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December 15, 2025

CF Austin Jackson agrees to two-year deal with Giants

Center fielder Austin Jackson agreed to terms on a $6 million, two-year contract with the San Francisco Giants on Monday, filling the club's top remaining void just a few weeks before pitchers and catchers report to spring training.

Lichaj trying to force way onto US World Cup qualifying team

The 28-year-old right back played his first game for the U.S. in more than a year at the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Wednesday, helping the team to a 3-2 victory over Martinique that tied the U.S. atop its group with Panama. The Americans conclude group play aga

HS Athlete of the Week, 2/12-2/17: Alex Gonzalez

Watsonville High senior striker scored a pair of goals and dished an assist in last week’s crucial Monterey Bay League Gabilan division wins over San Benito High and Pajaro Valley High. With the victories, Watsonville finished second in the division, and advanced to the Central Coast Section Open Division.

MVC’s Clayton King launches to victory at Mission finals | Boys track and field

GILROY— The fastest and strongest boys’ track and field athletes from the Pajaro Valley flocked to Christopher High School on April 30 to compete in the Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission Division finals.  Monte Vista Christian senior Clayton King showed off his arm strength by...

Mariners confident they can make a run at a CCS D-II title | Girls soccer

APTOS—The divisions and seedings for the Central Coast Section soccer playoffs were all set in place on Thursday evening.  And when it was all said and done, Aptos High coach Gina Castañeda was hoping they’d end up in the Division I field. Especially because they...

Mariners hope to bounce back after a loss to Campolindo | High school football

APTOS—A late turnover for the Aptos High football team led to a heart-breaking defeat in last week’s home opener against Campolindo High. For senior running back Caden Prichard, the Mariners’ 30-22 loss left a bad taste in their mouths.  “I don’t think we played a great...

Curry's 36 points leads Warriors to sweep Spurs, 129-115

Stephen Curry scored 36 points and Golden State beat injury-ravaged San Antonio with a 129-115 victory Monday night, becoming the first team in league history to start the playoffs 12-0.

Mariners’ season comes to an end after a stunning loss to Sacred Heart Prep | CCS girls soccer

ATHERTON—When a high school soccer team scores the go-ahead goal in the 70th minute, it usually goes on to win. Sometimes, it will end in a tie and rarely does it ever end in defeat. But the latter situation is exactly what unfolded for...

PV Sports Football Power Rankings, 10/24: Mustangs remain in top spot

1. M.V.C. (6-1, 4-0): The Mustangs proved why they’re the top team in the PV Sports Football Power Rankings with a smashing win against Alisal High last week in Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission division play.  Senior running back Quinn Alexander recorded two touchdowns. Junior...

Cabrillo builds from local talent to pave the way to conference title | Women’s Basketball

APTOS—There comes a time in an athlete’s career where opponents can turn into teammates. That’s the reality for many players on the Cabrillo Women’s basketball team right now.  With the majority of the team being composed of local talent, ranging from Aptos, Santa Cruz, Scotts...