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North Monterey County had its share of ups and downs last season, showing glimpses of success but also displaying signs of a team struggling to close out games. Here's a quick breakdown of this year's team.

Kacey Losik had 19 kills, 19 assists, 16 digs and four blocks for Aptos. Jayson Guy added 16 kills, seven blocks and three aces. Christian Segura chimed in with 16 digs and Michael Spinelli finished with 25 assists.

WATSONVILLE—The Watsonville High boys’ volleyball team defeated cross-town rival Pajaro Valley in sweeping fashion (25-15, 25-20, 25-12) in Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission Division play Thursday evening. Senior middle hitter Isaak Vargas said getting the league win was a big momentum shift for them, especially...

Monte Vista Christian’s star striker opened up his senior campaign with a hat trick in an upset win over Aptos, and he closed it out by earning Monterey Bay League Pacific division Most Valuable Player honors.

Watsonville High received the No. 8 seed and will play at top-seeded Los Gatos High when the brutal division starts up on Saturday at 3 p.m.

SCOTTS VALLEY—Watsonville High senior fullback Mathew Flores finished with 50 yards rushing and a touchdown in a 49-12 loss against Scotts Valley High the teams’ Pacific Coast Athletic League Cypress Division opener on Sept. 24.  Watsonville senior quarterback Colin Parker found receiver Anthony Campos for...