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August 12, 2025

Local Roundup, 2/20: Acliese, Ordonio, Velasquez help Cabrillo cruise to title

Linton Acliese (26), Kobe Ordonio (26) and Tynan Velasquez (25) combined to score 77 points in Cabrillo College’s Coast Conference South division title-clinching win over West Valley College on Friday night on the road.

Cabrillo suffers first loss in conference play to West Valley | Men’s soccer

After coming off back-to-back wins to begin Coast Conference play, the Cabrillo men’s soccer team was beaming with confidence going into Tuesday’s match against West Valley. But the Seahawks got themselves into an early quagmire of playing catch-up the entire evening in a 3-1 defeat...

Kershaw, Dodgers beat Astros 3-1 in hot World Series opener

Changing jerseys to beat the 103-degree heat, the Dodgers ace with a checkered playoff history delivered a signature performance, pitching Los Angeles past the Houston Astros 3-1 Tuesday night in the World Series opener.

Rubio's double-double leads Jazz to 129-99 win over Warriors

Ricky Rubio scored 23 points and handed out 11 assists as the Utah Jazz stunned the Golden State Warriors 129-99.

Foles, Eagles outshoot Patriots for 1st Super Bowl, 41-33

Nick Foles guided the drive of a lifetime, Zach Ertz made a bobbling touchdown catch that had to survive replay review, and an exhausted defense came up with two stands in the final moments Sunday for a 41-33 victory.

Girls CCS Volleyball: Aptos marches toward rematch with Soquel

Outside hitters Jillian Rodriguez and Peyton Dueck led the charge on offense, middle blockers Gabby Giuffre and Emilia Jeffe made life tough on opposing hitters and No. 2 Aptos swept No. 7 Prospect, 25-21, 25-20, 25-16, to advance to Thursday’s Central Coast Section Division III semifinals.

Aptos edged by league rival Santa Cruz in overtime battle | Boys basketball

In a league rivalry that only seems to grow more competitive with every matchup, Santa Cruz High hosted Aptos High in a game anticipated for players and fans alike. “This was probably our best game of the year,” said Aptos coach Brian Bowyer shortly after...

Watsonville’s Katelynn Ruiz sets course record en route to Mission Division title | PCAL Cross Country

Watsonville High senior Katelynn Ruiz was trailing the lead runner during last week’s Pacific Coast Athletic League Cross Country Championships until she reached the second hill at Palo Corona Park.  That’s when she saw a chance to pick up her pace and outrun the rest...

Rockets acquire Chris Paul from Clippers in 8-player deal

In the NBA's second blockbuster trade in less than a week, the Rockets acquired Paul from the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday in exchange for Patrick Beverley, Lou Williams, Sam Dekker, Montrezl Harrell, Darrun Hilliard, DeAndre Liggins, Kyle Wiltjer, a

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.