‘Catz win thriller against San Benito in extra innings | High school softball
WATSONVILLE—The dream scenario for most softball players is having a chance to win it all for their team with one swing of the bat.
Watsonville High junior Abreanna Alba was given that opportunity in Wednesday’s shootout against San Benito High.
“I felt like throwing up, my...
HS Football Preview, Week 1: Wildcatz look for first 2-0 start since 2003
Almost everything went right for the Watsonville High Wildcatz in last week’s win against Pacific Grove High. They’ll look to keep the momentum going this week against Santa Cruz High in their home opener.
Swimming: Going for Gold
Christopher Staka, one of the most decorated swimmers to come out of Aptos, is preparing for next year’s Olympic trials.
JC Football Preview: Arbet setting new standard at Cabrillo
Arbet, who last year served as an assistant coach at NCAA Division II Humboldt State University, has a gigantic 86-man roster with 38 promising out-of-state players and a reworked coaching staff led by offensive guru Frank Espy.
HS Wrestling: Roberts calling it a career after upcoming season — his 20th at Aptos
Reggie Roberts, the Aptos High Mariners wrestling coach for the last 19 seasons, will step down from his post at the conclusion of the upcoming winter season.
Photos: ‘Catz pounce on Grizzlies to retain Belgard Kup | High school football
WATSONVILLE—The Watsonville High football team retained the Belgard Kup with a 22-17 win over cross-town rival Pajaro Valley High.
The Grizzlies had a 3-2 lead over the Wildcatz going into halftime. The first two quarters were riddled with penalties and turnovers that stalled promising drives...
Watsonville’s Amelia Martinez commended as Mission Division’s top pitcher | All-PCAL softball
Watsonville High sophomore Amelia Martinez was named the Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission Division’s Pitcher of the Year for the 2024 regular season.
The Wildcatz’s star pitcher finished with a 13-2 overall record in 20 appearances in the circle. She had a 1.59 ERA with...
R-P Male Student-Athlete of the Year, 2017-18: Sharks’ two-sport standout named top student-athlete — again
Watkins helped St. Francis finish second in the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League in both sports, while also guiding the baseball team to a Central Coast Section championship game and the basketball team to a section semifinal.
