HS football: Anderson named best defensive player in PCAL Cypress division
North Monterey County High senior Riley Anderson was a ball hawk in the defensive backfield throughout the season.
It was all the reason to name the 5-foot-11 defensive back as the Pacific Coast Athletic League Cypress division’s defensive player of the year.
Other notable first-team selections...
Aptos names Zach Hewett new football head coach
The search for a new football head coach at Aptos High is over after the school announced Thursday that Zach Hewett will take over the program for the upcoming 2024 fall season.
The 39-year-old Aptos alum was promoted from his role as JV head coach...
St. Francis’ Nash Horton, Watsonville’s Amelia Martinez named Preps of the Week | Pajaronian Sports Ticker
This week’s edition of the Pajaronian Sports Ticker highlights local prep athletes for their performances during the week of April 1-7 and March 30.
Preps of the Week
Boys: St. Francis High junior Nash Horton tallied six base hits to go along with six RBIs and...
Local sports icon, broadcaster, hall of famer Rick Stubblefield dies
Throughout the years of sports broadcasting, fans have come to recognize some of the most iconic voices such as Bill King, John Madden and Al Michaels.
The same could be said for Watsonville native Rick Stubblefield who spent more than 50 years calling out names...
Mariners fall to St. Ignatius in CCS semifinals | High school football
SAN FRANCISCO—Aptos High senior Caden Prichard stood on the sideline Friday night as he watched the seconds tick away in his final season.
With tears rolling down his cheeks, he gave every one of his teammates one last hug after the No. 3-seeded Mariners lost...
TOGO’s Athletes of the Week, 10/11: Josh Powell and Layla Ruiz
Josh Powell, Aptos, (Sr.): Mariners’ senior finished with three touchdowns and nearly 100 rushing yards in last week’s win against Carmel High in Pacific Coast Athletic League Gabilan play. Powell helped the Mariners improve to 2-1 in league play.
Layla Ruiz, Watsonville, (Jr.): Wildcatz’s junior placed first...
Mustangs gallop to victory over Wildcatz | Weekly Roundup
WATSONVILLE—Aggressive base running and an explosive five-run fifth inning helped lead the Monte Vista Christian baseball team to victory against inner-city rival Watsonville High on Saturday.
Armando Vasquez-Green batted 2-for-2 and notched two RBIs in an 8-2 win at home against the Wildcatz in Santa...
Local Roundup, 4/20: Cabrillo racks up 14 hits in 10-2 win
Clayton Andrews was 4-for-5 with a double, two RBIs and two scored runs. Nick Ciandro finished 3-for-5 with a pair of doubles, an RBI and a scored run.
