Murray Bridge construction forces new starting line at Wharf to Wharf Race
For the first time in 52 years, the annual Wharf to Wharf Race will not begin at the traditional starting line in front of The Grove, aka the Coconut Grove, at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Instead, the 16,000 expected participants will wait for the...
Togo’s Athletes of the Week, 03/13: Damian Rivas, Anastacia Alba
Damian Rivas, Watsonville: Wildcatz’s senior won the 1600 and 800 meter races at the Winter Time Trials at Watsonville High on March 6. He helped Watsonville finish third as a team with 91.5 points.
Anastacia Alba, Watsonville: Wildcatz’s junior infielder finished with three hits, two...
Girls soccer: Mariners capture league tourney championship
APTOS—Aubree Westjohn helped lead the Aptos High girls’ soccer team to a Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League regular-season title
But the Mariners’ senior wasn’t satisfied.
She scored two goals on Saturday en route to a 4-1 victory over rival Santa Cruz High in the league tournament...
Mustangs run wild over Durham in NorCal semifinals | High school baseball
WATSONVILLE—There’s nothing fancy or stylish about the way the Monte Vista Christian baseball team has been playing this season.
Perhaps it’s the tank tops and flip flops or the casual beach road attire but whatever it is, it’s working.
“I just feel like my team needs...
Local Roundup, 9/12: Sharks lose in league opener against Anzar
The St. Francis High girls' volleyball team fell against Anzar High on Wednesday in three sets
Mustangs trying to turn season around | High school football
WATSONVILLE—The Monte Vista Christian football team had been looking for ways to get back on track after two consecutive losses to begin Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission Division play.
The Mustangs galloped their way back with a 34-24 win over North Salinas in front of...
HS football: Beware of Sharks
St. Francis dropped down to the PCAL-Santa Lucia division and will square off against some new opponents this season.
PV High opens new softball field
WATSONVILLE—Pajaro Valley High senior Elvia Rodriguez along with members of the Grizzlies’ softball team finally got a chance to test out their new field.
Last week, the team held a private ribbon cutting ceremony and gave a toast with a glass of Martineli’s Sparkling Cider...
St. Francis student-athletes sign Letters of Intent
WATSONVILLE—A pair of student-athletes out of St. Francis High are ready to take their talents to the next level.
Seniors Audrey Hernandez and Josh Hernandez both signed their National Letter of Intent during a ceremony held at campus on Friday. Both will continue their athletic...
20 Athletes in 20 Days: Layla Ruiz, Watsonville High
Watsonville High's star distance runner, Layla Ruiz, broke a school record that stood for nearly 30 years. She will be one of the favorites to win nearly every race — 1,600 and 3,200 meters — she will participate this season.
