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GREENFIELD—The St. Francis High football team was on the verge of losing its first game of the season in heartbreaking fashion. But a huge defensive stop at the goal line helped the Sharks narrowly escape with a 14-10 win against Greenfield High in non-league action...

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SANTA CRUZ—Santa Cruz Warriors on Thursday announced the Golden State Warriors signed guard Lester Quiñones to a 10-day contract, making him the first call-up for the Sea Dubs this season. The standout guard became the 33rd player in franchise history to be called up....

Aptos, ranked 25th in the state by Maxpreps.com, almost saw its undefeated start to the season come to an end in a 1-1 draw against Santa Cruz, ranked 135th.

The Sharks lost 9-4 Tuesday to defending SCCAL champion S.L.V. The loss eliminated the Sharks from the SCCAL title hunt, but they bounced back on Thursday with a 14-1 win over Santa Cruz High at home to set the program record for most wins in a single season (11).

Fresh off winning an outright Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League championship on Friday, top-seeded Aptos showcased its stingy defense and solid passing in a 25-21, 25-20, 25-20 sweep over No. 8 Prospect High in the Central Coast Section Division II quarterfinals.

Sjea Anderson, flanked by family, friends, teachers and coaches, signed her letter of intent to play beach volleyball at NCAA Division I Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo on Thursday at Monte Vista Christian.

Aptos native Nikki Hiltz advanced to the women’s 1500-meters semifinals after they placed third in their preliminary heat at Stade de France on Aug. 6.  “It was all about patience, and this is incredible. I think I can officially call myself an Olympian now,” Hiltz...