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April 16, 2026

‘Catz aim to compete for shot at league title | Girls soccer 

Ever since Gladys Mondragon took over the program in 2005, the Watsonville High girls’ soccer team has been consistently showing up to compete. This season should be no different. “I think that we have the players to defend, we have the players to attack,” she said....

Girls basketball: Bruce Funk named new coach at Aptos High

The Aptos High athletics department earlier this week announced Bruce Funk as its new head coach for the girls’ basketball team.

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

Martinez homers as Tigers beat Giants 5-3

Fulmer pitched eight innings, Victor Martinez homered and Detroit snapped San Francisco's six-game win streak with a 5-3 victory over the Giants on Tuesday.

PONY All-Stars tournament returns to Watsonville

Starting today, six All-Star PONY teams from the Monterey Bay will descend on McElroy Field at Franich Park to compete for the regional championship and the right to move on to the NorCal Super Regional round. The winner and runner-up of the regional, whi

Girls' PCAL soccer: Watsonville's Magdaleno, M.V.C.'s Bessa earn top honors

Watsonville’s junior forward Elyanna Magdaleno was named the Most Valuable Player in the Mission division, and Monte Vista Christian junior defender Sophie Bessa earned M.V.P. honors in the Cypress division.

HS Football: Pajaro Valley hopes for short stay in PCAL's lower division

With the school’s long-awaited athletic fields also finally moving ahead, Pajaro Valley could be on the verge of becoming a blossoming football program. And this year’s senior class — 14 of the 31 players on roster — wants to be the group to spark that change.

Los Angeles reaches deal with Olympic leaders for 2028 Games

The agreement follows a vote earlier this month by the International Olympic Committee to seek an unusual deal to award the 2024 and 2028 Games simultaneously. Paris is the only city left to host the 2024 Games.

Little League Roundup, 6/20: Locals start pool play with victories

Watsonville American, playing in pool A, lost 11-6 to Santa Cruz National on Saturday morning but rebounded with a 6-2 win over Pajaro Valley on Sunday afternoon.

Boy's SCCAL Swimming & Diving Championships: Clarke has big day; Aptos wins 4th straight title

Focused, relaxed and smooth, Clarke dominated the field each time he jumped into the San Lorenzo Valley High pool to help the Mariners four-peat as SCCAL champs. He picked up wins in the 500-yard freestyle and 200 individual medley with times of 4 minutes