Aptos dives into a new season with promising talent | High school baseball
APTOS—Another season is underway for an Aptos High baseball team that has reigned as the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League champion for the past two years.
However, the Mariners took a major blow after losing integral pieces in NCAA Division I pitching prospects Reed Moring...
Major turnaround has Sharks playing with confidence | Boys basketball
St. Francis is off to a blazing start after winning its fifth consecutive game to begin the 2024-25 winter campaign.
The Sharks improved to a 6-0 overall record following a 72-34 victory over Kirby Prep in non-league action Thursday night.
Robert Gomez Jr. had 21 points...
Athletes of the Week: MVC’s Dominic Pierini and St. Francis’ Maya Calfee
The Athletes of the Week were selected based on their performances during the week of Sept. 2-8. Coaches and athletic directors are encouraged to submit nominations to sports editor Juan Reyes at [email protected].
Boys
Dominic Pierini (Sr.), Monte Vista Christian
The standout Mustangs quarterback completed 29 of...
Aptos’ Suarez-Abraham twins earn first, second team honors | All-SCCAL boys water polo
Aptos High twin brothers Gabriel and Rafael Suarez-Abraham both made an immediate impact as freshmen on the Mariners boys’ water polo team in 2023.
Gabriel, a utility player, led the team with 21 goals, while goalie Rafael recorded 57 saves and three wins, according to...
Mexican Football Federation to make special appearance in Watsonville | Youth soccer
The Mexican Football Federation, also known as Federación Mexicana de Fùtbol, will be in town this weekend in search of young and fresh soccer talent.
Pajaro Valley High School will host a group of scouts from Mexico who are making the trek to Watsonville on...
20 Athletes in 20 Days: C.J. Gomez
After a solid 2017-18 season, Gomez is positioned to be one of the top multi-sport athletes in Santa Cruz County during the upcoming year.
HS Football: Physical Condors done with losing seasons
The Condors were without a place to call home for close to two calendar years before the completion of their state-of-the-art synthetic field last fall. They were only able to play a pair of home games last season. This season, they’ll have six home games, including five straight following their season opener.
Weekly Roundup, 3/6: Catz pounce on Mariners in softball season opener
Anastacia Alba helped the Watsonville High softball team kick off the season with a bang with a smashing win Wednesday.
The Junior infielder finished with three hits, two home runs–including a grand slam–, seven RBI and four runs scored in an 18-0 road win against...
