Sports

SALINAS—The Aptos High football team came into Friday night’s game against Salinas High with plenty of momentum and confidence after last week’s thrilling victory over Palma High in the teams’ league opener.  But, there were no second-half miracles against the Cowboys. The Mariners were soundly...

The No. 6-seeded Wildcatz stunned No. 3 Bella Vista, 1-0, on Ricardo Alvarado’s game-winning goal in overtime at Casa Roble High to advance to the semifinal round.

After dropping its season opener, St. Francis is starting to get red hot following a 41-8 crushing victory over Harbor in non-league action Sept. 19.   With the win, the Sharks extended their win streak to three and currently own a 3-1 overall record.  “We are playing...

Rylee Gomez made her season debut for the Watsonville High softball team in a 17-1 win in five innings against San Lorenzo Valley in Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League play on Tuesday. The junior infielder batted 4-for-4 with four runs scored and two RBIs. Gomez,...

The Watsonville High softball team had its game against North Salinas postponed due to a potential ammonia cloud hanging in the area from a four-alarm fire at Taylor Farms in Salinas. The Wildcatz (9-6, 1-4) and Vikings (5-6, 0-4) will have a make-up game in...

GILROY—The Cabrillo College football team took a short road trip to Gilroy High School on Saturday but freshman Christian Rodriguez felt right at home.    The former Mustangs standout recorded an interception return for a touchdown to help the Seahawks fly away with a convincing 38-10...

Aptos High junior guard Laurel Southall earned All-Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League First Team honors following a strong performance on the court this season. The coaches within the league recognized Southall for helping the Mariners girls’ basketball team to an 8-18 overall record this...