SC Warriors to honor late Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller at Local Heroes Night
The Santa Cruz Warriors are just weeks away from tipping off the 2021-22 NBA G League season.
During the league’s season-opening weekend, the Sea Dubs will pay special tribute to Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller of the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Department, who tragically lost his life...
49ers hope hire of Kyle Shanahan ends coaching carousel
Shanahan and new general manager John Lynch were each given six-year contracts this offseason in a sign that San Francisco is committed to stability for a change. Though the 49ers know the process of going from two wins in 2016 back to Super Bowl contender won't be a quick one.
Kevin Durant, Warriors overcome shooting woes to beat Heat
Kevin Durant had 21 points and eight rebounds to help the Warriors overcome their shooting woes and beat the Miami Heat 97-80 in a rare low-scoring outing Monday night.
Preps of the Week: Aptos’ Eddie Alvarez, Watsonville’s Xitlali Montesino | Pajaronian Sports Ticker
This week’s edition of the Pajaronian Sports Ticker highlights local prep athletes for their performances during the week of Nov. 28 - Dec. 3.
Coaches and athletic directors are encouraged to submit scores and stats to [email protected].
Preps of the Week
Boys: Aptos High junior Eddie Alvarez...
Redskins come up big in prime time, rout Raiders 27-10
Kirk Cousins threw for 365 yards and three touchdowns, Chris Thompson had 188 all-purpose yards and a score and the Redskins sacked Derek Carr four times, forced two turnovers and held the Raiders to 128 yards in a dominating 27-10 victory on Sunday night.
Sharks’ senior leadership leads to hot start | Girls basketball
St. Francis High senior Emily Raich was well aware that the girls basketball team would be missing some important elements prior to the start of the 2023-24 campaign.
Going into season, the Sharks’ standout player knew it wasn’t going to be about the size of...
Local track and field athletes shine at Garlic Classic Invitational | Sports Roundup
GILROY—The Aptos High boys’ track and field squad displayed another powerful performance to help claim the team title at the Garlic Classic Invitational at Christopher High on March 19.
The Mariners finished with a score of 66.25 in the 21-team field. Enterprise (57.5) took second,...
Girls' SCCAL Volleyball: Three locals make SCCAL First Team
St. Francis High senior setter Audrey Ryan and Aptos High’s duo of junior outside hitter Jillian Rodriguez and freshman libero Peyton Dueck made the cut for the league’s seven-player team, which also featured Santa Cruz High junior setter Kianna Lee, Harbor High sophomore middle blocker Kylie Clouse, San Lorenzo Valley High junior middle blocker Audrey Bingham and sophomore outside hitter Samantha Strah.
Aptos’ Eddie Alvarez named league’s top player | All-SCCAL boys soccer
Aptos High senior Eddie Alvarez wanted to prove this past season he was still the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League’s best returning soccer player in 2023-24.
Last year’s all-league accolades stated otherwise, but nonetheless the Mariners’ standout was a force to be reckoned with anytime...
Boy's MBL-P Volleyball: Pajaro Valley continues dominance in sweep
The Pajaro Valley High Grizzlies swept cross-city rival Watsonville High, 25-18, 25-15, 25-19, to all-but assure that the Wildcatz will not repeat as MBL-P champions.














