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In a world dominated by social media, where nothing ever truly dies and things get blown out of proportion on a daily basis, nobody wants to be “that guy.” You know, “that guy.” The guy that calls out the other team, wakes a sleeping bear and turns what should be an ordinary game into a bloodbath.

St. Francis graduate Nash Horton was a freshman when the baseball team won their first-ever Central Coast Section title three years ago. He had a shot last week to cap off his illustrious career by adding a second trophy into the display case on...

SAN FRANCISCO—Aptos High senior Caden Prichard stood on the sideline Friday night as he watched the seconds tick away in his final season.     With tears rolling down his cheeks, he gave every one of his teammates one last hug after the No. 3-seeded Mariners lost...

The St. Francis High boys’ cross country team captured the Pacific Coast Athletic League Cypress division title thanks to a strong outing in Saturday’s championship meet at Toro Park in Salinas. St. Francis senior Paul Kane placed second in 17 minutes, 26 seconds in the...

The St. Francis High Sharks moved to within one win of the program's first-ever league title on Friday night in a 40-27 Mission Trail Athletic League Coastal division win over Gonzales High on the road.

WATSONVILLE—After starting off the season struggling through adversity, Pajaro Valley battled for its first victory against visiting Greenfield on Saturday afternoon.  Senior running back Isaac Ortiz had 261 yards rushing and three touchdowns for the Grizzlies in a 28-7 victory over the Bruins (3-6, 2-2)...

PCAL Santa Lucia Top Players Offensive Player of the Year: Johrdan Garibay, St. Francis Defensive Player of the Year: Charles Valencia, St. Francis Lineman of the Year: Saul Noel Aquino, St. Francis First team offense Cash Rosburg, Harbor, QB Johrdan Garibay, St. Francis, RB Isaac Ortiz, Pajaro Valley, RB Alonso Barcenas, Greenfield,...

APTOS—Aptos High junior Eddie Alvarez has been slowly making a name for himself as one of the premier soccer players in the area. The Mariners’ superstar forward made a case for himself Tuesday night in a 3-0 shutout win over perennial powerhouse Watsonville High in...