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April 18, 2026

Mike Fiers wins 4th straight decision as Astros beat A's 5-1

Carlos Correa homered, Mike Fiers struck out five over six innings to win his fourth straight decision, and the majors-best Astros won for the ninth straight time in Oakland, beating the Athletics 5-1.

TOGO’s Athletes of the Week, 11/04: Joey Garibay and Kaylani Lacy-Trout

Joey Garibay, St. Francis, (Sr.): Sharks’ senior finished with 77 receiving yards, two touchdowns and a fumble recovery in last week’s PCAL-Cypress win against Greenfield. Kaylani Lacy-Trout, Watsonville, (Fr.): Wildcatz’s freshman finished with a team-high 13 kills and six blocks in Thursday’s win over Stevenson...

Local Roundup, 4/1: 3 Mariners earn spots on MTAL lacrosse First Team

Aptos High’s Will Patterson, Matthew Quinn and Patrick Peoples were all named to the Mission Trail Athletic League Mission division’s First Team after leading the Mariners’ lacrosse team to its first league title since 2014.

Meier breaks tie as Sharks top Sabres 3-2

Timo Meier scored late in the second period, lifting the Sharks over Jason Pominville and the Buffalo Sabres 3-2.

PHOTOS: Local teams participate in Santa Cruz County high school football jamboree

A group of six local high schools unofficially kicked off the 2024 fall season at this past weekend’s Santa Cruz County football jamboree at Cabrillo College. Aptos, Harbor, San Lorenzo Valley, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley and Watsonville high schools took part in scrimmages in front...

Girls' NorCal D-V Volleyball: Mt. Madonna's comeback falls short in 5-set heartbreaker v San Marin

In the end, however, the Mustangs (19-11) buckled down and held off the Hawks’ (18-12) improbable comeback with a 25-21, 25-19, 24-26, 18-25, 15-7 heart-pounding victory to corral the NorCal Division V title.

Sanchez sharp again for Tigers in 6-2 win over Giants

Sanchez pitched six strong innings, and Dixon Machado hit his first career home run to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 6-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Thursday.

Aptos basketball programs quarantine due to Covid-19 test results

APTOS—The Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League high school basketball season got underway last week. But the Aptos High boys and girls programs will have to wait a tad bit longer to get going after recent positive Covid-19 test results.   Aptos High Athletic Director Travis Fox...

Local Roundup, 9/28: Mt. Madonna knocks off unbeaten Soquel

The Mt. Madonna Hawks took down Soquel High Knights, who were previously undefeated in Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League play, on Tuesday in a 25-22, 25-21, 25-21 sweep.

HS football: Powell recognized as best defensive player in PCAL Gabilan division

Aptos High senior defensive lineman Josh Powell led like a captain from the start of the year. His leadership and play on the field landed him this year’s Pacific Coast Athletic League Gabilan division's most valuable player on defense. His offensive production also earned...