25.88 seconds in the Division V girls’ 2.95...

The Monte Vista Christian Mustangs bounced back in their Monterey Bay League Gabilan division opener against North Salinas High last week but they will have a much bigger challenge on Friday night against powerhouse San Benito High.

The Watsonville, St. Francis and Pajaro Valley boys’ basketball teams will be fighting for the same league title next winter.

PEBBLE BEACH—The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am made its grand return to the Central Coast last weekend, featuring some of the best professional golfers from around the world. Tom Hoge was one of seven players who had at least a share of the lead going into...

WATSONVILLE—The dream scenario for most softball players is having a chance to win it all for their team with one swing of the bat. Watsonville High junior Abreanna Alba was given that opportunity in Wednesday’s shootout against San Benito High.   “I felt like throwing up, my...

The Cabrillo College Athletics Department announced Thursday that longtime men’s basketball coach Tony Marcopulos will step down from his position. Marcopulos spent 20 years at the helm, leading his teams to at least a share of the Coast Conference South championship 10 times and winning...