Mariners’ duo named top players at their position | All-SCCAL boys soccer
APTOS—Aptos High was considered to be one of the main contenders in the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League, especially with a squad that featured some big-time names on the pitch.
A pair of those names include junior attacker Eddie Alvarez and sophomore midfielder Nami Banks,...
‘Catz baseball remains unbeaten in league play | Pajaronian Sports Ticker
WATSONVILLE—Watsonville High’s Abraham Bonilla was credited with the victory for the Wildcatz baseball team in its 10-2 win over Alvarez High in Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission Division action on Thursday afternoon.
The right-hander allowed one run on four hits and tallied four strikeouts, while...
Mariners’ talented youth looking to lead the way | High school softball
APTOS—The Aptos High softball team is back in action and looking to turn some heads in the Santa Cruz County Athletic League this season.
With a well-balanced group of veterans and experienced youth, Mariners manager Phil Rojas said this could be one of the most...
Aptos dives into a new season with promising talent | High school baseball
APTOS—Another season is underway for an Aptos High baseball team that has reigned as the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League champion for the past two years.
However, the Mariners took a major blow after losing integral pieces in NCAA Division I pitching prospects Reed Moring...
Pajaro Valley’s Isaac Rojas named Cypress Division’s top player | PCAL boys soccer
WATSONVILLE—Prior to the season, Pajaro Valley High senior Isaac Rojas changed the shoelaces on his red cleats and it turned out they weren’t exactly the right length.
No matter how many times he tied them they just came apart, continuously stepping on them yet never...
Aptos’ Summer Jacob named league’s co-MVP | SCCAL girls soccer
APTOS—It’s typically difficult to identify an MVP-type caliber soccer player when they primarily play in the defensive backfield and it’s the attackers producing all of the highlight reels with the goals and assists.
Aptos High senior defensive midfielder Summer Jacob recorded just one goal and...
MVC’s Alexa Malespina named Mission Division’s top defender | PCAL girls soccer
WATSONVILLE—Monte Vista Christian junior goalkeeper Alexa Malespina was named the Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission Division’s Defensive Player of the Year for her stellar performance in front of the net this season.
According to the Monterey Bay Preps website, she recorded 76 saves and two...
Mustangs stay undefeated with crushing win over Stevenson | Girls lacrosse
WATSONVILLE—The Monte Vista Christian girls’ lacrosse team is still somewhat of a new program that has been slowly developing over the past three years when they first arrived on the scene.
Sure, one can still consider the Mustangs as the new kids on the block...
Preps of the Week: St. Francis’ Mason Borrego, MVC’s Courtney Miller | Pajaronian Sports Ticker
This week’s edition of the Pajaronian Sports Ticker highlights local prep athletes for their performances during the week of Feb. 27-March 5.
Coaches and athletic directors are encouraged to submit scores and stats to [email protected]. Follow sports editor Juan Reyes on Twitter @jmreyes831 for scores...
St. Francis’ Sam Braun named top player in Cypress Division | PCAL boys basketball
WATSONVILLE—St. Francis High junior Sam Braun got a late start to the basketball year after he was forced to sit out until January when he was eligible to play due to his transfer request during the offseason.
It didn’t take long for the standout forward...
