Sports

APTOS—When playing in a competitive league such as the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League, setting the tone is a crucial component if one wants to become a title contender.  Aptos High senior Jazmine Castañeda along with a powerful Mariners girls’ soccer unit has done just...

M.V.C. blew a 15-point lead in the second half, but kept its cool down the stretch and made the plays when it mattered to escape with a 55-51 victory over Gilroy High in Monterey Bay League Gabilan division action.

Aptos High senior Diego Hernandez had some unfinished business going into last week’s league wrestling championships after finishing runner-up in back-to-back years. There was nothing he wanted more than to finally stand atop the podium for the first time in his career.  The Mariners’ standout wrestler...

Pajaro Valley United FC captures the United Premier Soccer League Western Conference title after defeating Cuervos FC in a shootout win on Saturday.

APTOS—The Aptos High football team will continue its quest for a second straight Central Coast Section Division III title thanks to an unsung hero. Senior Hirotaka Kanai made the biggest play of the night for the Mariners in a 26-20 win against San Benito High...

Watsonville High’s Luke Meyers and Joaquin Mosqueda placed third in their respective weight division at the Apple Cider Classic on Saturday in Watsonville.

The Pajaronian’s Prep Athletes of the Week were selected based on their performances during the week of Aug. 25-31. Coaches and athletic directors are encouraged to submit nominations to sports editor Juan Reyes at [email protected].  Boys Abraham Martinez (Sr.), Watsonville The Wildcatz senior ran wild for 150...