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September 7, 2024

Cabrillo College: Athletics department facilities get major upgrades

Cabrillo College got a brand new turf field at Carl Conelly Stadium, while the old wooden bleachers inside the gymnasium were replaced with a modern set.

Kris Weems to take over Santa Cruz Warriors

The Santa Cruz Warriors announced Thursday that assistant coach Kris Weems was named the team’s new head coach for the upcoming season.

HS football: Ron Myers retires from coaching

Ron Myers has spent nearly half a century on the football field sidelines, calling the shots and transforming countless student athletes into young adults off the field. But after 47 years, the godfather of the Black Death defense at Watsonville High, is stepping down after...

MLB Baseball: Watsonville's Chris Rivera drafted by Cardinals

According to former Watsonville baseball coach James Gomez, Rivera is the first player from the program to be drafted since Rene Rascon was selected by the Florida Marlins in the fifth round of the 1995 draft.

Golden State Warriors sign Lester Quiñones to 10-Day contract | NBA G League

SANTA CRUZ—Santa Cruz Warriors on Thursday announced the Golden State Warriors signed guard Lester Quiñones to a 10-day contract, making him the first call-up for the Sea Dubs this season. The standout guard became the 33rd player in franchise history to be called up....

CCS Basketball: Watsonville, Pajaro Valley boys sneak into postseason

For the first time since the 2011-12 season, the Watsonville Wildcatz boy’s basketball team will play in the Central Coast Section playoffs.

GS Warriors: Lee, Bowman sign two-way contracts for upcoming season

The Golden State Warriors announced on Wednesday it signed free agent guards Ky Bowman and Damion Lee to two-way contracts for the upcoming season.

PDL Soccer: Breakers FC keeping dreams alive

Madrigal is part of the Santa Cruz Breakers FC inaugural Premier Development League (PDL) soccer team, which is set to play its first home match on Saturday at Cabrillo College at 7:30 p.m. against the San Francisco Glens SC.

CCS Soccer: Both Watsonville squads, Aptos' girls make postseason

The Watsonville Wildcatz boy’s soccer team won’t get a chance to defend its Central Coast Section Open Division title but it will have a shot at its 12th section championship.

‘Steady’ coach Gene Johnson dies

WATSONVILLE–Gene Johnson, who coached nearly six decades in Santa Cruz County, died Jan. 14, two days shy of his 95th birthday. He spent the last year and a half at Valley Convalescent Hospital in Watsonville with his wife, Doris, where they celebrated their 73rd anniversary...